The Christmas Shop is open for business!!

Well folks, it's that time of year again!  The "most wonderful time of the year!"  Have you started your Christmas shopping yet?  How about Christmas baking?  I just put my first batch of Christmas brownies in the oven for the first Christmas party of the season tonight!  The tree is lit, wreaths in the windows...how about some Christmas jewelry to go with the spirit?  Check out the Christmas Shop button above for some truly unique (and tasty) Christmas jewelry!  Enjoy!

Conferences and Art Shows

As I mentioned in my last post, Kathy recently had the privilege of being one of the Artists in Residence at the OCALI (Ohio Center for Autism and Low Incidence) Conference.  We were also lucky enough to have the opportunity to participate in the Art Show at the OACB (Ohio Association of County Boards Serving People with Developmental Disabilities) Conference yesterday.  All of the vendors were people with disabilities, and we met some amazing people--both customers and vendors!  Overall, it was an absolutely wonderful experience!  Here are some pictures from the shows.

OCALI Conference

Kathy spent the week as one of the Artists in Residence at the OCALI Conference in Columbus.  She met many interesting people, and really had a great time!
If you are from the OCALI Conference and new to our blog...WELCOME!  We are so glad you decided to check us out!  Don't forget to use your 25% off discount on any purchases you might make.  Rather than clicking on the "buy now" button, please leave a comment on this post, or e-mail me at stbrown.84@gmail.com, and I will send you a PayPal invoice with the discounted price.  I hope you enjoy looking around!

Memory Bracelets

How cool would it be to keep all of your best memories with you all the time?  Well...you can!  Not only can you have them with you, but you can WEAR them!  We can take your photographs, transform them into charms, and create a unique piece of jewelry.  Our most popular type of memory jewelry is charm bracelets, but we can also create pendants, earrings--anything your heart desires!!  Click on the "memory jewelry" tab above to learn more.  We would love to use your photographs to create works of art!

A memory charm bracelet made from wedding photos.

Dublin Irish Festival

Anyone going to the Dublin Irish Festival this weekend?  We made up some adorable jewelry so you can get all decked out!  If you're not going, these simple charms are the perfect complement to just about any outfit.  Choose your design, and then choose either a 24" ball chain necklace or a purse charm/keychain.  (Specify all this when you checkout in PayPal).  The rings are cute for this weekend, but we can do them in any colors (more to come on that soon).  Contact us if you are interested in other colors.  They are so fun to wear!
Click on the "Shop" button in you are interested.
Everyone have a fun and safe weekend!

Kumihimo...a new obsession!

We recently took a class at our favorite local bead shop, Pink Flamingo Beads, that focused on the ancient Japanese art of kumihimo braiding.  Kumihimo braids were originally used by samurai to lace their armor, wrap around their sword handles, and even used for their horses' armor.  Classic kumihimo is done with different types of cords, but we learned how to incorporate beads into our braids.  The result is gorgeous!

The braids consist of a combination of seed beads and Swarovski crystals.  The focal beads on both of these necklaces are handmade lampwork beads by Terri McGill of Rabbit Hutch.  Her beads are a-ma-zing!  Head over and check out her website.  She has her beads for sale, as well as kumihimo supplies.  After all, Terri was the teacher of our kumihimo class!  ...And it was fabulous!

Check out the store tab above to view all of our kumihimo jewelry.  And the best part...all of the kumihimo pieces are 25% off!!  Enjoy!

Pom-Pom rings now available at Robin's Nest!

You can now buy our rings and earrings at Robin's Nest Professional Nail Care in London, Ohio.  If you're in the London area, stop in and check them out! 

Robin's Nest
25 W. 5th St. Suite L (the Creamery Building)