Jewelry Upcycled

The folks at Crown Publishing have asked me to review one of their newest books by Sherri and Michelle Haab called "Jewelry Upcycled!".It intrigued me as I love to recycle found objects into my jewelry designs. The book provides techniques and projects for reusing metal, glass, plastic, fiber and found objects. The book is 144 pages (Potter Craft) with beautiful photos and clear descriptive tutorials. If you have been looking to learn how to rivet, use copper solder tape, work with leather and resin then this is your book. There are so many projects in this book that I can not wait to try out! This book will have you thinking outside the jewelry box. 

Prince of Peace and Some Royal Jewels

I have only caught glimpses of the royal wedding today, but what I saw was just beautiful! I hope this couple enjoys a lifetime of love and joy together.

 So speaking of the royals...I have a necklace I made a few days ago that would be somewhat fitting for a day like today (unlike Princess Beatrice's hat...)

"Royalty".

 I created this with antique murano glass beads, copper beads, vintage copper link chain an old rhinestone earring and two antique copper jewelry findings. The pendant drop needed nothing more than itself, the detail and quality is amazing. I only had a few of these that I offered on my site but they are sold out for now, not sure If I will be getting anymore.

And now for the commoners....

Prince of Peace 

I found the Prince of Peace medal at the Nashville Flea market, I just had to have it! 

In this necklace I used a variety of Antique and vintage elements, keys, brass filigree beads and old trolley tokens. The vintage typewriter key is the perfect dangle. 

Cozy Snowy Sunday

Nine 03 

antique enamel watch face forever preserved in resin in an old watch housing 

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Antique BPOE enameled medal Circa late 1800's

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Time is a Companion

etched and verdigris brass with antique rosary cross with turquoise beads

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I just listed these in my JudithBDesigns Etsy shop you can check them out here. 

It has been a cozy snowy day here in Tennessee, a little too early for the snow, we usually only get a few flurries late January or so. We are venturing out with our four wheel drive (our old New England Ford Explorer) to some holiday festivities with my friends at the antique shop. I am thinking a few hours will do me some good. Hope everyone is enjoying their day and doing what makes you happy.

Readable Art Typewriter Key Jewelry

Found treasures are given a new life.

Anytime I can create something from an item that is of no use anymore or is destined to be thrown out is a good thing...I am all for it! I love typewriters...for their form and creative fonts, to me they are piece of art.


Authentic typewriter keys recycled from antique and vintage typewriters are used to create this wonderful one of a kind bracelet, consisting of random letters, numbers and expressions. Keys are mounted in a sterling setting and connected with a series of strong jump rings. A large lobster clasp is used as a closure. A colorful polymer clay bead and hand stamped sterling tag is added. Bracelet measures: 7 1/2". You can find this bracelet in my ArtFire shop. Custom orders accepted. While my bracelets are sturdy, they are not waterproof and should not be worn swimming or doing the dishes, but please wear them everywhere else!


"What's Your Type?" Sterling typewriter key pendant with your choice of letter, number or expression with sterling typewriter charm.

Typewriter key pendants with an industrial look.

Have a great weekend!