First of all I have to say a big thanks to all of you who commented about Cody's departure. I feel like printing all that out and sending it in Cody's first letter. He knows how I am about my blog friends. You are all precious to me and you don't know how much it helps to hear your comforting words. I'm doing better. Just kinda antsy to get our first call. I have paper and pen ready by the phone so we can get his address. They are not allowed to give it until they get there. Enough about that!I have dove into my found object box and started making some found object jewelry. This weekend, I learned how to drill metal, hammer it out if needed and make it have a faux patina. I played for several hours with many pieces like washers, watch parts, and all kinds of things I have found on the ground. Well, most of it I found. My husband finds little treasures for me as do some of my friends. It's funny because when they give me some little metal object they picked up off the ground, it is like receiving the finest gifts. I think it is so thoughtful of them to do this for me. Anywhoooo.......I know I babble.
This piece started out with a crown but I could not get it to cooperate with the jump ring or the chain so I had to dethrown this queen. Sorry!I made this dragonfly soldered charm necklace for my friend Kim. She loves dragonflies and she specifically requested a necklace with a dragonfly! So, I gave it to her yesterday and she said she really liked it. I'm experimenting with doing some new and different things with my soldered charms and when I finish a few pieces, I will share them. Well, must get ready for work...but Happy Hump Day and hope your Creative Juices are flowing! Hugs!
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I mentioned to him the other day he should start making things with his little treasures, but to him, they are treasures just as they are! He gets so excited about finding little pieces of plastic, broken golf tees, rusty washers, bottle caps, sea shells and rocks!
Melts my heart. I don't want him to grow up.
I love the necklace you made for your friend. I'm sure she'll cherish it forever!
Have a great day! I can't wait to see what you come up with next!
xo,
Carmen
Hope you're havin a great Wednesday!
Thanks for stopping by, love to swap projs with you... you making a jean bag while I try my hand at jewelry. :) Happy day to you, Monica :)
p.s. you can get published, just send it in! the world is waiting.
What a great recycled jewelry piece!
It's so much fun to recycle "junk" into unique pieces of art. I have a small box of old, rusted metal pieces that I gathered because I know someday I'll need to use it in an art project.
How long did it take you to learn to solder? Did you take a class? My plan for summer vacation is to teach myself how to do it.
I can't wait to see what you do with the soldered charms!
Thanks so much for sharing your art ideas!
Carolyn :-)
love dragonflies alot!
A little late and behind but here I am!!! reading your news and whereabouts, LOL
P.S I love my pretty lady!!!
you were so sweet with all the goodies!