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Here are my latest creations.

(I took these pictures with Instagram on my iPhone and love the way they turned out.)

My 2 Cents

I recently got some large circular copper disks. They are 2.5" in diameter, which is larger than I typically work with, but I really like them. They are a good weight and easy to work with. Then came the question: What do I do with these? I sat down one night and had an idea. Wouldn't it be funny/ironic/cool if I made a giant penny? So I did.

What do you think? I'm a little obsessed with it and it get so many compliments on it when I wear it.

Would anyone else wear a giant penny necklace?

New gemstones!

My new gemstones came in! I'm posting pictures, so let me know what you think. I can add any custom copper pendant to these, so if you see something you like, I'm happy to create something for you!

All of these are 50mm in diameter except for the blue (which is 40mm).

Thanks for supporting Copper Alley and keep checking the blog for updates!

-Allison

New look!

I gave the page a mini-makeover.  What do you think???

PS- Everyone should check out Shabby Blogs and the awesome free blog layouts!

Did you think I forgot about you?

I didn't forget, I've just been busy!

I went on a buying trip back in November to Gatlinburg, Tennessee and I got some crystals and gemstones to use with my copper.  Here are some of my creations so far:

This is an Eiffel Tower necklace that I made for my Mom with a green chandelier crystal.  I have more crystals and I'm trying to figure out what to do with them.  I really like this look.  What do you think?

Up close and personal.

This is a gemstone that I bought, and I just hung copper over it.  It's a free-handed blossom design, and the gemstone is roughly 2" in diameter.  I made this as a piece to have on hand, just to try out the design, and a close friend from high school's husband bought it for her for Christmas.

Here's another version with a different stone.  This necklace would love a good home! (hint, hint) ;)

Let me know what you think, and I'll keep working on more.

Thanks,

Allison

Bridesmaids' Necklaces

My latest project has been making necklaces for bridesmaids' gifts.  Take a look:

In honor of football season (and all of its glory).

I know that I've been a little slack about posting lately, but life has been a little crazy.  I'm recovering from a broken foot (caused by severe clumsiness and bad luck), so this past weekend, I've had some time to catch up on jewelry.  Here are some pictures of my latest creations.  Enjoy!

This CDS monogrammed necklace is a 2" circle on an 18" split chain, and is for a customer of The Pink Monogram.

These EOL earrings are for a friend of mine who recently got married.  I love the oval shape with the "O" as the center initial.  These are the same size as the hydrangea earrings that I posted a while back.

This is a honey bee necklace that I made for one of my very best friends.  Honey bees are part of the "theme" for her wedding that will be in October 2011.  I love the way it turned out.

This hydrangea bracelet completes the set (with earrings and necklace).  This was my first bracelet in this style and I'm pleased with the way it turned out.  I think I might make myself a monogrammed one.  Anyone else interested?

This is a birthday gift that I made for a dear friend.  She is very petite so I made the pendant 1.5" on a 16" split chain.  It's dainty and I like it.  She did, too! :-)

And for all of my fellow Gamecock football fans...ta-da!  This is my typical 2" circle on an 18" split chain.  I LOVE IT.  (Not to brag or anything, because I'm not the bragging type.)  It will be the perfect accessory for your garnet and black, monogrammed koozie, over-sized sunglasses, and other tailgate paraphernalia.  (I guess I could make a Clemson necklace, but it might hurt my soul a little bit.) ;-)

This final beauty is for moi.  It oozes with Wofford spirit.  This classic image of Wofford's Old Main is very near and dear to my heart.  I can't wait to wear it to games and Homecoming.  LOVE.




Keep your orders and ideas coming!
-Allison