Oh I’ve been wanting to work with all of the vintage pieces I have been collecting for some time. Working a little at time when I could steal away a moment, I created this necklace I’ve called “Heart of Mary”. Please read here about Saint Catherine Labouré. This history and meaning behind this Catholic medal is really very interesting.
I created a bail from a rhinestone shoe clip…it was just waiting to be “repurposed” into a sparkly halo of a bail. There are faceted aquamarine and vintage glass beads wire wrapped with stainless steel wire. I was hoping to create something rustic with a little bit of sparkle.
Heart of Mary is available in my Etsy shop
What are your plans for the long weekend? We’ll be heading out of town to visit my husband’s family in the Blacksburg area. It will be a long drive tonight! One of the highlights will be heading to Hillsville, an outdoor antique market that draws thousands of people. I haven’t been to this one in 8 years…one month before our first born arrived. We went home with a great big pie safe and an old wrought iron bed tied to the roof of our car. I’m trying to pack light so I can bring home some goodies again! 🙂
Have a safe weekend, friends.
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Viola! You’ve taken the plunge….I absolutely love it Cindy. You did a beautiful job my friend.
And, if I could fly to your home via the Concord right now, to go to the antique market, I would do it in a heart beat =)
Have a safe trip…..I am home….with some good news =) *wink*
xoxox
This is stunning. I absolutely love that sparkly repurposed bail. And the blue is so serene with the medalion. Well done!
For the weekend? We’ll be celebrating Texas style by smoking a brisket and having a little party with the neighbors.
Delicate necklace with soft colors and a really beautiful medal. Not to rustic, just delicate.
Have a nice weekend, hope you find lots of goodies….
xoxox
Oh I love it!!!!!!!!!! 🙂 drooollllllllllsssssssss
love the how you have incorporated the vintage items into this necklace…very pretty….I always love a good antique market, oh the thing you can find, I almost always end up kicking myself for something I wish I had gotten but……
Have a great weekend!
I absolutely LOVE this necklace! You know vintage pieces are my favorite to work with. Have a wonderful weekend and I hope you get lots of treasures!
Cindy… this is so beautiful… I *love* it!! Good luck on some great finds at the antique market!
I’m looking for the right words for this piece. Inspirational perhaps! It is gorgeous. I like absolutely everything about it. You should make more of these. I think they would be a really big hit in your shop. Have a great weekend and I hope you find lots of goodies!
That is an absolutely beautiful necklace, Cindy! Have fun on your weekend visit!
That is a lovely piece. I hope you enjoy your time away and may you find many treasures…whether they are the ones you puchase or the ones you experience with family and friends! Enjoy the day! Erin
Gorgeous piece Cindy….wowow!!! I adore it. Lovely color combo and vintage feel, so soft looking,just beautiful!
Have a great time this weekend whatever you do!!
That is truly a stunning work of art. Have wonderful weekend trip and buy lots of cool old stuff!
What a wonderful story piece you have created Cindy!!! You have honored the quiet, sudtle beauty that defines the “Holy Mother” beautifully !! For centuries dusty light blue has been the color associated with her. So your choice in beads and the rhinestone buckle for her crown is nothing short of perfection!! 🙂
This is not a holiday weekend here. But I think we will go to the quiet beaches south of town for wonderful ceviche with friends Yum!!
Pattie 😉
Mazatlan Mx.
beautiful!
A truly beautiful piece, Cindy! Love the vintage parts – you know I do! Have a wonderful family weekend and I hope you find lots of treasures! Come home safe!
Loveee this piece!!! My favorites pieces of jewelty are the ones with religious medals!!! Absolutely my favorite!!!
hoooooooooo Cindy!! at first have a good travel… careful on the road..
well what can i say ?? your Mary is very very pure!! this old turkoise married with the black wire is just gorgeous… i love it … bravo!!
Thanks everyone for your sweet comments!! We made it around 11 pm last night and now we’re getting ready for a family reunion buffet breakfast! Should be a really fun day…the weather is great and I’m wearing my sneakers, I’m ready to go. Just hope the kids can keep up with me!
Cindy, you did a wonderful job on the “Mary” necklace. It’s absolutely lovely! Great idea to link to the story of the miraculous medal, too, for those who don’t know. We are celebrating Labor Day week end by not laboring. Life has been hectic for 2 retirees and we’re enjoying some beautiful sunny weather finally! Have fun with Randy’s family. And good luck with your treasure hunt!
This is really beautiful, Cindy! I love it! Wonderful job!
Hugs, Sanda xx
I am so impressed with your work!!!
Hi Cindy…this is just lovely 🙂 I am new to visiting your site, but will be back…I am up in Frederick, MD, so not too far from you!
Hey Cindy,
Glad you are enjoying your holiday weekend. I love your newest creation!
Jeanette