speaking the truth with love...

This was taught today at PCC.  It is something I struggle with as I am always about truth, think I always do it with love, but sometimes it doesn't come across that way.  I know intentions aren't the real deal, what is perceived is (and I certainly never liked that! and that was said with love)!  Anyway, go here if you would like to hear this message.

As I was talking to my friend Beth, the blog queen (go here to see what i mean), about what to do with my blog and my business, she made an inspired suggestion, tie my jewelry designs/creations with the Sunday message.  So now I am going to go see what develops.  Check in with you in a few...

...ok, I forgot to mention the scripture we looked at today that speaking the truth with love was based on, 2 John 1-6.  Now, I will go create and get back to you in awhile...

...I'm back and this is what I was inspired to make. 

Can you tell how truth and love are part of this design?  Sterling silver is a soft metal.  This reflects the love you need in speaking the truth, soft and pliable.  It's what I aspire to do, speak the truth but softly, gently and in a less abrasive manner.  The gemstone, Jasper, is hard as a rock.  That is truth to me.  Truth is truth.  You can't change it, but if you surround it with love, you can apply it with gentleness and softness.

This piece is, of course, for sale.  The findings are not sterling but the beads are real sterling silver and the gemstones are real Jasper. (ha, real like truth, I just tickled myself with that one).  Anyway, this is my special for the week.  Let me know if you are interested.  For this week, it is on sale for $22 so hurry.  Hope you enjoyed my ramblings.

Design your own

Believe it or not you have a lot of options with this one.  I have three colors of turquoise chunks (nuggets) of yellow, green apple, and blue.  Each chunk is individually wire wrapped on a contrasting corded necklace.  I contrasted the green apple with the pink but i have many different colored corded necklaces.  Choose your colors and design your own!  ($18)

Three is the charm

A silver chain adorned with a beautiful charm drop. The drop is added to a simple ring with a Christian fish symbol, a simple cross and a luscious white Fresh Water Potato Pearl.   I have a lot of different colored Fresh Water Potato Pearl colors if natural is not what you want.  Just ask.  This is something you can wear everyday or just on special occasions.

Removable Charm Drop Necklace

A removable charm drop on a sterling silver plate chain dresses up any outfit. Silk blouse (though, does anyone where those anymore?) or tee shirt, under a blazer with jeans.  No matter what you wear, it will look classy!  Designed with Freshwater Pearls, Shells and a few other beads thrown in. Use an extender to make the necklace longer or take the drop off and just use the chain. I wear mine all the time. 20” adjustable.   ($18)

Glass Pearl Bracelet

Pastel glass pearls create a lovely bracelet. The silver beads mingle among the spring colored pearls for an accent.  $14

Swarovski Crystal and Pearl Earrings

These beautiful earrings are designed with glass pearls, antique brass and Swarovski crystals.  Available in silver and gold wires and various colors of crystals.  Just ask for what you want.   $8

Pearl Drop Charm Necklace

A removable charm drop wire wrapped on a black adjustable length cord. Designed with the richest jewel tones of Freshwater Pearls, both coin, pillow and rice. I cannot believe how gorgeous these colors are. You will feel like a million dollars in this one!  ($15)