I did have a quaint, little story written up for Shafali’s Creativity Carnival this week. But I just wasn’t feeling it. The piece just wasn’t good enough and I did not want to post something that I couldn’t be happy with. The best thing about this challenge is that it is completely open to interpretation. I can do whatever I please. I could have made a decoupage of flashy diamond rings from magazines. Instead, I will show you this.
This is my treasure chest. Thirteen years ago, a man named Carlos hand crafted this for me. He said the blue matched my eyes and he wanted me to have it “just because.” And no, he did not expect anything in return.
I was speechless. What could I say? I marvelled at the details – the angle of the glass. the colors. Did you notice the how the edge of the petal juts out? It is a lip for ease of opening. And then you open it up…
Hopefully, you can appreciate the beveling around the edges of the glass now. And yes, that was all done by hand. The mirrored bottom reflects the light and all of its contents. It is a very pleasant effect when you have your gems in there. A delicate chain holds the lid in place.
This container is home to a handful of my trinkets, but I took them out so I could display the real treasure – the jewellery box itself.
That box is gorgeous! I’m jealous in a good way.
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Thank you so much for your comment! I appreciate it!
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Its so pretty
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Thank you! I have to agree. ☺
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Your welcome
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Sorry for taking so long to get here. I think your treasure chest is beautiful. It was crafted with loving care then it was filled with trinkets that carried treasure of your memories within them. I absolutely love what you have done with the prompt. Thank you 🙂
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No need to apologize Shafali ☺ Ever. Your comment brought back a memory for me – Carlos seemed so sheepish when I praised him of his work. He actually blushed and averted his eyes when I ooohed and awwwhed over his craftsmanship. It is too bad I cannot send him a copy of this post and all of the lovely comments that came because of it. It might be something that he could read in private and gush with pride. Thank you for your kind reply. ☺
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What a beautiful box and such a thoughtful gift.
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Thank you Nicola! I have to agree with you, it was so thoughtful that it brought tears to my eyes when he gave it to me. Thank you for taking the time to comment ☺ I hope you have a fabulous day 😊
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That’s a beautiful box and a lovely story of it’s maker and the gifting of it. Hope you keep working on your draft story until you’re happy to share 🙂
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Thank you Colette for your kind words ☺ I will keep working on it and if it never becomes good enough for me, I may just post to get some feedback.
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How pretty!
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Thanks! I am absolutely neurotic about it. I keep it hidden in a drawer so my kid can’t break it. But I do take it out and ogle it when no one else is around. ☺
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Beautiful!!
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Thank you!
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Beautiful work. A treasure in itself really!
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Thanks ☺ Funny how I thought of it after I read your answers. ☺ This is the one item I covet, the one no one is allowed to touch. ☺
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beautiful.
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Thanks! I am glad your laptop is fixed? And are back online☺
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Me too! as sad as it is to say I feel like my lifeline was unplugged, and now I can be connected again. I venture out less and less, so my internet connection is really vital to me. lol
Oh, the life of a hermit.
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You are not the only one ☺
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I’ve tried my hand at making stained glass boxes, lamp shades, etc. very difficult indeed. I’ll stick to doing doors and windows. 😃
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I can imagine! I hope you will display your craftsmanship one day ☺
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Most is elsewhere. I can’t say I make a business out of it. It’s a hobby more than anything. I’ll make stuff for friends and family. Mainly just piddlin’
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I puddle in stuff too. My poor sister gets a painting every Christmas and any other type of thing I am into at the moment. I am sure all of your family and friends appreciate it even more because it comes from you, just like my sister does ☺
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Or, they’re just nice enough not to tell me otherwise! 😃
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Could be, but you strike me as a person who takes great pride in his work and I am positive that they are lovely☺
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Well, thank you. I try. Photography is really my game but I enjoy messing around with the stained glass. It’s a process, ya know? It’s therapeutic to a degree.
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I know what you mean. You get lost in the process? Do you find photography different?
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I think photography is more fluid. Unless you’re in the darkroom, then that’s more of a process. But to just to go out with a camera, looking, gaining perspective, not really a process, just going with the flow.
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I could probably pick your brain for hours, asking you questions, and I probably will but in smaller increments ☺ As always, thank you for the conversation ☺
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Of course. I’m no expert by any means. Just a passion. Something I’ve enjoyed since I was a kid. It’s one good thing my dad did for me, putting a camera in my hands. Been a lifelong joy thus far.
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Just amazing and unique!
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Thanks Lynn! I appreciate the feed back ☺
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so pretty and very special!
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A very beautiful treasure box.
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Thank you! I still hold to my chest and smile ☺
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