Heart Jewelry - Just in time for Valentine's Day

With Valentine's Day a little over a month away, people are pondering what to get their sweet heart... and of course we all know the theme for Valentine's is hearts, hearts, hearts. Well it's really about love, but the symbol we see plastered in all the media and advertisements is the heart.



Thus my inspiration for this piece. I saw the heart-shaped glass pendant and instantly knew it was meant to be in one of my creations. After trying numerous ideas, then going back to the drawing board, I decided I could use the beads as a simple backdrop to really showcase this beautiful glass dichronic glass pendant.



I have just posted this beautiful necklace for sale in my Etsy store and hope that some lucky woman can receive it as a gift for Valentine's Day. If you'd like to take a look at this beautiful heart necklace or any of my other jewelry, you can go to http://www.etsy.com/shop/dawnmd092979 and see all of my special creations!

I hope your New Year has started out wonderfully and that you find much love not just on Valentine's Day, but all year long!

Happy New Year!

Happy New Year Everybody!
(you can click on the photos to the left to enlarge them and see the detail)


I hope your holiday festivities were wonderful. Between Christmas & New Years is always a busy time when you have a huge, wonderful family. So I spent a lot of time with family, and not as much in my studio.

But last night, yes New Years Eve, I had just put my lasagna in the oven to bake and I had an inspiration - that kind of excited, can't let it go, gotta use my hands and create sort of inspiration. I'm getting together with my very best girlfriend for many, many years to celebrate our Christmas together this coming Saturday. She's had an unbelievably difficult 2008 and through the most impossible situations she's stayed positive and strong.

While they say adversity builds strength... Angela had no idea how much strength she really had in her. After being hit by a car and crushing her lower spinal column, having a major back surgery, then rehab and ongoing therapy, she's been incredible. Most people would find themselves wallowing in self-pity and crying. Not Ang, she pulled up the courage from deep inside, got involved with a spinal support group - that prior to the accident she organized & taught through the rehabilitation facility she works at - and became a persevering patient.

It's hard to be the student once you've been the teacher. I admire you Ang - you have an undivided love for life and have learned that living in the moment is truly precious! I made this piece of art for you... to celebrate love & life!

Happy New Year! 2009 will bring you much success, love & joy!