474 years

"She who has been the Queen of England on earth will today become a Queen in heaven" - Archbishop Thomas Cranmer

Today I wore my little B pearl enhancer in honor of Anne. I thought I was being smart, and clipped it onto a short strand of nice white pearls my aunt gave me several years ago. At lunch, a coworker asked what the B was made of, and as I reached up to take the necklace off to hand to her, the thread snapped and I found myself holding a broken strand of pearls. Bad luck or a message from the lady herself?

I got out of work early today, so I had some extra time to get a jump on orders. It was quote poignant, sitting by myself, in the perfect silence, working on some custom Anne Boleyn style necklaces on the anniversary of her execution. I suppose I pay tribute to Anne often, recreating her famous necklace, but it just really felt fitting today.

This item isn't about making money, or even the craft of it really (though I do enjoy it), but a celebration of the life and legacy of this incredible woman. Cheers Anne- 474 years after your death, and still we remember you.

"Justice is a Woman"

Wow! One of my pendants has been featured in an excellent mixed media piece, "Justice is a Woman Tudor framed collage" by etsy user Mimosette. It's very rare that I'll sell a component for use in something else or resale, but I think this was worthwhile.

There's a whole lot going on here. Decorative pieces, inspirational bits, and a satisfying bit of revenge on Anne's part.

The full collage.

The custom B I made for her.

I love it, its such a funky, clever piece, and quite aesthetically pleasing as well. The collage is currently for sale, it's definately worth taking a look at!