I'm sorry it's been so long since I have posted anything. Ian has been sick for almost a week now and all I have done is rock him and clean up unpleasant body fluids! So much for any spring break plans! But my mother always tells me that your children make your plans for you. I will be finishing Sandra's jewelry ASAP and Karen's is on the way too. I'm sorry again for the delay everyone. During this difficult week, I have learned a few things though. I now have a greater appreciation for what my parents went through raising 3 girls. I also now know for a fact that this is Ian's world, and I'm just living in it!
Stephanie Edens posted this pic, of my lil sis Emily, that she took of her on her website. I hope she doesn't mind me showing it! Steph is a great photographer, and I have her link on my list. Emily is a pageant girl, and is competing in one this weekend. Good luck!
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This is one of the most precious pieces that I have made so far, and I will explain why. I work with the very sweet Mrs. Elizabeth Redmon, and she asked me to make a bracelet for her 9 year old daughter Bailey. Elizabeth told me that after Bailey's grandfather's funeral, little Bailey was walking to the car and picked up one yellow rose from the funeral that was lying on the ground. Since then, she has kept this little rose in her "special box". Elizabeth gave her the option to have this rose made into special jewelry for her, and after much consideration Bailey decided she wanted me to make a bracelet for her from her rose. I felt the pressure on this one because I wanted it to be the best for her. Elizabeth wanted a more natural look to her beads and did not want me to paint them unless they lost their color completely. It is very hard to tell in this picture, but the rose beads still have a little bit of the yellow color to them so I only coated them with a clear sealant. I can paint them yellow later, if Elizabeth decides they are too dark. I hope that Bailey will keep this bracelet forever to remember her grandfather by. Thank you Elizabeth and Bailey!
Here is one of Lisa Craig's new & improved bracelets. Both bracelets are now painted a light pink and are coated with a sealant. This makes the rose beads shinier and more durable. Thanks for letting me experiment Lisa!
Sorry for the back-up on orders! I was finished with Lisa Craig's bracelets, and then we started discussing experimenting with the beads. I am going to take her bracelets apart and coat them with a thick, clear varnish and see how they look. I'll post pics soon! I also used a pale pink color for her beads. Also, I am working on some bracelets using rose beads painted lavender and yellow. I am excited about using these springy colors. I will also have some new beads in soon to combine with the flower beads. Stay tuned! Right now, I am cooking Sandra's flowers and Bailey's will be right behind hers.
This is me and Ian in front of our house Saturday morning. It is such a waste to have snow on a Saturday, but we enjoyed it anyway! Notice my spring bunnies by the house that were demolished by the snow... I should have waited a little longer before I put them out!
Ian could not walk very well in the snow.... so he took a little fall! At least he had a soft landing.
I just had to show this pic of the canvas that my talented sis, Brandie, made for my wonderful mother-in-law Pat's birthday. I'm not being sarcastic here, she really is a great mother-in-law! I love it, and I hope Pat does too! It says "Ganma's Lil Blossoms" and it has all of the grandkids names on the daisies. Brandie left two daisies blank for any extra children, but I told her that two more lil' blossoms was not going to happen!! Brandie sure makes gift giving easier. To check out more of her work, click on the Dream Custom Artwork link on my "links to check out list."
This bracelet was very special for me! A very sweet lady named Jackie Reed contacted me about making some jewelry for her daughter Leah's 16th birthday from flowers that her boyfriend had given her. How thoughtful of a mother is she?! While we were discussing this, she tells me that Leah's boyfriend is Ethan Grider. I was soooo excited when I heard this because I know Ethan and his family, and they are the best! I was raised in church with them and they are the sweetest Christian people. Ethan's mother, Sheila, is the most outgoing person in the world! She has a blog that I will include on my "links to check out" list. I hope Leah enjoys her bracelet and has a happy sweet 16! Also, Jackie mentioned that she had Leah a cake made by Mrs. Joy Tubb. Joy makes wonderful cakes, and I will add her website to my links list also so that you can check it out.
Here is a pic of my beautiful little family that I am blessed with... I'm a little proud!
This is a bouquet of beautiful buttercups that my little buttercup (Ian) picked for me. These are the first flowers he has ever given me, so I plan on making myself some jewelry from them!
This is a bracelet and set of earrings that I made for myself! I used flowers from my grandmother's birthday to make the pink beads. I combined them with silver beads and pearls, and I think they came out great! This happy pink color is great for spring.
Mrs. Fay Gilreath works at my school and she is the best! Her and Mrs. Samantha keep us running smoothly and that is no easy job! So, I was delighted when she asked me to make a necklace and earring set from some roses that she had. The black beads are the rose beads combined with silver beads and pearls. This combination seems to be a favorite with everyone! The earrings are sterling silver and have 2 silver beads and 1 black rose bead on them. I hope you enjoy them Mrs. Fay!
Also, I just made a necklace just like this one for my dear Grandmother, Mrs. Frances Hobbs. She is still in the hospital battling pneumonia but is getting stronger and should be home soon. I made her beads from flowers that she got for her 83rd birthday!
