Oh, I do love Minnesota. A record high of 60° at midnight, and 5 hours later, 19°. Pretty nippy out there still.

I had 3 red cardinals at my feeder a little bit ago. Such a bright color on a cold gloomy winter evening.

I sure wish I knew what glass I used in this bead. It’s a dark midnight blue, but when the light hits it just right, there’s reddish-orange shimmers.

And here’s another one I wish I knew how I made it,