Storytellers...

Hello mes amis, I hope everyone is having a lovely Memorial Day weekend right about now. As for me, the holiday has been full of fun creating and designing these little baubles I call storytellers...here's a peek....

The "Napoleon et Josephine" necklace portrays the lovely romance of the famous emperor and his Lady Josephine....

...a sparrow's ring placed in the center of the necklace symbolizes their eternal love...

Another necklace, inspired by Memorial Day and our fathers who have 

served our countries...

The "My Papa Was A War Hero" necklace pays homage to all of our forefathers who gave their lives in battle so we could be free...

...layers of vintage gold watch chains and crystal rosary strands...

...an old ruby ring, a former cloak clip...

...a vest watch fob piece, vintage photo and old war medals...

...all come together to tell the story of Papa...

The "Sainte Mere" (Holy Mother) Necklace made with an old French prayer card and beautiful gold Victorian slide chain and seed pearl slide charms. Simple yet elegant...

The "Rêver de Paris" necklace...

...symbolizes the memory of a special trip to Paris...

with it's rhinestone pieces, vintage souvenir photo album...

....Le Opera souvenir clasp...

...and it's old mother of pearl rosary strands....the necklace tells the story of a holiday of a lifetime dear to one's heart...

Storytellers coming soon to my Etsy shop!!!

Also, I wanted to thank everyone who stopped by, left a really kind comment, and participated in my blog giveaway this past week! I so enjoyed reading everyone's comments and guesses. So you wanna know the number of crosses in the tray?....drum rolllllll...... The total number of crosses was 99! That means Kim Williams, you have won the earrings. Kim guessed the exact amount of crosses, so Congratulations to you Kim and thank you for participating!!!

I will be sending some earrings your way very soon!

Take Care everyone, be back in a few days, and have a fun, relaxing and safe Memorial Day!