Pennies from Heaven

This was a special bracelet for a friend of mine, Jennifer.
Her Great Grandmother, GG, died 1 year ago, May 30th.

Her Grandmother would always say that the pennies you find are pennies from heaven and would pick them up and save them.

Jennifer's husband, Kyle, knowing that the 1 year anniversary date was close and would be extremely hard for Jen asked me to make 'something' special.

I asked him some questions and knowing that pennies played a special roll in Jennifer and GG's relationship I knew I would have to incorporate at least one.
Since GG was born in 1922 I thought a penny with that date would be extra special.
Kyle was able to find one in his dad's stash of old coins and drilled it for me!! YaY!!

The beach was also very special to both of them, so I used shells and fresh water pearls and some hollow lampwork beads. I etched some of the lampwork beads to make them look more like beach glass.
I also used both of their birthstones, Sapphires and Diamonds (crystals)
The heart that dangles on the end has a 'G' on one side and another 'G' on the other side.
I loved creating this bracelet,
thanks Kyle!
~p

redeemed...

...to make something acceptable or pleasant in spite of its negative qualities or aspects

Ephesians 1:7
In him we have redemption through his blood, the forgiveness of sins...

upcycled, recycled, reclaimed, Redeemed...

Happy Day!

I've had this metal tray forever, my mom bought it in Mexico on a family vacation when I was about 14 years old.
I don't remember if she ever really used it, but I always liked it. I think it’s the curvy edges.
Anyway, it was kind of an ugly grayish metal that always looked dirty and black stuff came off of it when you touched it.
I spray painted it white 10 or 15 or a hundred years ago and have used it constantly.
I've been wanting to repaint it for a while and finally decided to paint it with chalk board paint! Now I can write a message celebrating whatever the occasion is.

Happy Valentines Day!!

Kisses and Hugs!

GIVE AWAY!!!

I haven't done a give away in FOREVER!!
So here goes...
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Turkey and Swiss 'Hot pocket'

I make this recipe every year the day after Thanksgiving and Christmas evening.
Super yummy and SO easy!

Homemade Turkey and Swiss ‘Hot Pocket’

2 pkgs. Refrig. Crescent Rolls
½ C. mayonnaise
2Tbl. honey Dijon mustard
2 C. cooked turkey, chopped (about 12 oz.)
½ C. chopped celery
½ C. dried cranberries (optional)
4 oz. Swiss cheese, shredded (1 cup)
¼ walnuts, chopped

1.Preheat over to 375. Unroll crescent dough; separate into 16 triangles. With wide ends of triangles toward center., arrange 8 triangles in a line on a cookie sheet or baking stone and match wide end to wide end. Seal seams.
2.Measure mayo, mustard and pepper into a bowl.
3.Chop turkey and celery and add to mixture.
4.Add dried cranberries and walnuts.
5.Add shredded Swiss cheese.
6.Scoop the filling over the middle seam in the dough.
7.Lift each point of the dough over the top of the filling. Repeat with all the points alternating across the top of the sandwich.
8.Bake 20 to 25 mins. Until golden brown

Makes about 10 servings.
Adapted from Pampered Chef ‘Turkey Cranberry Wreath’
Patricia Robitaille

Silent auction piece for Sumba...

The remote island of Sumba is one of the poorest islands in the Indonesian Archipelago, yet culturally it is one of the richest, with very strong, ancient traditions.

I used larger then normal beads for this necklace.
I went to the Sumba web site and gave this necklace the colors that made me think of the people and the surroundings of the island itself. I wanted it to be more colorful and chunky.
This necklace comes apart to make 2 separate necklaces and can be worn without the large spotted creme and black cross on the bottom.

A Vision of Hope - 2009 Fundraising Evening
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Please join us for our 2009 Fundraiser Dinner and Auction, Saturday November 7, 2009 at the Arroyo Trabuco Golf Club, Mission Viejo, California.

inspiration...

I love the colors of tropical fish.

keeping it organic...kind of...

I made this bracelet for my friend Trisha.
I love, LOVE, love the color!!
It's made out of a Gin bottle she gave me not to long ago.
I also mixed in some beer bottle, little river stones and a jasper.
It's surprise, I hopes she loves it.

Happy Birthday!

Your amazing and I'm blessed.

they say it's your birthday?..

Happy Birthday to you!



for my friend, Bonnie

Redeemed...

to make something acceptable or pleasant in spite of its negative qualities or aspects

Ephesians 1:7
In him we have redemption through his blood, the forgiveness of sins...


Recycled/redeemed glass:
This glass has been a little harder to work with.. kind of stubborn, it takes longer to melt and it's harder to shape.
Somethings are worth the extra effort.

upcycled glass anklets...

These are my new favorites!!
recycled glass anklets, So pretty! I made this one for my friend, Donna She bought it as a birthday gift for Heidi... shhh, don't tell her.
The first one I made like this I listed on Etsy and it sold in just a few hours.
This one is a combination of a gin bottle and a beer bottle and some little pebbbles.
really organic looking.
I have to go make more of these...toodles!

Recycled glass bottles!

I'm lovin' these colors, last week I mixed a few together (gin, beer and water bottles) then made this anklet, listed it on Etsy and it's already sold!
I can hardly wait to spend some more time making beads from my 'new' glass...

FYI.. The gin bottle was a gift from a friend, thanks Trisha!