Flower Headband

My newest addition to be put on Etsy soon...fabric flower headband. I took my orignal flower pin design and attached the fabric flower to a headband instead. A thin black metal headband base is accented by a green, cream, and black fabric flower. The flower's center is a shiny faceted black button.

 I glued felt to the back for extra support and comfort. I plan to make more of these in different patterns and sizes. Look for this and other new items on my Etsy this evening.

What I'm Loving Wednesday

First of all, I'm loving the idea of this. I really enjoy discovering new blogs through these kind of positive fun activities. I really want to start doing this more.


I'm loving all the snow we got Sunday evening. It's now Wednesday, and I'm still not in class because of it! :)

I'm loving that I had time this week to create some new jewelry pieces and update my Etsy shop. It's been a while since I've had time to do creative things just for me.

I'm loving the camera I got from Santa this year...my new blog and jewelry pictures are great!


I'm loving that I found a potential job on Craigslist today! They never have jobs for me! Keep your fingers crossed.


Thanks for stopping by, and I can't wait to read what you're loving today!

Project - Ring Holder

I love finding new ways to store and display my jewelry. I have all my favorite necklaces, earrings, and bracelets on display in my closet so that I can easily choose how I want to accessorize for the day. I needed a way to display my rings, both at jewelry shows and in my everyday life. This idea came from my boyfriend's mom. She uses antique boxes with glass lids, so I tweaked her design for my college budget. I found a small cardboard box and covered it with wrapping paper. I chose a black and white damask pattern to match my room. I used a simple foam padding for the ring "holsters". It was really easy to cut the foam to the right size and make three slits. The rings shown are a few of mine, but the middle two have identical twins that are for sale in my shop. Check them out along with all my other new rings!
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I think it looks very nice with my other jewelry displays!

New Posts

Today has been a big posting day. I had a lot to catch up on. New bobby pins, rings, necklaces, and earrings have been added to my Etsy shop. A lot of the new pieces were made with vintage findings from different sources, some from my grandmother. Other pieces are newer, but they are all hand made and lovely. I have posted four new pairs of decorative key earrings. The pair featured includes a red orange carnelian bead with the utilitarian key. Check out all the new postings!!

Hand Made and Lovely

I have been very busy the past couple of days making new jewelry and giving my blog and Etsy shop a make-over for the new year. A while back I found a sweater tag in a jar of buttons that belonged to my great grandmother. The tag, shown above, featured a woman's face and the phrase "I am Hand Made and Lovely. Please look after me." I just fell in love with it. I don't know why it didn't dawn on me use this originally. "Hand Made and Lovely" is the perfect description of my jewelry! Check out my new shop design here and look for new postings soon.

Fabric Flowers

I've made a few different  fabric flowers with vintage button centers. These cute flowers are attached to pins so they can versatile additions to your accessory wardrobe. I have one clipped to my bookbag. They could also be attached to a headband or hair clip. These flowers can be made with any fabric and have unique centers. I take requests and bulk orders. Pricing differs based on size of order. Feel free to contact me with any questions!!

The New Year

I suck at blogging regularly. New Year's resolution #1. Get in the Habit of Blogging. New Year's resolution #2. Keep up my Etsy Store. It's been so long since I've posted any new jewelry even though I have tons of new things!! Look for new items within the week!