tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5828238482940023082024-03-05T17:47:40.561-05:00Amelia OriginalsAmelia Originals is dedicated to creating unique one of a kind (OOAK)
pieces of art wearable or otherwise. As time goes by, discussions of life, creativity, and family will ensue. Living life with creativity enjoyed by family is the ultimate adventure. May the creative spirit in all of us live long and well. Remember that there are many different kinds of families.AmeliaOriginalshttp://www.blogger.com/profile/05890991994876371426noreply@blogger.comBlogger5125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-582823848294002308.post-62975505661113804782020-03-29T18:16:00.004-04:002020-03-29T18:17:12.095-04:00Rejuevenatioin of Spirit<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">
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<a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgETKNFH4xFjAfS5AnkqkJhtJWYfOS6Oxah-svHIyGAiVXEiu8fxACIgVlRRb5b4qIYGKHrtIFV6HkYARVU8Teepx2wpz9GIbUnpAnc63dR_AK3gW3DTx96Wf5EiTuz47GgqGrNXnVHx74P/s1600/P-CopperHeartRedStone-01.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="clear: left; float: left; margin-bottom: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="1058" data-original-width="876" height="200" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgETKNFH4xFjAfS5AnkqkJhtJWYfOS6Oxah-svHIyGAiVXEiu8fxACIgVlRRb5b4qIYGKHrtIFV6HkYARVU8Teepx2wpz9GIbUnpAnc63dR_AK3gW3DTx96Wf5EiTuz47GgqGrNXnVHx74P/s200/P-CopperHeartRedStone-01.jpg" width="165" /></a></div>
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<span style="font-size: small; font-weight: normal;"><span style="font-size: x-small;"><span style="font-size: medium;"><span style="font-family: "times" , "times new roman" , serif;">Now</span>
is the time to rejuvenate our spirit as we are passing through this
time of global concerns. It is now the end of March 2020 and the United
States are gradually moving into the middle of our share of the first
Global Pandemic in many years. </span></span></span></h2>
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<span style="font-weight: normal;"><span style="font-size: small;">The
Covid-19 virus has developed into an invisible war on humanity. But
the scientists, doctors, and nurses of today are fighting back to bring
this demon down and put it under control with their mighty weapons
developed in the global laboratories. Sending highly earned recognition
to these warriors, in the midst of battle, working endlessly for human
survival.</span></span></h2>
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<span style="font-weight: normal;"><span style="font-size: small;">While
sitting in our home, social distancing, I've tried to maintain my
creative spirit as well. It is hard not being able to hop into the car
and run down to the local craft store to get the supplies I need to move
onward with my plans designing the next fall/holiday ornament. I've
had to regroup and learn how to be patient and do what I can with what
I've got on hand. Yes, I can order some supplies but the delivery of
said items is not like the instant gratification of choosing off the
shelf and instantaneously commanding my creative spirit into action. So
moving onward...I'll take what I have and make the components of the
ornaments and as I can, restock supplies. </span></span></h2>
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<span style="font-weight: normal;"><span style="font-size: small;">The
media I choose to work in is different kinds of wire wrapping and/or
sculpting. The ornaments I mentioned are made with tarnish resistant
copper color coated wire. These c reations have been swimming in my head
since before Christmas 2019. The first sketches were completed from
then until early February 2020. I had just gotten into full swing of
designing from the drawing into the real materials. I was fortunate
enough to get some prototypes done just prior to this unfortunate
interruption we are not living through. But as all creatives do...we
will prevail. </span></span></h2>
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<span style="font-weight: normal;"><span style="font-size: small;"> Here are some snapshots of my prototype designs. They will be ready for sale by October 2020.</span></span></h2>
<table cellpadding="0" cellspacing="0" class="tr-caption-container" style="float: right; margin-left: 1em; text-align: right;"><tbody>
<tr><td style="text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEg8T5d3UK_xeHQNGKm6CI5cBOFMfmcaijZaR7c1z2XQyQMRlXMZfr5qOH-vTNk73u_t5yxHA73Yu1c2Fg4NWZcRVZJhAc76QqAmNa8uPCyRhBu2P9J0_-VZyaN75ec4YAfvgoL1YaUFy0ku/s1600/Candy+Canes.jpg" style="clear: right; margin-bottom: 1em; margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto;"><img border="0" data-original-height="1403" data-original-width="1600" height="175" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEg8T5d3UK_xeHQNGKm6CI5cBOFMfmcaijZaR7c1z2XQyQMRlXMZfr5qOH-vTNk73u_t5yxHA73Yu1c2Fg4NWZcRVZJhAc76QqAmNa8uPCyRhBu2P9J0_-VZyaN75ec4YAfvgoL1YaUFy0ku/s200/Candy+Canes.jpg" width="200" /></a></td></tr>
<tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;"><i><span style="font-family: "georgia" , "times new roman" , serif;">Candy Canes</span></i></td></tr>
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<tr><td style="text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhz9kc2k9srXyZ4PoBj6wiiysm2vg6cj6Pni-zomVmvdjpKyoLnkigA79HxlMmuKSqkmJ-pCFrNj4v9mYRRzONw6YPY1igC0RYL5hJ05nT7vANZvbxpnTv4IHTK0Z5rEzp7KrMF1tJhnxOv/s1600/Bells+Silver+Gold.jpg" style="clear: left; margin-bottom: 1em; margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto;"><img border="0" data-original-height="1032" data-original-width="1600" height="204" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhz9kc2k9srXyZ4PoBj6wiiysm2vg6cj6Pni-zomVmvdjpKyoLnkigA79HxlMmuKSqkmJ-pCFrNj4v9mYRRzONw6YPY1igC0RYL5hJ05nT7vANZvbxpnTv4IHTK0Z5rEzp7KrMF1tJhnxOv/s320/Bells+Silver+Gold.jpg" width="320" /></a></td></tr>
<tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;"><i><span style="font-family: "georgia" , "times new roman" , serif;">Christmas Bells</span></i></td></tr>
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<tr><td style="text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgivqL0VoRbVRmzEaHoF7YggqCfYyvtGkkHOHesH-ZLHQ799la_HrnjmJ9S2vU89vxUV-bnvRmJQvcGYcs0iWHa8ajDDjrEgOS7I0VKoD9s3HfYKNIUHoqtn7TTpFPlhJiGwv0P8Bw_9had/s1600/Sleigh+Gold.jpg" style="clear: right; margin-bottom: 1em; margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto;"><img border="0" data-original-height="1109" data-original-width="1600" height="273" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgivqL0VoRbVRmzEaHoF7YggqCfYyvtGkkHOHesH-ZLHQ799la_HrnjmJ9S2vU89vxUV-bnvRmJQvcGYcs0iWHa8ajDDjrEgOS7I0VKoD9s3HfYKNIUHoqtn7TTpFPlhJiGwv0P8Bw_9had/s400/Sleigh+Gold.jpg" width="400" /></a></td></tr>
<tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;"><i><span style="font-family: "georgia" , "times new roman" , serif;">Gold Sleigh with Poinsettia</span></i></td></tr>
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<table align="center" cellpadding="0" cellspacing="0" class="tr-caption-container" style="float: right; margin-left: 1em; text-align: right;"><tbody>
<tr><td style="text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEht1ngn4z0mJX31FGGsfE8L80-ujrlugqPuLie7Y0NdDpDN2iGAPN3X5ppK5CuVqhRv8HEf5jYagfANCrMB6q_9JExygbPM-fiH5NlmMGZhgjwoDx6mPmHDrY2ze_ia6vuOBFQsAj7iqcCU/s1600/Sleigh+Green.jpg" style="clear: left; margin-bottom: 1em; margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto;"><img border="0" data-original-height="1228" data-original-width="1600" height="152" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEht1ngn4z0mJX31FGGsfE8L80-ujrlugqPuLie7Y0NdDpDN2iGAPN3X5ppK5CuVqhRv8HEf5jYagfANCrMB6q_9JExygbPM-fiH5NlmMGZhgjwoDx6mPmHDrY2ze_ia6vuOBFQsAj7iqcCU/s200/Sleigh+Green.jpg" width="200" /></a></td></tr>
<tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;"><i><span style="font-family: "georgia" , "times new roman" , serif;">Green and Red Sleigh</span></i></td></tr>
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<table cellpadding="0" cellspacing="0" class="tr-caption-container" style="float: left; text-align: left;"><tbody>
<tr><td style="text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEi087NtWlRnOe_1irHhqx8yXqhdk2p5hniAKW5j81x5VDxKsG4k23MtvBi0DkIn2NBHtgg9NVI2hmd9U7Wxnsh9tfLML3VmB-FmTWaXzSCj8VrgHQQ76HRJjON-Pb7mI79JIFu9ZXVWGeBo/s1600/Poinsetta+Ornament.jpg" style="margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto;"><img border="0" data-original-height="1356" data-original-width="1600" height="169" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEi087NtWlRnOe_1irHhqx8yXqhdk2p5hniAKW5j81x5VDxKsG4k23MtvBi0DkIn2NBHtgg9NVI2hmd9U7Wxnsh9tfLML3VmB-FmTWaXzSCj8VrgHQQ76HRJjON-Pb7mI79JIFu9ZXVWGeBo/s200/Poinsetta+Ornament.jpg" width="200" /></a></td></tr>
<tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;"><i><span style="font-family: "georgia" , "times new roman" , serif;">Poinsettia</span></i></td></tr>
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<span style="font-size: small;"><span style="font-weight: normal;"><i> </i></span></span></h3>
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<span style="font-size: small;"><span style="font-weight: normal;"><i>All creations are handmade and definitely one of a kind. The creative spirit takes an idea and makes it, it's own!!!</i></span></span></h3>
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<span style="font-weight: normal;"><span style="font-size: small;"> </span></span></h2>
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<span style="font-weight: normal;"><span style="font-size: small;"> Thank you for spending time with my <i><span style="font-family: "georgia" , "times new roman" , serif;">Rejuvenation of the Spirit</span></i>. May your spirit be rejuvenated and the <i><span style="font-family: "georgia" , "times new roman" , serif;">Human Spirit</span></i> be much better after we have survived this invisible war. </span></span></h2>
<h2>
<span style="font-weight: normal;"><span style="font-size: small;"> The
Heart Pendant pictured above is made with the natural copper coated to
not tarnish. The stones are dyed coral chips. The pendant was designed
months ago and is available on my selling website <i><a href="https://www.artfire.com/ext/shop/product_view/AmeliaOriginals/14138172/abstract_copper_wire_heart_embellished_with_red_coral_chip_beads/" target="_blank">Amelia Originals</a>. </i>To me it was the obvious choice to symbolize the <u><i>Rejuvenation of Spirit</i></u>. </span></span></h2>
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<span style="font-size: small; font-weight: normal;"><span style="font-size: x-small;"><span style="font-size: medium;"><span style="font-family: "times" , "times new roman" , serif;">Now</span>
is the time to rejuvenate our spirit as we are passing through this
time of global concerns. It is now the end of March 2020 and the United
States are gradually moving into the middle of our share of the first
Global Pandemic in many years. </span></span></span></h2>
<h2>
<span style="font-weight: normal;"><span style="font-size: small;">The
Covid-19 virus has developed into an invisible war on humanity. But
the scientists, doctors, and nurses of today are fighting back to bring
this demon down and put it under control with their mighty weapons
developed in the global laboratories. Sending highly earned recognition
to these warriors, in the midst of battle, working endlessly for human
survival.</span></span></h2>
<h2>
<span style="font-weight: normal;"><span style="font-size: small;">While
sitting in our home, social distancing, I've tried to maintain my
creative spirit as well. It is hard not being able to hop into the car
and run down to the local craft store to get the supplies I need to move
onward with my plans designing the next fall/holiday ornament. I've
had to regroup and learn how to be patient and do what I can with what
I've got on hand. Yes, I can order some supplies but the delivery of
said items is not like the instant gratification of choosing off the
shelf and instantaneously commanding my creative spirit into action. So
moving onward...I'll take what I have and make the components of the
ornaments and as I can, restock supplies. </span></span></h2>
<h2>
<span style="font-weight: normal;"><span style="font-size: small;">The
media I choose to work in is different kinds of wire wrapping and/or
sculpting. The ornaments I mentioned are made with tarnish resistant
copper color coated wire. These creations have been swimming in my head
since before Christmas 2019. The first sketches were completed from
then until early February 2020. I had just gotten into full swing of
designing from the drawing into the real materials. I was fortunate
enough to get some prototypes done just prior to this unfortunate
interruption we are not living through. But as all creatives do...we
will prevail. </span></span></h2>
<h2>
<span style="font-weight: normal;"><span style="font-size: small;"> Here are some snapshots of my prototype designs. They will be ready for sale by October 2020.</span></span></h2>
<table cellpadding="0" cellspacing="0" class="tr-caption-container" style="float: right; margin-left: 1em; text-align: right;"><tbody>
<tr><td style="text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEg8T5d3UK_xeHQNGKm6CI5cBOFMfmcaijZaR7c1z2XQyQMRlXMZfr5qOH-vTNk73u_t5yxHA73Yu1c2Fg4NWZcRVZJhAc76QqAmNa8uPCyRhBu2P9J0_-VZyaN75ec4YAfvgoL1YaUFy0ku/s1600/Candy+Canes.jpg" style="clear: right; margin-bottom: 1em; margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto;"><img border="0" data-original-height="1403" data-original-width="1600" height="175" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEg8T5d3UK_xeHQNGKm6CI5cBOFMfmcaijZaR7c1z2XQyQMRlXMZfr5qOH-vTNk73u_t5yxHA73Yu1c2Fg4NWZcRVZJhAc76QqAmNa8uPCyRhBu2P9J0_-VZyaN75ec4YAfvgoL1YaUFy0ku/s200/Candy+Canes.jpg" width="200" /></a></td></tr>
<tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;"><i><span style="font-family: "georgia" , "times new roman" , serif;">Candy Canes</span></i></td></tr>
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<tr><td style="text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhz9kc2k9srXyZ4PoBj6wiiysm2vg6cj6Pni-zomVmvdjpKyoLnkigA79HxlMmuKSqkmJ-pCFrNj4v9mYRRzONw6YPY1igC0RYL5hJ05nT7vANZvbxpnTv4IHTK0Z5rEzp7KrMF1tJhnxOv/s1600/Bells+Silver+Gold.jpg" style="clear: left; margin-bottom: 1em; margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto;"><img border="0" data-original-height="1032" data-original-width="1600" height="204" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhz9kc2k9srXyZ4PoBj6wiiysm2vg6cj6Pni-zomVmvdjpKyoLnkigA79HxlMmuKSqkmJ-pCFrNj4v9mYRRzONw6YPY1igC0RYL5hJ05nT7vANZvbxpnTv4IHTK0Z5rEzp7KrMF1tJhnxOv/s320/Bells+Silver+Gold.jpg" width="320" /></a></td></tr>
<tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;"><i><span style="font-family: "georgia" , "times new roman" , serif;">Christmas Bells</span></i></td></tr>
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</span></span><span style="font-weight: normal;"><span style="font-size: small;"><table align="center" cellpadding="0" cellspacing="0" class="tr-caption-container" style="margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto; text-align: center;"><tbody>
<tr><td style="text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgivqL0VoRbVRmzEaHoF7YggqCfYyvtGkkHOHesH-ZLHQ799la_HrnjmJ9S2vU89vxUV-bnvRmJQvcGYcs0iWHa8ajDDjrEgOS7I0VKoD9s3HfYKNIUHoqtn7TTpFPlhJiGwv0P8Bw_9had/s1600/Sleigh+Gold.jpg" style="clear: right; margin-bottom: 1em; margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto;"><img border="0" data-original-height="1109" data-original-width="1600" height="273" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgivqL0VoRbVRmzEaHoF7YggqCfYyvtGkkHOHesH-ZLHQ799la_HrnjmJ9S2vU89vxUV-bnvRmJQvcGYcs0iWHa8ajDDjrEgOS7I0VKoD9s3HfYKNIUHoqtn7TTpFPlhJiGwv0P8Bw_9had/s400/Sleigh+Gold.jpg" width="400" /></a></td></tr>
<tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;"><i><span style="font-family: "georgia" , "times new roman" , serif;">Gold Sleigh with Poinsettia</span></i></td></tr>
</tbody></table>
</span></span></h2>
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<table align="center" cellpadding="0" cellspacing="0" class="tr-caption-container" style="float: right; margin-left: 1em; text-align: right;"><tbody>
<tr><td style="text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEht1ngn4z0mJX31FGGsfE8L80-ujrlugqPuLie7Y0NdDpDN2iGAPN3X5ppK5CuVqhRv8HEf5jYagfANCrMB6q_9JExygbPM-fiH5NlmMGZhgjwoDx6mPmHDrY2ze_ia6vuOBFQsAj7iqcCU/s1600/Sleigh+Green.jpg" style="clear: left; margin-bottom: 1em; margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto;"><img border="0" data-original-height="1228" data-original-width="1600" height="152" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEht1ngn4z0mJX31FGGsfE8L80-ujrlugqPuLie7Y0NdDpDN2iGAPN3X5ppK5CuVqhRv8HEf5jYagfANCrMB6q_9JExygbPM-fiH5NlmMGZhgjwoDx6mPmHDrY2ze_ia6vuOBFQsAj7iqcCU/s200/Sleigh+Green.jpg" width="200" /></a></td></tr>
<tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;"><i><span style="font-family: "georgia" , "times new roman" , serif;">Green and Red Sleigh</span></i></td></tr>
</tbody></table>
<table cellpadding="0" cellspacing="0" class="tr-caption-container" style="float: left; text-align: left;"><tbody>
<tr><td style="text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEi087NtWlRnOe_1irHhqx8yXqhdk2p5hniAKW5j81x5VDxKsG4k23MtvBi0DkIn2NBHtgg9NVI2hmd9U7Wxnsh9tfLML3VmB-FmTWaXzSCj8VrgHQQ76HRJjON-Pb7mI79JIFu9ZXVWGeBo/s1600/Poinsetta+Ornament.jpg" style="margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto;"><img border="0" data-original-height="1356" data-original-width="1600" height="169" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEi087NtWlRnOe_1irHhqx8yXqhdk2p5hniAKW5j81x5VDxKsG4k23MtvBi0DkIn2NBHtgg9NVI2hmd9U7Wxnsh9tfLML3VmB-FmTWaXzSCj8VrgHQQ76HRJjON-Pb7mI79JIFu9ZXVWGeBo/s200/Poinsetta+Ornament.jpg" width="200" /></a></td></tr>
<tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;"><i><span style="font-family: "georgia" , "times new roman" , serif;">Poinsettia</span></i></td></tr>
</tbody></table>
</h2>
<div style="text-align: center;">
<h3>
<span style="font-size: small;"><span style="font-weight: normal;"><i> </i></span></span></h3>
<h3>
<span style="font-size: small;"><span style="font-weight: normal;"><i>All creations are handmade and definitely one of a kind. The creative spirit takes an idea and makes it, it's own!!!</i></span></span></h3>
</div>
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<h2>
<span style="font-weight: normal;"><span style="font-size: small;"> </span></span></h2>
<h2>
<span style="font-weight: normal;"><span style="font-size: small;"> Thank you for spending time with my <i><span style="font-family: "georgia" , "times new roman" , serif;">Rejuvenation of the Spirit</span></i>. May your spirit be rejuvenated and the <i><span style="font-family: "georgia" , "times new roman" , serif;">Human Spirit</span></i> be much better after we have survived this invisible war. </span></span></h2>
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<span style="font-weight: normal;"><span style="font-size: small;"><span style="color: #20124d;"><i><span style="font-size: large;"><span style="font-family: "georgia" , "times new roman" , serif;">What has been your muse during this time of uncertainty? </span></span></i></span></span></span></h2>
<h2>
<span style="font-weight: normal;"><span style="font-size: small;"> The
Heart Pendant pictured above is made with the natural copper coated to
not tarnish. The stones are dyed coral chips. The pendant was designed
months ago and is available on my selling website <i><a href="https://www.artfire.com/ext/shop/product_view/AmeliaOriginals/14138172/abstract_copper_wire_heart_embellished_with_red_coral_chip_beads/" target="_blank">Amelia Originals</a>. </i>To me it was the obvious choice to symbolize the <u><i>Rejuvenation of Spirit</i></u>. </span></span></h2>
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<i><b><span style="color: blue; font-size: large;">M</span></b></i>any things have happened since I last posted. I am in the middle of contemplating of what will happen after 10 January 2014. This day of the year has much significance in my life. It was on this date in the year of 1947 that my parents first met someone who became their only child and loving daughter, Amelia. Over the years many meaningful events occurred some of extreme happiness and others marked mile stones in our lives.</div>
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Have you ever had those days where nothing seemed to jell and was totally disjointed. Well, one of these days happened on this day. The family was taking me out for dinner. We went to one of our favorite locations and the line was so long we decided to try another favorite. You guessed it, it also had a waiting list out the door and around the corner. It seemed that there was a conspiracy to keep us from going out for dinner. We had contemplated to eating potluck at home but, finally we found a place that served everything from hamburgers to salmon and in we went. The meal was okay, but still the atmosphere was still unsettling. As we were unlocking the door at home, the phone was ringing. Finally we discovered why the uncertainty prevailed. It was the nursing home where my mother-in-law lived. She was looking for the family to let us know that this dear lady had passed away in her sleep. This life changing event will alway mark this day <i>"bittersweet"</i>. </div>
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I recall one time when we were at our daughter's and her husbands home celebrating a family Christmas. Our son and his wife, my husband's sister and husband, niece and grand nephew all were there. It was a fun filled day exchanging gifts, and reminiscing of past events and making new memories. The most significant event that day was the impromptu birthday party. Our daughter had practiced her baking skills and made me a special cake. What made it even more special was that she had remembered that sugar was not my best friend anymore. You see, several months earlier I had gastric bypass surgery and could no longer eat large amounts of sugar. She had found a special recipe just for this occasion. What a loving and thoughtful gesture it was and what a life long memory it created.</div>
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<u style="color: blue;"><b><i>Art </i></b></u>has always been a very big part of my life. Over the years I had kept actively engaged by teaching in-home children art lessons, and occasionally participating in crafts shows. As a military wife moving was part of our overall plan. It was when we moved to Maryland that I discovered how important art truly was for me. Being new to a base, it is priority to tour the base and locate many wonderful programs that are offered for our military families. The one I found was the Arts and Crafts Center. To find a wide variety of art and crafts under one roof was an awesome experience. I had found a home away from home. It was truly a <i style="color: blue;"><b><span style="background-color: blue;"><span style="background-color: white;">"WOW"</span></span></b></i><span style="color: blue;"> </span>moment.</div>
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Being a mother with young children it was difficult to take on a full time job. So I started out as a contract teacher. If I did not know how to do something I would teach myself and them pass on my skills to others. I labelled my self as a "<i>multi-craftsman</i>". Eventually I did join the staff and became more involved in teaching classes to children through adults.</div>
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One of the most rewarding experiences was working with medical professionals and those military members who had a difficult time separating their personal life from their professional life. The classes consisted of an experimental approach to a wide variety of art and craft experiences that included ceramics, drawing, and watercolors to name a few. One evening a former student came into the center to purchase supplies. I had not seen her in many weeks. After she purchased her products, we started talking. Then out of the blue, she took my hands and said. "Thank you...you saved my life." I looked at her puzzled and she continued. "When I first met you I had tried to kill myself. I could not separate my home life from my work life. Your classes taught me how to relax. I come home from work, get out my watercolors and paint and all my stress stays a the job site." This confession totally overwhelmed me. The tears started and hugs followed. It was then that I knew I had found my perfect job.</div>
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You are probably wondering what this has to do with 10 January. Well a few years later on that date I was hired as the assistant director of this quality of life program. Eventually this turned into a career as the director. Unfortunately the program close in the early 90's due to budget cuts. As many of you know budget cuts and the "<i>Arts</i>" are not close friends.</div>
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Fortunately for me, my degree in Art Education qualified me to join the Military Child and Youth Programs. Working with children ages 6 weeks to 18 years of age has been totally remarkable. While at the Youth Programs many creative endeavors transpired. One is a legacy for me. I was privileged to design the art room that is still used today. Working in support of our military families is totally rewarding. Ensuring that their children are safe and well taken care of is quite a daunting experience. I am extremely fortunate to have been part of this for so many years. </div>
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About 31/2 to 4 years ago I felt a need to do more in my personal creative endeavors. I am known to do a some of many things but a master of none. I tried teaching my self to knit. Never finished the scarf. Then I got out the drawing materials. A few sketches but nothing serious. Finally I remembered that my dad had dabbled in jewelry making. Somewhere in my garage was all his polished stones. Digging out the garage was such a daunting task I decided to visit the local craft store and there were the jewelry making kits. I knew that buying a kit would let me know if I really like this medium. I fell in love with making jewelry. Searching on line I found wire wrapping and sculpture. I was totally hooked. I had always wanted to sell my art, but never had really tried. I found <a href="http://artfire.com/" style="color: blue;" target="_blank">Art Fire</a><span style="color: blue;">.</span> I was at home again. Several month later I posted my first pieces which I had made on <a href="http://www.ameliaoriginals.artfire.com/" style="color: blue;" target="_blank">Amelia Originals...Handmade Jewelry and Things</a>. Again I was hooked and planned to make a go of this opportunity. To the amazement of my kids I was soon on <a href="http://www.facebook.com/AmeliaOriginals1" style="color: blue;" target="_blank">Face Book</a> and <a href="https://twitter.com/ameliaoriginals" style="color: blue;" target="_blank">Twitter</a>. I have also created a website, <a href="http://www.homestead.com/ameliaoriginals" style="color: blue;" target="_blank">Amelia Originals</a>. This has truly become a passion and a dream for the future. </div>
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<span style="font-family: Georgia, "Times New Roman", serif;">My career has taken twists and turns as most careers do. The journey beginning with "my perfect" job, "Renaissance of Amelia" had begun in May 1984. What a winding path it has been. This path is quickly approaching the final turn headed to the "<i>retirement years</i>". Which brings me back to 10 January 2014. </span><span style="font-family: Georgia,"Times New Roman",serif;">Since my dream career started on 10 January 1989, I felt it appropriate to start my dream retirement career on the same date 25 years later. </span><br />
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am sitting here reflecting on where I was on the day life changed
forever. Working on a military installation outside Washington DC,
business was as usual that morning. I was opening a new office on the
base and was alone in the small building. A civil engineer was walking
through with me planning minor renovations required to open to our military
family by 1 October 2001. You see it was to be a one stop shop for requesting
child care for all children and youth eligible to use the facilities. We
were all excited to open this office to serve so many families more
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office to start my business day making preparations for this new venture.
Excitement was in the air and the anticipation in starting something new and so
beneficial to so many was exhilarating. I only had a desk, a chair, a
computer and a small radio in the office at that time. I opened my computer
and clicked on my email to find an email from my daughter who lived in
Pennsylvania. She very seldom emailed or called during the work
day. Her message was short and very to the point. It
read..."Mom, are you alright?"... I was so puzzled by her statement
question I replied back..."Yes, WHY???" At that point all
computer communications went dead. At first I did not think too much
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running I went over to the radio to get some background music to keep the mind
focused and to start a more minimal task of sorting lists and supplies.
To my horror the radio did not have music but somber voices describing what was
happening in New York City and the World Trade Center. I listened in
shock and disbelief of this freighting accident happening. Then the
newscaster soon interrupted that the second building was hit by another
plane. Then the ominousness truth of the day began screaming into
reality. Here, I was alone and dismayed but still so innocent of what was
about to transpire just twenty plus miles away. </span></div>
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newscaster urgently announced that the Pentagon had been hit by yet another
airplane. Empathy for all those in dire need in NYC was joined by fear
for acquaintances, friends and family who were working at or close to the
Pentagon. Many of the military families that our programs served worked
at the Pentagon. My husband worked in Virginia and frequently had
business to conduct there. Our son worked in and around Washington
DC. I became frantic and immediately tried to contact my family by
cell phone but all communication was down. At this point I no longer
wanted to be alone. I needed to do something to help somewhere, what I
could do was so unknown, but something had to be done.</span></div>
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one was entering or leaving. The silence in the atmosphere was
horrendous. That perfect beautiful late summer day was so
different. I contacted my supervisor to let her know that I was leaving
my office and going to help at our youth program. Once there I was with
others who were desperately trying to reach loved ones and consoling parents as
they were trying to find out where their children were. All the youngest
children were safe and accounted for but the school age children were outside
the base at their schools. Their buses were not allowed to enter the
installation. They were transported back to the schools. The
parents were having difficulty getting from their jobs to get their
children. The children were only released to their parent. It was
total chaos. We were prepared to face whatever needed to be done to help
our military family. No matter what it was, we were preparing to do
it. Gradually communication systems were restored and information was
soon getting to us. I was able to finally reach my husband. He had
spoken with our son and both were fine. Parents were calling to let us
know that they found their children and all were safe. Then another shock,
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as all the facts of the day’s events became known. For those of us who
could go back to work to what had not physically changed, had changed. I
returned to my one man office that next day to continue getting it ready for
our opening. The heightened security was profound. The little old
building was next to an entrance gate. Reinforcements guarding the gate
were phenomenal. A very large truck was stationed outside my office with its
engine running 24/7. The drone of the noise was heart pounding.
Sitting here 10 years later I can hear that drone and feel the vibrations
within my body. But I knew that if necessary that person behind the wheel
of that truck needed to help protect the installation he or she would do so
without any questions asked. Even though we were vulnerable, I felt a
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about where we were on the "Day Life Changed Forever". Our stories
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</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: left;"><span style="font-family: inherit;">As a young girl, I spent summers with my grandparents. They lived in a rural community in North West Florida. Both were avid gardeners. The fruit and vegetables eaten on those summer days are still tasted today as the mind wonders back in time. My grandfather's pride and joy crop were his prize winning seedless watermelons. They were so sweet and delicious, it makes my mouth water thinking about them. </span></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: left;"><br />
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</span></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: left;"><span style="font-family: inherit;">Recently I was shopping for jewelry supplies and came across the Swarovski crystal daisies. I knew that I had to have them. The next dilemma was what was I going to do with them. One day I was experimenting with sterling silver wire and beads then a light went on......<b style="color: magenta;"><i>USE the Daisies. </i></b></span></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: left;"><span style="font-family: inherit;"><b style="color: magenta;"><i><br />
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</span></div><span style="font-family: inherit;">This creation having been inspired by such fond memories is one that will remain special no matter who may enjoy it in the future. It is perfect for an upcoming wedding or special anniversary. The sparkle of the daisies is eternal similar to the shining of daisy white color in the Florida summer sun. The alternating handmade links are made with Swarovski crystal daisies and Swarovski rounds on sterling silver 20 gauge wire. The links are held together with hand made sterling jump rings. The neck and earring chain is silver plate. This is truly a future family heirloom. This treasure comes with gifts of good luck and good fortune.</span><br />
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<span style="color: #33ccff; font-size: 100%;"><span style="font-family: trebuchet ms;"><span style="color: #3366ff; font-family: lucida grande; font-size: 130%;">Welcome to Amelia Originals, home of one of a kind handmade jewelry and things. This is the beginning of the challenging experience in blogging. </span><span style="font-family: lucida grande;"><span style="color: #3366ff; font-size: 130%;">Being my first experience with this media, I was very nervous as to all the unknowns. I was literally afraid to hit that sign-up button. But, here I am.<br />
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Let me digress for a few moments. Approximately 2 years ago I was between creative endeavors. I am one of those persons that when you have learned a technique it is time to move on. I had tried teaching myself knitting. My mother had been the champion knitter/crocheter. Me I couldn't read the patterns. Too much of this and too much of that. So when I learned how to triple stitch in crochet, I decided to make ONLY granny squares. I did not have to read a pattern. We had Christmas stockings, small appliance covers, chair head covers etc., etc. ..... So when I recently tried knitting, I soon lost interest. I was back to that pattern reading.<br />
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One day I was making my way around a craft store and I came across jewelry making kits. So true to form I bought a kit to make earrings. I found it to be really relaxing and it satisfied my need to create. Leaving the world of stress and the need of others was so self revitalizing It is hard to find the words to describe.<br />
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But it was not long until the challenge started waning and something more was needed. I was online searching for something new, when I found wire sculpting and wire wrapping. This is what my search for challenges needed. I have always been fascinated by the art elements of line, shape and movements. This was perfect. My passion had finally been identified.<br />
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In college I took this pottery class. I loved it but did not want to deal with the fast movement of wheel throwing. My instructor, allowed me to concentrate on hand-built pottery. One requirement was to sketch what we were to make then make it. Every time I tried this the pot flopped!!!!!. So I built the pots and then drew them so my sketch book would be ready for grading. I thought I had tricked her, but when she described them as the "growing pots" I realized she knew what I was doing.<br />
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Now back to the jewelry and wire sculpture/wrapping. This is the perfect media for my "growing pot" mindset. I love to doodle so creating with wire is much the same thing. As a matter of fact, I designed something I call "Paper Doodles....Bookmarks with Attitude". Much of my wire wrapping is using this technique. It is much like creative dance.<br />
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Shortly after I started making jewelry a group of friends took a "girls week-end out". All the gals knew I had started this "hobby" and wanted to see what I had made. To my delight all of them loved my work. As a special memory of the weekend away, I presented them with their choice of jewelry. They were so encouraging and pushing me to sell my wares. Since I have a full time job, time is of the essence. Hence, I thought of the Internet. One evening while searching online I came across something called <a href="http://www.artfire.com/">Artfire.</a> Wow, a creative community with all these wonderful artisans selling anything and everything handmade. After much consideration </span></span></span></span><span style="color: #33ccff; font-size: 100%;"><span style="font-family: trebuchet ms;"><span style="color: #3366ff; font-family: lucida grande; font-size: 130%;">I signed up.</span></span></span><br />
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For those of you who remember the "Welcome Wagon" can relate to how this community embraces the new kid on the block. For those of us, like me, who has limited knowledge in the field of technology, they are the most fantastic support system. If not for the co-artisans sharing their knowledge many of us would give up and say good-bye. <a href="http://www.artfire.com/"> <span style="font-style: italic;">The Artfire administration is one of the most supportive teams around.</span></a> They are constantly in the forums and offering their expertise and have the answers in a flash. This community is all for one and one for all. An individual's success is cheered on by all. For those of you who is toying with the idea of selling your creative endeavors online,<span style="color: #33ff33;"> </span><a href="http://www.artfire.com/" style="color: #996633;">Artfire</a> is the place to call home.<br />
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