New Endeavors!!!

Before Christmas, I sat down with a sweet couple.  They had lost a baby several months back and were pregnant again.  The mother had contacted me through a friend who hosted me in her home to print ceramics and jewelry.  They brought with them every piece they had of little Bryton.  They were lucky enough that the hospital actually printed the child's foot in plaster of paris.  I quickly made copies of all the prints they had.  Most were light and digits were not all there, but overall the nurses did a great job and did several prints for the parents.  Why the hospitals quit using "real" ink for printing newborns, I am not sure.  I remember Michael and I trying to print our first son's feet on a hospital gown for a sweet memory.  The ink would not stick to the gown and my plans were spoiled :)

As my children lay sleeping the parents told me the story of Bryton's birth.  Inside I felt guilty, having three well children and never having experienced this before.  I felt an urge to assist these parents in providing them with the keepsakes they were never allowed to create with this child. 

I was indeed able to lift a pretty good print from the plaster of paris keepsake the nurses gave the parents at the hospital.  Kuddos to whatever nurse took this.  I will never understand how nurses deal with these situations on a daily basis.  It's a tough thing for anyone to experience, especially on a daily or weekly basis.  As emotional as I am, it is amazing that I can hold my composure to print these stillborns.  I am amazed with myself and others that remain non-medicated and can keep from falling apart!  I truly believe God is with me and others during these times.  We all have a heart and compassion for parents who have lost a child, and thanks be to Him for allowing us to help others and do our jobs.

Thanks to Bari Lynn, I have taken on a new adventure!  I am now able to turn these weak and light printed hands and feet into a keepsake for parents to cherish.  A life size ceramic print can be created or jewelry can be created.  All are customized to meet your needs and wants.  I was just so excited I am posting the proofs.  The actual work will be posted as a follow up once I have completed the project.

If you have a need for these services please contact me......if you are not local......these can be scanned in and emailed to me.  A quote will be sent before any work is commenced and you will see a proof like below before any money is transferred!

Jewelry Proof:

Ceramic Proof:

Prints taken from hospital:

Ceramic Ornaments Created for Parents: