New look!

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

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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

Celebrate good times, c'mon!

A happy note on this dreary Tuesday...

...I've received my first order through The Pink Monogram!

Everyone, do the Happy Dance! :-)

-Allison

Introducing...

Now that I have been approved by the state, I can tell y'all the new name...
(Dramatic drum roll, please.)

Copper Alley LLC!
It was a tough thing to pick a name that encompassed everything I wanted and something that felt right.  But thanks to Kelli leading me in the right direction, I've got it!

I'm working on some new things and trying new ideas.  I know I need to add pictures of things, and I promise I will as soon as I take some.

Keep Copper Alley in mind for all of your upcoming gifts: bridal party gifts, birthdays, anniversaries, and it's not too soon to be thinking about Christmas.  Get your orders in early so you won't have to sweat it.  (Yes, that is my shameless plug for my awesome jewelry.)

-Allison

Tada!

For Sale: Copper Monogrammed Pendants at The Pink Monogram

I cannot tell you how thrilled I am to see MY jewelry for sale on a REAL website!  I feel like that kid in the viral video that got the Nintendo 64 for Christmas. (Thank you, youtube, for that link.)

I am honored that The Pink Monogram has such faith in my talents and has brought me on board.  I will be working to come up with new ideas and fresh designs, so stay tuned!  (In the works: wide cuff bracelets, BIG earrings, monogrammed ovals...)

Now, I begin the process of becoming an "official" business.  The online process has helpful tips and instructions, but I seem to lack the necessary patience.  I want it to be done NOW.  I don't want to wait around for weeks or months.  And I've purchased Quickbooks software.  Guess what I will be learning this weekend?  As an Art History major (with almost a minor in English), math eludes me.  I get the basics, but I dropped out of Economics class for a reason.  I have faith that I can learn this, though (or that my very smart friends can help me).

Exciting news: I have decided on a business name, but I'm keeping it a secret until it's official.

I want to say a huge THANK YOU to everyone who has been so supportive of me on this crazy journey. You mean the world to me.  Seriously.  I am so blessed.
-Allison