It's no wonder we humans are natural collectors.
Keepsakes serve as reminders of our most special moments, awe inspiring views, the ones we love - all varied and unique to our own life’s story. Picking up rocks, seashells or cool sticks at the beach. Postcards, matchbooks, hotel pens, silly fridge magnets pennies from a penny press (MY FAVOURITE!). Charm bracelets, souvenir spoons. Concert tickets and movie stubs. Taking photos, saving mementos. Any way that we can best hold on to things that can only truly be held in our minds and in our hearts.They are the very important physical ties that call those memories back to the fronts...
Workshop recap!
Hi! Hello! How are you? Just finished up my first workshop - where I learned about the art of lost wax casting, in a really beautiful spot in the Blue Ridge Mountains. Two weeks is nowhere near enough time to explore this 7000 year old process, but it was enough time to learn the basics, get me inspired, and super excited about this whole new medium for jewerly making. View of the metals studio (front and back) where I worked everyday for 2 weeks - it was such a sweet spot! I spent some time sitting on that porch eating...
hello from the road!
Hi! Hope your July is off to a great start! This is just a quick hello from the road before I head into the workshop I will be attending which starts tomorrow(!!!) After a (pretty intense) 4 day drive from Winnipeg, fuelled by Sweedish berries, cold brew coffee and popcorn -I'm headed to a school of craft that's nestled in the Blue Ridge Mountains of North Carolina. It's a 2 week immersive workshop where I'll be eat, sleep and drinking the ancient art of lost wax casting, which I know almost nothing about! Exciting! I'm very much...
souvenir handmade is evolving!
I never imagined that 15 years ago, with a pendant made from a vintage photo of my grandparents nestled inside a spoon, that it would set me on a path - growing into something I’m really proud of. Having the chance to do what I love. Being creative, working with my hands making jewelry.Over the years, the intention with souvenir has naturally evolved, creating pieces to be worn for all of what life brings - your most important moments, and also carrying you through the day to day. Making what you often reflect back to me are your favourite pieces....
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