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Saturday, January 12, 2013

Memories and Thanks Blog Hop

Welcome to the Memories and Thanks Blog Hop. This blog hop was created by Lori Anderson, and designed around a special story of a personal friend and fellow blogger, so each of us could honor someone in our life who means to the world to us! So, today I chose my grandmothers. I learned so much from both of them. To sum it up......my paternal grandmother taught me about nature, hand embroidery, crocheting, my love of planting seeds and watching them grow, and let's not leave out my curiosity of insects! She loved to be outdoors! She always had a yard full of flowers and a vegetable garden. She also loved to cook and sew! My maternal grandmother was a tiny, little lady who loved her clothes, shoes, handbags, and hats! She didn't have much, but the items she had all coordinated! She loved being put together from head to toe when there was an important place to go!

When my paternal grandmother passed away, one of the many things I received of hers was her button box. This pretty powder box was where she stored all her extras.


She kept all sorts of little treasures and trinkets in here. I guess I'm like her because I am always cutting the buttons off of items of clothing that we decide to discard, just saving them for 'future reference' as my daughter would say!


After thinking about the many people I could honor in this hop, I remembered this little powder box I had hidden away, and I had my answer. I chose the turquoise-colored buttons to make my jewelry pieces with. I have wanted to make some button jewelry for a long time, so why not now? These are a plastic-type button with a shank and I thought they would be great for a first button-jewelry project. It's simple, but one I think I will enjoy. I hope you do, too!


This is where I am honoring the memory of my maternal grandmother....making that coordinating pair of earrings! I also had to add that sparkle for me. I love sparkle, glitter and shine! I know these pieces are not either of my grandmother's tastes, but I will enjoy them and always have their memory close. What good are they doing anyway sitting in that box in a closed drawer? 


Last, but not least, I knew I loved red, just like Marianna--the lady for whom the idea for this blog hop was created. You can read her story and her friendship with Lori and also see the entire list of bloggers that participated in this hop by clicking here.

Thank you for visiting! Hope to see you again soon!
Happy Weekend Everyone!

21 comments:

  1. I love buttons! I inherited both my grandmothers' button jar and her quilt scraps. I always feel her presence when I'm incorporating either of them in my creative endeavors. It must be the same for you. *smile*

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  2. Thank you for sharing such wonderful memories. And those buttons! How wonderful they are and what a great idea to create something that will always remind you of that love.

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  3. My grandparents had a tremendous impact on my life...thank you for sharing your grandmothers' stories! The button jewelry is beautiful and even more special because of the memories attached to them.

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  4. I enjoyed reading about your wonderful grandmothers. Your pieces are a beautiful tribute both to them and Marianna.

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  5. Your first button jewelry is a wonderful tribute. It's great that you shared your memories with us. I love your color choices.

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  6. Hi Lisa, I think you are the one that wrote the book on my blog. I loved it by the way. The buttons are great, nothing like that can be found today and I loved turquoise and red together. My grandmother on my mom's side was a beautician and always put herself together. In fact, she used to call me up when I was a teenager and tell me to turn a soap on to see some actress's hair do or outfit. Beautiful jewelry to honor your heritage.

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  7. Hi Lisa, I think you are the one that wrote the book on my blog. I loved it by the way. The buttons are great, nothing like that can be found today and I loved turquoise and red together. My grandmother on my mom's side was a beautician and always put herself together. In fact, she used to call me up when I was a teenager and tell me to turn a soap on to see some actress's hair do or outfit. Beautiful jewelry to honor your heritage.

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  8. What a gorgeous way to honor both of your grandmothers.

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  9. I love the prettiness and creativity of your button jewelry...and the fact that you'll always think of your grandmothers when you wear it.

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  10. Your story remembers me, sitting on the floor of grandmoms living room at an early age and sorting all those tiny beads, she collected in a big cardboard box. She's still alive, now 86 years old and I meet her once a week for lunch. Thank you for your memories, and for sharing with us your wonderful tribute to your grandmom!

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  11. Adorable buttons... now special pieces of jewelry! A beautiful tribute rich with meaning and memories. Hope you enjoyed the hop
    Hugs
    Terri G.

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  12. Those buttons are awesome! I love the turquoise and red together. Beautiful designs!

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  13. Button boxes! I think that every grandmother had them. And what fond memories I have of pawing through mine! I love the color on these sweet buttons and I think you did a marvelous job on the design. Thanks for sharing your story and creation. Enjoy the day. Erin

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  14. Beautiful buttons, the necklace is so pretty. Lovely link to your gramma.

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  15. Love your necklace! What a nice way to remember your grandmother.

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  16. Love the powder box and the buttons. Your necklace is lovely and so are the earrings. Glad you had the chance to use some of your grandmother's buttons!

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  17. I think your grandmother would love what you've created from the contents of her button box!

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  18. Thank you for sharing your story...I must find my mother's button box !
    Peace and Love

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  19. I love your button jewelry - what a great way to honor both of your grandmothers!!

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  20. Love how you describe your grandmothers - they sure sound like mighty fine ladies. I am also totally coveting that powder blue button box! I always find button jewelry such a charming thing, no exception here, just lovely.

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  21. Love, Love, Love, the jewelry! Love the powder box and grandmas buttons

    Carol

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