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Tina
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« on: March 05, 2010, 08:44:48 AM » |
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A friend of ours has asked me to come up with some ideas for a stained glass present he can give his wife for their 40th wedding anniversary in Sept. I'm in a bit of a brain fog with a bad cold, so would appreciate any suggestions or projects you all have done in the past for something like this.
Many thanks!
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nansea121
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« Reply #1 on: March 05, 2010, 08:58:56 AM » |
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I think it would depend on their personalities, but what about making something that would bring a pleasent memory to mind? Do they have a favourite place? Event? Maybe they both enjoy gardening, so maybe a panel of their favourite flowers with Happy 40th etched onto a small brass lable that could be attached to the frame or included into the design.
Maybe 2 intertwining hearts, favourite colours? If it were me, I would love one of a coastal scene with a lighthouse in the background because I live by the sea. Or maybe one of my favourite sea birds which happens for be a Gannet:) But it's not for me is it...lol:)
How about telling us a little bit about them. That might help us to get more of an idea and trigger some thoughts.
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« Reply #2 on: March 05, 2010, 09:22:29 AM » |
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Tina, a mirror with an over lay of the type of flowers the she carried on the day of their wedding may be a nice gift. You could even engrave an oval bevel with their names and the date they were married, and attach it to the corner of the mirror.
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« Reply #3 on: March 06, 2010, 07:53:33 AM » |
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If their tastes are simple a traditional Victorian panel, could be representitive of 40 pieces for 40 yrs. The number of pieces can be almost anything with a bevel or three.
My avatar is a 25th, a reminder of where friends spent their honeymoon.
One of the 'pizza pans' in my gallery is 25 pieces + border.
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Lady Helen
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« Reply #4 on: March 06, 2010, 11:20:03 AM » |
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All good ideas.
How about if they can provide you with some favorite holiday photos
for inspiration?
Another idea is love birds.
p.s. welcome to the forum Tina.
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Kev
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« Reply #5 on: March 06, 2010, 11:34:25 AM » |
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This is a design I did for a 5oth, but could be adapted for a 40th easily.
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« Reply #6 on: March 06, 2010, 01:22:53 PM » |
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Yes and ruby is the color for 40th so you could add red glass
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« Reply #7 on: March 06, 2010, 02:03:19 PM » |
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Kev is "50" painted, or just a golden colored glass?
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Kev
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« Reply #8 on: March 06, 2010, 06:33:43 PM » |
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Helen,
The intention was amber glass to simulate gold.
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« Reply #10 on: March 07, 2010, 11:38:40 AM » |
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Kev, your 50th design is just elegant. I love it.
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Kev
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« Reply #11 on: March 07, 2010, 11:44:30 AM » |
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Thanks Carol.
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« Reply #12 on: March 08, 2010, 03:55:37 AM » |
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Oh , nice to see that one again Kev
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Tina
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« Reply #13 on: March 08, 2010, 07:07:00 AM » |
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Thanks to all for your suggestions -- they've given me some new ideas -- really helps to brainstorm :)
Thanks to you, Kev, for providing such a graceful rendition with the doves -- beautiful!
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Kev
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« Reply #14 on: March 08, 2010, 08:13:03 AM » |
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No problem Tina. It's nice to be able to get ideas from others when our minds seem gridlocked.
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« Reply #15 on: March 08, 2010, 11:07:21 AM » |
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I could see your design as a wedding gift as well, but with an etched piece in the center with the invitation info, or a bible verse like 1 Corinthians 10-13.
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« Reply #16 on: March 08, 2010, 11:25:49 AM » |
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Here is a frame that I did as a 50th gift. The picture is of the wedding day and on the right is the invite to the 50th party. I have also done one where the pic on the left was the original and on the right I put a current pic of the two of them.
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Kev
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« Reply #17 on: March 08, 2010, 11:48:52 AM » |
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Very nice Scooch!
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« Reply #18 on: March 08, 2010, 12:18:38 PM » |
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Love that concept.
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« Reply #19 on: March 08, 2010, 02:58:48 PM » |
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Here is a frame that I did as a 50th gift. The picture is of the wedding day and on the right is the invite to the 50th party. I have also done one where the pic on the left was the original and on the right I put a current pic of the two of them.
That's a very cool idea! |
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« Reply #20 on: March 08, 2010, 04:04:30 PM » |
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really nice Scooch - a valued gift I'm sure.
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« Reply #21 on: March 08, 2010, 04:48:08 PM » |
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I like that idea Scooch! Very nice
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« Reply #22 on: March 08, 2010, 10:20:14 PM » |
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That's beautiful Scooch! I love your design and I'll bet the recipients adored this!
De
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