Because sometimes you just need something sassy...

You know how sometimes you get up & just barely have time to get dressed because you're getting the kids ready for their day, so you get dressed in your mom duds (read: jeans & T-shirt if Spring/Summer or jeans, a T-shirt & a cardigan if Fall/Winter) & you think, "I need something sassy today."?

Well, here it is--a little ring with a lot of sass. I love these wee flowers--they make me happy & they make a nice ring that just makes me smile when I see it throughout my day. Sometimes it's the littlest things.

What are your "ordinary" day pick-me-ups?

Family Jewels...

So, I made this for my mom--shhhh--she hasn't seen it yet. It has initials & birthstones for my brother & me. I thought about making one to include her grandchildren as well-that would make for 4 initials & 4 birthstones.

I'd like to make one for my mother-in-law, but that would involve 18 (eighteen!) initials & 18 birthstones if I count children & grandchildren. Can the necklace--can her neck--handle it? That is the question. :D

Who doesn't need a little reminder to find their joy?

Life can get so busy. We may find ourselves sometimes thinking, "Wait, where did my joy go...It was right here a minute ago...Have you seen it? Has anyone seen my joy?!"

Oh, there it is. :D

So, what does your joy look like?

Right now, mine is a nice, long weekend, kicked off by Date Night.

Find your joy!

Te quiero dos

Putting Sam (5) to bed & asked him about his new Spanish teacher & his first Spanish class of the year---they just started this week. They learned "me llamo..." (my name is ...). We then went through introductions in Spanish.

I said, "Buenas noches, Sam...that means, 'Good Night, Sam'." Then I said, "Te quiero, Sam...that means, 'I love you, Sam'."

Sam: "How do you say 'I love you too'?"
"Me: "Te quiero tambien."
Sam: "No, mom...how do you say the number 2."
Me: "Dos."
Sam: "Te quiero dos, Mom".

:D

Love.That.Boy.

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Thanks!
-Melissa

Girly Gifts/Party Favors

I just finished resin-casting this super-cute personalized initial pendant finished with a sassy, sparkly pink ribbon & a sweet pink crystal. What do you think? I know a few young ladies who would enjoy these as birthday gifts--& some who would like a bunch for their girly-birthday-party favors to give to guests! Perfect for the tween scene!

How it all began...

I wanted an affordable handstamped necklace with my boys' names and birthstones--so I made this. Then I thought, maybe other people just want the same thing. I'm a stay-at-home mom & for the first time ever, I now have half-days free to work. I decided to put this time to use creating handstamped originals. Being able to craft pieces for others fills my creative needs & feeds my spirit.

What will you create today?