In Memory

I hope everyone had a wonderful Memorial Day Weekend! I got to spend lots of time with my family, which to me is what any holiday is about...FAMILY :)

I got a neat request the other day to replace a part on a wind chime. The buyer had ordered the wind chime with a custom hanger, but didn't like at all how it turned out. She sent me a photo of  the original and told me what changes she wanted made and I created her a new hanger. She loved it :)

I got a very nice message from my buyer telling me how perfect the new hanger was and that it saved the wind chime that she would be giving as a gift.I then got a little teary-eyed when she told me that the wind chime would be given to her friend in memory of her 2 day old baby that had just passed away last month! I was so honored that I got to help make this gift so special!

Any time I think I'm just creating scrapbooks and engravings, I get a message like this that reminds me that I'm helping to preserve memories! And it makes me stop and remember my own family and give them an extra hug when I see them!

Friday Features - Ring My Bell

Yesterday's post had me inspired to check out the handmade bells Etsy has to offer. I love how each one is so unique and that they are all made from recycled/upcycled materials! I think one of these would look great hanging in our front trees (or around my neck!) :)

Longhorn Bell - kinetic wind chime sculpture

by IronStoneStudios

Bell Wind Chime Bear Paw Steel 10 3/4 inch tall 4 1/4 inch wide with Bear Paw on Bell Bear Wind Catcher and Golf Ball Striker

by ComeOnIn

IBC Root Beer Bottle Upcycled Bell Wind Chimes

by GreenGlassDesigns

Knife Bell Necklace, Flatware Jewelry, Vintage Flatware, Antique Silverware, Spoon Jewelry

by TheBeadLadies