Mary's Beads

As I've stated before, this project has transcended itself from a means of keeping my grandmother's memory alive to something else entirely. I now have beads not only from my grandmother, but from all of her daughters as well, which as I said before, is a wonderful way of memorializing all five remarkable women.

I haven't yet taken pictures of Claire's bead contributions (or my mother's for that matter), but I do have pictures of the wonderful contributions Mary has made. First up is a strand of pearls and crystals.


According to Mary's letter, Mary had made this necklace and given it to Aunt Jan many years ago. It's a beautiful strand that I've already enjoyed using.

The second picture is of some red and silver beads that also belonged to a necklace Jan use to wear as well.


Mary also contributed some fun seed and crystal beads as well as some unique glass beads.




These contributions have been a lot of fun to work with and use. I've already used some of them in some very unique ways. Thanks again Aunt Mary, for your lovely contribution.