Custom Pendant Idea: Family Reunions

When I think about summer, one thing I think about is family reunions!  


Food & Family, what could be better?


How about if you get custom pendants made for the family to remember the reunion this year?  


You could do a cute pendant like above with your name, the year and a photo of the location of the reunion.


How about a shot of the entire family from last year - or take a photo this year and send out the pendants out at Christmastime as great presents.


Oh - and don't worry, I have an idea for the men, too!  Either a tie tack or cuff links!  

Scrabble Tile Pendant (or tie tacks or cuff links)

or

Glass Tile Pendant (or tie tack; I wouldn't recommend the glass tiles for cuff links)

I make it easy.  Just contact me with your ideas - or better yet photo(s).  I can make a custom image like the one at the top of this post, or just use a photo.

Don't worry, you'll get to see any custom images before I make the pendant.  If I have any issues with your photos and how they will turn out - I'll let you know right away.

Current turnaround time is about 2 weeks from the time we agree on the photo or image.

I will do discounts for orders of 12 or more.  For individual custom pendants I charge $15 per Scrabble Tile Pendant and $25 per Glass Tile Pendants.

Contact me to get started and please put "Custom Pendant Request" in the subject line so I see it right away.

My New Pretty Dress and a New Way to Shop for Clothes

Recently, I received this dress.  Pretty, right?  It's even prettier in person, better than I could have expected.  It's called the "Walking on Sunshine Dress."

I know a lot of people aren't fans of yellow.  Lately I have been, though.  It started with a shirt my mom gave me.  I didn't think I really liked yellow, but I put it on and loved the color on me.  I'm pretty fair, so I didn't really think that color would ever work on me, but I was wrong.

I got this dress from eShakti.com. 

eShakti.com is a online clothes shop.  They have all kinds of beautiful clothes.  That's not the best part, though.  The best part is ordering!  (Okay, the best part is actually getting your new dress, but ordering is fun, too!)

First you pick your size.  They have up to 3X, so you'll find your size.  (I appreciate that they have plus sizes immensely!)

Then you pick your height.  Yep, you tell them how tall you are.  So, if you are a taller (or shorter!) woman who can never find anything long enough, they customize the clothes for you. 

Then, the best part!!!  You pick custom styling!  You can get your dress any length you want!

I'm going to be honest here.  I messed this part up.  I wanted a long dress, and this dress already was ankle length (it's in the description).  Instead of just getting it as pictured, which is really what I wanted, I - for whatever reason - picked "full length with 3 inch heels." 

This was a mistake for a few reasons:

#1 It's summer and I don't usually even wear heels in the summer.
#2 The dress was exactly the length I wanted it to be without changing it to begin with.
#3 You put your height in, so they know exactly how long to make it!!  I always overcompensate for my height.  I always think that I am tall and nothing is ever long enough.  (This isn't really even the case any more.  5'7" really isn't that tall anyway!) 

I highly recommend eShakti.  The dress is beautiful, the quality of the dress is wonderful, they made it exactly as I ordered it, and it was fun to order!  The prices are great for the quality and customization you receive. 


{Full disclosure:  I did receive this dress free of charge.  However, I would never allow the fact that a company sent me something for free affect my review of a product on my blog.}

Personalized Custom Gifts

It's almost Thanksgiving and I hate to rush into the Christmas holiday season, but if you are looking for one-of-kind personalized custom gifts in time for the holidays, now is the time to get your order in!  I don't have a deadline for ordering yet, but it will be soon!

Glass Tile Pendant

 

Scrabble Tile Pendant

B.B. Bellezza pendants make wonderful, personalized gifts.  Your gift recipient can wear more than one at the same time and they are all interchangeable with the cords and chains I offer.

Scrabble Tile pendants (see the pendant with the photo of Centralia Tree above) are .75" x .82" and are made on an actual scrabble tile from the Scrabble game.  The image is applied to what is actually the back of the game piece and a silver plated bail is attached to the side with the letter.  You can partially see the letter on the back.  (Custom letter selection is sometimes available, but not always depending upon my supply of tiles at the time.)

They have a glass-like glaze preserving the image.

Glass tile pendants (see the pendant with the couple above) are approximately 7/8" x 7/8".  The image is preserved under the smooth glass tile.  A silver plated bail is attached.

CARE:  The pendants are water resistant, but not waterproof.  Do not wear them in the shower, pool or hot tub.  Make sure to remove if you're near a pool in the presence of your bratty little brother.  (He will throw you in....)

Ideas for personalization:

1.  Any photo:  photos of kids, a loved one, favorite vacation location, photo of something sentimental, a favorite tree, etc.

What I need:  Send me a photo via email in digital form (preferably a .jpeg) and I'll resize it into a pendant.

Glass Tile Pendant      $25

Scrabble Tile Pendant $15

2.  Custom initials or name up to 3 letters.

What I need:  Send me the name or the initials (or just a letter.)  Tell me their favorite color(s) and I'll create a pendant with initials and a cool background.

Here's an example with my name.  It has a register in the background because I work with numbers in my day job and some cute flowers.  This is just an example, but the possibilities are endless.

Glass Tile Pendant      $27

Scrabble Tile Pendant $17

3.  Artwork:  Your own artwork or a child's

What I need:  Email me the image in digital form (.jpeg is best)

Glass Tile Pendant      $25

Scrabble Tile Pendant $15

Cords and Chains

Sold separately:  $4

Cord and Chain Choices:  

Ball Chain 24 inches, can shorten by cutting with regular scissors

Cotton Cords:  Black, Dark Brown, White, Pink  16", 18", 20", 22" or 24"

Black Satin Cord:  16", 18", 20", 22" or 24"

Black Ribbon:  16", 18", 20", 22" or 24"

Cords/Ribbon made with silver plated findings and a lobster clasp

Shipping:

First Class, flat rate (no matter how many items you purchase, it's the same price) 

U.S.  $3

Canada $4

Other locations:  varies (contact me for quote and to make sure that I can ship to your country), most will be $5

Gifts:

I'm happy to ship directly to a gift recipient and add a personalized note for no extra charge.

TIPS:

The less busy the background, the better the pendant will turn out.  These pendants are small, so of course the photos will be small.

I may have to crop the photo or resize the photo to get it to fit.  If there is something important about the photo that I might not realize (a/k/a something important in the background that I might cut out when cropping), please point it out.

If you are ordering a glass tile pendant, I also have rectangle glass tiles (about 2"x 1").  If I find that the rectangle will work better for your image, I'll let you know.

LEAD TIME:

Approximately 2 weeks.  If you have a rush order, I can try, but I will still need at least 4 days to make your pendant.  

Shipping price includes first class mail, but I can upgrade if you're in more of a rush.

TO GET STARTED: 

Email me with your ideas or photos.  I'll let you know if how long it will be and your total.  If you are not sending me a photo (i.e. option #2 above) I'll work up a design and email it to you for your approval.  After that, I'll send you an invoice for total payment via paypal.  You'll get the invoice in your email with instructions.  After I receive your payment, I'll start working on your pendant.  The time I quote is starting fromt he time your payment is received.

If you are in the Lancaster, PA area, you have the option to pick up your pendant at BUiLDiNG CHARACTER in downtown Lancaster.  I can't get there everyday, though, so I will let you know when I can have your purchase there.  (Make sure to let me know prior to paying so I don't charge you shipping.)

WHOLESALE:

Contact me for wholesale pricing when purchasing 10 or more pendants of the same image!

Any questions, please let me know!

What I'm Working On....

I have many - A LOT - of scrabble tile pendants in progress right now! 

I'm so excited that many of them are my own photography.  So you can carry around photos of interesting, unique, historical, odd places right around your neck!  Most of the photography is of places I have visited with my boyfriend (via Outta the Way) around Pennsylvania.  There are other photos, too.

The photo above is just a little taste.  It's of our favorite road sign ever, in the place that got our road trips started:  The abandoned town of Centralia, PA.

CUSTOM

This reminds me,

I can make ANY photo into a scrabble tile pendant.  If you can get me an image in ditigal form, I can resize it and make a pendant.

Something to note:  Not all photos look great very tiny!  Keep that in mind when choosing your photo!  (I can give you my opinion on the image you want to use as well.)

Logos make great pendants, too!

To get your own custom pendant, just email me and I'll give you all the details!

To get of of my photo pendants, check back at the end of the week!

Custom Dolls that I Make

My new eBook series is about to launch (tomorrow around 1 pm EST) with an eBook on Designing your own Doll, but you may not be the DIY type.  Maybe you want a custom doll that you don't have to make yourself.  I have you covered!

I will make you a doll!  You can pick the face type (painted, embroidered or buttons) hair color, body color and leg color.  Better yet, send me the fabric you want me to use.  Maybe it's an old dress you love and don't want to get rid of but doesn't fit anymore.  Maybe it's a baby blanket from when your daughter was younger. Maybe it's grandma's favorite shirt that you want to remember her by.

Whatever it is, they are a great way to keep memories.

Just contact me to get started.  See my Custom Doll Listing on Etsy.

Old Clothes - Now Dolls!

Did you ever have a favorite shirt, pair of jeans, dress, that you just couldn't get rid of even though it didn't fit - had a stain - was damaged?  I have an entire garbage bag full of t-shirts and other such clothing that has sentimental value, even though I can't wear the items anymore.

I have a plan for all of these items:  cut them up and make a quilt.  I've had this plan for over 10 years.  I just realized how long it's been.  Maybe it's time to move on.

People often give me things they no longer want, but they don't know what to do with.  When I put it out there that I will take old jeans - I usually get a ton of old jeans.  (Thanks!!)

I have found a new use for these old items.  Rag dolls!  I have been on a roll lately sewing these lovely ladies up.  I adore their zombie like eyes.  I think they are especially creepy and cute lined up together.  I love that I'm putting some old clothes to new use.

These 3 are all made from the same pattern.  I designed them, then designed and made the pattern and then made the dolls.  I have other designs that I haven't yet made, so there's sure to be more rag dolls!

Custom Dolls

I can also make a doll with your favorite t-shirt, jeans, skirt, etc.!  Just contact me and we can figure it out!  What fun.

{Note:  Due to small parts, these dolls are not recommended for small children as they could cause a choking hazard!}

These three gals are available in my Etsy Shop and in my shop at BUiLDiNG CHARACTER (342 N. Queen St, Rear Warehouses, Lancaster, PA)

Connor's Artwork

I had the great pleasure to meet the most lovely woman at Eastern Market a little while back.  She told me that friend's of hers had lost their young son, Connor.  He loved unicycles and he painted these awesome pictures of them.  Could I make pendants with his artwork?

Of course!

I'm honored to be able to preserve his artwork and give the people who loved him a way to keep him with them.  His artwork is stunning, as well.

I recently had the honor of making some of these pendants to be auctioned off for a scholarship fund in his name.

I'm also thrilled that the family has entrusted me to continue to make these so that they may be available on an ongoing basis to benefit his scholarship fund.

New Photography Jewelry

New Photography Glass Tile Pendants and Pins

available exclusively at BUiLDiNG CHARACTER.

These are some of my favorite photographs that I have taken, so I made them into jewelry!  (Don't forget, I can make your photos and artwork into jewelry, too!)

Customize your Jewelry!

Here are some new pendant necklaces that are new and fresh in my Etsy Shop! They are various pieces of ephemera behind a piece of glass. I am just crazy about them!
Bird on a cancelled stamp (I almost kept this one!)

Map
This could be customized to different locations, just contact me to see if I have a map of the location you are looking for!


Music

Japanese Paper

The other great thing about these pendants is that I can make a customized pendant just for you! If you have a little piece of paper you would like made into a pendant, just contact me. The pendants are 7/8" X 7/8", so if you are giving me something that is bigger than that, I will obviously have to cut it.

Another option is to have a photo made into a pendant. If you email me the photo, I'll do the rest! There is an extra $3 charge for the photo pendants (So they are $18) unless you can give me a physical photo the correct size for the pendant.

Let me know what kind of pendant I can make you!

WORKSHOP

Feeling creative and want to make your own custom glass pendant to give as a holiday gift or to wear yourself?
Come to my workshop on Sunday, November 29, 2009 at 2 p.m.

at BUiLDiNG CHARACTER

342 N. Queen Street, Rear Warehouses, Lancaster, PA 17603

Prepayment is required. Either mail a check to Building Character or you can call in your credit card. Email info@BuildingCharacter.biz or call (717) 394-7201

It's only $10 and you can bring your own paper, photos, etc. to make your own pendant, or choose from the selection I will bring with me.

BUiLDiNG CHARACTER is hosting a variety of workshops mid-Nov through Dec. Check out their website for more details.

Definition Scrabble Tile Pendants

I just added a listing for custom definition scrabble tile pendants to my shop. You can basically pick any word you want and I will put it and a partial definition (like the examples seen above) on a pendant for you!

They have about a week turn-around because I will be making them to order. Also, you probably should contact me prior to ordering to make sure I do, in fact, have the word you are looking for!

Custom Charm Bracelet

My newest listing in my shop: Create your own charm bracelet.

The charm bracelet pictured is my own personal charm bracelet which features some of my favorite things. I will create a custom bracelet based on your preferences.

I have access to a vast variety of charms in many themes. Please contact me prior to purchase to discuss what you would like and to ensure I can get charms for your bracelet. You can choose 10 charms, and you also choose the length!

Another option is that you can choose colors and I can make a beaded charm bracelet. Or I can do a combination of both the pewter charms and beaded charms.

Ideas include hobbies, gothic, a holiday, birthday, ocean/sea, hearts, etc. You could spell out your name or initials. I can also do a photo charm bracelet.

What my bracelet includes:
a car because I love road trips
K for "Kimberlie," my name
a camera because I basically do not leave home without it
a horse and buggie because I am from Lancaster, PA
a sewing machine
a yarn ball and needles
a computer because I am always on the computer :)
musical note because I love musc
and scissors.

Contact me with your ideas and to discuss options. You may be surprised at the charms I can get!

Custom Coasters

(okay, sorry the color is off for the photos...but you get the idea!)

I was recently contacted by wind4me to do some custom coasters of his logo. This is the result! I would love to do some more custom coasters, so please contact me if you would like some!