creating what you wish for
The more I make hand-stamped items, the more and more I enjoy making them. I really love the personalization of hand-stamped jewelry, plant markers, etc. Plus, they make such thoughtful gifts and are perfect for just about anyone! These Simplicity necklaces were recently ordered with the intention of giving them as gifts. So simple, yet… read more »
I’ve been in the jewelry mode lately. Not crazy, but when I do get some free time during the week, I find myself itching to make fun jewelry pieces. Here are some recent pieces I’ve put together. Some for me, some (one) not. ~~~~~~~~~~ The first is a CREATE hand-stamped 1″ disk with an adorable… read more »
Love is in the air! And to celebrate the month of I’ve recently added a couple of “limited time” specials on my website and also my Etsy store. These hand-stamped items would be the perfect way to show that someone just how much they are loved this Valentine’s Day. { they really ARE limited time only… read more »
A few hand-stamped SWD items I have made for orders and gifts… {blessed times 2} { a necklace for my lovely hairdresser } { blessed times 3 } { a necklace for a new Mommy } { 3 proud football mama necklaces } I just love giving personalized hand-stamped items for gifts, it’s just so… read more »
“The bell still rings for those who Believe”. We recently took our kids to Newport, RI to ride the Polar Express to the North Pole. Our kids really loved it and the magical experience of heading to the North Pole, while listening to the story of the Polar Express. I love the Polar Express story… read more »
This post is about my experiences with fundraisers. I have participated in fundraisers as a Vendor only about 4 times in the past 3 years. Not a lot. The first fundraiser I did was extremely successful, more than I had EVER expected actually and I was over-the-moon thrilled! This is good and bad. Good, because… read more »
I just finished up two hand-stamped items. The first is a Simplicity necklace and 2 additional 1/2″ sterling disks. They read “BLESSED”, “C” and “N”. The next is for the same order. A hammered 1″ copper disk keychain. Thank you for your order Michelle, enjoy!
My husband and I are going to a dinner party on Saturday night. I wanted to add something fun and unique to the nice bottle of wine we are going to bring. I decided to stamp some vintage silverware. The fork reads “GROW” and the spoon, which I hammered flat reads “LIVE, LAUGH, LOVE”. I… read more »
So, here are two hand-stamped necklaces I have recently made. Both in hopes to raise money for good causes. The first is for my son’s HS football team. The Silver Lake Lakers. I am offering this “Mom’s necklace” for a limited time and only to Silver Laker players Mom’s or guardians. For each necklace sold,… read more »
I made this hand-stamped necklace yesterday. I had recently ordered nickel silver disks in 7/8″ size and the package came yesterday in the mail. I was curious to see the nickel silver stamped. I love the oxidized, raw feel of the nickel silver — and it’s super strong. I also used my dapping tool and… read more »
