Monday, March 12, 2012

Charmed Life Jewelry

So, it's decided. Charmed Life Jewelry is what I'm calling the hobby/business. I've been working on a couple of samples and a couple of projects for actual customers (!)
Single charm with monogram
3 pieces with monogram and 2 names
single piece with bauble

We made it through Monday!
Enjoy the rest of your week!

Tuesday, March 6, 2012

i. run. (well, I used to...)

The Polished Peacock. That's the most recent name that's sticking in my head for the jewelry hobby I have. Polished - something you do to metal. Peacock - something that's stylish and showy. The logo would be ah-mazing.
Whatever I name it, the idea is that the piece is supposed to be reflective of who you are.
i.run.
26.2 is unattainable right now. I've never done a marathon. I've never done a half marathon. The time at the gym these days is few and far between. Priorities change. I'm just a little short on time right now and after a long day of work, the last place I want to be is on a treadmill. I'll get back to it. I will. Maybe.
Happy Tuesday.

Wednesday, February 29, 2012

See Jane Sparkle

See Jane Sparkle...another name i've considered for the new business/hobby. I know it's a pretty decent idea and the reason i know this is because it's already taken.
Been busy working on samples. Thrown A LOT of material out due to mistakes. This is not as easy as it looks folks.



Want one for your very own? Send me an email! I'd be glad to make you a personalized creation.
More to come...

Wednesday, February 15, 2012

"Charmed, I'm Sure"

Two years ago, I went to the flea market looking for a dress form. I found a really great one and I purchased her. I used her as a display piece for my first booth in the Emerson Creek Fall Fest.
Then, she went to live at the Emerson Creek shop for the year. Happily, she donned the latest fashions in scarves and head accessories. When the shop closed, she came back to live with me and nestled into her spot in my craft room. Little did she know, I was planning an off-season comeback.
I have a new hobby. Well, it's a hobby right now. But, I'm hoping that it's the beginning of a little business (and so does my husband since the amount of money I've spent on product could be a car payment...).
Also, I really don't have enough on my plate already (insert sarcastic rolling of the eyes here...)
The title of this post is one of the names I've been kicking around for the business. Although I don't want to be creatively limited by what I choose for a name.
Without further ado, may I introduce Mae (although headless, I feel like I should name her at this point) showcasing one of my first creations:
TA-DA!
It is a personalized charm necklace. I don't really like the word, "charm" so much. But, I don't know what else to call what's hanging from the mini ball chain.
I actually made this as a gift for someone. The two-toned disc is her monogram (CPM) and then each small disc is the first initial of all her children. I also handmade the mini jeweled pendants that are dangling from the chain. I love the fact it can be worn with either silver or gold.

The best thing about it though, is that I love to make them. I am so satisfied by the fact that someone will wear this around their neck and close to their heart, not only because the nature of it, but also what it symbolizes. It's something very personal and that makes me happy.
Have a great Wednesday!

Wednesday, February 1, 2012

Happy 2012!

Hi friends! It's been a long time.
You know from my last post, I was dealing with a very sick computer. Sometimes, the power of the mind amazes me. Just about the time I was thinking I should probably do a backup for our computer, or purchase an external hard drive in the event we had a problem with our Mac, exactly that happened - our computer crashed. And, we lost everything. Six years of photos, music, etc. etc. Recovery would have cost $1000. So, we are starting from scratch.

What's been happening? Lots and lots of work. The retail industry around the holiday is crazy. I had a total of 3 days off in December.
We did managed to get away and take a trip to St. Thomas.


And, we celebrated the holidays with friends and family.

Hope you are all having a great start to 2012. Hopefully, I will find the time to blog so that I won't be MIA for months at a time.

Tuesday, December 20, 2011

Tuesday, October 4, 2011

Summer's End

It's hard to believe that it's the time of year to stop making these kind of cards...
Not "happy birthday" cards, but the type that feature summery things like canning jars and kites and lady bugs.
I went shopping for Christmas paper yesterday. It's hard to think of evergreens and snowflakes when it's still 70 degrees outside. Just trying to get a jump on my holiday cards!
Happy Tuesday.

Monday, September 26, 2011

Do You Babble?

Yesterday, I noticed I was getting a lot of traffic on this particular post. After doing a little research, I discovered not only did someone "pin" my project on Pinterest, but my project was also highlighted on Babble Blogs. I know I'm tooting my own horn, but what a fun way to brighten my day!
By the way, Babble Blogs is pretty cool. You can see my project (and a ton of other great stuff) featured here.

Oh Happy (Mon)Day!

Hope you are having a good start to your week. I'm restless today...I can't quite decide what to do with my day off. Nothing pressing that needs to be done.
Have a happy day!



Wednesday, September 21, 2011

Tea Time

Hope you are all having a great week. This is a recent creation made with PaperTrey Ink stamps and The Girls' Paperie cardstock.


Friday, September 16, 2011

Cheer Up, Buttercup!

Have a great weekend!



Wednesday, September 14, 2011

The Circle of Life

Life events....that's what I've been doing lately. A friend of mine recently found out she is expecting her 2nd baby.
I cut the mommy image from my New Arrival Cricut cartridge and added loose glitter with my quickie glue pen to embellish her top.

I've also been helping my friend with her new wedding venue. In August, we hosted a great event that was victorian themed.


Placecards hang on the door of the barn.







It was a great day for a wedding.

Monday, August 15, 2011

I've been a bad blogger

That thing called life has been getting in the way of my blogging lately. Between work, and the 2nd work, and summer stuff like garden and vacations, I haven't had much creative time lately. You know it's bad when you can't remember the last project you posted or when you spent time making something!
Well, at any rate, here's a card from a while ago...