Saturday, January 12, 2013

Memories And Thank You Blog Hop


Memories and Thanks Blog Hop begins today, hosted by Lori Anderson at  Pretty Things.  Have a look.

I made this bracelet in memory of my Madrina Teresa (Godmother Teresa).  She was the person who helped me discover my creativity.  She never married and my brothers and sisters and I were her "kids" and we all loved her dearly.  We all still speak about her and remember how so very kind and giving she was.  I remember her soft words, always.



I composed a religious theme bracelet in her honor because she was a devote Catholic who attended Mass on a daily basis - she exuded kindness, charity, and love.  Every time I think about her, it brings a smile, Oh, how I miss her.



This is Madrina Teresa as a very young girl.  I tried a new resin product to that cured with a UV light to imbed her image.  Didn't work very good, oh well.








I made a soldered crystal with an image of the Sacred Heart of Jesus adhered to the back along with a piece of scripture.









I just love these pearl crosses. 




I used vintage chain, freshwater baroque pearls, Czech crystal and gold filled wire. To finish it I used a 16mm Miriam Haskell vintage pearl.  




See the bubbles?





I hope you are enjoying visiting everyone and you have enjoyed your visit with me.  Oh, and I must not forget to tell you, Madrina Teresa was daughter of my Peppa who I named my blog after.

Thank you Lori.  God's blessing to you.


Creating for the greater good.
La Doña Boutique

20 comments:

Becky Pancake said...

You created a lovely tribute. Thanx for sharing.

april grinaway said...

I love your work~Very eclectic! Thanks for sharing your story with us. Peace and Love.

Christine said...

Your bracelet and tribute are lovely! Thank you for sharing.

Donetta said...

I love the vintage vibe of your bracelet, and the meaning behind the components you created is beautiful.

Unknown said...

Your bracelet is beautiful. It's a lovely tribute. I think the charms look amazing.

re-maker said...

I love your bracelet, it's beautiful! How lucky you were to have Madrina Teresa in your life.

Terri said...

What a lovely bracelet. So rich in meaning and memories. Thanks for sharing. Hope you are enjoying the hop.
Hugs
Terri G.

la mar de bonita said...

The bracelet is so lovely! I'm sure, she was a wonderful person!

Kepi said...

Beautiful beautiful bracelet.

Kimberly said...

What a beautiful tribute to your Godmother. She was a lovely woman!

TesoriTrovati said...

That is a beautiful bracelet. And a marvelous way to carry her spirit with you! I am sorry that you had issues with the resin. I always hold a lit flame over the resin before curing to let the bubbles rise to the top. But I don't think that it detracts. We are perfectly imperfect and this is a good reminder. Thank you for sharing your story. Enjoy the day. Erin

Sami said...

I hopped over from 2 Bags full blog growing challenge.
What a beautiful piece of jewellery you have made and a wonderful tribute to your Godmother.

Anonymous said...

This is gorgeous. She was a beautiful lady, and this is a beautiful tribute.

Nonnie said...

what a creative, lovely and personal way to bring your memories together! I do mine with scrapbooks.

Travel With Lulu said...

So wonderful to 'meet' you here in your beautiful blog. I found you via Grow Your Blog. Your bracelet is just gorgeous - such talent!

Laura Quaglia (Fun With This and That) said...

I like your style
I will be back if you visit I will all so
laura

mrs beadsley said...

I love this bracelet - so many different elements all brought together to make one piece - and it's so lovely. A beautiful tribute piece.

A Polymer Penchant said...

love all the textures and contrast in this bracelet. I bet it has beautiful movement on.

CatieAn said...

HI Jenny
Your bracelet is beautiful and so are you. I have five brothers and 2 sisters!! SUCH great times in a big family.
count me in as a new follower. Am excited to get to know you more and see other art.
catiean

Dagmar said...

Hello Jenny, wonderful to visit your blog..What a great way to meet like minded women..Still working my way thru all the blogs..such delight.

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