Thursday, November 18, 2010

Artful Stones

When I read GardenMama's blog post announcing an artful stone swap, I believe my response was, "I'm In! I'm In!" She asked us to specify what medium we would be using with our stone and, of course, I said silver. At the time I had no idea what, exactly, I would be doing or how I would be doing it, but the thought of shiny silver wire on rough, muted stone had me giddy (as only a "metals" nerd like myself could be).   


I started with stones we had collected over the summer. Some came from rocky beaches along Boston Harbor, others from the south coast of Cape Cod. 


Because this swap was in memory of a friend of GardenMama's, she asked the participants to include a positive word on each stone. I knew for certain I would be using the word try on some of the stones. Angela at Peach Coglo, had recently written about the word try, and it really struck me. It's so simple and obvious—a challenge or a nudge. Encouragement or belief. A tiny reminder to give it a go.


The words feel,  live, and enjoy decorated the other stones. 

I sent my five stones on their way to my swap partners and waited for mine in return. For the next few days, getting the mail was an exciting endeavor. (It was!) I'll show you the treasures I received in return soon.

17 comments:

  1. I saw your stone in Nicole's last post and was so blown away with how beautiful it is.

    These are simply gorgeous Amy!

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  2. amy, i absolutely love your stones. they are gorgeous. i am hosting thanksgiving this year and i am going to have my family write things that they are thankful for on rocks like this one. not sure exactly where i first heard this idea, but it has stayed with me.

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  3. Simply beautiful. The shiny silver wire wrapped around the matt grey stones is just stunning. So artistic and breathtaking.

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  4. these stones are gorgeous with your words on them. And the pictures! Your blog feels like a sacred spot.

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  5. Love them Amy - really gorgeous - wish I had taken part but missed sign ups due to 'life' interferring! Loving seeing the stones everyone came up with all over the net - what a lovely tribute to Kelly xx

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  6. Wow, Your stones are stunning! I love the contrast of the silver and the stones.
    Luciana

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  7. AMAZING. i can't wait to see the others.

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  8. Beautiful in their elegant simplicity! LOVE your work, Amy!

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  9. These are *lovely* and I cannot wait to see what you received!

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  10. You are so amazingly talented. Your work is beautiful and their is so much depth in the simplicity of the silver and stone. I love what you have done! xoxo, Angela

    PS That word 'try' is still pushing me. I am so glad we have that stone in our garden. I need a daily reminder (sometimes several times a day). It's great that the word resonates with so many of us mamas! xo

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  11. Oh and you know it would be great if you created some more and sold them right?! :)

    Peace, Angela

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  12. I was so blessed to receive your 'try' stone and I still look at it and hold it everyday. It is stunning and I thank you again xx

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  13. These are so beatiful Amy. They are incredibly inventive and amazing how you can write with wire. I know everyone who received them felt how special they are. It was such a fun swap and a great way to remember Kelly. big hugs,

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  14. Dearest sweeet sweeet amy, i am loving loving your gorgeous stones with those gorgeous wired words on it! Such a wonderful idea, very meaningful and lovely!! I hope you will make more for your shop!! Have a lovely merry happy weekend and love to you!

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  15. amy, i lovelovelove the stone you sent to me through the swap! it is so creative and so very beautiful. the pairing of the silver and stone is stunning and i still think you should sell them in your shop! thank you for taking part in the swap, i am so happy you did. it is great seeing the variety here that you made xo

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  16. These are beautiful!
    I am soooo participating next time the stones get swapped (so I can get yours ;)
    xoxo

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  17. brilliant! you've got me thinking....these would make great with names...

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