As if she doesn't have enough to do....our esteemed leader Sally has once again given us a challenge. Create with Cabochons. Ok, no big deal....unless you really don't understand how to make them. Hmmm...Sally to the rescue again! She posted some tutorials for us newbies so that we could understand this wonderful art.
I had a stone that used to be on top of a ring my mother always wore. She passed this year so I wanted to make it into something I could see and wear to remember her by. So using Sally's great instructions, I created the cabochon you see below.
I didn't put it on a fancy chain or doll it up. I don't think I am quite ready for that step yet, so I put it on a satin cord with coordinating beads, tied knots between the beads and then attached a simple chain. Very simple and just like I like them. So I will wear this quite often.
I do plan on doing more as I have seen some beautiful patterns I would love to try.
For more beauties, check out the links below. And thanks for looking.
I had a stone that used to be on top of a ring my mother always wore. She passed this year so I wanted to make it into something I could see and wear to remember her by. So using Sally's great instructions, I created the cabochon you see below.
I didn't put it on a fancy chain or doll it up. I don't think I am quite ready for that step yet, so I put it on a satin cord with coordinating beads, tied knots between the beads and then attached a simple chain. Very simple and just like I like them. So I will wear this quite often.
I do plan on doing more as I have seen some beautiful patterns I would love to try.For more beauties, check out the links below. And thanks for looking.
Beautiful! I am so sorry for your loss - you have created such a wonderful treasure that you can wear close to your heart! Sally's instructions were great, weren't they? Someday, I will finish mine! :)
ReplyDeleteVera, your story is exactly why I design. Passing down a piece of yourself (or in this case your mom) as a legacy is more special than words can say. You did an excellent job showcasing the cabochon and I hope you were able to feel your mom's spirit by your side as you were creating it!
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Dawn
How very special that you were able to create a new, meaningful keepsake during this challenge. I love the colors that you chose.
ReplyDeleteVery pretty - and a wonderful reminder of your mother.
ReplyDeleteWhat a great way to remember your mother.
ReplyDeletegreat work!
ReplyDeleteI can't wait to see what you do next.
What a great way to remember your mother! So pretty!
ReplyDeleteA wonderful reminder of your mother!
ReplyDeleteYou've created a lovely way to remember your mother! A beautiful focal piece.
ReplyDeleteLynda
I like that you get to repurpose and remember! Theres a lot of bling in the cab! Cool!
ReplyDeleteI think what you did is wonderful! Just wish my laptop was big enough to really see the cab! The chain looks fine to me!
ReplyDeleteWhat a great way to repurpose something from you mom. I hope that you enjoy for many years to come.
ReplyDeleteA creation from the heart is always perfect and beautiful. I love your color combination. Im sure you will wear it as often as you can. I have a special necklace I made when my aunt passed away..I just know she had something to do with its design. :-)
ReplyDeleteI love it that you tried a new technique and it looks so great! My favorite pieces of jewelry are ones like this that have a special meaning attached.
ReplyDeleteA lovely necklace and a wonderful way to remember your mother.
ReplyDeleteYour piece has a beautiful and meaningful story. It is simple and perfect as it is.
ReplyDeleteA lovely design, the colours you have chosen complement each other perfectly.
ReplyDeletethose tutorials really helped me! you did a lovely job on your cab :)
ReplyDeleteVera! You have made yourself such a wonderful keepsake. The necklace is such a beautiful way to keep your mom close to your heart. You did a fantastic job with your beadweaving, it looks like you have a knack for it!! I love the cabochon, I've never seen anything like it before. Thank you so much for signing up and participating in the challenge!!
ReplyDeleteVera your necklace is beautiful. What a great tribute to your Mother.
ReplyDeleteHi Vera,
ReplyDeleteYou did a wonderful job on your cab. It is so special that you took your keepsake from your Mom and made it into something you can wear and when you are not wearing you can hang so you can see it.
What a lovely way to honor your mother! Your work here is beautiful.
ReplyDeleteI love your pendant and the fact that it reminds you of your mother makes it all the greater. I am curious what size are those bicones?
ReplyDeleteLovely, rich looking work!
ReplyDeleteIt's just beautiful and what a wonderful way to remember your mother.
ReplyDeleteVera, I'm really sorry about your loss this year. I love how you reused a stone from your Mom's ring to make something special that you can wear close to your heart. It is a gorgeous design and filled with beautiful sentiment. What a family heirloom you created. And I'm so impressed that you taught yourself how to do the bezel/beadwork. Working with seedbeads really blows my mind so I am in awe of those that create wearable pieces of art like this!
ReplyDeletewow! what a treat to see this and to also see this fantastic post! This is a very talented group.
ReplyDeleteIncidentally, you do what I do. I use my precious memories to make my jewelry meaningful. Love you, Vera! jean xox
I have never seen a cab like the one you used. It is truly unique and lovely design, even more so that it belonged to your mother. It was a wonderful way to honor and remember her.
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