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For my piece of jewelry, I created a bracelet with my tree house bead to remind myself to get out of the house and safety of my nest to make connections. The copper oak leaves are there to remind me that change is good, and working on making connections will bring all sorts of good changes into my life. The world is a much better place when we are helping each other along, cheering, lifting each other up and sharing in our struggles.
Take some time and visit the other jewelry artists who are committed to making a positive change in 2013 and their jewelry designs to inspire that change:
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12 comments:
Heather, what an incredibly beautiful necklace! I can just see it worn - so eye catching. But what makes it even more special is the meaning you have attached to it and the components you used to symbolize your guiding word for the year. I think you are really a master at making connections, from founding Art Bead Scene, to constantly helping out fellow jewelry designers with your voice of experience and words of support.
I do hope you'll be able to make many great in-person connections in your new home town - I'm sure it will all come in time. :-)
It's a really beautiful bracelet Heather. Your house bead is perfect for your word! I think of you as being good at connections as well, but I understand there is a huge difference between communicating and connecting online vs. in person! Good luck meeting new people. I hope it's an enjoyable adventure for you! Thank you for participating in the challenge, it means a great deal to me!
Tracy
That is a gorgeous bracelet. Your little house seems so at home (oardon the pun) between those leaf connectors.
Your bracelet and it's meaning is really beautiful! I love how you put the oak leaves on either side of your beautiful house pendant. I can relate to your struggle of connecting with people in a new town. Attending ArtBliss here in northern Virginia was the best thing I did; not only because I learned some great new techniques in metal and polymer clay but also met some wonderful people who live in my area! Now we try to meet up for bead shows or dinner somewhere. It really makes our new town feel more like home.
Love the symbolism in your bracelet. It is a challenge to connect when living in a rural area and when being passionately involved in your art and business it does take extra effort. Best wishes for some lasting meet ups.
Hi Heather, Your bracelet speaks of connection between home and the outside world, very pretty.
Speaking of connecting, visit my blog and see what I made for Tracy's challenge! Have fun connecting!
So pretty. I love those copper leaves too, have been using them all over the place recently! They go so perfectly with all shades of turquoise and aqua. Connect is a great word. I am definitely a retreater too, when things are difficult or I am stressed. I hope you make some great new connections in 2013!
I got your book for Christmas. It is very inspiring
I've lived in a very small town for many years, and I understand how difficult it is to make new friends. Especially, if you work from home. I do think it's important to leave our house and get out in the community, even if it's just for running errands or walking a dog or taking a walk thru the neighborhood. New friendships can bloom anywhere:)
I love the symbolism behind each of the components your choose for your bracelet. Definitely a conversational piece...
A powerful and simple way to remind yourself of this innate need that we all have to form connections. And it seems from my vantage point that you are well on your way to meeting this word and making it real! I hope that we will have a chance to connect this year, time to just get together and be. Wouldn't that be lovely?! Enjoy the day, dear friend. Erin
Your bracelet is beautiful Heather! You're so talented and your beads are gorgeous as ever!
I love the meanings you have imbued into your bracelet Heather, and I hope it reminds you to get out there and make connections, something that is easier said than done I find!
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