Happy Birthday, Rachel!

Last week was my sister's 30th birthday, so I wanted to make her something special just for her.  I was inspired by an article she wrote in which she tells her story of becoming sober and the journey to happiness going into her thirties. On the back of this locket the words, "happiness, bliss, laughter, love, courage, respect, kindness," are stamped.  These are words she lives by each day, and she can keep a secret message or picture inside as well. My birthday wish to her is that she wears it in the best of health and happiness. Happy birthday, sis!

The locket is made of textured oxidized brass and sterling silver and a handmade oxidized brass hammered chain. The beautiful iridescent gemstone is a labradorite. Labradorite is a power stone, allowing you to see through illusions and determine the actual form of your dreams and goals. It is excellent for strengthening intuitions.

Use labradorite to:

• Stimulate imagination
• Develop enthusiasm and thus, new ideas
• To see more clearly in meditation

Labradorite, Brass, and Sterling Silver Locket

Labradorite, Brass, and Sterling Silver Locket

Labradorite, Brass, and Sterling Silver Locket

Labradorite, Brass, and Sterling Silver Locket

Loving lockets

The Brick Locket 

 

Labradorite, Copper, Brass

 

Front

Inside

Back

Metal Purse: function and fashion in the form of metal

 Metal Purse: function and fashion in the form of metal.

This purse was so much fun to make! I love the lace textured metal next to the distressed leather. Also, I handmade the chain and added a magnetic closure on the flap. I can't wait to wear it!

initial sketch

Copper, leather, labradorite