A New Batch of Jewelry

Here's a peek at some pieces I've made recently.

"Swoop" bird necklace

This necklace has a swallow linked into the silver chain.  A stamped 1" disk and two colored beads hang from the center.  The chain is 20" in length.

"Swoop" Bird Necklace

please let me know bead colors desired $20.00 USD

Love, Strength, Purity Valentine Necklace

Love, Strength and Purity. 

This gold stamped charm with copper heart accent hangs on a silver chain and represents these qualities.

5 available, ready to custom stamp for your Valentine.  

Wouldn't the initial of your loved one look charming nestled behind the heart?  $14.

(Chain may vary, but will be similar in link size).

ALL SOLD, Thank you!

Christmas Ball Necklace and Earring

Christmas is coming!  It's time to pull out those sweaters and bundle up!  To celebrate the beauty of the Christmas season, I created these Christmas Ball earring and necklace sets.  The ones in the photo are made of either dark green or red glass pearls.  The bead cap is Sterling Silver and the necklace hangs on a Sterling Silver chain.  The earrings hang on Sterling Silver ear wires. I have just a few of these available.  I also have non-sterling silver options waiting to be handcrafted!  They are delicate and timeless!

Custom Earrings and Pin!

I got a funny request recently.  "Can you make roller skate earrings?"  Well, sure, why not!  So I fiddled around and ended up freehand wire wrapping these darling little skates.  I made a pair into earrings and a single into a pin.  I love a new challenge!  What can I create for you?

Rememberance Necklace

This stamped pendant necklace was created in loving memory of a precious little boy. Contact me to create a custom piece the represents what you hold dear to your heart. Elements range from $2-8, contact me to create a custom piece.

Custom Sport Charm Bracelet

 Create your own sport charm bracelet!  Basketball, Volleyball, Soccer, Wresting, Football---you choose!  Stamped charms for names, jersey number or weight class.  Colored bead dangle--Each element ranges in price from $3-$6.  Contact me for details and to create a one-of-a-kind piece that represents your loved one! Limited quantity available.

Hammered Heart on Long Chain

This is another version of the hammered heart birthstone necklace.  A customer wanted the pendant on a long 34" chain, but the heart was too lightweight for the chain.  We added two custom stamped charms to give it some 'heft.'  Up to 8 letters fit comfortably on the 13mm charm shown. The heart measures at about 1" wide.

(Stamped Charm options found here: http://happleymade.blogspot.com/2011/11/charmed-im-sure.html)

Contact me via kelsey@happleymade.com or on facebook for custom options!

Heart w/ Long Chain

34" chain w/ 2 charms $32.00 USD Option 2 $32.00 USD Option 3 $32.00 USD

The Making of a Custom Order

Working with a customer to turn a vision into a wearable reality is an amazing experience.  A beautiful piece of jewelry often starts with a thought or an idea specifically with a a certain person in mind.  Then the concept is worked through until the final piece meets the requirements of beauty and function. I recently completed a custom necklace and I wanted to share the process with you.

 
A previous customer saw my bird nest necklace and wanted something that could represent 5 children for a mother's gift.




 Since the nest works best with 4 stones or less, I recommended this hammered leaf pendant.



But she did not think this was the right style for her mother, so we came up with this design.





Then, another customer saw this pendant and wondered what it would look like with only three birthstones.  



 
 So I came up with this.  The same hammered heart, but I added small silver beads to center the birthstones.  

She then decided she wanted the pendant to hang on a long 34" chain, instead of the typical 18" chain.  This looked beautiful, but caused a problem.  The delicate heart was too light for the weight of the chain.  We needed to add some 'heft' to her pendant.

 This one was the first winner.  She loved the idea of adding a stamped charm, but was not fond of the extra bead dangles.

 And then considered adding three charms.  Too much of the heart was covered up, so we tried two 








 
and moved them to the back. Yes!















 And here it is! A totally unique piece, created by the customer that reflects her heart.  "so thankful"

And that's the process! Is there something you've seen that you'd like to create for yourself or a loved one?  Let's work together to make it a reality!

Birthstone Heart Pendant

This custom silver heart pendant is petite, yet stunning!  It measure approximately 1 inch wide.  It can hold up to 5 birthstones of your choice.  The wire is hand shaped and hammered to hold its shape. A chain can be added separately.
 

Birthstone Leaf Wire

non-tarnish silver $8.00 USD sterling silver .925 $16.00 USD

Fundraiser for Lincoln Jones

A friend of mine has a little boy who is fighting cancer.  There will be a fundraiser for him on Saturday, Sept. 29th from 4-7 pm.  Description:

"We are hosting a Pampered Chef, Scentsy, bath salts and oils and jewelry party in an effort to fundraise more money for Lincoln and his family. This will be held open house style. Drop in anytime and shop a little. We promise to provide some awesome snacks! Can't make it? Don't worry! You can order ahead of time. Please help us in our effort to help Lincoln. Pass the word to your friends, bring them with you! Let's see how much money we can raise together!"

If you want more info. contact me on facebook for the address!  I've been crafting some new jewelry for this event.  50% of all my sales will go to benefit the special little guy!

Ring of the Day (Necklace of the week!)

Ring of the Day! This Ring of the Day is a "Necklace of the Week"! With the last few days of summer remaining and fall just around the corner, this darling acorn pendant is my feature item! If you place an order between Friday Sept. 7 and Saturday Sept. 15, you can save $$. The glass acorn pendant hangs on a antique brass necklace. Sale price $14. Limited amount available. Contact me by e-mail or on facebook to reserve yours!

Acorn Pendant: A World Inside

The acorn may be small, but it holds a world inside.

 "Rust" acorn glass pearl bead.

"Dark Copper" glass pearl acorn bead.

This charming acorn pendant hangs from a brass chain.  It comes in two colors, "Rust" or "Dark Copper."  $16

"Faith sees a beautiful blossom in a bulb, a lovely garden in a seed, and a giant oak in an acorn.” -- William Arthur Ward