His mother was having a hard time with the loss of her son,
my friend’s brother. In an attempt to memorialize him for her he asked me to
make a bracelet for her.
A few short conversations about his favorite things, colors,
and different types of bracelets I went to work. Finding the right beads and
charms was a little difficult but I really had a feeling that this piece was
important and I spent as much time choosing the parts as I did actually making
it. I had a sense of what I wanted to do in my mind, but not being 100% sure I actually
ordered each bead, and multiple types of beads in multiple colors and sizes so
that I could have more to work with.
and different types of bracelets I went to work. Finding the right beads and
charms was a little difficult but I really had a feeling that this piece was
important and I spent as much time choosing the parts as I did actually making
it. I had a sense of what I wanted to do in my mind, but not being 100% sure I actually
ordered each bead, and multiple types of beads in multiple colors and sizes so
that I could have more to work with.
Once everything finally arrived, it was as if my creative
spirit took over and I just began to create. I used a symmetric pattern so that
the central piece a Swarovski heart, in the son’s favorite color was the focal
point.
As soon as I was done I used a few of the leftover beads to
create a matching set of earrings. They are a very simple and basic design, but
I really love how the colors and beads just shine.
create a matching set of earrings. They are a very simple and basic design, but
I really love how the colors and beads just shine.
It’s amazing to me how much joy and feeling I put into this
piece. I can only hope that its recipient gets the same feeling.
Have you done any projects lately that really touched you?
Lindsey
That is really pretty Jess! I'm sure she will appreciate something so meaningful. I feel like this whenever I complete a larger piece of artwork. It's very therapeutic to have that release. You should really keep up with your jewelry making, I really love the stuff you have on etsy.
Sierra Calah
It's so nice of you to make a bracelet for her, and it looks very beautiful 🙂 And it's going to definitely going to make her smile.
xoxo
-B ♡ MsBerryStylish