My favorite of the slew of Christmas crosses I crafted. . .alas gifted away! Lucky Denise.
This Christmas, my man crafted crosses so that I could gift shell crosses for Christmas. . .he made 15 of them. I love my man.
Gifts! Gifted to me! My sister Jeanne has been making shell signs for many years. This artist did a unique take on it as she piled the shells upon eachother that this photo doesn't do justice. It stands sideways about a half in in thickness. When Jeanne and I were at Maui Swap Meet, our life theme at the moment was discussing "being content"; the struggle that simple state of mind can "be". This is a life long attitude adjustment. How to "be". . .she bought this for me as my name is Bee as well, sometimes it's a win win being me!
A couple of years ago I spied the Chen Lu wrap bracelets. . .I was determined to find a way to make them, and did. . .this is one I made for Janet. She wanted blue.
My personal collection. Coral--oh I love you. . .and pyrite, yes! The wrap bracelet took a long time to learn to do and many failures due to understanding thread strengths & beading techniques. And finally I was introduced to the "ladder" bracelet. . .a much easier way to bead.
Another gift from Jeanne (and Mom) to me, it's a tahitian pearl bracelet crafted by my nephews wife who makes uses shells and pearls in her jewelry making. I got to choose this yummy pearl, it has a beveled solid silver bangle. Can you tell I have a weakness for jewelry? I am not proud of it, but it is me.
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