Susanna's Sketchbook

January 23, 2012: Chandelier Crystal Bracelet

January 20, 2012

Dear Auntie R,

Thank you for the old family photographs that you sent to me before Christmas. It was completely unexpected and I danced around the apartment when I saw each of the white envelopes labeled 1921, 1922, 1923...

As you know, M and I share a love for old family photographs. They give us a glimpse of what Life was like "back when" for our extended family. And they have us wondering...

Who were those people sitting on the branches of our extended family tree?

I'm thankful that someone in the past took the time to write notes behind each of the images. They are clues to the bigger story - and what a story "No 4 Canvas Camp" must have been! Looking at this photograph of the young women during WWI is like looking at the cover of a really good book - with all the pages removed. Noooo!

It means alot to me that you and mom are sharing stories of your childhood. These stories are as valuable as any heirloom that can be held in the hand except that these are held in the heart and mind.

January 16, 2012: Chandelier Crystal Pendants

Here's another jewelry experiment. This time, I used a chandelier crystal with a bit of paper. Thank you for the crystal pendant tutorial, Little Birdie Secrets!