In search of some unique jewelry gifts for my daughter, I have been going through boxes of inherited trinkets and beads. I rediscovered some crafting supplies I purchased long ago. Re-using & re-designing is a earth friendly practice I like to employ. My mother had a very long white stone necklace with black fabric spacers. It was ugly in its original design, not to mention the length made it too heavy. Since I am a scavenger at heart, I disassembled a part of it to re-use. The necklace fasteners I found in my old crafting box became useful. I chose the one that had an upbeat message: "Peace begins with a...Smile" Possibly in the upcoming new year I will get back into jewelry crafting. Below are a couple of pictures.
P.S. Another interesting find is an arrowhead charm. I think it is made of petrified wood.
My name is Katherine J. Krein. I lost my father in June of 2013, and then I lost my mother in November of the same year. After they both died I went through a mind-warping number obsession that has taken me years to control. This is my story. It is now 2025. I still use this site to post some poems and thoughts. My obsession has faded, however, I still notice the numbers. Faith, hope, and love is what guides me now.
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