Friday, April 8, 2011

{Generations and Celebrations}

Last month we celebrated my Great-Grandmother’s (a.k.a. “Granny") 93rd birthday! She is still as feisty as ever! Here’s a quick story to give you an idea about how spirited and energetic this lovely lady is. One day, a couple of years back, Granny was complaining about her aching back. My Mom and I asked her if she had been doing anything strenuous that could have given her a backache. She replied, “No. . . Well, I did cut that tree down in the back yard with my chainsaw yesterday. . . ” Um, yeah. She’s also guilty of climbing up onto her roof (on a ladder when she was home by herself) to check behind the guys who replaced some of the shingles around her chimney. Yep, that’s my Granny! Here we are at her b-day shindig:


To celebrate Granny’s birthday, we partied like it was 1999! Well, um, sort of. We went to an all-you-can-eat buffet and ate cake--her request. We’re party animals, I know. I really wanted to give her something special for her birthday, so I ended up making her some jewelry. Not just any jewelry, though. I made her a necklace that was constructed from her mother’s old jewelry:





For Christmas, I made my grandmother (Granny’s daughter) a necklace and earrings from her grandmother’s (my great-great-grandmother and Granny’s mother) jewelry. Sorry, this is sort of confusing—even for me! Here are some pics:





For Christmas, I made Granny a brooch from her mother's jewelry box:


I just love making jewelry, but it is especially enjoyable to make things that are so meaningful. Do you own jewelry or other objects that hold a special meaning?? Tell me about the item(s) and why it is special to you! : )

Peace Out, Crafters!






9 comments:

  1. You make such beautiful jewelry! I love the first necklace with the pink brooch--that is gorgeous! Lucky granny :-)

    Rachel @ Maybe Matilda

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  2. Those necklaces are beautiful! I love that they each have a story behind them as well. Makes them shine just a bit brighter, right? :)

    -Annie @ {Peppermint Plum}

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  3. Rachel, thanks--I may have to sneak into Granny's jewelry box and "borrow" her new necklace! ; )

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  4. Peppermint Plum, thanks for the sweet words. Yes, I love that the pieces have special meaning.

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  5. I remember Granny Winn wearing some of these pieces. She would be happy to know that her daughter, grand daughter, great-grand daughter and great, great-grand daughter are still enjoying them. Awesome!

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  6. That is amazing!!! so creative!!!

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  7. Your jewelry is fabulous! And even more so because it has meaning and memories. Happy Birthday to Granny!
    Lisa

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  8. Lisa, thanks so much for the sweet words! Yes, the jewelry really does have special meaning and I plan to make myself something from my great-great-grandmother's jewelry box soon! : )

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  9. This is just beautiful jewelry! What a nice way to show a loved one how much you care. Great work :)

    Thanks for stopping by today!

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