Custom Orders and the Benefits of Handmade

Over the last several weeks, I've been able to make several custom orders. I have fun making something that a customer likes and wants. It is a joy to find a color or selection of beads that they love and to see their reaction.

I read a great article recently about the benefits of buying handmade jewelry (and any handmade artisan product). You are buying local and supporting your local economy. You have a piece that no one else has! Each piece is slightly different, so yours is a unique work of art. Finally, the artist or artisan puts lots of love and time into each piece -- you get much more than just a manufactured factory item. It may cost more, but there is an attention to detail and quality that you just can't find in a mass-produce piece of jewelry. It's not a throw-away product, but something to treasure.

So, I've added a new page to this blog with some items that I can customize. Look through it, find something you love, and let me know how to make it perfect for you. I have a ton of colors, textures, shapes and sizes of beads. Or, we can start from scratch. Look through my blog and Square Market shop to get ideas.

Thanks for following and keep checking back for new items!

Recent Projects

Hi friends, here are a few recent projects.

And don't forget, Valentine's day is coming up if you need a gift for that special person in your life.