Maybe it's the voyeur in me, but I really love going over the photos that will be included in the capsules. I start to feel connected to these people and, inevitably, it motivates me to make the capsule with great care and love. I have crafted a good handful of Remembery Capsules now, and they are my favorite piece to make. It could be because they are a break from the tiny intricacies of jewelry, but I have a feeling it has more to do with the attachment I form with the piece and the family. I think Nicola would agree that, in working together on this Remembery for her family, we have forged a friendship as well.
I shipped off her prize last week, and Nicola blogged about it today.
Also, I have been seeing Corner Views on lots of blogs recently, and I'm always intrigued. Jane, over at Spain Daily gives a theme each week, and folks all over the world post their interpretations. This week's prompt is coffee companion, and here's my 'view':
I don't drink coffee, so this is my morning tea. And I usually drink it unaccompanied. The mug, made by Olaria Studio (who makes mostly jewelry), is my absolute favorite. The handle broke off a while back (my fault). I could glue the handle back on, I know, but then it wouldn't be machine washable, and I'm not sure I want that compromise. Instead, I will continue to drink from it each morning and risk burning my fingertips. That's some mug dedication, there.Have a great weekend!
wow, what lovely return link love! and yes, i have truly enjoyed getting to know you! amy, you should ask to join amy's corner view. it is so much fun and often a challenge to my creativity to post on the theme. sometimes i like the results (the week i posted about my door-turned-mirror) and sometimes i don't like them, but post them anyway (my street view).
ReplyDeleteyou do beautiful work!
nicola
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You're such an inspiration, thank you for letting me step in the footpath your thoughts make.
ReplyDeleteLove what you have sent to Nicola. It really is beautiful and such a neat idea.
ReplyDeleteLove Jane at Spain Daily. She is a wonderful person and her Corner view participants are neat people as well. I used to participate but I told myself no commitments this year....can be too much for me sometimes.
LOVE the new header! Thanks for the comment on my blue monster. So fun to make!
Have a great weekend!
lisa
i love love love your new header! makes me want to learn how to do some metal work! too bad you don't live closer :)
ReplyDeleteOh wow. I remember the memory capsule. Now of course that would've been you, but now I know. They are amazing pieces of artwork to say the least...and I can so see how you would form an intricate bond with the recipients. That is the #1 reason for buying/making/creating "things" to me. You can go to a store and get anything you want, but you'd never be able to purchase the kind of love and energy that goes into a hand made item...never.
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love that mug! i have a similar one that i refuse to recycle too;)
ReplyDeleteI remember making that mug. :) If you ever DO want a replacement, just let me know. You can always message me through the website. And thanks for the shout out.
ReplyDeletei love your time capsules...and your mug. pc7 and pc 10 are both heat and water resistant two part epoxies, they may keep that handle on through the wash; all you have to loose is the handle falling off again :).
ReplyDeleteAh, 'tis the fate of the Favorite Mug...mine recently lost it's handle, and I was so sad...wait until you see the size of this thing (I'm inspired to do a what's-in-my-mug post now)! It's my Tea Stein. Anyway, my husband bonded the handle back together with pc 10 (or 11, he doesn't remember) and it has held up just fine to the dishwasher. :)
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