Maddy's Wedding Headband

My dear friend Maddy requested me to make this for her! How gorgeous did she look at her Mexico destination wedding? So fabulous and romantic. I was so happy that she loves her the custom made accessory, and that it was a part of her special day. The headband was made of Swarovski crystals, pearls and various pretty silver metal beads. She told me she's putting her wedding accessories into a memory box that is displayed on the wall. Thanks again Maddy!

100 Handmade Wire Words

Recently received a really great challenge. An order for 100 Custom Name Wine Charms. Prior to, the most I have made for one order was 17.

100? No problem I thought, but it did take longer than predicted. I missed Stampede festivities (annual week long western themed festival celebration here in Calgary) but it was worth it! This order was from Molly and Neil of California, USA. They are getting married, and their wedding, appropriately so, will be held at a Winery. Molly told me that she plans on having each charm attached to individual seating cards, set up at the welcome table.

The items are shipping out today! So excited for her to see them. Check out some photos of the work in progress. The charms are 'handwritten' soley by hand. No template, simply writing the letters one by one with the wire and a pair of round nose pliers and regular small pliers. They are dainty and lightweight, and do get tangled easily if they are all thrown together carelessly. I was able to ship the work to her on three sheets of paper, as seen in the second last photo. The names of her guests were printed out and labeled on the left side as well, so it will be easy for her to find each of the names.

Edit: August 19th. Post wedding, I heard back from Molly and she said they were a huge hit! Everyone really liked this creative wedding favor that they could take home. Molly then requested 5 more charms, repeats of a couple of her guests because they forgot to take theirs home, and still wanted a little memento from her wedding celebration. What a pleasure it has been to take on a project like this and to work with Molly (a delight!).

View more photos and quantities of the Custom Name Wine Charms in the Rozzie Jewelry store. Like the Words only?

Love, Me.

Kyle's beautiful backyard, trees in full spring blossom.

To be truly happy, is to be satisfied with what one has.

Not what one does not have.

One needs to have goals and aspirations, but the best things in life are within us.

It's a state of mind.

The grass is greener when you water it.

xo Roz

Our hard work has paid off... Mural Complete!

The evening of the 50th Anniversary celebrations was very nice! There were alumni from all decades, the 60s, 70s, 80s and 90s and beyond. One of the original teachers, from 1961 came up during the assembly to say a few words, she was so cute. The celebration committee worked very hard to organize a variety of entertainment and refreshments for everyone. Current students performed at the assembly, a dance group, the choir and a drama presentation.

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Breakfast Televsion

Nice to meet Jill Belland from Breakfast Television this morning! BT came to Henry Wise Wood to celebrate the 50th Anniversary, and helped us show off the mural! Justin, MaryJane, Lil and I got a two second interview with her on tv - how exciting! Click HERE to Watch BT at HWW! (Our feature is near the beginning, around the 4 min mark)

Now We're Havin' Some Fun!

(L-R) MaryJane, Justin, Shannon, Roz, Kevin

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Mural More info

Newsletter articles from www.henrywisewood.ca regarding the 50th Anniversary and the Art Mural

March 25, 2011 50th Anniversary Mural – Alumni Artists Spring Into Action

March 21, 2011 Henry Wise Wood’s 50th Anniversary Commemorative Mural

Save the date! 50th Anniversary Celebration – April 29th, 2011

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Entering The World of Two Wheels

My friend Jenna and I took the Motorcycle course at Calgary Safety Council back in August 2010, and we learned so much. They began with teaching us the parts of the bike, what to check for before getting on a bike. If I remember correctly, "F.I.N.E" stands for Fuel, Ignition, Neutral and Emergency brake. You should go over these steps before you begin to ride.

Our class was quite a large group, so we were split up into two, with two instructors each. We took the weekend course, which was 9-5pm on a Saturday and Sunday. Alternatively, people could take the course on weeknights, from 6-9 I believe for 3-4 days.

I went from never starting up or sitting on a moving bike... to being able to safely ride around in the parking lot. Jenna I returned for extra practice with Alfred, one of the instructors. I've certainly gained a lot of confidence in knowing more about how to handle motorcycles, but have a lifetime of practice ahead of me. My next goal is to get more experience and practice to obtain my license.

Calgary Safety Council Website

Blackfoot Motosports

Mural Painting - Progress Photos 3

Painting

Sun Feb 27 Day 5: Kev, MJ

Sat Mar 5 Day 6: Shannon, Roz

Sun Mar 6 Day 7: Kev, MJ, Justin, Shannon, Roz

Thanks a million to Gwen Brown, who has been leading us, helping us and encouraging us the entire way.

HK to YYC

Circle Scarf: Hong Kong, Mong Kok market

Tights: Taiwan market

Leg Warmers: Forever 21

Maroon Tutu Dress: Hong Kong, Mong Kok market

Black Top: A few yrs old, forgot name

Necklace: www.pnutjewelry.com

With RBONG

Mural Painting - Progress Photos 2

Another weekend of painting has come by, it's been 4 sessions so far.

Prior to the beginning of the Alumni coming in to work on the painting Lil had some of her current students to help clean the wall and prep it with primer. Kevin also came in and did the grid on the wall. The original drawing was created by Justin, and Shannon created the colour scheme in photoshop for us to follow.

Painting

Sat Feb 5 Day 1: Kev, MJ, Justin, Shannon, Roz

Sun Feb 6 Day 2: MJ, Roz

Sat Feb 12 Day 3: Shannon, Roz

Sun Feb 13 Day 4: Justin, Shannon, Roz

The Concept

A celebration of Henry Wise Wood (HWW)'s 50th Anniversary. A place where Scholars, Artists and Athletes emerge. We have the image of Mr. Henry Wise wood on the left, big letters of HWW, will have 50 years written next and imagery of a Warrior helmet. The look is urban, contemporary, graffiti inspired.

Who's doing what sections?

Currently Shannon is working on the background of the blue sky. MJ is working on the first H (academics), Justin is working on the first W (arts), I'm working on the second W (athletics), and Kevin is working on the Warrior head to the right.

This weekend (feb 19 and 20) the school isn't open for us to come in, so it is nice to have a bit of a break from painting. All of us work fulltime too, so the extra volunteer hours keep us quite busy. Stay tuned for the next update!