Memories for Life

Thursday, November 17, 2011

Custom Keepsake Box

I was recently asked by a coworker to make a memorial box for his brother. He wanted something special to give his dad to keep his brother's ashes in. I thought it was a wonderful idea and I love that I was asked to create this for him!

I showed it to him last week...and he loved it! I can't wait for his dad to receive it at Christmas so I can hear his response as well :)

I think it turned out awesome!

Though this box was used as a memorial box, it has so much potential!

What about:

Keepsake Box
Photo Storage Box
Pet Keepsake Box (collar, id tag, favorite toy, etc.)
Jewelry Box

What other ideas can you come up with?

And I can create these in several sizes to fit any need :)

Wednesday, November 16, 2011

Wordless Wednesday - Sun Rise

Tuesday, November 15, 2011

Introducing the Artful Rising SHOP

I have always been a fan of Erika's blog Artful Rising! She is so inspiring and motivating! Her blog tells us to "Create. Inspire. Change the World."

And now she has started a shop that is just as awesome as her blog! Her Artful Rising Shop is full of one-of-a-kind Art Dolls and Art Journals. Check out these awesome creations!

Erika thought she was going to quietly open her shop, but it wasn't long before we all noticed :) And she's already made her first sale!!!

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Her shop is full of great gift ideas for the holidays...or for yourself :) Check it out and see what unique item speaks to you!

Monday, November 14, 2011

In the Works

I have another busy week planned :) I have lots of big custom orders in the works right now that I'm excited to get completed! I love crossing BIG things off my to do list :)

I have 12 Daisies Albums to complete for a girl scout troop in New York. These are all cut and bound...they just need decorated.

I also have an order for 8 set of coasters for a local order. Her brother ordered the wine glasses I showed you a couple of weeks ago!

I also have another large Album Order for a sorority. The Zeta Tau Alpha chapter in Indiana has 20 albums on order! My largest order to date!!!

And I have another large coaster order as well! 150 single coasters are headed to a business in Colorado where they will take a trip to New York to be handed out as gifts at a conference! And the company may want another large order after the first of the year...fingers crossed!

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I'll have more details about some of these orders once I get them done! Wish me luck on a productive week!

What do you have planned for this week?

Sunday, November 13, 2011

Treasury Thanks

This week I would like to thank 3 curators for featuring my work in their treasuries :) It is always an honor to be included in such gorgeous treasuries!

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Eglė of FeltingbyEglut (from Lithuania!) featured my Tweet Birthday Card in her Mood for Wood Treasury!

Eglė makes beautiful felted slippers in many styles and colors. Check these out!

Margaret of SplendidLittleStars featured my XL Custom Name Album in her Surprise Me Treasury!

Margaret creates beautiful hand-dyed items ranging from socks to tshirts to this gorgeous scarf!

Karen of MysticWynd featured my Engraved Photo Ornament in her Down to Earth Treasury!

Karen has a beautiful shop filled with gorgeous jewelry! I own one of her amazing rings! And I might have to add this one to my list as well...

Thanks again to each of you for the feature!!!

Friday, November 11, 2011

Friday Features - 11♥11♥11

11:11 has always been a special time for me :) I'm not really a superstitious person, but if I happen to see the clock strike 11:11...I always make a wish. I'm not sure where I heard this idea or when, but it's stuck with me :) The old clock in my '63 Rambler Wagon doesn't work, so I have it set to 11:11! So today ought to be a really lucky day with it being 11~11~11, right!

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Well, it's YOUR lucky day because I have some awesome finds for you today...all at $11.00!