When we take time to pay close attention to the present moment, especially while out in nature, random thoughts begin to play together in concert. This music brings insight and connects us to the earth and all of its surroundings…keeping us grounded. The mind feels clear and soars with imagination. I recently found myself in this open happy place, from which sprung this short, sweet verse.
Depths of Blue
Shades of blue bring thoughts of sky and sea
Vastness in between, beyond imagination.
Space filled with light and magic mist
Drops of rain, dollops of dew
All around, the beauty of blue.
I created this necklace with these thoughts in mind. The blue stone that I chose for this piece is amazonite. Some call this the “hope stone” and believe that it can help maintain balance and calm. Although there is no real proof of this, I think that it’s good to believe. Our minds are powerful beyond measure – if you think it, it can be.
If you would like to have this necklace please leave a comment on this post. You have until Friday, April 16th at 5pm EST to leave a comment and I’ll choose a random winner by the next morning. Thanks for stopping by and for participating in this “out of the blue” giveaway.
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what a gorgeous necklace…..i love the little “soar” tag paired with the sweet pearl and sparkly crystal bead! and the color of the amazonite is beautiful…..i could sure use some balance and calm……xox
April 12th, 2010
peace and serenity. could i be so lucky to own another necklace? 🙂
April 12th, 2010
Hi Becky,
Your poem reminds me of what my husband sees when he is out to sea! Lovely poem, by the way! When he returns from being on a steel gray ship; he loves green! Then he asked me “Do you know how many movies start on the water, over water, near water?” The crew watches a lot of movies while out on their 6 month tour.
I love blue, funny, in my family, their birthday stones are all blue. I have two aquamarines(March) and one sapphire(Sept). My Mom and brother are also sapphires. I’m am the only green(emerald-May).
My favorite colors are a blend of blue n’ green, turquoise, but I also love brown.
I love the symbolism of stones, gems and flowers. Some how they
give us a sense of self or what we desire.
The necklace is gorgeous; I would love to be added in the drawing for the give-a-way!
I think the best ideas come to us, out of the blue. Odd, though when you think of the term blue, meaning soul in music, depression, a blue note, sign of hope, blue bird, the blue hour, the blue ribbon and the rare blue moon. Blue covers a large spectrum of emotion. As I let my dreams soar out into the blue and beyond, I could sure use some calmness and balance!
April 12th, 2010
Ellen I’m curious – what does the blue hour relate to?
April 12th, 2010
Becky,
The blue hour comes from a French expression, l’heure bleue, which refers to the period of twilight each morning and evening where there is neither full daylight nor complete darkness. The time is considered special because of the quality of the light at this time of day. The blue hour is considered especially flattering for people with blond hair in photography and is often also when the smell of the flowers is at its strongest during the summertime.(wikipedia) I love what it evokes…
especially the flowers~
April 12th, 2010
Hi Becky!
Sorry to have been absent for a while. My husbands been off for two weeks on vacation and I’m so behind with my blog reading.
What a lovely post and you’re so sweet and generous to share your beautiful jewelry with us. I’ve never heard of amazonite before, so pretty and I love the sentiment and back story very much. (I used a bird theme and “fly” for my oldest nieces graduation book I made her … now I’ve got to come up with a unique word to use for her younger sister’s graduation present. YIKES! I’m at a loss.)
Please toss my name into your hat too.
Happy week to you!
Sally
P.S. I nearly forgot … I’m having a little giveaway myself … I bought two issues of the same Stampington magazine and am giving one away. I’m guessing you most likely already have it but please come over and take a looksee.
April 12th, 2010
i JUST LOVE THE NECKLACE AND YOUR WORK
April 12th, 2010
Your work is just lovely. You use interesting materials in such a
creative way. Marie
April 12th, 2010
Blue is my favorite color – especially aqua blue as in the hope stone that you used. Thanks for the chance to win.
xo
jeanne
April 12th, 2010
“Our minds are powerful beyond measure – if you think it, it can be.”
The above statement is oh SO TRUE! And isn’t that a wonderful mantra to adopt?!?
Becky your necklace is just WONDERFUL. I think your pieces are made even more valuable when we learn of the moments that led to there creation.
Ellen.. I loved learning about the ‘blue hour’. I’m glad Becky inquired further!
April 13th, 2010
I love the color of that blue stone…just beautiful!
April 13th, 2010
Hi Becky, your blog makes me smile! thanks for sharing and thanks for the chance to win your beautiful necklace!
April 13th, 2010
What a beautiful necklace and a beautiful gesture! Thank you so much for sharing with us. God created all of nature…… the sky, water, earth, animals, plants……… for our enjoyment. When I feel stressed and tired, a day out in nature revitalizes and rejuvenates me! It’s better than any pill I could take, that’s for sure!
God bless,
Lisa
April 14th, 2010
Hi Becky! Love your verse, especially because blue is one of my favorite colors. What a sweet giveaway! Your necklace is beautiful! Blessings to you!
April 14th, 2010
beautiful. looks like a nice mother’s day gift for my wife
April 14th, 2010
What a cool idea! I know your necklace will make someone’s day. Hugs!
April 14th, 2010
looks beautiful. I would give it to my wife for our anniversary.
April 14th, 2010
Beautiful necklace…. I just celebrated my 55th birthday on New Year’s Eve 2009 and it was a Blue-Moon birthday celebration. I would love to wear this necklace as I enter a year of big decisions along with my husband of 26 years who wants to retire – right now!! Can we? Should we? What if? Thank you for the opportunity to wind your giveaway – inspired by blue!
April 15th, 2010
Happy belated birthday, Lorelei. Best wishes on your pending big decisions – hope year 55 will be filled with many wonderful and exciting opportunities.
April 15th, 2010
beautiful thoughts on a beautiful piece. thanks for the chance to win
April 15th, 2010
Admired your work in “Jewelry Affaire” so came over to check out your blog and glad I did! Would love the chance to win such a lovely blue necklace inspired by the poem. Thanks much!
April 15th, 2010
this is beautiful.
i love your
creative spirit.
April 15th, 2010
I just love everything you do its all so beautiful, love the necklace. keep up the good work!!!!!!!! sherryberry
April 15th, 2010
Thanks ladies for the very sweet compliments about my work. I wasn’t trying to fish for these lovely remarks by offering a giveaway but rather just wanted to pass on some good energy. However, I sincerely appreciate your support…thank you much!
April 15th, 2010
Oh…It’s so beautiful!!! Thanks for such a great giveaway!
April 16th, 2010
Becky,
Your artwork is truly an inspiration and so are your thoughts…..the beautiful robins egg blue stone with the copper Soar tag is so perfect, and I feel I could truly soar with that on as inspiration.
Thank you for sharing,
Ivy
April 16th, 2010
this is beautiful! — i hope i squeezed in at the last minute:)
April 16th, 2010
becky dear…i am in awe of all of your talent!
your necklace is BLUE-tiful!
i too, love the marriage of the pearl with the coppery piece!
wasn.t ellen.s take on the “blue hour” beautiful…i thought it perfect timing as all the citrus blossoms are in rare form right now in phoenix and the BEST time to smell them…i know now…is in the BLUE HOUR!
happy friday to you and happy day to the winner of this gift from your heart!
c
April 16th, 2010
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