Friday, November 19, 2010

Shift Lock


One more key necklace....I know... I suppose I am a little obsessed with the keys, but sometimes the addition of a key just makes the piece. As many of you know I love to etch, it is a love hate thing, the loving part taking precedent. Any whoooo...this piece also had some Verdigris patina applied and it just made the etch pop. It really is a fun process! Miss Ficklemedia offers a great tutorial on applying patinas, check it out!

 Shift Lock is an assemblage of vintage rosary beads, antique brass chain links, vintage typewriter key and an antique key.


 It has been a rough week, besides working like a crazy lady getting ready for my best show of the season lots of other things have come up. My dear mother-in-law was diagnosed with pancreatic cancer, we were shocked to learn this sad news. She lives in Connecticut so the distance will make it more difficult for us, but a 2 hour plane ride is easy to do. I too got some bad news, a diagnosis of Malignant Melanoma. I had something removed from my leg and the outcome was not as we hoped. Needless to say I have had lots rolling around in my head. I will be having additional surgery very soon on my leg to get clear margins on where the cancer is. I think that is all one person can handle for the week...I am looking forward to the show, it will surely keep my mind occupied. The weekend is upon us, I hope you all have a great one!

12 comments:

  1. I am sorry to hear about your sad news. I will be praying for you and your family.
    The necklace is very beautiful.
    ShannonC
    formysweetdaughter.blogspot.com

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  2. Prayers for you Judy and for your MIL. Enjoy the show and Happy Selling.

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  3. Oh Judy, I am so sorry about all this - really not good. Sending you prayers and healing thoughts - I am sure you will be alright.

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  4. oh judy - i am so sorry... yes, you have certainly exceeded your quota for the week... and deserve some joy from that show... keys are intriguing as they can signifying both opening and closing... i wish for you that as your heart opens to the support and love around you, perhaps some of these health issues can sometime soon be put behind a closed door to bother you no longer... really, i am sorry... get a great surgeon/derm...
    p.s. i love the look of verdigris on the etching as well... and if you are doing the sealing process she recommends, they even feel terrific when finished - don't they?

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  5. Your pendant is just beautiful! I love old keys and will probably never get tired of seeing them (though I have yet to make a piece with them).

    I'm so sorry about all the difficult news you've received on your mother-in-law, and yourself. I'll be keeping you and your familiy in my prayers.

    I hope your show is a success!

    Happy Thanksgiving, dear one.

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  6. I love the key necklaces that you do...all are beautiful, but I particularly like this 'Shift Lock' one. :)
    Good thoughts sent up for you and your family, too.

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  7. Love the necklace - prayers for your health and your MIL. My MIL is battling a form of blood cancer - it's rough...there are good days and bad days....I wish nothing but good days for you & yours.

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  8. Oh, Judy, what a rough week. Sweet Pete had a small melanoma removed more than 10 years ago. I know how frightening this can all be. You are right though, having something to do, a deadline even, will be distraction. I'll be thinking of you. Hugs.

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  9. First of all, I'm so sorry to hear of your melanoma. I'll be thinking of you and hoping the surgery goes well.
    Second, I never get tired of the keys and etching! Just so cool!

    Good luck this weekend and I'm sure next week will be better. Cyber hugs!

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  10. Judy, So sorry about your news. You'll be busier taking care of your MIL and taking care of yourself. Prayers for you both.

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  11. Thanks everyone so much, your kind words mean so much.

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  12. Judy, I am sending prayers to you and your family, so sorry to hear this news. I admire your strength as you continue to work and create. That is very good, and I know everything will turn out well, you have faith, and strength, and the help of all you know.

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