Chris's birthday is in March which is represented by the beautiful Aquamarine. My birthstone is Amethyst, since my birthday is in February.
I had this gorgeous Aquaramarine Swarovski focal that I wanted to use for Chris, but beading bezels is not my forte. What could I do? Well, this is what I came up with, and hoped that Chris would like it.
I colored the large brass filigree with Bronze Gilder's paste, then folded it around the stone. I then attached that to another brass filigree that had been gilded Gold. I used brass chain, copper jump rings, and a bronze toggle, and wrapped other crystals with more brass filigree, gilding some of them in Copper. The earrings used some of the same components.
When I received Chris's gift, the packaging was in a beautiful purple box and included an Un-birthday Card, as well as a scrumptious Birthday Cake Batter chocolate bar.
I had never had this flavor of chocolate, but it was some of the most delicious chocolate that I had ever eaten!! When I opened the purple package, this gorgeous bracelet was nestled inside.
The amethyst colored beads just shimmered with an Aquarian aura. The crystal focal was the perfect touch! Thank you, Chris, for such a beautiful bracelet. I know how much work went into creating it, and am so appreciative of your thoughtfulness and creativity. I love it!! Isn't it beautiful?
Thank you, Marlene and Shelley for another successful HBBH. I have enjoyed participating in these so much, and I can't wait for the next one. Have a look at what everyone else created for their partners!
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Ali McCarthy
Alicia Marinache
Anzia Parks
Audrey Belanger
Cheri Reed
Cheryl Dunham
Chris Eisenberg
Christine Schlicht
Cynthia Machata
D Lynne Bowland
Dyanne Everett-Cantrell
Gina Hockett--you are here
Ginger Bishop
Gloria Allen
Janeen Burlingame
Joana Perez Stribel
Lori Schneider
Mary Govaars
Mischelle Fanucchi
Paula Gaskill
Renetha Stanziano
Robin Reed
Sherry Baun
Shirley Moore
Sierra Barrett
Susan Bowie
Susie Harris
Mowse Doyle
Cindy Muse
Ellie Grossman
Marlene Cupo
Shelley Graham Turner
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I love the set you made. And I love what Chris made.
ReplyDeleteThank you! I love what Chris made, too!
DeleteTwo beautiful gifts! Love the shimmery blue, and the Gilder's paste was a wonderful idea. I really like the happy sparkly look of the earrings...you did a great job on her birthday gift!
ReplyDeleteAnd I'm a beadweaver, so of course I love the bracelet!
Thank you, Shirley! Beadweaving is one skill that I haven't mastered yet. So admire all of you who do it so well!
DeleteBoth are so pretty! and birthday cake chocolate? wow that sounds interesting and delicious!
ReplyDeleteOh, it was awesome!
DeleteAwesome Stone! Now why couldn't my month have this stone ~ October~, your pics are beautiful.
ReplyDeleteGina! I love your blog and your pictures came out so nicely also!!! Bravo you! I hope all is going well in your recovery and that your husband is staying in your good graces! I had a great time participating in this event and was blessed to have you as my partner. Already looking forward to what comes next!!! Take care, my friend!
ReplyDeleteOh, Chris, I so enjoyed having you as a partner, and feel blessed that you and I were paired. Thank you so much for my gift! I hope you have a full and happy summer. Take care also, and I hope when I get ready to learn beadweaving, I can ask you many questions!
DeleteGina you and Chris both received beautiful gifts! I love the aquamarine set you created so sparkly and that bracelet - wow, its so much work. I love that heart. AND cake batter chocolate, I have to try that for SURE..when I was young I used to take cake mixes add water and eat it, my stepfather (he did the cooking and baking) used to get SO mad at me! LOL
ReplyDeleteThanks for coming to the party, make sure to go to http://www.marshellswaps.blogspot.com to find out about the party goodie bag you have coming your way! ~ Shelley
Yes, it is beautiful! now you made me curious - I'll have to find that chocolate :)
ReplyDeleteYour gifts sent and received are both beautiful, this is such a lovely party!
Beautiful necklace and earrings you made. I love the mixed metals. And what a lovely bracelet.
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You creation is so wonderful and to think done while recovering from major surgery. Amazing. Wear the bracelet in continued good health. So glad you had such fun with our little surprise party.
ReplyDeleteBoth of your pieces are just beautiful! I love purple!! So that bracelet is awesome!! Happy Unbirthday!!
ReplyDeleteI love, luv those copper filigree dangling earrings. Great Job.
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