The Gift - From Tales of Adornment Now In My Etsy Store

Pulling her journal from her bag, her mother's letter fell into her lap. The letter spoke of adventure and pilfered sites, but it also spoke of hope.......

Perhaps one of my favorite pieces created for my new book Tales of Adornment! The Gift is composed of handmade beads as well as vintage chain. The bezel has been filled with resin made to resemble to glass of yesteryear when wee bubbles were considered a trademark of glass workers. A wee bit of lavender and text printed on antique paper is perfectly placed within the resin to remind us all of the simple beauty we are gifted with each day.

While I was creating this piece the tale of of history begin to weave itself within my mind (as it normally does while creating. What came about was the tale of an exciting journey. A journey to be experienced by a young woman in a time when women where not encouraged in any way shape or form to become adventurer's. Each bead I shaped between my hands whispered words of faraway places and unknown artifacts.

While I bantered with myself regarding the parting of ways with this piece it is seems only fitting that the time has come for The Gift to  journey out into the world so you might perhaps create the next volume in the tale.

Comments

[Deanna]

Kristen, This is so beautiful....love the story and the sweet lavender you have put inside.

[Tina Schiefer]

Wouldn't it be SO wonderful if a sweet beau purchased this for his love? She would be twice lucky!

Whomever is the recipient of this special creation, even as a gift for yourself, you are truly blessed....

[joanna pierotti]

this is awesome Kristen, and I love what you wrote. Beautiful creation, indeed.

[Cindy]

Kristen....just wanted to say a belated congratulations on your 1/2 marathon! What an accomplishment! And I enjoyed reading the things you learned from that day. Talk about a day you'll always remember!
What a beautiful necklace - it is amazing with the lavender suspended in the resin. I am really admiring the special pieces you have listed in your shop & I can only imagine how hard it would be to part with them.