I started my first project...the big one right away & early on had discovered that at the rate I was going it would not be completed in time.
Call me crazy, but this is what I had set in my mind to do:
My back up plan is to do a couple of paintings. My partner has wall space, not shelf space, so I think artwork of some kind is the way to go here. If I don't get at least halfway done by the end of the day today, I'm scrapping it for my paint & brushes.
The medium project I'm working on is my personal favorite. I like to make things for my partners that I would like & can find a use for.
It's a loaded Tudor charm bracelet! I won't show a photo of the whole thing just yet, so if my partner does peek at my blog, she will still be surprised by the rest of the design!
I've got a silly sense of humor in placing a baby carriage next to Anne Bolyn... I crack myself up!
If you'd like to make something similar to this or different...but just really love the look of the portrait charms, you'll want to check out the etsy shop, "marlaot" THE MOON & STARS-Unique jewelry supplies & findings.
Marla makes the portrait charms by hand herself & I must say the quality is top notch! She can make them in a couple of different finishes, so if you prefer antique brass to the silver...you're all set!
I'm so pleased with the charms I received & they arrived rather quickly too for being handmade! Marla was a pleasure to work with. She had to customize one of the charms for me & made a change with some of the hardware & was so courteous & answered my convos in a timely manner. I'd highly recommend her to anyone for these charms!
I can't wait to see what my partner will think of her swap package! It's such an awesome feeling to know you've made someone's day with something you crafted with your hands and your heart!
6 comments:
You're cross stitching Henry??? Holy Guacamole! I hope you finish it so I can see it. :D
That cross stitch is quite ambitious! But, you have some supa awesome stitching skills. I have no doubt it'll come out awesome :)
Oh I plan on finishing Henry even if I have to do the paintings for the sake of meeting the swap deadline. You know, the swap mod was so kind to push back the date for everyone to have a bit more crafting time because I piped up about feeling overwhelmed. I'm still overwhelmed, but It's cool.
WOW! I feel overwhelmed just looking at this project. I can't wait to see it finished. You can do it!!
This REALLY appeals to the history nerd in me.
You've been tagged! http://positiveponderings.blogspot.com/2011/04/ive-been-tagged.html
whoa, you are so clever!
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