Pearly gates and everything ducky...

Yesterday Susan Meyer and I worked up some fun pieces using our vintage treasures. One of the things I appreciate about teaching art is that children learn to redirect when things go wrong. Starting with odd bits and pieces pushes me in the same way, unlocking some creativity. Sifting through the 'junk drawer' tray I decided to start with an old enamelled religious bracelet that I fell in love with. It paired nicely with this crucifix and the blue and green ring reminded me of 'the whole world.'  I had a tiny medallion of Mary, so it dangles from the clasp along with a 'pearl of great price.'  Did you know that the apostle John describes heaven's gates as one giant pearl? I can't even imagine. 

 Susan designed a fun little bracelet using vintage plastic chain. Today, I followed her lead with this gift I am giving to an expectant mother so she can remember 'everything is going to be just ducky.'