Altered Art Catholic Wearable Shrines

I love creating altered art shrines as a piece of jewelry to display your faith and devotion and be able to wear and carry with you as you wear it.

Recently I created this piece honoring Our Beloved Sacred Heart of Jesus using a vintage  hand painted pocket statue inside a heart locket and embellished with beautiful rhinestones.

I used one of God's beautiful creations, which are the gemstones  (  showing the beauty in all of God's creation and how we can see God in everything)

Rough 12mm x 22mm Strawberry  Tourmaline;

" The Whole Earth is a living icon of the face of God"  St. John Damascene

I also created these other pieces of altered art shrines honoring Our Lady of Lourdes and Our Lady of Miraculous Medal - on the Our Lady of Lourdes locket shrine I used stunning vintage celestial aqua color crystals embellishment (signed Wiesner); handmade and hand painted 1 1/4" plaster (sealed) pocket statue of Our Lady of Lourdes, one Hail Mary and one Our Father beads from vintage broken Rosary; beautiful image of Sacred Heart surrounded by angels transfered unto fabric giving it a look and feel of canvas

On the pocket watch shrine honoring Our Lady of Miraculous Medal, I used a pocket watch, which I love because of the glass and it displays beautifully everything inside, specially the pocket staute.   On this necklace I also used a vintage pocket statue and vintage lace 

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Celebrating Mother's Day with Our Blessed Mother Bracelets

This week I created several bracelets honoring Our Blessed Mother for Mother's Day.  Each one with it's own inspiration but same love and devotion.

One honoring Our Lady of Guadalupe using a beautiful pink and white cameo of Our Lady of Guadalupe, beautiful large blue enamel medal of Our Lady of Miraculous Medal and among beads I added pink polymer clay roses

Another bracelet is honoring Our Lady of Miraculous Medal using vintage medals and bracelet

Another bracelet honoring Our Lady of Perpetual Help using a stunning large medal of Our Lady of Perpetual Help and adding a brass crown.  I used natural Mother of Pearl beads and beautiful lucite trumpet flowers 

Nostalgia

This week I was inspired to create a couple of bracelets with the Nostalgia of past times when pictures were black and white.

Maybe a reminiscence time where I believe there was more fervor in praying and getting closer to all Divine.
For some reason those pictures do bring a very sensitive part of me.  Sensitive in the sense of being in touch with the Spiritual more.

I have always loved antiques and the pictures I used on these couple of bracelets bring that feel to them.

One I created honoring Our Lady of Sorrows

In this bracelet I used a beautiful image of Our Lady of Sorrows in black and white adorned with clear rhinestones.  Using beautiful white foil glass hears, to express Her Love for humanity that She accepted being Mother to Our Lord and knowing His Sacrifice for humanity, and black and white lampwork glass beads.

I incorporated pink roses also representing Her Love and a reminder that Her Love will always be with us.

Another bracelet I created is honoring Our Lady of Lourdes

Also using a beautiful image of Our Lady of Lourdes in black and white and adorned with clear rhinestones as well.

I created a beautiful pendant using a vintage brooch, converted into pendant, and adding a vintage medal of Our Lady of Miraculous Medal and adorned with clear rhinestones to make the medal stand out.

On this bracelet the colors are more subtle using beautiful smokey lavender, very unique color, beads and beautiful Earth tone Czech. glass beads to accent the white pearls and to make the pendant stand out more, I used a beautiful handcrafted red rose created by my daughter-in-law, Ya-Ya.

Catholic Jesus Christ Cameo Religious Medals Bracelet

O God the King of glory,

You have exalted 

Your only Son Jesus Christ

with great triumph 

to Your kingdom in heaven:

we beseech You, 

leave us not comfortless,

but send Your Holy Spirit 

to strengthen us and exalt us 

to the place where 

Our Saviour Christ is gone before,

who is alive and reigns with You,

in the unity of the Holy Spirit,

one God, now and for ever.

Amen.

I love this cameo depicting the face of Our Lord Jesus Christ in such a unique profile making honor to Our Lord.

I used color and silvertone Italian medals of Our Lady of Miraculous Medal, Guardian Angel, St. Lucy, St. Joan of Arc, Divine Mercy, Holy Spirit and St. Juan Diego with Our Lady of Guadalupe.

I also used very unique glass lampwork beads and pearls 

"Sacred Treasures" Catholic Virgin Mary Religious Shell Locket Shrine Necklace

Once in a while I come across a unique find that I love so I can create something so different and unique.  In this case was a beautiful handcrafted natural vintage shell locket which I created a shrine inside.

I was blessed as well to find all the statues and medal to use inside.  I love creating these shrine lockets, it seems like everything just finds it's way inside the locket and makes it easy to create.

On this locket shrine I used a beautiful figural medal of Our Lady of San Juan de los Lagos, Vintage pocket statue of Our Lady of Miraculous Medal and of St. Jude.  I also used a very unique vintage brass vase with flower, misc. vintage and new rhinestones and pearls.

I truly loved creating this one as well and hope is much loved on it's new home. 

Virgin Mary Miraculous Medal Religious Altered Art Necklace

Prayer to the Mother of Goodness,

Love and Mercy

Queen of  Peace

O Mother mine,

Mother of goodness, love and mercy,

 I love You infinitely

 and I offer myself to You.  

By means of Your goodness, 

Your love and Your grace,

 save me, I desire to be Yours.

I love You infinitely,

 and desire You to protect me 

from the depth of my heart I pray 

You, Mother of goodness, 

give me Your goodness.  

Let me gain Heaven by means of it.  

I pray You, by Your infinite love,

to give me the grace, 

so that I may love every man, 

as You have loved Jesus Christ.

I pray You to give me the grace 

to be merciful towards You

 I offer myself to You completely 

and desire that You follow my every step,

 because You are full of grace, 

and I desire that I will never forget this, 

and if, by chance, I should lose grace, 

I pray You to restore it to me once more.  

Amen.

Another Nostalgic inspired altered art shrine-style necklace honoring Our Beautiful Lady of Miraculous Medal.

I was blessed to be able to obtain this unique statue of Our Blessed Mother and I hand painted it and created this shrine necklace surrounding the statue with vintage and new embellishments, many rhinestones and pearls.

The necklace part are many, what I call, orphan beads, which include glass pearls and Czech. crystals.

Our Lady of Miraculous Medal Religious Medals Bracelet

O Virgin Mother of God, Mary Immaculate, 

We dedicate and consecrate ourselves to you 

under the title of Our Lady of the Miraculous Medal. 

May this Medal be for each one of us a sure sign 

of your affection for us 

and a constant reminder of our duties toward you. 

Ever while wearing it, 

may we be blessed by your loving protection 

and preserved in the grace of your Son. 

O Most Powerful Virgin, Mother of Our Savior, 

keep us close to you every moment of our lives. 

Obtain for us, your children, 

the grace of a happy death; 

so that in union with you, 

we may enjoy the bliss of Heaven forever. 

Amen.

I was inspired to create another bracelet honoring Our Beautiful Mother Our Lady of the Miraculous Medal but was not sure how to even began and all of the sudden these beads began to really stand out among the
others and at that moment I knew I had to create one with multiple styles of beads, of different styles, shapes and sizes and it reminded me of us, how Our Blessed Mother loves each one of us in our unique
style and our different personalities, She is for all of us and that was my inspiration to create it with these
beads.

Virgin Mary Catholic Bracelet

I Love vintage and love using vintage medals on some of my bracelets. I love the feel and essence of each piece from time passed.

On this bracelet I used a vintage medal of Virgin Mary with Baby Jesus and Sacred Heart of Jesus on reverse side and used as well other vintage pieces including an older ornate crucifix and using some older pearls that gives the effect of vintage pieces.

Blessings from Above

For a long time I have been fascinated by one of God’s creations which are gemstones and I know they Bring God's and Our Blessed Mother’s Love and Light within each one of them for humanity to use as a tool for our well being and when I read about St. Hildegard’s visions and how intensively she wrote on God’s purpose for us to use such gemstones and when St. Catherine Labour saw Our Blessed Mother's fingers covered with gemstones I was more interested in using them for one of the purposes God intended use for such Beautiful creation but I didn’t continue with my search until It came to me in form of a dream that I was guided to start creating pieces with such gemstones and a special way to use them and when I was shown the gemstones and the metal and I was told that they absorb negative energy and transform it Into positive energy but with a special matrix and also to read Psalm 142 when I saw all the gemstones and a clear plastic and metal then the medal of Our Lady of Miraculous Medal appeared on the center of all the gemstones and they all in unity were sending pure glowing white light and appeared to me as a pure Blessing as if they were emanating God’s and Our Blessed Mother’s essence.

The next day I was so excited and so much at peace and felt Our Blessed Mother’s Love that I wanted to create one and I tried creating it, but it wasn’t quite getting the plastic part, then a couple of weeks later while searching for more St. Michael prayers I came across information talking about the orgonite energy and I was just blown away that was my dream about the energy stones emanate and after much practice I began creating some pieces and sharing with others in my family and all with great results, everything positive, people do notice the change they have been making in their life, more at peace and other changes that seems to harmonize their environment and I’m so excited to be able to incorporate them in my creations. These changes maybe subtle but positive. These are not talismans or such, these are pieces With one of God’s creations to be used as a beneficial tool in our life in prayer and expressing more Love towards others and our planet.

I will be including in most of my pieces medals of Our Lady of Miraculous Medal and angels due to previous dreams seeing angels with gemstones and I know I will be adding other medals as well as a reminder that God’s beauty and essence is in every natural piece of this earth.

This is one of the first bracelets I created using this special pendant of Our Lady of Miraculous Medal and using Garnet and gold flakes

On this pendant honoring St. Michael and all the Archangels that surround us I added gold flakes as well and also Garnet, I often find myself just starring at this pieces that just admiring God's creations floating inside this resin and eminating His beauty

Our Lady of Fatima Lace Cuff Bracelet

Our Lady of Fatima Lace Cuff Bracelet, a photo by inspirational on Flickr.

I just love lace, specially if it's vintage.

That is why I used such beautiful vintage lace to create this cuff bracelet honoring Our Lady of Fatima.

I used a cameo of Our Lady of Fatima and several Catholic medals including Our Lady of Miraculous Medal, St. Therese, Archangel Uriel.

This bracelet is listed in my Etsy shop Angelo's Treasures

http://www.etsy.com/shop/angelostreasures

Virgin Mary Locket Shrine Necklace

Virgin Mary Locket Shrine Necklace, a photo by inspirational on Flickr.

I created this necklace with vintage and new, including vintage beads and rhinestone with pearls frame. This combination gives this necklace a very unique nostalgic feel and look.

I love the picture of Our Blessed Mother from an antique Holy Card from Holy Card Heaven http://holycardheaven.blogspot.com/

Inside locket I also used a picture from an antique Holy Card as well and a tiny vintage pocket statue of St. Jude and an aluminium medal of Our Lady of Miraculous Medal

ST. Jude and Religious Medals Charm Bracelet

A Prayer to St. Jude for Healing

Most holy Apostle, St. Jude, friend of Jesus,

I place myself in your care at this difficult time.

Pray for me; help me know that I need not face my troubles alone.

Please join me in my need,

asking God to send me consolation in my sorrow,

courage in my fear, and healing in the midst of my suffering.

Ask our loving God

to fill me with the grace to accept whatever may lie ahead for me

and my loved ones,

and to strengthen my faith in God's healing power.

Thank you, St. Jude,

for the promise of hope you hold out to all who believe,

and inspire me to give this gift of hope to others

as it has been given to me.

Amen.

On this bracelet honoring St. Jude I used natural Jade teardrop-shape gemstone beads, crystals and glass pearls.

The beautiful of St. Jude has been set on a stunning ornate setting and adorned with Czech. rhinestones.

Catholic medals I used on this bracelet are of Jesus as "The Good Shepherd", St. Therese, Our Lady of Miraculous Medal, St. Benedict, St. Patrick, Our Lady of Caridad del Cobre, Our Lady of Mt. Carmel and others.

May St. Jude always assist you in bringing your miracles.

Virgin Mary Miraculous Medal Religious Bracelet

O Virgin Mother of God, Mary Immaculate,  

We dedicate and consecrate ourselves to You 
 under the title 
of Our Lady of the Miraculous Medal. 
 May this Medal be for each one of us a sure sign 
 of Your affection for us 
 and a constant reminder of our duties toward You. 
 Ever while wearing it, 
 may we be blessed by Your loving protection  
and preserved in the grace of Your Son. 
 O Most Powerful Virgin,
 Mother of Our Savior, 
 keep us close to You every moment of our lives. 
 Obtain for us, Your children, 
 the grace of a happy death; 
 so that in union with You, 
 we may enjoy the bliss of Heaven forever.
   Amen

Every time I feel the intercession of Our Blessed Mother or there is a problem arising in my life, Our Beautiful Lady of the Miraculous Medal comes to me in so many ways, specially random medals or prayer cards in the mail and I feel so blessed to be able to have that reassurance that She knows my afflictions and letting me know She is right there with me. Thank you Blessed Mother.

I wanted to create a bracelet that brings love and peace to the wearer, that love and peace I feel when I receive one of Her signs.

I used a beautiful vintage Mother of Pearl medal of Our Lady of Miraculous Medal, a piece of a broken rosary, a beautiful double sided color medal of Our Lady of Guadalupe and a very unique handcrafted medal of Our Lady of Sorrows, picture from an antique Holy card transferred to fabric encased on plastic dome and many other Italian medals including Our Lady of Fatima, St. Therese, St. Martin of Tours, Archangel St. Raphael, Archangel St. Gabriel, Holy Child of Atocha, St. John the Baptist and St. Frances Mother Cabrini.

Beautiful misc. blue colored glass beads and pearls.

May you always feel Her Love and Presence

Our Lady of Guadalupe Cameo Religious Medal Bracelet

God of power and mercy, 
You blessed the Americas at Tepeyac
 with the presence of the Virgin Mary of Guadalupe. 
May Her prayers help all men and women 
to accept each other as brothers and sisters.  
Through Your justice present in our hearts 
 may Your peace reign in the world. 
We ask this through our Lord Jesus Christ, Your Son,
 who lives and reigns with You and the Holy Spirit, one God, 
 for ever and ever. 
 Amen. 

This bracelet is another inspiration to create with vintage lace adding a beautiful pink cameo of Our Lady of Guadalupe adorned with pink Czech. rhinestones and a stunning vintage metal flower and brass angel as well with vintage rhinestones.

I added several Catholic medals which include figural tiny medal of Our Lady of Miraculous Medal, oxidized Italian medals include St. Martin of Tours, Our Lady Caridad del Cobre and St. Theresa de Avila

"Precious Blood" Jesus Medal Religious Charm Bracelet

Prayer of St. Therese of Lisieux

St. Therese's name in Religion was 'Therese of the Child Jesus and the Holy Face'

"Jesus, Who in Thy bitter Passion didst become

'the reproach of men and the Man of Sorrows,'

I venerate Thy Holy Face on which shone

the beauty and gentleness of Divinity.

In those disfigured features I recognize Thine Infinite Love,

and I long to love Thee and to make Thee loved....."

'May I behold Thy Glorious Face in Heaven!'

I created this bracelet honoring Our Lord's Holy Face using a beautiful vintage medal of Ecce Homo and Our Lady of Guadalupe on reverse side.

I used vintage and new medals and charm. I also used a very unique cross with risen Christ a figural medal of Virgin Mary with Baby Jesus, Archangel St. Gabriel, Our Lady of Mt. Carmel, Our Lady of Miraculous Medal and St. Michael

Beads include glass pearls and crystals and a stunning vintage rhinestone charm making the bracelet more bold.

Sacred Heart, Religious Medals Lace Cuff Bracelet

O, Sacred Heart of Jesus, filled with Infinite Love,  

broken by our ingratitude, and pierced by our sins, 

 yet loving us still,

 accept the consecration we make to Thee 

 of all that we are and all that we have.  

Take every faculty of our souls and bodies, 

only day by day draw us nearer and nearer 

to Thy Sacred Heart,

 and there, as we shall hear the lesson,  

teach us Thy Holy Way. 

  Amen.

I created another lace cuff bracelet, this bracelet honoring Our humble Sacred Heart of Jesus with His loving compassion to always forgiving and loving

I used a beautiful color medal of The Sacred Heart of Jesus set on stunning setting and adorned with Czech. rhinestones.

These bracelets are like having a shrine with you on your wrist. I just love creating them. It just transports my spirit into a very spiritual and calming effect that is indescribable. I used several Italian Catholic medals including a vintage statue charm of Our Lady of Miraculous Medal and on this one I use gorgeous Brocade lace and many embellishments

Virgin Mary Miraculous Medal Religious Medal Bracelet

We turn to You for protection, Holy Mother of God.  Listen to our prayers and help us in our needs.  Save us from every danger, glorious and blessed Virgin

On this bracelet I used a very unique figural medal of Our Lady of Grace in the center of the bracelet and surrounded by other Catholic medals including Our Lady of Guadalupe, St. Therese, St. Clare, St. Christopher, St. Padre Pio, St. Gerard, Archangel Uriel, Our Lady of Victory, Our Lady of Sorrows, St. Rita and St. John the Baptist.

I used stunning mint green glass lampwork beads and glass pearls.

Virgin Mary Catholic Saints Religious Medal Bracelet

My inspiration for this bracelet is Our Beautiful Blessed Mother with Her Maternal Love speaking to us every day and how that Love embraces our being so we can fulfill our mission in life as mothers.

I love this particular cameo, I can just gaze at it for minutes before I even begin to create a jewelry piece with it. Love the feel of just looking at the image of that sweet embrace and kiss She is giving Our Lord, that sweetness and love.

I used many Catholic medals including St. Charbel, St. Therese, St. John the Baptist, Blessed John Paul II, Our Lady of Loretto, St. Rita, Holy Child of Atocha, St. Benedict, Our Lady of Miraculous Medal and Infant of Prague

To embrace your wrist and adorn such cameo and medals I used color enhanced natural quartz, beautiful pear-shape glass pears and pink lampwork beads

Locket Shrine Necklaces

When I began creating these necklaces, I was not sure what to make with the lockets and loved the cameos but one day I woke up with the inspiration to create a small shrine for Our Lord, Blessed Mother and Beloved Saints and I kept finding those wonderful pocket statues that I use and I have been blessed that they are liked by many.

I created two more today to list on my Etsy shop. I always love making one with Our Lady of Guadalupe, Our Lady of Miraculous Medal and St. Anthony, he has been so good to me in many ways, always ready to help me, thank you St. Anthony.

Inside I added a very unique vintage pewter pocket statue of Our Lady of Guadalupe and a color image of Blessed Pope John Paul II

I also created another honoring Our Beautiful Blessed Mother and Baby Jesus. I used a vintage cameo and inside locket made honor to Our Lady of Miraculous Medal

The pocket statue of Our Lady of Miraculous Medal is a vintage hand painted statue surrounded by vintage rhinestones

These are listed in my Etsy shop

http://www.etsy.com/shop/AngelosTreasures?ref=hdr