Sea glass jewelry, beach glass jewelry in sterling silver

Sea Glass Engagement Ring – Kristin

Posted on: May 15th, 2012 | No Comments

Back in March a new customer, Jared, contacted me about a sea glass engagement ring for his girlfriend Kristin.  He had a whole plan of how and where he was going to pop the question.  He knew that incorporating sea glass into her ring would be something she would love.  Her love for sea glass and love for him all in one beautiful ring.  He planned to propose in the middle of April on a trip to Sanibel Island, FL they had planned, so we started working quickly.  After some preliminary sketches and choosing from an array of sea glass pieces, we narrowed the design and sea glass piece down to this.

Sea-Glass-Engagement-ring-6I completed the ring and sent it off to a friend of Jared’s so Kristin would not have any suspicion.  All of Jared’s emails also came from a friend’s email address – he is a sneeky one. ;) I finished the ring quickly and sent it off, now the work was in Jared’s hands.

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Kristin said YES!!! 
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I have almost lost track, but I believe this is happy couple number 7 with a Made By Meg sea glass engagement ring.  Again I am just so touched to be a part of something so special.  While making each engagement ring, I can’t help being humbled by making such a sentimental piece of jewelry.  Thank you Jared and Kristin for putting your trust in me to make this special jewelry piece for you.  I wish you the best of luck with wedding planning and your future together. :)
If you are interested in seeing more of my sea glass engagement rings or might be interested in proposing with one of these one-of-a-kind pieces, please contact me or see more examples here.

Today I am thankful for: Finishing and sending off another sea glass engagement ring today and also receiving an inquiry for another!

Thoughts of M on a Wednesday

Posted on: May 9th, 2012 | 3 Comments

Magicians- After watching what Jon has done for the new website and how hard he has been working on it, I have a new appreciation for web programmers.  I had no idea the amount of work that goes into making buttons do what they do on a website.  I thought I knew, but I had no idea.  If you know a web programmer, give them a hug today.  The work that they do is beyond comprehension for the average person and they don’t get the credit that they should.  They are magical! I am not kidding….MAGICAL!!!

Mother’s Day- I am having a hard time believing that next year I will be celebrating Mother’s Day as a MOTHER!  Wow!  That is mighty cool!

Must Haves- With all the baby paraphernalia needed, it is hard to know what the “must haves” are.  I guess it’s just something we will figure out.  This morning I was on the phone with my sister Kelly and she said “so what else do you need for the nursery?”  My response was “shelves, I have no idea what I am going to put on them, but I think I need them for something”.  Obviously shelves are not a must have, but I am thinking we will need places to put things.

Mighty Bright- Remember when I said we were painting the nursery “o’reilly green“?   It is bright! Very bright!  We LOVE it though.  Come to think of it, it may not be a bad idea to add sunglasses to our registry.  She will need them in the mornings.

Making good decisions- I participated as a vendor at a show in Conway, SC this past Saturday.  My parents came to help Jon and I set up, which was very helpful (thanks Mom and Dad).  Then Jon stayed with me all day, in the very hot sun.  On Sunday morning I realized I had over done it.  Craft shows are tough when you’re not pregnant.  So Jon and I made a good decision and decided the one show I have left for the season he is going to do it for me.  So on June 2nd and 3rd you can visit Jon at the Made By Meg booth at Brookgreen Gardens Butterfly and Arts Festival.  What a guy!?!?!

I hope you have a super Wednesday!

 

 

 

 

 

Today I am thankful for: The day lilies coming up in the back garden!

Mootastick!

Posted on: May 3rd, 2012 | 8 Comments

The cows are happy now!

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Well the one on the left is not as happy as the one on the right.  I really like the way they came out.  The plan is to have them above the crib. I still have two more paintings to do.  I’m considering a chicken and a pig.  Although plans always change.  We planned on painting the walls gray.  Then my sister Kelly and I picked out fabrics for the room.  These are the 4 we picked out.

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Then Jon and I decided gray would not work anymore. So now we are going for this color.

My dad is coming tomorrow to paint the nursery.  My mom is coming too.  She is going to start on ruffles for the bottom of the crib, a slip cover for the ottoman, pillows and a bumper for the crib.  I am so excited that things are coming together.  Time is flying by so fast.  I can’t believe tomorrow will be 26 weeks!!

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She is a little acrobat in there, always movin’ and shakin’.  We can’t wait to meet her!

Today I am thankful for: A very supportive family, that is more than willing to help us with preparations for our little one.

Capture Winners

Posted on: April 24th, 2012 | 2 Comments

First, I want to thank everyone that entered into the giveaway.  I really appreciate you taking the time to tell me your story.  All of them were so much fun to read.   I absolutely love the way things turned out with this giveaway and you will too!

I have the exact number of entries that I needed so EVERYONE WON! Well actually I had one extra, but I couldn’t have one person left out.  If you emailed me a story you have won!  I will be emailing you each individually to give you further instructions.  Don’t you just love when things work out perfectly!?!? Thanks again for entering!

 

 

 

 

 

 

Today I am thankful for: The way things worked out with this giveaway, perfection!

A Mooving Kind of Painting

Posted on: April 23rd, 2012 | 1 Comment

Don’t forget! You can still enter the Capture Jewelry Giveaway. Today (Monday the 23rd)  is the last day, I will be picking 15 winners tomorrow.  I really don’t want anyone to miss out on this giveaway. So please if you haven’t already, take a moment to tell me your story.

We have a plan for the nursery as far as decorating.  I will share the whole plan with you soon.  Until then, I want to share with you the artwork that has begun for the walls.  Here is a sneak peek of the painting I am working on for above the crib.

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Moooooo…… I think they look kind of mean right now, but they will be happy cows.  At least that is what I am going for.  I will share my progress with you.  This is only one of 3 canvases I have to play with!

 

 

 

 

 

 

Today I am thankful for: The kicks in my belly that woke me up this morning.