“May brooks and trees and singing hills join in the chorus too,
and every gentle wind that blows, send happiness to you.”
~Irish Blessing
As women, aren’t we all a bit fond of the idea of having the only one of something? Something that is unique, unusual, and undeniably desired by others? Something that can’t be found anywhere else (except for your jewelry box, that is)? If you’re thinking, “I don’t really care if someone else has the same necklace as me . . . ” then you’re kidding yourself. There’s something magical about having something that is different! You know it’s true!!!
Recently, Debbie, the Managing Director for the Lake Norman Chapter of the eWomen Network approached me with what she called “stones.” She proceeded to hand over a little bag containing four different stones . . . all shiny, all different in shape and size, and all extremely beautiful. She gave me free reign to create something unusual using one of her beloved “stones.” YAY!!!!! What fun it was to be creative and design something that would be hers and hers alone. The finished product was unlike anything I had ever created before. I had never worked with a loose stone before . . . a stone that didn’t have any drilled holes through which I could feed wire. This time I had to expand my thoughts and ideas. I taught myself how to do a basket weave with the wire to make a “cage” for the stone. I loved every minute of this project . . . and I would like to do more! Where am I going with this? I’ll tell you!
If you are someone who ~
. . . has sea glass or loose stones (or even chandelier crystals)
. . . has vintage, heirloom jewelry that needs repurposing
. . . has a favorite color or a favorite gemstone
. . . is looking for a one-of-a-kind gift to give someone special
. . . is looking for something unique and different
I’m your gal! I would be happy to create a custom piece of jewelry especially for you or someone special in your life. Just give me a call (704) 293-5343 or e-mail me Leigh@paintedbeauty.com to chat!
Jewelry Journal 
