THIS THE DAY THAT THE LORD HAS MADE & I WILL REJOICE AND BE GLAD IN IT!
with this Blog Hop. She will have been gone from us about 24 yrs, I know every chance we
get allof us grandkids and especially her children tell of time when we had a chance to be
with her.
Grandma, loved jewelry and pretty things and from what was in her jewelry box all that
sparkled. At her passing mom and I picked out a few things for keepsakes.....one of which
was a blue and gold pendant.
Well for years my mom and I shared this necklace without mishap, well about 2 years ago
my mom gave it to me for Christmas and then disaster strikes!
I wore it to work one day perfectly fine but when I get home it is chipped! I am horrified,
upset that I broke it, and no I haven't told my mom yet!
So I wanted to try and remake or make a likeness of it for the Hop by using wire wrapping,
hmmm let's just say that I suck...oops Sorry grandma..lol!
I faired better at making a pair of funky copper/gold and royal blue earrings. I fashioned
them out of copper & gold wire with royal blue seed beads.
I will be presenting them to my mom, Celia J. Parks, of course I'll tell her why she is getting
jewelry soooo soon after Christmas and wayyyyy before her birthday!
I love and miss my Grandma, and I am thankful everyday she raised such a beautiful &
strong woman like my mother!
strong woman like my mother!
Thanks for coming by and enjoy the rest of the hop!
Zia aka Anzia Parks
Wait! I forgot the reason why I wanted to start a blog in the first place, which was to take
part in honoring a fellow beader who recently lost her life to Illness ...this excerpt is from
the original announcement:
who mean a lot to us -- a mom, a friend, a brother-- anyone who has meaning to us.
Create a piece of jewelry that tells that story.
Blessings Zia aka Anzia Parks
Please Visit all the other bloggers in the Hop:
Hostess, Lori Anderson Pretty Things
Adlinah Kamsir Dream Struck Designs
Aimee Biondolillo Aimee's Jewelry Treasures
Alicia Marinache All the Pretty Things
Andra Marasteanu Handmade by Indra Marasteanu
Andrea Trank Heaven Lane Creations
April Grinaway Brooklyn Bead Goddess
Andra Marasteanu Handmade by Indra Marasteanu
Andrea Trank Heaven Lane Creations
April Grinaway Brooklyn Bead Goddess
Barb Solem Vivi Magoo Presents
Becky Pancake Becky Pancake Bead Designs
Beth Emery Stories by Indigo Heart
Bonnie Coursolle Jasper's Gems
Cassi Paslick Beads: Rolling Downhill
Catherine King Catherine's Musings
Cece Cormier The Beading Yogini
Chandra Leitz Juniper Goods
Christina Hickman Vintage Treasures Jewelry
Chrizette Bayman Bead Soup Mix
Cindy Wilson It's My Sea of Dreams
Crystal Thain Here Bead Dragons
Cyndi Lavin Beading Arts
Debbie Rasmussen A little of this, a little of that
Diane Hawkey diane hawkey
Dita Basu ankarshilpa
Donetta Farrington Simply Gorgeous
Dyanne Everett-Cantrell Deeliteful Jewelry Creations
Emma Todd A Polymer Penchant
Erin Kenny beadiful therapy
Erin Prais-Hintz Treasures Found
Gina Hockett Freestyle Elements
Gloria Allen Innovative Dreams Jewelry
Heather Marston CSW Designs
Inge von Roos Inge's Blog
Jacqueline Marchant Fiddledeedee Jewelry
Jami Shipp Celebrating Life!
Jean Yates Snap Out of it Jean, There's Beading to Do!
Jessica Murray Whimsical Monkey
Joan Williams lilruby jewelry
Jo-Ann Woolverton It's a Beadiful Creation
Joanne Browne josjewels1
Jodie Marshall Jodie Marshall Lampwork Beads Wearable Art
JuLee Wolfe The Polymer Penguin
Julie Bean Blue Pig Blog
Karen Mitchell Over the Moon Designs
Kelly Hosford Patterson The Traveling SideShow
Kim Ballor Vitamin C ... A Daily Does of Creativity
Kim Dworak CianciBlue
Laren Dee Barton Laren Dee Designs
Lea Avroch LA Jewelry Designs
Leanne Loftus First Impression Design
Linda Florian Lily's of the Valley Jewelry & Creative Creations
Linda Inhelder Must-Haves Jewelry
Lori Bowring Michaud Artfully Ornamental
Lori Poppe Adventures in Creativity with Lorillijean
LouAnn Elwell Southpass Beads
Mandi Effron Craft-o-licious
Marcia DeCoster MadDesigns
Marcia Dunne The Alternative Foundry
Marie Covert Creating Interest
Marjorie Savill Linthwaite bennubirdrising
Marlene Cupo Amazing Designs by Marlene
Martha Aleo Ornamento
Marti Conrad Marti's Buttons -n- Beads
Mary Ellen Parker BeeTree by m.e.
Mary Govaars MLH Jewelry Designs
Mary Lindell Mary Lindell Artisan Jewelry
Maureen Connolly Mrs Beadsley's Workshop
Maybeline Tay The Jewelry Larder
Melissa Elgin The Addicted Beader
Melissa Mesara one-eared pig beads
Menka Gupta Menka's Jewelry
Michaela Pabeschitz la mar de bonita
Mischelle Fanucchi Micheladas Musings
Mona Rae Baroody Who Does She Bead She Is?
Nan Emmett Spirit Rattles -- Spirited Earth
Nancy Pedersen Something Heartfelt by Nancy
Pam Farren re-maker
Pam, the Crazier Sister The Crazy Creative Corner
Rebecca Sirevaag Becca's Place
Robin Kae Reed Artistry HCBD
Rochelle Brisson a creative chelle
Sabine Dittrich perlendschungel
Sandi Volpe Sandi Volpe
Sandra McGriff Creative Chaos
Serena Trent All Things Made Jewelry
Sharyl McMillian-Nelson Sharyl's Jewelry & Reflections
Sheila Davis Stone Designs
Shelley Graham Turner Fabric of My Life
Sherri Stokey Knot Just Macrame
Sherry Baun Unicorns Jewels
Skylar Bre'z Brising Beads
Stephanie Haussler Pixybug Designs
Tania Spivey Moobie Grace Designs
Terri G. Blooming Ideas
Terry Carter Tapping Flamingo
Terry Matuszyk Pink Chapeau Vintage Jewelry
Tracy Martin Nutkitten's Jewelry
Zia Parks That's Me!
Zoe Marcin Beads, Tea and Sweets
Cute story. My grandma loved her jewelry, too, I'm sure that's where I inherited it from. I"m sure your mom will love the earrings :)
ReplyDeleteThe earrings are really cute. You did a fine job.
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ReplyDeleteTrying again without the typo!
ReplyDeleteYour earrings are beautiful and the colors are so lovely!
Your mother will be so happy! xox jean
I also treasure the few pieces of jewelry from my Grandmother! Beautiful earrings, and I'm sure your Mom will cherish them!
ReplyDeleteOh dear, shame about the original piece but I bet your Grandma would love to see your mum sporting a lovely pair of earrings made by you. Anyone who can look so good in such a fantastic hat clearly has excellent taste
ReplyDeleteI love the story behind the earrings you made and the color choice with the blue is really pretty! <3
ReplyDeleteYour earrings are lovely - I'm sure your mom will treasure them!
ReplyDeleteWe have to know where we come from to know where we are going. Your mom will love the memory earrings for her mother. As for the "bad" language, Grandma Rosa will probably forgive you this time!
ReplyDeleteYou designed a wonderful pair of earrings. Thanx for sharing.
ReplyDeleteOh no! I have had that happen with special pieces handed down. I am sure that you will find a way to use it in something special. Thank you for sharing your story and your creation. Enjoy the day! Erin
ReplyDeleteThanks for sharing your story and your creation. The earrings are lovely and so unique.
ReplyDeleteGrandmothers are truly treasures and yours was no exception. I wish I could be there to see the smile you create on your mothers face when she gets the lovely earrings! Thanks for sharing! Hope you enjoyed the hop!
ReplyDeleteHugs
Terri G.
Sometimes the loveliest things come out of desperation and accidental mishaps...and your earrings are proof of that! It seems to me that your grandmother was one of a long line of amazing ladies!
ReplyDeleteWhat a great idea to make something to replace the broken piece. I know your mom will love it and of course she will forgive you. That's what mom's do.
ReplyDeleteLove the earrings! Best of luck with the necklace.
ReplyDeleteWhat cool earrings! I'm guessing your mum must be a super-cool, stylish woman if you're gifting her those :-). It was good to read about the strong wonderful women you have in your family. All the best in fixing your grandma's pendant.
ReplyDeleteBeautiful work and thank you for sharing ...
ReplyDeletePeace and Love...