A long, long, loooong time ago, I used to make jewelry for a living. I made earrings and necklaces and bracelets, and sold them at markets in Greece. It paid the rent; but more importantly, I had fun designing and playing with jewelry ideas.
Then life took a turn, and my jewelry making was packed, and forgotten. Until, recently. I made a couple of necklaces for birthdays, and found that I missed the whole process. I missed wielding the delicate tools, envisioning the design, and putting it together. I missed seeing the pieces being worn.
Yesterday, I took some time out for myself. I decided to put away the must-dos and focus on the want-to-dos. I made myself a pot of coffee, and spent most of the day watching movies on TV, and making necklaces. I was so engrossed, I forgot to eat!
Here are the results...
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I gave this pearl drop and amber necklace to Danette for her birthday yesterday. :)
This amber and black stone piece is a very intricate design but loose design. I like its asymmetrical symmetricity. :)
It feels good looking at the tangible fruits of my labor. It feels good having literally taken a mental vacation from all the toxic junk filling my everyday, and reconnecting with an old friend in joy renewed. It feels even better having made something pretty that I will give as a unique gift just for that person. It's 3D love! Danette loved her choker, and it looked great on her. It was a win-win-win day! What more can we ask for?
:)
17 comments:
Beautiful work! Have a lovely time creating. :)
Genie, they are gorgeous!!
Gorgeous & unique! So wonderful to see what happens from allowing ourselves to return to our creative (and slower moving) being. I need to remember that...
genie these are beautiful!
i can see how they paid the rent!
even though there aren't any keys hanging off them,
(that i can see anyway)
something about them makes me think of little delicate keys...
as if wearing them unlocks a little piece of you.
(not sure that makes sense written out, but honestly, it did in my head!)
Beautiful! I too used to make jewelry. I did well too...and had them in various boutiques in Chicago when I lived there. But I totally burnt myself out on that. I have supplies up the "yin/yang" and cases and cases of beads. I am not sure if the desire will come back...but my kids love to make little things so that's fun to watch.
Gorgeous! I love that you make jewelry. You are just so creative!
Beautiful jewelry, Genie !
Just shows how many sweet songs our inner artists have to sing...
Ain't creativity grand ?
Big love !
I am going to use different forms of endearment, all relating to the sweetness that is each and every one of you! :)
Paula - Thank you honeycakes! :) Hugs!
Tabby - Thank you sweetheart! :) Hugs!
Lisa - Thank you sugarpie! :) Slowing things down brings them into focus, and focus is beautiful! :) Hugs!
Pen - Thank you, butter cup! :) I actually see what you mean! I never thought of it that way, but what an awesome dimension that you've brought to my attention! Thank you :) Hugs!
Caroline - Thank you, cream puff! :)I actually drooled when I read about your cases and cases of beads... LOL! :) Hugs!
Bree - Thank you apple dumpling! :) Hugs!
Kim - Thank you cupcake! :) I love jewelry, especially costume and funky, beady layered jewelry. Here's to the symphony of our creativity! :) Hugs!
You have some serious jewelry skills. Maybe it's time to expand and make it a side business for you?
It's Monday! I'm dancing to Adam Lamberts new cd. Thought of you..lol! Glad I stopped by to see your beautiful jewelry Genie.
Love it!
Wow! How awesome to see the beauty you create my friend....a manifestation of your own wonderful spirit,
Much love, M
Oh, Genie, I didn't know you were a jewelry designer! You are amazingly talented! I hope you continue with this on your "want-to's" list. I'm looking forward to seeing more of your work!
That looks and sounds like you had a wonderful day! I made jewelry for a living for 25 years. That was how I got to be home and raise my son, instead of day care. I loved it! Your jewelry is wonderful.
That sounds sweet, selling your jewelry in Greece! Your day sounds very much like almost everyday for me...I am a jewelry artist for a living! keep up the nice work:)
Oh, these are lovely!
& how fun to pull them out & have a play day! I, too, am drooling over Caroline's bead boxes!! I also like asymetrical symetry :)
I do various crafts in fits n spurts, so have a bunch of beads & every so often my granddaughters & I get out our jewelry making stuff & have a crafty date!
WOW...they're gorgeous!!! You are so talented, Genie, and what a lovely way to spend the day.
OMG they are soooooooooooooooo gorgeous!!!!!!!!! So glad you took the day for your heART!!
Zillion miracles to you!
k-
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