Custom work

I've been rather busy with a few custom designed pieces. A close friend heard I had some nice size Mako sharks teeth and asked for a necklace that looked a little tribal.

So after wrapping the tooth, of course it had to be different. I prefer to not make the same thing twice as well as the original wrap for a sharks tooth is mundane and old.

I did a small braid using gold wire and then designed the necklace around it. With the necklace having to be masculine, I had to put thoughts of crystal and other "shiny" baubles out of my mind and design.

The necklace was created using Tiger Jasper beads offset with a few large black tribal beads.

I hope you like it.

Ornament designed to honor my Daddy

My daddy passed away in 2005. Each year the funeral home holds a celebration on life around Christmas with each family placing an ornament on the tree in remembrance. Each year a new ornament is added along with ornaments from previous years.

This year is my turn to make the ornament.

This has taken much thought, mainly because :

1. I was Daddy's girl

2. I miss him more each and every day.

3. I wanted to honor him in the best way I knew how.

Here is the ornament I was finally able to finish....after much crying each time I tried to work on it.

Inside the card reads:

His favorite color-

Like his smiling eyes is blue

His heart-

Made of pure gold

His Faith- Unshakable

He placed everything in God's hands

His family-

Fragile and precious , like the finest crystal

The work on this piece- imperfect

Just like his "baby girl"

Loving husband, son, brother, uncle, grandpa, and even

a great...BUT

The most wonderful Daddy in the world

God truly broke the mold when he created you.

You are missed more with each passing day.

We Love you.

Daniels Debut

Daniel's Pendant. I had to post this because we are so proud of what daniel age 11 was able to create his first time! His wraps were perfect and I was amazed at his attention to detail.

Jewelry news

We've spent the last month visiting Erin and the grandkids (now I know why they're called grands) had loads of fun as well as surprised Mom for her 80th birthday with a party.
I hope to post a photo of a pendant that Daniel (grandson) made. It's his first try and at 11 years old shows wonderful attention to detail as well as patience.
Busy making chains and bracelets for a show in July.

Remember to "borrow" those wonderful pieces of jewelry for your special occasions. You can hold onto your jewelry for 10 days (maybe longer) and show off your style.
My Etsy store and website have many items you may want to "borrow" and try for size.
You can always buy it later if you like it or return it after your special occasion is over.


Have a great day everyone...

Memorial Day

Today we celebrate and honor our Armed Forces.
Today we celebrate all the freedoms they've fought so long and hard for us to enjoy.
Today we celebrate the men and women who gave their lives for this country.
Today we remember the past wars, those lost and the many white crosses in Arlington National Cemetery.
Today I thank God for my family of heroes. My Uncles, cousins, brother, brothers-in law, nephews, Donor Dad, and the 2 greatest loves of my life; my husband and my Daddy.
They all believed, they all fought. So we could win.

God Bless them all.

Eureka!

I finally figured it out. I now have a short slideshow, however now to add a gallery page would be fantastic. Time will tell, how well I become at this blogging.

Slideshows

Not sure if anyone else has this problem, but I'm unable to upload a slideshow.

I tired the help pages and sent messages to no avail. I'd like to upload photos of my etsy store, but guess it will have to wait.

In the meantime, please visit my etsy store as well as my website for unique handmade jewelry items for purchase or to borrow.