Vintage and New Catholic Holy Child of Atocha, Saints Religious Medals Bracelet

History of El Santo Nino de Atocha (The Holy Child of Atocha)

The devotion to El Santo Nino de Atocha originated in Spain. Its origin may be related to Our Lady of Atocha, in Madrid, Spain, who is mentioned in the "Cantigas" of King Alphonse the Wise in the 13th century. During medieval times, the Moors held large areas and battles between the Christians and Moors were commonplace. The Moors invaded the town of Atocha. Following a certain battle, the victorious Moors held a great many Christians captive, and prevented the adult villagers from visiting as well as bringing the prisoners food or water. Fearing for the lives of the prisoners, their families stormed heaven with prayers for relief. One day, a child appeared, dressed as a pilgrim of that period, carrying a basket of food and a gourd of water. The Moors allowed the child to bring food and water each day. The prisoners were fed, but the basket and gourd remained full. The child was not known to the Christians nor to the Moors, so the people concluded that the child Jesus.

In artwork, the Holy Child often wears a brimmed hat with a plume and a cloak or cape ornate with the St. James shell. (During the Crusades, scallop shells were the symbol of holy pilgrimages and one European variety is still referred to as "the pilgrim" or "St. James' shell." Poets have written about their beauty and artists have admired their symmetry and grace.) In his left hand, He carries a pilgrim's staff to the gourd of water is fastened, a pair of shackles, and a few spears of wheat. In his right hand, He holds a basket which generally contains bread or flowers. He either wears sandals or is barefoot. The Child is said to roam the hills and valleys, particularly at night, bringing aid and comfort to the needy, and thereby wearing out his shoes. He is usually shown seated.

The original statue of the Holy Child of Atocha was imported from Spain and now resides in the little town of Fresnillo, Mexico. El Santo Nino de Atocha is the patron saint of those unjustly imprisoned. He also protects travelers and rescues people in danger.

I created this beautiful and unique bracelet honoring Santo Nino de Atocha with a nostalgic feel and look to it using vintage glass pearls and a beautiful and unique wooden pendant with His image and adorned it with vintage and new rhinestones and lace.

I also used vintage and new medals including St. Padre Pio, St. Francis of Assisi, Our Lady of Lourdes, St. Michael, Our Lady of Sorrows with Ecce Homo and others.

I love the outcome of all combined and how the pendant just came together. 

Catholic Virgin Mary "The Divine Shepherdess", Saints Religious Medals Bracelet

I have always loved how Our Blessed Mother is dressed and adorned in all Latin America including lace and I was so happy to be able to receive this stunning medal of Our Blessed Mother as "The Divine Shepherdess".

I received this stunning medal from Lydia a special lady from Mexico that was kind enough to send me several medals and a piece of cloth touched to St. Philomena's First Class Relic and the medals for use in my creations.

I just love the image, I still find myself finding comfort just looking at the medal.

Catholic St. Dymphna Relic Saints Medals Religious Charm Lampwork Bracelet

Patronage for Nervous and Mental Afflictions

Dymphna was fourteen when her mother died. Damon is said to have been afflicted with a mental illness, brought on by his grief. He sent messengers throughout his town and other lands to find some woman of noble birth, resembling his wife, who would be willing to marry him. When none could be found, his evil advisers told him to marry his own daughter. Dymphna fled from her castle together with St. Gerebran, her confessor and two other friends. Damon found them in Belgium. He gave orders that the priest's head be cut off. Then Damon tried to persuade his daughter to return to Ireland with him. When she refused, he drew his sword and struck off her head. She was then only fifteen years of age. Dymphna received the crown of martyrdom in defense of her purity about the year 620. She is the patron of those suffering from nervous and mental afflictions. Many miracles have taken place at her shrine, built on the spot where she was buried in Gheel, Belgium.

I created this unique bracelet honoring a great Saint, St. Dymphna using a 3rd class relic medal of the Saint.  Using as well other Catholic medals including St. Benedict, St. Anthony, Our Lady of Victory with Don Bosco, Archangel St. Raphael, Our Lady of Fatima, Sacred Heart of Jesus, St. Lazarus and St. George.

Adding to this bracelet very unique angel charms and a stunning large Bali-style flower to make the gorgeous wedding cake lampwork beads stand out.  The combination of beads and colors are very unique as well, yellow with purple one of my favorite combinations.

Our Lady of Guadalupe and St. Juan Diego Cross Bracelet

I created another beautiful bracelet honoring Our Humble Lady of Guadalupe using a stunning unique cross with Our Lady of Guadalupe, San Juan Diego and Crucified Christ with gold gilding making it more unique and beautiful.

Complimenting the Catholic medals, which are, Our Lady of Miraculous Medal, St. Michael, Our Lady of Fatima, Holy Family, Blessed Sacrament, St. Ignatius and St. Martin de Porres, are beautiful green faceted glass beads, Czech. glass, Millifiori glass beads and turquoise color howlite stones.

Honoring St. Therese

Honoring St. Therese

This week I was inspired by St. Therese creating these beautiful creations using a vintage medal for the bracelet and a beautiful porcelain cameo for the altered art locket shrine necklace.

For this bracelet I used a vintage medal of St. Therese adorned with Czech. rhinestones and a large coral rose.  Other Catholic medals used are Our Lady of Loretto, St. Rita, Our Lady of Mt. Carmel, Sacred Heart of Jesus, Our Lady of Perpetual Help with St. Gerard, Mother Theresa and St. Barbara also using beautiful lampwork glass heart beads. 

For this beautiful locket shrine I used a stunning porcelain cameo adorned with Czech. rhinestones 

Inside locket shrine I used a beautiful image of Madonna and Child, a tiny pewter pocket statue of St. Jude, Vintage medal of Our Lady of Miraculous Medal and vintage rhinestones.

This is a special shrine 

May St. Therese always shower you with roses 

St. Therese Catholic Charm Bracelet

Without love, deeds, even the most brilliant, count as nothing. St. Therese of Lisieux

I created another inspirational bracelet honoring St. Therese and used a beautiful cameo made with an image from an antique Holy card depicting St. Therese in Heaven in the presence of Our Blessed Mother and Baby Jesus an a shower of roses. very unique image.

On this bracelet I added vintage pearls and beautiful polymer clay roses

Virgin Mary "Queen of Heaven" Lace Cuff

Virgin Mary "Queen of Heaven" Lace Cuff, a photo by inspirational on Flickr.

Another creation using vintage lace honoring Our Blessed Mother "Queen of Heaven"
I used a gorgeous large flower with a tiny figural medal of Our Lady of Fatima and other Catholic Medals.

This is a cuff bracelet that will embrace your wrist.

Our Lady of Mt. Carmel Bracelet

Thou who, with special mercy, 

 look upon those clothed 

in Thy beloved Habit,  

cast a glance of pity upon me.

  Fortify my weakness with Thy strength;  

enlighten the darkness 

of my mind with Thy wisdom;  

increase my faith, 

 hope and charity.  

Assist me during life,  

console me by Thy presence at my death,  

and present me

 to the August trinity

 as Thy devoted child, 

 that I may bless thee 

for all eternity in Paradise. 

 Amen. 

I truly enjoyed creating this special bracelet honoring Our Lady of Mt. Carmel. Loved the black lace and I combined it with a cream color ribbon and the combination just appeals like an older bracelet. I love how it gives it an appearance of a bracelet that might of been worn many years ago.

I used a vintage medal of Our Lady of Mt. Carmel and oxidized Italian medals including Our Lady of Medjugorje, Holy Child of Atocha, St. Therese, St. Raphael and others. Includes a vintage yellow Lucite embellishment and acrylic roses.

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