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| Soldered Pendant Necklace by Susan Calvert |
Monday, April 23, 2012
Spotted Animal with Sun Soldered Pendant
I've been busy in my studio this past week creating soldered pendants. Check this one out:
I really like the cheerfulness of this pendant with it's bright colors and graphic design. For more details about it, please visit my website. Thank you for your time.
Tuesday, April 10, 2012
Soldered Cat and Dog Pendants, Part 2
In my previous post, there was a picture of foiled pieces of cat and dog designs ready for soldering. I completed the soldering and below are some the finished pendants:
These soldered pendants are now up for "adoption" along with others. They would make a purrfect gift for the pet lover. (Oh and Mom's Day is coming up soon too!)
For additional details including size and purchasing details, please visit my website.
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| Polka Dotted Dog Soldered Pendant |
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| Striped Tiger Kitty Cat Soldered Pendant |
Monday, April 2, 2012
Soldered Cat and Dog Pendants, Part 1
I spent yesterday nipping and foiling china for my next set of soldered jewelry pendants. I'm creating cat and dog designs for pet lovers out there, like myself. Woo-hoo!
Today, I cleaned my studio from the excess porcelain china shards and slivers. Ugh! What artist likes to clean?
Now that I've completed my necessary evil, I will move ahead with the good part--soldering. Stay tuned to see the finished pendants...
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| Nipped and Foiled China |
Now that I've completed my necessary evil, I will move ahead with the good part--soldering. Stay tuned to see the finished pendants...
Thursday, March 1, 2012
Happy Anniversary, Lucy!
Exactly one year ago today, our Lucy had surgery to remove a hemangiopericytoma cancer. I'm delighted to report, she is still with us and doing well. Yippee!
We go for walks and play ball every day. She never misses a food opportunity either. We're hoping for 10 more years together. Go big or go home!
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| Lucy laying on her stuffed baby |
We go for walks and play ball every day. She never misses a food opportunity either. We're hoping for 10 more years together. Go big or go home!
Wednesday, February 29, 2012
Tuesday, February 28, 2012
Happiness is...
Lucy: Happiness is my toy bunny next to me and a ball in my mouth with a tummy rub on the way.
Susan: Happiness is a really warm puppy. (Oh Lucy, your tummy is so warm and soft on this chilly day--tickle, tickle.)
Susan: Happiness is a really warm puppy. (Oh Lucy, your tummy is so warm and soft on this chilly day--tickle, tickle.)
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| Lucy assuming position for a tummy rub |
Thursday, February 16, 2012
RIP, Bear
Our friend, Bear, went to doggy heaven this week. She was 13 years old and developed bone cancer.
I have great memories of Bear. She would come to visit Lucy and play. They would just go at it. Then she would come up and give me a "bear" hug asking to be petted.
I remember another time babysitting her and trying to get her to my house. We started out for a walk and prior to our driveway, she realized she was going the opposite direction from her home and plopped down in the middle of the road. I laid down too and sweet talked her into getting up to visit Lucy. Again, the ladies played together.
Lucy and I paid Bear a visit to say our farewells. It was heartbreaking... She will be missed...
For Bear's family, I give you:
A Dog's Prayer by Beth Norman Harris
Treat me kindly, my beloved master, for no heart in all the world is more grateful for kindness than the loving heart of me.
Do not break my spirit with a stick, for though I should lick your hand between the blows, your patience and understanding will more quickly teach me the things you would have me do.
Speak to me often, for your voice is the world's sweetest music, as you must know by the fierce wagging of my tail when your footstep falls upon my waiting ear.
When it is cold and wet, please take me inside... for I am now a domesticated animal, no longer used to bitter elements... and I ask no greater glory than the privilege of sitting at your feet beside the hearth... though had you no home, I would rather follow you through ice and snow than rest upon the softest pillow in the warmest home in all the land... for you are my god... and I am your devoted worshiper.
Keep my pan filled with fresh water, for although I should not reproach you were it dry, I cannot tell you when I suffer thirst. Feed me clean food, that I may stay well, to romp and play and do your bidding, to walk by your side, and stand ready, willing and able to protect you with my life, should your life be in danger.
And, beloved master, should the Great Master see fit to deprive me of my health or sight, do not turn me away from you. Rather hold me gently in your arms as skilled hands grant me the merciful boon of eternal rest...and I will leave you knowing with the last breath I drew, my fate was ever safest in your hands.
I started creating handmade, one-of-a-kind tee shirts like the one shown upon going through my own pet loss. I truly believe our animal companions go to heaven. See more of my t-shirts on my website or inquire at Susan@SusanCalvert.com for more info.
I have great memories of Bear. She would come to visit Lucy and play. They would just go at it. Then she would come up and give me a "bear" hug asking to be petted.
I remember another time babysitting her and trying to get her to my house. We started out for a walk and prior to our driveway, she realized she was going the opposite direction from her home and plopped down in the middle of the road. I laid down too and sweet talked her into getting up to visit Lucy. Again, the ladies played together.
Lucy and I paid Bear a visit to say our farewells. It was heartbreaking... She will be missed...
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| Our friend, Bear. Rest in Peace. |
For Bear's family, I give you:
A Dog's Prayer by Beth Norman Harris
Treat me kindly, my beloved master, for no heart in all the world is more grateful for kindness than the loving heart of me.
Do not break my spirit with a stick, for though I should lick your hand between the blows, your patience and understanding will more quickly teach me the things you would have me do.
Speak to me often, for your voice is the world's sweetest music, as you must know by the fierce wagging of my tail when your footstep falls upon my waiting ear.
When it is cold and wet, please take me inside... for I am now a domesticated animal, no longer used to bitter elements... and I ask no greater glory than the privilege of sitting at your feet beside the hearth... though had you no home, I would rather follow you through ice and snow than rest upon the softest pillow in the warmest home in all the land... for you are my god... and I am your devoted worshiper.
Keep my pan filled with fresh water, for although I should not reproach you were it dry, I cannot tell you when I suffer thirst. Feed me clean food, that I may stay well, to romp and play and do your bidding, to walk by your side, and stand ready, willing and able to protect you with my life, should your life be in danger.
And, beloved master, should the Great Master see fit to deprive me of my health or sight, do not turn me away from you. Rather hold me gently in your arms as skilled hands grant me the merciful boon of eternal rest...and I will leave you knowing with the last breath I drew, my fate was ever safest in your hands.
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| "All Dogs Go To Heaven" handmade tshirt, © Susan Calvert, all rights reserved |
I started creating handmade, one-of-a-kind tee shirts like the one shown upon going through my own pet loss. I truly believe our animal companions go to heaven. See more of my t-shirts on my website or inquire at Susan@SusanCalvert.com for more info.
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