I'm An American!

My very close bloggy friend Lu of Crocheted Little Things (check out her $15 gift certificate giveaway going on) recently did something amazing...

She's an Italian-American who has been living in America (legally of course) for the last several years with her family, but wasn't classified a US citizen. 

The last few months, she's been working hard to try and get her citizenship and at the end of February, she finally got that coveted certificate; more importantly, she's now, officially, a United States citizen! 

I'm so proud of her that when I heard, I know there was something I needed to do.

You know what that means: Jewelry!

For those of you seasoned jewelry stampers out there, be kind! This was my first attempt at stamping; it's not the greatest but I'm still proud of the way it turned out ^.^

Congratulations Lu!

A Painting & A Custom Bracelet

I've been blogging since 2009 and when I began blogging, I started following several different people, some of which have been become some great friends over the years and to whom I still loyally follow to this day!

One of which is my friend Jennifer of Eighty MPH Mom.

Recently, Jennifer picked up painting as a hobby and if you've seen some of the pictures she's done, you wouldn't believe me when I say she JUST started. Her paintings look more like a seasoned artists' than someone who just started!

One of which, I absolutely fell head-over-heels in love with...

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I just had to have it and a deal was struck! We came to an agreement we'd do an even trade; her painting for a custom piece of jewelry from me.

Boy was this a fun project!

Jennifer specifically asked for something that incorporated a butterfly in it and I immediately thought of the perfect piece that had her name written all over it.

I've had that cloisonne butterfly piece since I started making jewelry which was 7+ years ago! It was sitting all that time because it knew it was destined to be this bracelet ^.^

I sent some pictures of the bracelet when it was finished off to my lovely friend eagerly anticipating her opinion. Honestly, I'm always nervous when I do custom work; what if the client doesn't like the way it turned out?

In this case, I didn't have to worry. She LOVED it with a capital L :)

Now to wait until tomorrow to send it off!

Truly Humbled & Smilin' Ear to Ear

One of my good bloggy friends I've known for awhile, Cathy of Cathy Kennedy's Blog, humbled me and made me grin like a fool with a beautiful review of the custom bracelet she hired me to create for her, which, I must say was an absolute pleasure to do and such a fun experience! 

She's such a kind and wonderful friend to me and I'm so happy I got a chance to meet her ^.^

If you would be so kind, please head over to her website, check out the review, and possibly have a look around!

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Check it out HERE!

P.s. There's a 20% off coupon code good for use in both of my shops as an incentive ;)