My brother was born on New Year's Eve - and he married a wonderful woman who was born on December 23rd. And their first born, Amelia, was born on December 22nd. Their second daughter was born in....ha ha...June actually. Good thing, 'cause I don't think there were many more "free" days in December.
Cynthia is from Shanghai, and when she went home to visit her family last summer she returned with treasures for me - beads! Lovely crystals in what I call a "fat rondelle" shape. I pulled out all the pale purple ones and put them with deep red ones I already had for a necklace I was making in September for Margie and Me. The inspiration was a slipper orchid.
As the necklace was coming together I knew it had to become Cynthia's. I decided to finish it with a silk ribbon so that Cynthia could adjust it to suit.
The original earrings I decided were too big for Cynthia, so I made a pair without dangles. A win-win of course as the longer dangly ones look great on my ears :-) I hope Cynthia likes her birthday presents.
Amelia is turning 6, so she's still a little young for jewelry, but soon, soon, soon she will be ready for some of my treasures!
Such prettiness!
ReplyDeleteYour brother and his family have one busy month this month!!! A whole lot of celebrating all around. I know your SIL will love her present....it is beautiful, especially with the addition of the ribbon.
ReplyDeleteOh my gosh, that necklace is just gorgeous!
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