Thursday, March 19, 2009

Shadow Box for DS's 18th Birthday




So, I made a box today...

I'm going to be very brief here because I think I have an ear infection. My ear hurts. A LOT.

This box is full of symbolism both subtle and obvious. The photo of Walt Whitman is there because he's DS's favorite poet. The heart is my heart, my love. On the heart is a silver cross. I actually cut the back off an earring to get the cross. I want DS to always walk with Christ. The pearls are pearls of wisdom. The key can be looked at several ways, as the key to __?___

Here's wishing healthy ears to you all. Man, you just take ears for granted, don't you? Now I know why DS (the same one I made the box for), used to wake up crying. He still gets ear infections. No fun!!

6 comments:

~amy~ said...

What a gorgeous shadow box!! It is thee perfect treasure for your boy...I hope that you feel better!!!

Carolina said...

Stunning, stunning, stunning! You made this with an ear infection, just amazing!. Hope you feel better and you heal quickly.

Etha said...

Oh Carla that is beautiful!! so much thought in it. Love all the gold embossing, it looks so "antique".
Sorry to hear about your ear, if you're on meds it should get better soon! such an evil unpredictable pain that is :(

Toni said...

what a richness of imagery and reminders for your son. He'll have this when he's 85, I bet.

Hey, with your ear? My grandpa used to light a cigarette, then blow the smoke into our ear when we had an earache -- something about the heat melting any wax buildup and easing the pressure. If you know anyone who smokes ... I can tell you that it WORKS!!! you can always shower off the PU ciggy smell.

Pat (mspfd) said...

Your creativity is amazing. I don't think there is anything you cannot do. Awesome remembrance for your son's 18th birthday. Hope all went well with Tulane.

Debby said...

I so love you start out your posts. Makes me smile. This is truly a magnificent tribute, shall I say for your Son's birthday. Magnificent.

Hope you are feeling better.