I have been known to make these small shrines in the past, they are rooted in my I love for Mexican art and artifacts and also because Catholicism played a big part in my upbringing. Perhaps it is because we are in the Lenten Season, leading to the holiest of events but whatever the reason I couldn't help myself when it came to honoring this stone. This labradorite is the most flawless specimen I have ever seen, a stone to be revered so that's just what I did. I added a the tiniest vintage coral to the top of her crown and one handmade bloom. The clasp has a variety of charms too, a faceted garnet, another labradorite and a small textured heart.
It is now over here if you would like a more detailed look.
I seem to be making better use of the time today, I set my alarm for the first time in forever trying to reset my body clock.
xo Ro
ps. See this period here at the end I can't get rid of it!! seriously, I'm gonna give it a friend..
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They really REALLY should!! =)
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I saw a green gummy bear in the street and the light was just perfect to make it look like prehnite and I thought gee I need to get out more often :)
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That is really stunning. I love when you make shrines.
ReplyDeleteThey are fun to design, that make me feel good when I'm finished, thank you :)
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ReplyDelete{ps. This was my piece and I missed it...A January born Labradorian! Ah well...The dirt in my backyard as a child was blue...}
oh really, the dirt was blue, labradorite soil? Wow wee it sounds like a magical place Dee.
DeleteA dirty place. I thought it was the norm for Dads to have "eyeliner" on when coming home from work.
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I can always use an extra period....
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I love your shrines--this one is especially lovely and so thought-filled. I literally gasped out loud when I saw the photos in your shop--that kiss of coral!!
And then I read during lunch that a gasp-out-loud moment is a form of prayer, really--an allowing of myself to be in wonder. (Anne Lamott's new "Help Thanks Wow" book) So, your shrine is fulfilling its destiny.
See what issues forth from your hands and heart? That's another "Wow!!"
I can't help saying one period is enough, I was feeling premenstrual it kept staying in front of my words :)
DeleteOh thank you, I loved this one too, a lot, I mean a lot a lot..collage work, so much fun! I love the title, I need to post a what are you reading blog again, I just finished Adrift, couldn't put it down, gulped it in one day.
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ReplyDeleteWow! everyone is so quick! :) I can only check your lovely blog when I get home from work and alas, things are always sold by then! :) Thanks for all you share, I just adore what you bring into the world :)
Thank you so very much and I have to say, the end of the work day comes more quickly than it used to!
Deletewe are still touched by our catholic upbringing. of course, there is much mysticism and magic in all of it....
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What do they say..... "you can't get above your raisin" I like making these, I am connected to my mother when I do.
DeleteThat period is as obedient as a blue monkey :)
What a magnificent stone! And your special design only enhances its grandness! Love your thoughts too.
ReplyDeleteThank you Sandra, It won't be long til you are at ground zero, oooh the art you will see!
ReplyDeleteI'm so bummed that I didn't manage to snag this for myself. :-) It's gorgeous, stone and setting! I hope you make a few more shrines; I love looking at all the details you work in.
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