Archive for the 'Jewelry' Category

PR Free:
When Michelle Aarnes and her husband decided to start a family, Aarnes knew she wanted to work from home. The thought of leaving a newborn in someone else’s care was unbearable. And as a former Sales Assistant who had worked twelve years for a well-known financial management company, sales – which might seem daunting […]

Fingerprints are unique from person to person. Deb Nester of Prairie Creations has jewelry-fied the fingerprints, and pet prints, of many loved ones into a charm. The kit, which costs $49.95, includes everything you’ll need to make a silver fingerprint. She carries instructions on her website to help her customers get the […]

SW Iowa News:
What if there was something tangible to wear that reminded you of a loved one? Something to capture that new bundle of joy, the bond of sisters, the love of your life or a furry friend?
Deb Nester created Priceless Prints - fingerprint pendant charms - out of that very idea.
“I was living in […]

El Paso Times:
A childhood interest has blossomed into an international business for Dora Barragan, 30, owner of Wicked Gems, a thriving jewelry business.
“I’ve always dabbled with jewelry making,” Barragan said. “I started in Girl Scouts when I was a little girl, and from there it’s kind of been a love of mine.”
Barragan, a self-taught artist, […]

It’s a common misconception that you need to go to a jewelry store to find great jewelry. The truth is that you can also find it in the home of everyday crafters. These gorgeous earrings shown here are unique to Catherine Hodge and her own online shop.
Based in Michigan, as a work-at-home mom […]

Many mom-owned businesses have the benefit of being inspired by their children. Julie sells many great pieces of jewelry for babies and their moms on Sterling and Pearls. She is also careful to make sure that all her baby/children jewelry is lead free.
What I like most about her website is that she ties […]

Mlive.com:
Feeling stressed? Just add earrings.
While this won’t solve all your problems, looking pretty is a great pick-me-up. Just ask Catherine Hodge, a talented jewelry artist who knows how to dress up a plain white T-shirt with handmade bling.
For months, I’ve been studying her jewelry with interest at Craft Club meetings at the David D. Hunting […]

ABC News:
Oil tops a record $120 a barrel? Bad news. Gold reaches a stunning $1,000 an ounce? Potentially very good news indeed.
Especially to Paige Rhodes, 40, of Alexandria, who has heaps of unwanted gold baubles cluttering up her jewelry boxes. Rather than wait for bold gold to come back in fashion — a return to […]

Etsy has become well known for their collection of estores that offer handmade products. It’s been a good starting ground for many people because they cater to those that want these handmade items.
A work-at-home mom, Lotta sells her vintage styled jewelry and other items through her Mom O Matic’s Automat Etsy shop. All […]

Chicagoist:
We like to make it a personal mission to make ourselves look like a bunch of crazy wildflowers. Local Mom O Matic’s Automat is helping us in our quest with their vintage buttons and plastic bits transformed as fun, bold jewelry (we adore this church basement charm bracelet, pictured).
Mom O Matic herself, Tanya Svoboda, 36, […]