Vonna's Gift

At leadership in January, I showed part of a necklace I was making for my sister’s birthday this month. I planned on adding a few things to finish it up, and I promised those at leadership that I’d post it—after Vonna’s birthday so it didn’t ruin the surprise!

Well, her birthday was this week, and so now I can share this with you! 

I recognize that it’s a little over the top (how many pieces of jewelry have a handful of charms?), but my sister deserves it—and I sure had fun creating it!

Enjoy!

Comments

[Tandra Boyer]

Absolutely fabutastic!! ;)
I love it, and definitely NOT over the top!!!
Major vintage goodness!!!

[Glenda]

Oh my... that is gorgeous!!
I am drooling over your manaquein/dress form - may I ask where you found that gem? Ü

[Staci Miserlian]

That is really wonderful! I am sure Vonna is loving it. So, do you find yourself telling the stamp designers that you need a stamp that looks like such and such...so that you can create something that's in your mind for someone? :) Fun stuff.

[Abi bundy]

I really love that! it's gorgeous.

[Cindy Major]

I LOVE over-the-top projects! Your creativity and craftsmanship will never cease to amaze me. Your sister must have loved her gift!

Cindy

[Melissa Rodgers]

This is absolutley gorgeous Shelli! I want one just like it. I'm sure she loved it!

[Dawn Olchefske]

Oh my gosh! Look at all of the details. It's just beautiful. She'll love it!

[Patty Bennett]

It's absolutely gorgeous, Shelli! Happy Birthday to Vonna and I know she must have just loved it!!!
Patty Bennett

[SHH]

Really liking the new, soft, springy header and background. It's always a fun surprise to see what changes are on your blog layout.

[Nancy Clark]

Beautiful!

[Elizabeth Beasterfield]

Not over the top at all! Divine!!!! I never wanted to get the charms and charm stamp set as much as I do now!!! Thanks for sharing this beauty :D

[Christina]

How pretty! I'm sure she loves it! You are so creaative :)

I would also love to know where you got the vintage dress form? I'll have to keep my eye out at the flea markets this spring/summer.

My husband got me the charm bracelet for Valentines day (undecorated) so I asked him to create a secret message for me for one side- and he did! It is very special to me :)

[Deb]

lovely!

[Taresa]

Very beautiful!! What a special gift! You must have had a blast making it. Did you get a picture of Vonna when she opened it? I bet she was thrilled! Thanks for sharing.
Taresa

[Michele Pelky]

I love it.....there is a little barn in Temecula, CA that sells vintage everything and it looks like it would fit in perfectly there. You are so creative and really pay attention to detail which is so inspiring!!!

[Joan Hajek]

Shelli!

That is gorgeous! Very Vintage and not over the top at all! I bet she loved it!!!! What a work of art!

Love your vintage form too! Great way to showcase jewelry!

[Tamie Ackerson]

Dear Shelly,

It is BEAUTIFUL, what an AWESOME gift, I bet it brought tears of joy to her, it sure would me

[Robin]

TOTALLY ADORABLE!!!!!! I absolutely love this necklace. It is my style and I am going to make one of these for myself with pictures of my kids and grand kids. Thanks Shelli. You are a rock star!

[April Roycroft]

I love this!!! It's sooooo pretty! Now I need to make one! :) Thanks for this inspiration!

[Kimberley Morris]

It's beautiful, and of course, it's so Shelli :-) It looks like you put some half pearls in there--I can't get my charms to close with those in there. Are they the ones from the Pretties Kit, or something different? If you mix Crystal Effects with the Frost White shimmer paint, could you make little droplets that look like pearls? (I don't have the Frost White, that's why I'm asking.)

[Trina]

I so love your style Shellie. The necklace is beautiful. I wish I was your sister!

I am very much looking forward to meeting you at Kim A. (workshop of a lifetime) event after the workshop. All of us attending the event feel like we have been so blessed and honoured to have you attend. One more week!
Trina :)

[Stacey Schafer]

This is sooooo fabulous, Shelli! I so love it and must run to STAMP:)