Over the last few months, I have been asked to make a few difficult, but rewarding items. They were difficult in that each one dealt with the loss of a loved one, but they were rewarding in knowing that I was helping these people preserve the memories of their loved ones forever! I feel honored that each of these individuals trusted me to create them something beautiful and special for them to have to remember their loved ones :)
A couple weeks ago I blogged about my Keepsake Boxes and mentioned that the recipient of those boxes wanted some memorial boxes made of his father for him and his sister to have. I got them completed and wanted to share them with you! They happened to have a photo of their father in front of a blanket that said "The Lord is my Light". They both thought this was perfect for the box.
Then they added a special poem on the inside of the box. It was a long quote, so I turned the box on its side to engrave it the long way across the lid of the box. It turned out beautifully.
Another item I engraved as a Christmas gift were some photo pendants. The front had their loved one's photo and In Memory on the back. A very touching gift that can be worn and kept forever!
I made quite a few Engraved Photo Ornaments for memorial keepsakes at Christmas as well. This kitty ornament was one of them. The holidays can be difficult when you've lost a loved one, but these ornaments help keep them in your memories.
The most difficult project I was asked to complete was an album for a baby that had passed away. A friend of the family was asked to create the album, but wasn't able to do so because of the close connection she had to the baby. This was definitely the most challenging task I had been put up to, but also the most rewarding! I knew that if I didn't create this album, the family would never have a scrapbook of their baby girl. I felt great honor in knowing that I helped them preserve their memories of their sweet little girl!
Have you made any special projects lately?
You did an amazing job with the scrapbook for the baby. I imagine that was really difficult.
ReplyDeleteI also like your engraved photo ornament; that's such a cool idea.
All of these projects are so special, but the baby album is definitely the one that touched me. You did a great job!
ReplyDeleteYour customers made the right choice coming to you for these special projects. You did a great job - especially with the album. They will cherish them forever.
ReplyDeleteOh, goodness. I can understand how the friend of the family couldn't make the album for the baby. How heartbreaking. As artists, we have the ability to bring such joy in the midst of sadness: I discovered that last year when I made the sculpture of a woman's beloved dog.
ReplyDeleteSpecial projects? Just taking my art in a whole new direction. :)
those are touching items. I think the little photo pendants are something so sweet, that a person came keep close to their hearts, or hang on a bedside stand {:-D
ReplyDeleteEdi, you have such amazing talent...I love the uniqueness in each memory keeper:)
ReplyDeleteWow...those would be so hard to make. But at least you are far enough removed from the loss, but can enjoy the smile that this can bring the family. Gorgeous work!
ReplyDeleteWell, I cried. What a wonderful thing you can give to people with your items, Edi.
ReplyDeleteEvery one of these items is so special. It's awesome that you're able to create things that will help people remembered their loved family members, friends, and pets.
ReplyDeleteWell, I've got tears in my eyes, too. These remembrances will be so special to each of the recipients. The baby album is truly a lovely creation.
ReplyDeleteI love it when my art/craft brings joy to someone. That is the best! I love that personal connection. (for example, the little girl whose mom bought her a dress at a craft show. She put it on there and wouldn't take it off, not even to sleep!)
ReplyDeleteThese are truly special items you have made! items that will be cherished.
I'm leaky too Edi. It's wonderful you can provide such special memories for people.
ReplyDeleteYou're amazing! I know how it feels when someone is appreciating our work. That's just wonderful. I love your engraved photo pendants, Edi!
ReplyDeleteThese are such wonderful ways to preserve memories. The passing of a baby is so devastating. This album will be cherished forever.
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