A Mother’s love is as deep as an ocean. This is what comes to mind when I think about Brook and how much she means to me. She is my biggest inspiration, in life and with art.
With Brook as my muse, last year I created several necklaces using small pieces of driftwood which we collected during one of our beach outings. That day we also found extra-large clam shells which I later used to create a personalized jewelry container for a special “love” necklace that I made for Brook. You can see the details for both of these projects in last summer’s issue of Somerset Life. Please keep in mind that I’ll be sharing more project ideas in the coming issue of Somerset Life available at Stampington.
This giveaway will include three parts: A necklace (published in my article, “Endless Love”) and a kit containing the materials for making your own necklace (pre-drilled driftwood – 1 painted and 1 natural, freshwater pearls, wire and chain.) I will also include a copy of my article which covers the how-to details. Plus, I’ll add a few other beach combing surprises that could come in handy for future art projects. If you’d like to win these items please leave a comment to this post by Friday, May 14th at 4pm est.
Have a Happy Mothers Day!
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What a beautiful necklace Becky! And a beautiful tribute to your daughter and your relationship with her. I love that thought – A mother’s love is as deep as an ocean – how true that is. We are blessed to have the capability to feel such an unconditional love. Thank you for sharing with us!!!
Blessings,
Lisa
May 7th, 2010
being a mother is the most amazing role in my life. i have this little guy who i cherish everyday. thank you for such a wonderful sentiment.
May 7th, 2010
I love that saying reminds of something I have heard. A Mother’s love is as big as a house, deep as an ocean and vast as the stars. I don’t know who actually said, it! I like your expression…. A love of a child, is deep, unconditional and like no other! I love you found such wonderful inspiration in nature! Nature really nurtures creativity~ When you take the time to look, there is a lot of great masterpieces! I would love to be in the
drawing for this wonderful, unique giveaway!
Happy Mother’s Day Becky! It is a celebration of being able to see pieces of yourself, grow, change and always amaze you! A piece of your heart, walking, talking and changing before your very eyes! It is magic~
May 7th, 2010
I have a son and i tell him i love him to the moon and back…and that is so true… you have a sweet family and i just love all your work. Thanks for sharing it with us
May 7th, 2010
Helen, your son is very lucky to have a mother who tells him such sweet words. I bet that when he hears this he’s imagining how long a distance this really is – these thoughts probably make him feel happy beyond measure.
May 7th, 2010
Another smile Becky! the beach is one of my most favorite places to be! I’ve spent endless hours collecting sea glass ( I have an ENORMOUS collection ) I can’t go the beach with out coming home with a pocket full of assorted treasures! I think we’re kindred spirits! (O:
May 7th, 2010
Doreen, Wow…you have access to sea glass! Everywhere we go I’m on the lookout for some, but so far no luck. It’s a good thing that I love the search so much, so I’m happy to keep trying. The hunt is a big part of the fun don’t you think?
May 7th, 2010
there is something so
beautiful between
a mother and
daughter…there
is really nothing
else like it.
ok. i feel
ridiculously greedy
signing up for another
giveaway! thank you
for sharing your
treasures!
happy day!
May 7th, 2010
Becky, And another beautiful necklace!!! Being a mother is amazing and now being a grandmother is just as rewarding. Thanks for the great give away. Have a wonderful Mother’s Day!
May 9th, 2010
I like how you use materials that you find on the beach,great idea!!!!
May 10th, 2010
I LOVE the necklace. I have a whole bowl full of treasures I brought home from the beach … you have inspired me to make something!! Also, my mom always used to say that she loved us higher than the highest star and deeper than the deepest ocean.
May 10th, 2010
Just yesterday I was thinking about how fortunate I am to have so many wonderful female influences in my life; all mothers and daughters in our relationships together. I find the your depiction of the worn drift wood that is weathered the good and bad times with the combination of the pearls a jewel of the sea that is created by the irritations of life such a beautiful tribute to the love of a mother and daughter.
May 10th, 2010
What a beautiful piece of jewelry! Great for mothers day and so creative. Glad you found inspiration from your family. 🙂
May 10th, 2010
Cool necklace. Didn’t realize driftwood could be so pretty.
May 10th, 2010
becky…
you just continue to inspire and uplift.
i LOVE that brook was and is your inspiration in art.
my 5 sweeties bring me endless joy and inspiration.
to me,
motherhood is the best job i could have ever chosen.
love your necklace my dear.
c
May 10th, 2010
What a beautiful necklace and a very clever idea. I love the way the pearls contrast against the driftwood- lovely.
May 10th, 2010
your necklace is beautiful, becky….and the fact that it was inspired by your sweet brook makes it that much more special! i hope you had a wonderful mother’s day with your family! xox
May 10th, 2010
The necklace is so fresh.
Would love to be able wear it.
Laura Q
May 10th, 2010
love the necklace! i’m daydreaming about digging my feet into warm sand…
May 10th, 2010
I think your kit idea is amazing. Giving others the experience of making something beautiful and being a part of the finished project is a gift that can’t be priced. Your work is beautiful and full of love and grace.
May 11th, 2010
found you through chrissy’s dear blog.
what a delight to link over here
& find such a beautiful drifting giveaway.
thank you for such a chance!
May 11th, 2010
What a clever idea to use treasures from walking on the beach!! Please add my name to the “hat”. 😉
May 11th, 2010
what a beautiful necklace and a sweet giveaway! hoping for a chance.
thanks for your kind comments : )
May 12th, 2010
this is so beautiful! i admire your gorgeous work so so much! i love the natural elements in this piece and am just delighted to see that you’ve made it into a kit! what a fabulous idea! i’m super excited to see more of your work and can’t wait to stop by your beautiful blog again soon 🙂
xoxo, juliette
May 12th, 2010
what a pretty piece! i love the idea of combining found treasures like that driftwood into a special necklace. found your blog through chrissy gardner. 🙂
May 13th, 2010
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