Christmas is fun, but it sure is exhausting! But I really enjoyed it with all of my family here--it's really hard for all of my kids to get together at once anymore. But when we do, it's like turning back time--they're like little kids again with all of the "fringe" benefits included--if you know what I mean ; ) BUT--it's fun and it's funny too.....
And I really liked my presents--I like any kind of present! But I wanted to show you a couple of my favorite(but not exclusive : ) ones.
So let me explain this one. This is from my daughter, son-in-law, and their dog/son Bob. Earlier this year, they found a very serious form of cancer in Bob's leg, and after trying different treatments on him, they had to amputate his leg, which made all the difference in the world. As of right now, he's cancer-free, and back to being crazy Bob again. If you've never met him, you can meet him HERE.
My daughter and son-in-law are not taking this for granted however. They are spending as much time with him as they can. So this summer they've been taking him to a lot of the beaches that we have around here (we live on Lake Erie). He LOVES the beach. And while they were there, they started to collect beach glass, and by the end of the summer, they had a LOT. And this is what they did with some of the pieces that they found--a beach glass family portrait of me, Lenny (our turtle) and my husband!
How wonderful is this?! I love the fact that Lenny is entirely made of beach glass pieces that they had in their collection---like finding pieces to a puzzle. The story behind this gift is just as good as the gift--don't you think?
And then the same daughter kept asking me what I wanted for Christmas, and I honestly couldn't think of anything. And then I thought--I know! I made an Etsy Christmas list! I no doubt love hand-crafted items, and I also love supporting other artists, so I sent her a ton of Etsy links so I wouldn't know what she picked out. And this is what she chose--
This beautiful necklace (I.....LOVE....IT!) is from the very talented Sharon--livewirejewelery Etsy shop. The way she turns these vintage pieces into a wearable piece of art along with her skilled jewelry-making (love what she does with brass) is magic. And I want to mention that this isn't my first piece of jewelry from Sharon--I'm definitely a Livewire Jewelry junkie!!!
I haven't been able to spend much time in my art room, but I HAVE been a little busy in there--next blog, I'll tell you...
Hope everyone has a very Happy 2012!
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What wonderful presents! So the talent is in the family I see.
ManonX
What fabulous gifts! And that picture with beach glass is just priceless. Happy New Year to you and your family! :)
Such nice presents! I love the first one, it is so creative and special!:)
Greetings!:)
It is easy to see how these gifts would be so very special to you. How clever to use the beach glass to do a family portrait. Gentle week to you...
Oh my gosh, that little family portrait with your turtle is precious! What a clever, thoughtful gift. Thank you for your friendship Diane,Wishing you happy in 2012♥
How fun! I love those kind of gifts!
Dear Diane, such a special, and sweet gift -and the one Sharon made is fabolous. I am also A Livewire Jewlery fan, and I ,too, have some of Sharon`s fantastic pieces, and love them-she is a wonderful artist, and a wonderful person.
I wish you a happy hop into yeR 2012 DEAR FRIEND- AND A BLESSED AND LOVELY NEW YEAR.
Hugs,Dorthe
What fabulous presents! I love the beach glass. I grew up spending lots of time on Lake Erie! What a perfect family portrait...creative mother/creative daughter. And the vintage piece is just beautiful. So happy you had a lovely, fun-filled Christmas!!!! And here's to a terrific New Year!
Love this Diane!! What a cute, thoughtful present. And yes the story makes it even better! So happy to hear that Bob is doing well!
ANd that necklace is so lovely!!
Can't wait to hear what you have been up to!
Happy New Year!
xo
what a MARVELOUS time spent with the family!!! doesn't get any better than ALL of this diane. LOVE ALL THE TALENTS showing. xo
i can see the talent in your family didn't stop with you!
the sea glass portrait is terrific. what a thoughtful and lovely gift.
sounds like you are having an amazing holiday.
Sounds like a wonderful gathering. And I love homemade gifts like that too, especially when there is an interesting story behind it all. Makes it even more special. What a fun and creative gift. I love it! The jewelry is very pretty too. I love supporting other artists as well.
Have a wonderful week! :) Peace!
You are an amazing gift to me Diane. Thank you so much, I am humbled.
I wish only the best for you this New Year and always.
Oh my goodness - LOVE that beach glass picture. What a wonderful Christmas gift!!
love your gifts, especially the pebble picture! Hugs Juls
So much love in this post! So fun the beach glass art. The turtle, amazing. Also to jewelry is beautiful! Bob is so adorable too!! Hope he lives a long happy life!
Hugs Giggles
Such a thoughful gift, the sea glass art, I can see why youlove it and the necklace also so pretty and creative.
Nice tohear that Bob is doing well, such a little personality.
here to wish you a happy creative New Year Diane.
Hope your Christmas was wonderful! Special gifts indeed - the sea glass picture is priceless!
Oh my gosh,I just love that sea glass art. So adorable. And the necklace is gorgeous. Glad you had a nice Christmas,especially with family being all together. It does get harder as they get older to get everyone together.
What beautiful gifts:O)What a great idea with the beach glass:O) have a great New Year!:O)
They are both so lovely! What a wonderful story that of your dog!
Happy Holidays!
Beautiful presents Diane!! Wishing you a wonderful 2012 full of art!!! Thanks for visiting too!! You are AWESOME!!!
Oh my goodness...what a touching piece! And, I love the necklace too. I do hope you had an awesome Christmas...it seems you did! I'm glad you love the doll! Thank you SO much again! Happy New year to you! :))
fantastic seaglass love!
and the etsy link idea is wonderful....so much deliciousness
to choose from!
HUGE bright hope to you
for an amazing year ahead,
Jen
oh man I love that portrait! Awesome gift! and so is that gorgeous necklace! what a great idea to send along your etsy wants :) I'll have to remember that trick ;)
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