What I love about the internet, blogs, Facebook and my new obsession, Pinterest, is that sometimes information and ideas converge in a way that is interesting.
As I said, a new obsession is Pinterest, where I saw a cool necklace using metal Army stripes and a heart from a really interesting Etsy shop, Ecolibrio. You should see all of the up cycled wire jewelry the shop has - very awesome.
At the same time, my friend Missy posted on her blog about the upcoming deployment of her husband. You can follow her and the adventures of her active 3 boys at The Diaries of Princess Missy. We were stationed together in Germany many years ago, and while technically I "work" with her husband, I spend more time chatting with Missy - she's a hoot!
Hmmmmm...so I thought maybe something cool for Missy while her husband is deployed is to have a talisman, something that reflects the service of the entire family. I asked Missy for everyone's birth months, and bought an Air Force air traffic control badge just like her husband wears on his uniform*, which I clipped the pins off of. The heart, the crystals and the suede all came from my stash. It's long**, so I'll send Missy a shorter chain also.
* Technically this is a "basic" badge and he wears a "master" badge - I took a little artistic license because the basic badge makes a better necklace :-)
** Because that was the length of cord that I pulled out of the tangle :-)
What a loving gesture, so creative and I'm sure it will mean a lot to your friend to have while her husband is away. Finding things here on the internet really does spark some great ideas!
ReplyDeleteWhat a wonderful friend you are to think of, and create, such a cool gift! My hubby was an air traffic controller for a few years out here at Luke in Phx many, many years ago - love this! My niece just asked me to make a necklace for her that reads "0331 Wife" because her hubby's a gunner (I guess this is the Marine number/symbol for that) and he is over in Afgahnistan again on another tour and she wanted something new to 'hold on to'. Jewelry with meaning like this is truly special and your design is beautiful! I'm sure it will be cherished!
ReplyDeleteReally creative and thoughtful! This necklace will not only remind her of her husband, but also of the wonderful friend who made it for her!
ReplyDeleteWhat a wonderful gift for her! Something made from the heart especially for her (and her children).
ReplyDeleteThat is such a cool necklace! Oh, and thanks for introducing me to a few new cool people!
ReplyDeleteWhat a beautiful and creative gesture! Not only will your gift be a reminder of her family, but of her friend, as well,
ReplyDeleteOh, this brought tears to my eyes, Elisabeth. How lovely and meaningful and touching. You have a way of creating those kinds of pieces that just speaks to my heart. I love that about you! Thanks.
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