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20200214
Power of Pesonalization: A Pair of Hofner Basses
20200117
It is amazing!...Guitar Urn for Husband, Father, Son, Brother
"I received Eric's urn yesterday. It is amazing! I am so glad I found you on Etsy and that I now have this unique piece of handmade art to keep his ashes. Thanks you for making such beautiful urns and for the care and personal support you give. You are incredibly talented and good hearted people for what you do. Thank you and bless you!"
20191128
Power of Personalization: Mixed Bouquet #2 for Aunt Gennie
Our second custom Bouquet urn, handmade with love in memory of our sweet Aunt Gennie. Our cousin received the first piece, a tulip bouquet. With this piece, we worked with our Uncle to design this mixed bouquet with hummingbird.
We love how the finished piece turned out! We hope that it brings our uncle and family comfort and beautiful memories of our precious Gennie. She would have loved it.
20190921
Power of Personalization: Tulip Bouquet for Aunt Gennie
Virginia "Gennie" Ruth Stegall
20190401
Power of Personalisation: Custom Guitar for Lee Villaire
We were contacted by Roger shortly after the unexpected passing of Lee. Separately and together, they wrote music and lyrics. He was looking for a special memorial that represented her lifelong love of music and singing.
To give us a connection to who Lee was, he emailed us some photos of her and some of their most recent songs.
Video of Lee and Roger performing "Worth the Wait" together |
Extra special and sentimental touches were added... a raised microphone adornment, engravings of song lyrics they wrote, and a love note in her handwriting. One song he sent with us was "Walk You Through", a song about losing a loved one. We shared with him this moment of engraving her handwritten inscription...
Prior to completing Lee's guitar, we received the most thoughtful package from Roger that included 5 CDs of their music <3 We deeply appreciated his sweet words and the kind gesture given to us, even in his time of grief.
His note enclosed read:
Hello Jamaica & Rob,
Please find a small token of appreciation from Lee and I for the kindness, the personal touch and the love you have provided. Such a rare commodity these days. Service.
In the box are 3 early recordings of Lee, including her Canadian release. Also included are my only recordings with Lee helping, and Lee's last recording (solo that is), "Victory Dance".
Hope you enjoy,
Roger (& Lee)
We LOVED getting a chance to listen to a collection of Lee's music dating back nearly 20 years. As well as, hearing Roger sing- we love his folky, soft-rock style.
We were honored to create this piece in her memory, finding connection through her music, and offering Roger some comfort with a tribute handmade with love.
20190119
Pre-need and a Work of Art...Cheers to another 40 years!
Upon ordering a Winged-Heart YURN, "Fierce Robin" wrote:
It isn't too often that we get an order for pre-need arrangements... so, it was a different kind of experience to connect with Robin regarding her memorial artwork...rather than a mournful event.
She had come across our YURN listing previously.... So, with an approaching heart surgery and the encouragement of her daughter, she decided to go ahead and purchase the urn she wanted for herself. And, Lord willing, she would would be able to enjoy the piece as a work of art in her home, for many years, until the time comes to utilize it as a functional cremation urn.
We love the thoughtfulness she put into her decision, for her daughter and her outlook regarding our "art". It's so touching to know that our art brings value and comfort to those grieving, and also to those who can enjoy them as artful home decor, prior to needing them for their intended purpose.
We enjoyed getting to know more about Robin through this experience. Her career in healthcare and God-centered passion for helping others, her love of traveling, and her overall fun personality and zeal for life.
While working on her piece, we were surprised to wake one morning to read the sweetest five-star review on our Etsy store.....we hadn't even completed or shipped her memorial yet, and still she gave us a glowing review! How awesome!
We completed Robin's Heart sculpture and she received it prior to her surgery.
We are happy to follow-up on the status of Robin's open-heart surgery...
She pulled through it like a champ! Now, she'll heal and prepare herself for a vacation to St. Lucia in April. :)
Live it up! With love! ~
20181207
The Power of Personalization: A Pine Cone for Will
Will was described as loving life and everything about it. His wife, Paula, wanted something related to nature to remember him...maybe a Pine Tree or nature scene? We suggested that a Pine Cone urn would be cool and she agreed.
They were married in Lake Tahoe and she saved a pine cone from their time spent there together. Following his passing, Paula returned to Lake Tahoe for some needed time and reflection. She took along Will's cremains and scattered a portion of the ashes there in remembrance of him and their union.
Pine trees hold a special place in our hearts too. We loved creating this piece to honor Will. We hope that it offers Paula, and their family, some comfort and beauty in their time of mourning and in the years ahead.
20180921
A Copper Winged Heart in Honor - Menkes Awareness
This winged heart urn was handmade at half-depth to hold a smaller portion of ashes. It was created to honor a little boy who passed from this world too soon. Little Braxton and his family fought a hard fight during his two short years on Earth.
He was afflicted with the condition known as Menkes Disease. It is caused by mutations in the copper transport gene, which is responsible for making a protein that is important for regulating the copper levels in the body. Primarily affecting baby boys, Menkes syndrome is terminal within the first few years of life, and currently there is no cure.
We pray that Braxton's family finds comfort and peace as they honor his spirit and mourn the loss of their little one.
20180620
Artists' Thoughts: Butterfly for Baby Vienna
We're sometimes overcome by significance of this memorial art and what it means for others. We take it so seriously, that it has it's moments of overwhelm with our desire to always do our best and meet any expectations the customer has...
...then we stop and take a deep breath.
We reflect on our purpose and give thanks for opportunities... to be a positive force, bringing comfort to others through our work... it's powerful, it's humbling, it's heartbreaking, it's beautifully human... it's love.
From our first communication with the Theriaque Family, we were so touched by their open hearts and kind words....
We worked with them to create a unique butterfly urn to remember their little girl. They chose design elements that they wanted represented.....the size, positioning, colors and engraving inscription.
The result, a sweet, precious cremation urn for Baby Vienna....
Upon receiving her urn...
...And our hearts are full.
In gratitude ~ MorzArt