filled with joy!

This is a totally off-the-cuff post, and not at all on my list.

BUT about 15 minutes ago I just opened my copy of "A Charming Exchange" by Ruth Rae and Kelly Snelling.

Yes I am in it, and yes that is exciting. BUT I am just filled with joy and happiness at the sheer beauty of this book as a whole. The writing is interesting, the "how-tos" are fun and easy to follow, the photography is gorgeous, the jewelry is ALL just stunning, and if I'm rambling, so sorry but I really can't help it!

Not only was this a fun and new experience, but being part of this project at the time for me was crucial. I was fairly new to jewelry design, and I thought Ruth was just so sweet to include me. She was encouraging and thoughtful, so I just kept trying my best, hoping it would be good enough. Well it just so happens that EVERY ONE of us that participated were good enough. Kelly and Ruth lovingly combined all of our charms to make these truly artistic pieces of jewelry. And there is so much more to the book then charms on a charm bracelets folks!

You'll be INSPIRED. trust me on this one.

Thank you Kelly and Ruth, you'll always be in my heart.

xoxoxox

posted by: sweetpeas at July 18, 2008 19:01 | link | comments (9) |
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#1  18 July 2008 - 21:41

 

I can't wait to get my copy!!!!!

Anonymous

#2  18 July 2008 - 22:06

 

I am so thrilled that you have received your book and even more please that you like it :)

You my dear were a dream to work with!

Happy creating!

Anonymous

#3  18 July 2008 - 22:39

 

Sounds exciting!~

Anonymous

#4  19 July 2008 - 13:24

 

How exciting! I can't wait to see it!

Anonymous

#5  20 July 2008 - 01:58

 

congrats, congrats, darlin!
xox
-leah

Anonymous

#6  20 July 2008 - 14:27

 

You sound so excited. I can't wait until the book becomes available. The cover looks great. Congrats on being published.

Carolyn

Anonymous

#7  20 July 2008 - 16:27

 

it's kelly here. and you've just brought me to tears with your dear comments. i'm so happy that you feel this way about the whole experience. working with you and all the artists (especially miss ruth) elevated the project to heights of such joy for me. thank you for your sweetest words.

Anonymous

#8  26 July 2008 - 17:57

 

I love this book as much as you. It is so different and so inpiring. Wasn'[t it fun to participate in it? I love your contributions.
Sallyt

Anonymous

#9  30 July 2008 - 20:30

 

Sounds exciting I can't wait.

Anonymous

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