Melinda Jernigan

2013-02-06T15:11:00.000-06:00

Valentine' Day is almost here. Are you ready with the perfect gift?
Here are some suggestions from my jewelry collection ready to purchase and make your gift giving simple.

Double Pink Explosion! Gemstone Crystal Necklace

Key to My Heart ~ Brass Crystal Charm Necklace

Pink Explosion! Crystal Charm Bracelet

Double Pink Explosion! Gemstone Bracelet

Pink Explosion! Charm Earrings

Key to My Heart ~ Charm Earrings

Use coupon code on my website BEMINE for 20% until Feburary 14, 2013

Decorate Your Home for FALL

2012-09-06T12:32:00.001-05:00

I am wife to my best friend, a mother to 9 beautiful adult children, and creator of beautiful jewelry. This time of year I long for the cooler weather, changing colors, and making memories with family in our home. Our home is a haven, a refuge, and a place you can come to after a hard day or weekend of travel and just relax and be yourself. The word hospitality contains the word hospital in it and that is what I see our home to be... a place of hope, healing, and restoration. To decorate the changing seasons throughout our home is one of my favorite things to do. Fresh decor and color sets the tone and is a way I can use my creativity and design style to make my family and guests feel welcome as well as bring a bit of the colors and feel of fall throughout each room in our home.
The entrance to your home sets the tone. It is still too hot (102 degrees F today but will be in the perfect 70's by this weekend) to fill my porch planted boxes so I will show you what our foyer looks like.

I covered the round table that tucks under our front staircase in the foyer with floral and fruit fall colored fabric round tablecloth I made, used a vintage lace runner, placed a wicker cornucopia filled with silk and dried flowers fruits and nuts, beautiful soft golden candles with silk ribbons and leaves on verdigris green metal candle sticks, a resin angel art piece, and a gift book that has HOME in the title.

This is view of the entry with similar tall candlesticks always in a trio with candles that are changed each season, I love our deep red walls and the large mirror which is a great way to enlarge a space. The wall art is simple with a beautiful clock and painted wood art that were both gifts. I bring in color and use silk and realistic looking vines and fall fruits.

In our dining room I use this barn wood side table and vintage lace to add some drama and a really feeling of home. I made the large wreath myself a few years ago just using a large garland from Hobby Lobby at end of season clearance and some added sprigs of fall fruit and vegetables hot glued and wired onto a large grapevine wreath. the quilted framed piece is a keepsake made by my mother, and Flitz and Floyd porcelian vase I filled with silk leaves and fall flowers.

Our dining room table is large with three leaves to seat 12. I usually only keep 2 leaves in because it has to be angled when fully loaded. The table runner I sewed is reversible with spring patterned decorator fabric on one side and a neutral green on the side shown. The tall silver Southern Living candlestick are a staple which are fun to change and decorate and well as the silver large bowl (also Southern Living) that I create coordinating centerpieces for each season. For fall I use again the silk garland cut up and add the extra touches with my grandmother's porcelain figurines, and beautiful Fitz and Floyd candle holder.

Our home has 3 fireplaces and a wood burning stove so I love to decorate the mantels each season. Beautiful current pictures of our family with warm shades or golden butter yellow on our kitchen walls are a perfect combination for my collection of yellow ceramic pottery and the fruit ceramic design was a school project from one of my children. The pretty rooster and hen prints stay up all year except at Christmas.

This is another quilted runner my lovely crafty friend, Karen, made for me. We have a great square table in our kitchen which seats 10. We love to sit here the best so many times we add chairs so we can just all be together. I love the light in this space. Our daughter created these wooden candle holders as her centerpieces for each table at her wedding last October. We used trees off of our own acreage. They were her party favors for her guests. So fun and pretty. Wished you could come and share a cup of coffee with me. My favorite place in our home.
I hope you enjoyed this little peak into my home and my sense of style and decor with inspire you to decorate and create a seasonal style in your own home that will give you, your family , and guests a touch of warmth, comfort, and healing.

My Review of Sterling Silver Ball Chain 1.5mm - Sold By The Foot

2012-07-17T10:15:00.001-05:00

Originally submitted at Beadaholique.com

Sterling Silver Ball Chain 1.5mm Ball, .9mm Bar Spacer Sold By The Foot Genuine Sterling Silver. Connector bar can fit inside balls, offering maximum flexibility. Measurements: Each ball is 1.5mm in diameter. There is one link between each ball. Each link is .9mm long. We also sell a Sterling Silve...

Sterling Silver Ball Chain

By MP Designs Jewelry from Muskogee, OK on 7/17/2012

Pros: Versatile, Good Value, Good Durability, Appearance, High Quality

Describe Yourself: An experienced beader

Thanks once again for a great product. I was looking for the perfect chain for a custom handstamped charm necklace for a little girl I was creating and this ball chain was the perfect size.

(legalese)

The Hunt For The Perfect Flats

2011-10-20T18:33:00.000-05:00

I love a good shopping expedition. It feels like a hunt: the best price, the perfect color, the separates that need matching shoes. So was my day yesterday. I had some birthday money and knew if I did not spend it on myself then it would go to gas, groceries, or the endless needs of my teenagers. So I went the mall, not sure what I was going for but women get the idea. My lioness prowl mode was turned on. I found a cute black basic shirt at Dillards with a clearance jacket in an animal print that I thought would look cute and dress up some great black straight leg jeans I had recently found marked from $125 down to $24! Yes, I love a bargain. Well I knew I needed some comfortable flats for winter but I did not have much birthday money left so I headed to Payless for affordable shoes. I found the perfect pair but I thought they were plain so my creative juices started flowing. I took the remaining money and headed to Our local craft store and fabric store and found the cutest crystal buttons and cute brown and blue feathers. I used a clip and glued them together for the perfect accessory for my new shoes! I am a girl who loves her bling, so I cannot wait to wear these. Now I need some more flats to make more shoe clips! A girl can never have enough shoes! These will dress up any old pair you may have! So cute and classy!

I Was Lost and Now I Am Found

2011-09-07T08:13:00.000-05:00

Okay, have you ever lost something? You have searched and searched...keys, handbag, cellphone, that one special earring? I was able to help a customer who found me from a my page on custommade.com. She gave me a call and explained what she had lost. One of her favorite sterling silver Swarovski Crystal Elements earrings that had a heart charm for the focal piece. I have learned being in a creative design business to say, "Sure, I can help you!" is a better answer than, "I will try to see if I can replicate your piece." Being an "I can do it!" type of designer always yields better results and I love to challenge myself. She mailed me the single earring and the hunt began.

I discovered upon opening her package that the earrings were sterling silver, the crystals were Swarovski and I had them in stock. I chose to replace them for the new pair of earrings so they were not look worn.The heart charm was a little harder to solve. The crystal were set in a manufactured heart charm. I looked for the charms on eBay and different bead supplies online stores to find a few charms that came close but I would have to buy in bulk and ship from China and I was not willing to spend that much. I considered even using Rhodium and purchased heart charms without the crystals in both materials and gluing but then I hate when the crystals fall off. The sterling heart charms I found were the perfect matching size and I decided to try wire wrapping using artisan silver non-tarnishing wire. I planned out the placing of the crystals in the same configuration as the original earring and began wrapping. I took a picture with my phone and sent her a text before I completed both earrings and she loved it! I finished the second one and sent her a final picture.

She sent me a message that I was an "artistic genius". Those were her words, but it made me laugh. Then she said her mom had lost an earring and she was sending me a picture of it to see what I could do to replicate it.

Her challenge was the fuel for my creativity. I believe for the most part that I can make almost anything or at least figure out a way to do it. Here is the picture of the earring she sent me and then my final results.

My Twin Boys 17th Birthday

2011-07-15T12:29:00.001-05:00

Okay, 17 years ago I was a wreck, very sick and had been put to be for almost 10 weeks after discovering that we were having twins and that they were discordant. Asa, the little one, was not getting enough blood supply because Ezra, bigger, had a much larger umbilical cord, thus more blood supply. Enough of the details..they came early because I had developed toxemia and we were not sure i would even make it. But that is another story for another time...You will have to invite me to one of your women's events or weekends to share my whole story and testimony of the fragrance of the Lord and when I felt my life slipping away how He spoke to me.

On that day my babies, Asa Robert who weighed in at only 2 lb 7 oz and Ezra Thomas who weighed 3lbs 10 oz, were born. They were so small but fighters. This day is so special to me because knowing they would be my last children born and the physical struggles we all three had to go through and to see them now - strong, tall, and full of life - brings me so much joy and happiness to know that as a mom I am blessed.

We celebrated with a beautiful homemade hamburger cake our daughter Glory Thompson created.

what every 17 year old wants for a gift!

our young men!

So proud of our young men now, no longer babies, but ready to take on the world. I am honored to be your mother!

Raina Jernigan High School Graduation 2011

2011-06-23T15:31:00.000-05:00

Okay, I know...it has been almost a month since my last blog. We have been so busy. Our baby girl, Raina Joy, has graduated from Muskogee High School. She is the 7th of our 9 children. My twins, Asa and Ezra will be graduating next year. Wow time flies by.

I wanted to share some of the pictures from our celebration! We dressed our best. My jacket and Peter Nygard Embroidered Belted black cotton dress were from Dillards. Raina had the cutest black dress with black tulle peaking out from the hem. Dennis looked great as usual with black slacks, tan jacket and grey knit shirt.


Proud mom and dad!

We decorated the table using Raina's design sense using hot pink and creme for the theme.

Table Decorations

The pink paper lanterns were from Hobby Lobby. The silver candlesticks were from Southern Living. Special touches of black tulle and creme ribbon under the pink candles matches Raina's dress and theme. I used my mother's vintage embroidered table cloth. My daughter, Glory Thompson, made her famous Red Velvet Cake Balls


Graduation March

Let the party get started!

Pretty pink lanterns

Our friends helped us get the house ready for the party while we were at graduation. They only pass out a certain number of tickets per child...large families have to ask around for extras.
						More Pretty cakes photos

More Photos Raina Jernigan Photography


				Harmony House

Time to Thunder Up!

Gifts from family and friends.

Pretty sentimental cards

Vintage pearls from momma

Art supplies

Glory's College Graduation Party 2011

2011-05-04T15:07:00.001-05:00

The Table is Set with
garden quilt handmade by my mother!

Raina matched Glory's cupcakes

Cupcakes are from Harmony House

Candel sticks are Southern Living

Her husband, Shaun bought flowers for her that were the same as from the wedding! Sentimental!
We ate King Ranch Chicken from Miss Addies.


Proud momma and pappa!


Glory and the proud momma!

Here are some photos and pictures of the party we threw for my married daughter, Glory in honor of her graduation,

BBA w/honors, from Northeastern State Univeristy.

Raina High School Prom 2011

2011-05-04T14:17:00.000-05:00


Getting all dolled up!

I wanted to share pictures from Raina's, our youngest daughter, senior high school prom. Getting ready is most of the fun. Here she is with just her own makeup, no hair yet or dress! I think she does a great job!

Rachel and Raina ready to party!

It is more fun getting ready with a friend!
Raina did the hair for both of them!

Raina had to help me design the perfect bracelet, Raindrop, that would sparkle and shine. We used 5 strands of Swarovski crystals and finished it with a puffed sterling heart charm at the adjustable clasp. It would be perfect for any special evening, bridal or wedding, or with a little black dress.


By The Stairs

Taking photos by the grand staircase is a tradition in our home.


Say cheese!

She wore a striped black and white White House l Black Market sleeveless dress and cute classic black pumps from DSW. He wore black slacks were his own, vest was from Dillards, and jacket was borrowed from my son, Judah, with a white shirt from Ross and black tie, His sneakers from Aldo were all black as well.

Raina with her boyfriend, Chip!

The flowers were creamy white rose buds and from I'm A Basket Case in Muskogee. They really had a great time. Leaving the prom early and then going to his house with friends for a mom-cooked breakfast was a great way to end the event!

Restory ~ The Story Behind The Design

2011-03-29T10:57:00.005-05:00

I have a special friend who has been a part of my family's life for many years. My husband is a worship leader and travels all around the world singing in many different settings and when our children were younger many of the roads trips included listing to cassettes (okay I know that ages me) to our favorite "Story Lady", Melea Brock.

Melea Brock She is a story-teller at Right-Side-Up Stories

With the advance of social networking I have reconnected with her and now my children are older and do not listen to cassettes in the car but I have the cd's ready for when I do have grandchildren. She found my FaceBook page and discovered I create jewelry. As an artist herself she commissioned me to create a piece of jewelry for her. Her instructions were simple, "Just do what you do!" Then my questions began, " Did you have any color idea? chain, beads or both? I am still meditating about your idea...

Do you have a word that you are thinking of? I have not tried stamping...but that gives me some ideas.."
She replies, "Story" is an obvious one... but let me think.

I love symbols too--key, lock, heart, book, sheep,..."
This goes on for about 3 months...you get the idea.
Well, I sent her pictures of my design process:

Phase 1

I gathered all of my bold colored gemstones and sterling silver chain and unique Bali handmade sterling beads. She had sent me some of her sentimental sterling charms and I added some I thought would have special meaning...

Phase 2

Worked out the spacing and added the sterling silver chain....

Finished Product

This is what Melea had to say about what the word, Restory means to her.

This word RESTORY is dear to me... as a storyteller and author. The word had deep meaning for me as a follower of Jesus... for He has taken what is refuse, death, pains and wounds, disappointment (and more) and restory-ed me with His magnificent breath-taking Story. His pages laid across the pages of my life... I have come to understand His exquisite Pen with its permanent ink versus my feeble dull-pointed squat of a pencil, with eraser worn down to a numb... He is the Author of Life... mine and yours. Melea J. Brock

Getting Ready For Prom

2011-03-25T17:38:00.006-05:00

I have five daughters and a closet full of prom dresses. It is so exciting to do the shopping, find the right hairdo, and get the perfect jewelry for the big night. Here are some pictures of my daughter, Raina with her really handsome, tall date.

The blue dress on Raina was found at the Goodwill for $7. Glad retro is in style. The other dress, well I won't say the price, but Galen looked stunning!

This one is Raina picking out her beads for her dress! Love her expression.

I have created many earrings, necklaces, bracelets and more through the years. It is so easy to personalize each design to suit my daughter's different tastes.
Check out my chandelier earrings for a stunning statement or to keep it simple how about just a simple pearl earring or triple crystal drop earrings. The necklace can be simple as a strand of beaded Swarovski crystals or how about a stunning statement artisan style for the brave at heart. Stacking many stretchy crystal bracelets which are easy to wear and mix or match. Don't forget about the perfect matching cha-cha Swarovski crystal ring. Perfect bling and sparkle for the special night!

Facebook Business Page

2011-03-23T12:55:00.001-05:00

Please be sure to check out my new Facebook jewelry business page

https://www.facebook.com/mpdesignsjewelry

Be sure to LIKE it and share it on your profile with your friends. Thanks

CustomMade Exclusive Member

2011-03-16T17:09:00.005-05:00

Please check out my new Custom Made jewelry by MP Designs Jewelry site.

I am adding this page and hope to gain more customers. Feel free to go to the page and leave comments about my jewelry and customer service. I need your help and suggestions to build this business. I am so grateful for all of my great customers.
Thanks Melinda J

MP Designs Jewelry Studio Pictures

2011-02-16T12:00:00.007-06:00

Some of you may want to see how my jewelry design studio has evolved so I thought I would share some pictures.
The curtains I made myself with two different kinds of embroidered taffeta. I was able to find the supplies and use coupons and create the entire window treatment for $100. I was so happy! I love to surround myself with pretty things and my family...thus the pictures and photographic art from my garden which my talented daughter, Raina took. I think she has real talent as well! My son-in-law, Shaun Thompson built my room and created this great pegboard for me to use for display as well as storage. My husband bought my the rolling kitchen cart/island and it works great to hold my beads and supplies. I hope you enjoy and I would love to hear what you think of it!

Let It Snow ~ Oklahoma 2011

2011-02-11T11:20:00.004-06:00

Emerald Isle Escape ~ Quartz A gate
Pearl Crystal Necklace
Betty ~ Pink Agate Purple Jade Crystal Charm Sterling Necklace
Olivia ~ Gemstone Crystal Jewelry Set

These are a few of my new pieces...enjoy!
The front of our home the first snow fall...we got another foot a week later...
Our horse started to eat our shrubs and hedges...so we had to get some bales of hay..they are happy now but I have to find another way to trim the hedges...
Dennis on the tractor clearing the drive...

My twin boys mastering the snow shovel..this is on our back deck...
Galen enjoying her time with our dogs...
We even added a bird feeder to enjoy the cardinals and other birds...

Well, the snow has stopped and the thaw has begun but this record breaking snowfall and winter temperatures will not be missed. I have been busy in my jewelry studio filling orders and making new pieces. Glad my studio is just a quick walk from our home.

End of Year Clearance ~ Handmade Jewelry Designs

2010-12-29T11:15:00.009-06:00

End Of Year Clearance
Use Coupon code LASTCHANCE to receive 40% discount on all handmade beaded jewelry at mpdesignsjewelry.com.

Join me on twitter - melindajernigan.

New items listed. Please check them out!

Stained Glass Swarovski Crystal Sterling Silver Cluster Ring

Gorgeous colors in every shade of black to pink....inspired by stained glass and more... are artistically collected to create this sterling silver cha-cha cluster ring. Genuine Swarovski crystals and pearls are use in the adjustable sterling silver size 7 ring.

Perfect for any special occasion! Parties, Prom, Formals, Bridesmaids, Cruise, Holidays or a special gift.

Custom colors can be requested.

Combined shipping discount.

Revel In The Love ~ Pink Fuchsia Crystal Pearl Charm Bracelet

Inspired design titled by a song, I Revel In The Love, my husband, Dennis Jernigan, wrote on his newest recording, Here In Your Presence.

Sterling Silver, Swarovski Fuchsia Pink crystals, white freshwater pearls, heart charms, and more are handbeaded to create this stunning special adjustable bracelet for yourself or to give the love of your life!

Finished length is 7 1/4" - 8".

Matching earrings available. I have this designs in All shades of red!

Perfect gift for your Valentine!

Purple Champagne Beaded Crystal and Pearls

2010-10-28T17:42:00.004-05:00

Tons of Swarovski crystal and pearls are used in these handmade beaded jewelry designs. Perfect for this season's hottest color - purple.

Champagne Punch ~ Crystal Pearl Cocktail Ring

Purple Velvet Triple Strand Crystal Pearl Layered Necklace

Purple Velvet Swarovski Crystal Pearl Earrings

Fall Break Coupon Special

2010-10-28T17:40:00.000-05:00

Fall Break Discount

Special 15% discount coupon FALLBREAK when checking out.

Use until October 31, 2010. Not good for for custom or wholesale orders.

Tulsa Home Beaded Jewelry Party

2010-10-08T11:11:00.001-05:00

What: MP Designs Jewelry Home Party
Where: 7444 E. 30th Pl.
Tulsa, Ok 74129
(540)455-4165
When: Tuesday, Oct. 12, 2010
6-8:30 PM
Host: Anna Mae Cameron
Christina Wentz
Come and go shopping.
Special prizes and discounts.
Brownies and coffee, lots of fun jewelry.
We are looking forward to seeing you at this party.

Chocolate Copper New Fall Beaded Jewelry

2010-08-28T20:35:00.005-05:00

New fall jewelry just added and more to come soon..
Chocolate Triple Delight ~ Chandelier Earrings

Indian Summer ~ Lampwork Copper Earrings

New Back to School Coupon code. Use BK2SCHOOL when you check out for 20% discount on all beaded jewelry items from MP Designs Jewelry.
Not good for custom or wholesale orders.

I have recently added Twitter to my social networking. Find me @melindajernigan.

I am also on Facebook so you can add me as a friend.

Big, Bold, and Beautiful Red Black Gemstone Beaded Artisan Jewelry

2010-07-26T21:20:00.005-05:00

Red Coral and Black Onyx gemstone sterling silver hand beaded artisan jewelry. Some of the stones and beads are from a trip to Israel..l So beautiful. Hand beaded and artisan designs by Melinda Jernigan for mpdesignsjewelry.com.

Location: http://mpdesignsjewelry.com/store/product_page.php?search=NzQw&p=s

Vintage Heirloom Jewelry Shadow Box

2010-05-13T15:13:00.005-05:00

My friend Jane had this great idea that we made last weekend with the vintage heirloom jewelry from her mother and aunt's stash...So beautiful...It could be easily made into a heart or other shapes. I would love to do this for you with your jewelry. Contact me for pricing and information..The two shots are without the shadowbox for less glare and in the shadowbox.

Graduation Special 15% Discount

2010-05-13T15:11:00.000-05:00

Use coupon code GRADS10 for 15% discount on your next purchase.

Some NEW items just added!!!!

Lovely In Green ~ Charm Bracelet

Stained Glass Guitar Pick Leather Necklace

Sliced Melons ~ Gemstone Gold Earrings

Grass Is Greener ~ Lampwork Necklace

Hurry offer ends May 20th.

Coupon not good for special orders or wholesale items.

2010-03-25T14:44:00.008-05:00

Spring Break 20% special savings. Use coupon code SPRING20 when you check out.
New hand beaded turquoise and Sterling silver earrings...

Super fun custom made layered statement necklace and matching earrings in Galactic Blue Crystals.

2010-03-11T12:38:00.004-06:00

Get 10% off your entire order.

Discount coupon ends March 15, 2010. Shop early for St. Patrick's Day.

Not for custom orders or wholesale. Use coupon code GOGREEN10 during checkout.

Here is a link to all things green...click here.

Custom wedding and prom designs. See pictures of some of them below. One of my favorite things to do is design custom beaded jewelry...

Check the entire site for new styles and classic favorites! New SALE items.