Wednesday, March 31, 2010

Handcrafted Catholic Altered Art Religious Bracelet

I wanted to create a bracelet bold enough to make a statement and hope I accomplished that with this bracelet.

I used a large beautiful butterfly on center of bracelet, a beautiful unique large angel holding a cup, an image of St. Therese inside a watch face and altered art charms with Our Blessed Mother on each one, including Our Lady of Lourdes and Our Lady of Miraculous Medal

The chain is also bold and unique with large links.

St. Theresa The Little Flower of Jesus Photo Frame / Pendant / Plaque

When someone is in the hospital or nursing home you may want to consider adding a Holy picture as a reminder of our faith and with this pendant may be a reminder that with prayer St. Therese will be intervening for you or love one.

I created this pendant with a black and white laser picture of St. Therese inserted between two glass panels and copper frame

I added beautiful vintage lace and adorned it with flower ribbon and lace flower on front.

This pendant is in my Etsy store
http://www.etsy.com/view_listing.php?listing_id=43858840


Monday, March 29, 2010

Virgin Mary and Saints Religious Medals Charm Bracelet

Today I created this bracelet honoring Our Blessed Mother and Baby Jesus with a beautiful picture by Bouguerau set in goldtone setting and encased on acrylic dome for protection.

I added a couple of vintage medals including Our Lady of Miraculous Medal. Other medals include Our Lady of Mt. Carmel With St. Joseph on reverse side, Alpha and Omega cross and others.

Surrounded the medals with faux pearls, crystals and rhinestone rhondelles.

I truly loved the outcome, how it just came together

Saturday, March 27, 2010

I am Blessed

Today I feel so Blessed. God and Our Blessed Mother have been by my side all of my life and today I just could not contain my excitement and tears, of joy, when I received a large package in the mail from one of my favorite return buyers.

She sent me a large box full of misc. beading supplies, cameos and many medals, vintage and new. She wanted to share those with me to continue making my jewelry.

The interesting part is that due to my budget lately I could not buy any more supplies not medals and I was almost running out and to my surprise this box came without her knowing my situation.

I just praise God and Our Blessed Mother knowing my situation made sure I had enough supplies to continue.

I just had to share my wonderful experience.

Thank you Lord and Blessed Mother
Love you

Virgin Mary, Saints Religious Medals Charm Bracelet


I was so excited I was able to create my own medals with very special images I have been collecting throughout the years. I found those unique bubble domes and lost the fear of trying something new and I just loved the outcome of the pendants.
I used older pictures of Sacred Heart of Jesus, that is from a prayer card, the others from my collection, which are St. Rita, Virgin Mary Queen of Heaven, and Immaculate Conception.
I used a beautiful vintage center and double links with several beads and pearls.

Sunday, March 21, 2010

St. Jude Relic, Saints Religious Medals Charm Bracelet

I created this bracelet in a unique way using bone beads, these are very unique older beads and also I added vintage charms.

Medals include a very unique Jesus figural medal, St. Michael, St. Padre Pio, Our Lady of Guadalupe and Others.

I loved the outcome and combination on this bracelet.



Wednesday, March 17, 2010

Our Lady of Fatima, Saints Religious Medals Bracelet

O Most Holy Virgin Mary,
Queen of the most holy Rosary,
you were pleased to appear to the children of Fatima
and reveal a glorious message.
We implore you,
inspire in our hearts a fervent love
for the recitation of the Rosary.
By meditating on the mysteries of the redemption
that are recalled therein
may we obtain the graces and virtues that we ask,
through the merits of Jesus Christ,
our Lord and Redeemer.

I was inspired to create this bracelet in honor of Our Lady of Fatima all in white with clear aurora borealis crystals to represent Her purity.

I used a stunning white pearls with rhinestones center piece, handcrafted angels made with vintage lucite flowers and Czech. glass beads, glass pearls and beautiful natural moonstone gemstone beads.

Catholic medals include, Relic medal, Our Lady of Lourdes with St. Bernadette, St. Agnes with St. Cecilia, Our Lady of Montzerrat and Annunciation medal.

Tuesday, March 16, 2010

Virgin Mary Cameo Saints Religious Medals Bracelet

I created this bracelet with the inspiration of Our Blessed Mother and wanted to create it in a nostalgic feel and look to it.

I used a beautiful 3D cameo of Our Lady and adorned it with porcelain flowers and rhinestones. To the bracelet I added glass pearls and more flowers.

Catholic medals include Sacred Heart of Jesus, St. Michael, St. Joseph, St. Padre Pio, St. Philomena and others.



Saturday, March 13, 2010

Rosary Style Sterling Rare Joan of Arc Center Bracelet


Patronage: Captives, France, Imprisoned People, Martyrs, Soldiers, Rape Victims, Women Army Corps,

I was so inspired today to create a bracelet in honor of St. Joan of Arc. I had purchase this gorgeous center a long time, but for some reason I felt it was not time to make anything with it until today, I felt that urge of energy that I needed to work with it.

I used it to create this unique rosary style bracelet. I added ten beads representing Hail Marys and one in center as Our Father. I also added a Holy Bible charm. All in the bracelet is sterling silver.


Wednesday, March 10, 2010

Virgin Mary Saint Medals Religious Charm Bracelet


MOTHER OF SWEETNESS

Mother of Sweetness, the faith and love with which thou giveth thy Divine Son urges me to open my heart to the love of thy heart so that the sweetness of thy Mother's love may touch me deeply.
May the sweetness of thy heart cause me to share with others thy love for Jesus. When I meditate on the mysteries of Jesus Christ in the most Holy Rosary, ever-Virgin Mother Mary, reveal to me the sweetness of thine own Immaculate Heart.
Amen.


I created this special bracelet honoring Our Blessed Mother with Baby Jesus. I used a stunning sterling medal depicting Our Blessed Mother and Precious Baby Jesus. I added a one decade rosary made with fresh water pearls and Czech. Glass.
The other Catholic medals I used are: Vintage medal of Sacred Heart of Jesus with St. Jude, Made in Germany, Our Lady of Guadalupe, St. Michael, St. Padre Pio and others.
I also used natural Peruvian blue opal, agate and peach color fresh water pearls.

Monday, March 8, 2010

Our Lady of Lourdes Catholic Bracelet

I found this stunning vintage medal of Our Lady of Lourdes with St. Bernadette made in Germany.

I wanted to create a bracelet that only focus on the medal and embrace it. I only used pearls and two flowers as well as two beautiful charms one being vintage. Pearls are individually capped with beautiful vintage caps.


Virgin Mary Miraculous Medal Religious Charm Necklace

Salutation to the Blessed Virgin Mary Hail, Holy Lady, most holy Queen,Mary, Mother of God, ever-virgin;Chosen by the most Holy Father in Heaven, consecrated by Him with His most Holy and beloved Son and the Holy Spirit, the Comforter.On You descended and in You still remains all the fullness of grace and every good.Hail, His palace.Hail, His tabernacle.Hail, His robe.Hail, His handmaid.Hail, His mother.And hail, all holy virtues,who by the grace and inspiration of the Holy Spirit are poured into the hearts of the faithful so that, faithless no longer, they may be faithful servants of God through You.
Amen.
St. Francis of Assisi
I had the inspiration to create a shrine style necklace with this very unique vintage statue of Our Lady of Miraculous Medal, since it is a large statue, I placed it on a filigree stamping and added flowers, faux pearls and a St. Jude medal.
I also added a vintage medal of Jesus Christ with communion. The necklace is made with vintage acrylic beads. I had a vintage necklace which I took apart to create a new style of link necklace.
I love vintage beads and medals, they have such an appeal






Saturday, March 6, 2010

Our Lady of Fatima, Saints Religious Medals Bracelet


I created another bracelet in honor of Our Beautiful Lady of Fatima- using all white pearls to represent Her purity. I also used rhinestone connectors and two roses.
Other Catholic Medals I used are, Our Lady of The Roses, St. Joseph, St. Therese, St. Agnes, St. Cecilia, Guardian Angel, Our Lady of Lourdes with St. Bernadette.

Wednesday, March 3, 2010

St. Theresa Saint Medals Religious Charm Bracelet


I created another bracelet in honor of St. Therese using a beautiful large color medal of St. Therese and a beautiful rose on center.
Other medals I used are St. Michael, St. Joseph, St. Anthony, Guardian Angel and others.
Beads are beautiful porcelain with flowers and also added vintage flowers as well.

Tuesday, March 2, 2010

Vintage and New Stella Maris Religious Medals Bracelet

Invoked against the Stormy Seas of Life- Sailors
O Mary, Star of the Sea, light of every ocean, guide seafarers across all dark and stormy seas that they may reach the haven of peace and light prepared in Him who calmed the sea.
As we set forth upon the oceans of the world and cross the deserts of our time, show us, O Mary, the fruit of your womb, for without your Son we are lost.
Pray that we will never fail on life's journey, that in heart and mind, in word and deed, in days of turmoil and in days of calm, we will always look to Christ and say, "Who is this that even wind and sea obey him?" Bright Star of the Sea, guide us!
Pope John Paul II

I created this bracelet in honor of Our Blessed Mother Stella Maris in a different and unique way.

I used mostly vintage, a large vintage center, vintage chain and brass medals.

The medal of Our Lady of Stella Maris I set in in a gold tone setting and adorned with rhinestones and added sea charms to the bracelet