La Dolce Vita.....

New in the shop Tagua Nut necklaces

2013-06-13T10:27:00.000-04:00

A beautiful POP of color with the Multi Colored Tagua necklace. This piece has 5 Tagua Nut's that are attached to a beautiful 18 inch chunky sterling silver chain. This necklace is a One Of A Kind as each Tagua nut is slightly different, you will receive the necklace pictured.

Tagua Nuts – also known as Vegetable Ivory are seeds that come from the tropical rainforest of South America. The seeds are sliced, dyed and polished. Each Tagua Nut is unique and has it's own variations making each a one of a kind seed. Tagua Nuts are very close to the density of animal ivory. Tagua is replacing the slaughter of mammal ivory (elephants and other) in the textile and fashion industries. In one year, one tagua palm produces as much ivory as an average female African elephant. No HARM is done to the nature and hundreds of families are employed by the Tagua nut production market. Tagua Nuts are thin, lightweight and durable.

You can find the Multi Colored Tagua Nut necklace HERE.

Don't forget Dad's and Grad's! Special offer

2013-06-08T09:50:00.000-04:00

Please enjoy 15% off your entire order by entering DADSANDGRADS at check out. Offer not valid with any other offer or on prior purchases. Offer expires 6/12/13.

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Frankenmuth....Chicken Dinner

2013-06-03T10:52:00.002-04:00

We spent Memorial Day weekend in Frankenmuth, Michigan There is so much to do in Frankenmuth, shopping, dining and lots of ice cream! We had a yummy chicken dinner at The Bavarian Inn I wasn't sure I was going to like it but it was delicious..... a lot of food for the money. Our next trip we are going to try Zehnders Chicken dinner, we hear it is very good too. I love the charm of downtown Frankenmuth and it is great for kids too.

Free Shipping All Weekend

2013-05-23T08:52:00.003-04:00

Happy Memorial Day weekend! Please enjoy Free Shipping all weekend long! Enter code MEMORIAL at check out. Not available on prior purchases or with any other offer.

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Will's First Fish

2013-05-20T18:36:00.001-04:00

Will spent the weekend camping with the Boy Scouts and caught his first fish. I love that he likes to catch and release!

20% off for 24 hours!!!

2013-05-10T09:49:00.001-04:00

It's my Birthday today! Please enjoy 20% off your entire order for the next 24 hours.

Enter code HAPPYBDAY at check out.

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Teacher Appreciation Gift ideas

2013-05-09T13:05:00.000-04:00

Will's class has been watching caterpillar's become butterflies so I thought this banner would be a nice gift for Will's teacher. I had each child make a special butterfly for her. She loved it. Will's teacher will also receive my classic Teach, Influence, Inspire necklace.

Don't forget those special teachers!

Tree Climbing and Sunsets

2013-05-02T10:48:00.000-04:00

We have been enjoying some beautiful weather in Michigan, it is almost like summer. Will loves to climb trees and watch the sunsets. How is the school year all of a sudden almost over, perhaps it was the long winter we had.

Mother's Day is May 12th!

2013-04-29T13:08:00.000-04:00

Mother's Day is May 12th! Do you have something special for Mom? I have so many items in my shop sure to please mom but The Double Stacked I love you to the moon and back necklace with personalized names is one of my customer favorites. You can find it HERE.

You can find my entire collection HERE.

New in the shop Tagua Nut Necklaces

2013-04-22T13:24:00.001-04:00

A beautiful POP of color with the Green Apple Tagua Necklace. The bottom piece is a beautiful Tagua Nut that measures approx 1 inch long by 1 inch wide {Tagua Nuts are each unique and will vary in size, measurements are only approximate} the smaller top disc is a 5/8th inch sterling silver disc that has been stamped with the word blessed {if you prefer you can have this piece customized with a word up to 7 lowercase letters}, both discs share the same ring and hang on a 18 inch sterling silver bead ball chain. If you would like to upgrade to the 18 inch sterling silver ball chain it is an extra $8, please leave a note at check out and you will receive an invoice for the upgrade

Tagua Nuts – also known as Vegetable Ivory are seeds that come from the tropical rainforest of South America. The seeds are sliced, dyed and polished. Each Tagua Nut is unique and has it's own variations making each a one of a kind seed. Tagua Nuts are very close to the density of animal ivory. Tagua is replacing the slaughter of mammal ivory (elephants and other) in the textile and fashion industries. In one year, one tagua palm produces as much ivory as an average female African elephant. No HARM is done to the nature and hundreds of families are employed by the Tagua nut production market. Tagua Nuts are thin, lightweight and durable.

You can find Tagua Nut Necklaces HERE.

Pretty Little Liars

2013-04-18T12:44:00.000-04:00

Sometimes I think I must still be 13 years old. I seem to like the teenager shows. When I work on my jewelry orders I like to watch TV as it helps pass the time and makes polishing hundreds of discs a bit less boring.

My latest obsession is Pretty Little Liars. I will say I think each of the girls are intriguing and the adult characters are some of my favorites. Holly Marie Combs plays Aria's mother and I loved her in Charmed. Laura Leighton plays Hanna's Mother and I loved her in Melrose Place. I also don't mind Chad Lowe.

The show is about four friends who became estranged after their friend went missing. They become united after her body is discovered and then soon after they start receiving mysterious messages. The person sending the messages is acting as Alison or "A" and seems to know all of their little secrets. Each episode you get another clue as to who "A" may be. "A" creates tremendous trouble for these four friends. I can't wait to see how this series unfolds as each episode is fantastic.

Mother's Day is May 12th

2013-04-16T13:25:00.001-04:00

Mother's Day is just around the corner. One of my most popular items for Grandma is the Grandma necklace adorned with birthstones. This piece can be customized with the special name you call Grandma and she can hold those grandbabies close to her heart with a birthstone representing each grandchild. You can find the full item description and price HERE.

Martian Marathon

2013-04-14T08:44:00.000-04:00

Will ran his second mini marathon, The Martian Marathon, I love the second picture, he ran his heart out and was so glad to be finished. I really admire all of those that train and run the full marathon. I have never been a runner and probably never will be. I do however love to walk. Do you like to run?

Something for the Michigan Lover

2013-04-10T14:42:00.001-04:00

I have always loved Petoskey Stones. I love how each one is a bit different. I am pleased to offer this new piece that is perfect for the Michigan lover.

The Michigan charm is a genuine Petoskey stone in the shape of Michigan. The necklace also includes a custom sterling silver tag that will be customized with your city up to 12 letters. The sterling tag measures just over 1 inch long and 1/4 inch wide but will vary based on letter length as tags are hand cut and finished. Both charms hang on a 18 inch sterling silver ball chain.

The Petoskey Stone is the State Stone of Michigan. Found in gravels from Grand Traverse Bay to Little Traverse Bay and 30 miles inland.

Isn't this adorable? You can find it HERE.

Spring has finally arrived...

2013-04-06T10:02:00.004-04:00

It has been a long, cold winter in Michigan but Spring has finally arrived. Will tuned his bike up with the Scouts and has mastered riding without training wheels. Now all Will wants to do is ride his bike. I can hardly wait for warmer weather and wearing flip flops! What are you looking forward to?

Something New The Double Stacked A lot of Faith Necklace

2013-03-27T21:36:00.000-04:00

I have had so many requests to offer my Double Stacked A lot of Love necklace with a cross charm, my original design has a heart charm. I am pleased to now offer the Double Stacked A lot of Faith necklace. All components are sterling silver and this piece can be customized with your names. You can find it HERE.

Kristen's Custom Creations Facebook Giveaway

2013-03-19T10:41:00.001-04:00

Are you a Facebook fan of Kristen's Custom Creations? If not you should be, that way you will hear about special offers, new designs and giveaways! Right now I am running a giveaway for a item of your choice, value up to $50 for one lucky winner. Visit HERE to here. Must be a US resident to win.

Happy St. Patrick's Day Discount Kristen's Custom Creations

2013-03-17T11:53:00.000-04:00

Happy St. Patrick's Day please enjoy 15% off your order enter code LUCKYYOU at check out. Not valid on prior purchases or ala carte items. Offer expires Sunday March 17th.

Not All Those Who Wander Are Lost Necklace

2013-03-11T12:39:00.000-04:00

The Not All Those Who Wander Are Lost necklace is a beautiful necklace comprised entirely of sterling silver. The larger charm is a 7/8th inch sterling silver round disc and is paired with a sterling silver compass charm. Both charms hang on a 18 inch sterling silver ball chain.

You can find the Not All Those Who Wander Are Lost necklace HERE.

Spirit week...

2013-03-09T10:27:00.000-05:00

Will had Spirit Week at school and on this day it was superhero or your favorite comic. Will seems to always pick the characters that are rare and hard to find. He wanted to be Night Wing so luckily a friend was able to make a custom Night Wing T-Shirt and I picked up a mask at Party City and he had the blue thermal shirt. What do you think?

New in the shop i am enough necklace

2013-02-28T11:28:00.000-05:00

New in the shop! The i am enough necklace.

Let the i am enough necklace be your personal affirmation that you truly are enough. The I Am enough necklace consists in a 1/2 inch sterling round disc and a 5/8th inch sterling round disc, both discs hang on a 18 inch sterling silver ball chain. You can find it in my shop HERE.

The Following

2013-02-22T22:08:00.002-05:00

At first when I started watching The Following I wasn't sure if I was going to keep watching it. It started out so violent and it isn't that I can't handle violent shows but it was very disturbing. I do though love Kevin Bacon so I continued to watch it. The Following has become one of my favorite shows. I love the suspense, it keeps you on your toes and wanting more. The show flashes back to the past to help fill in some gaps. I will say though I find Emma, Paul and Jacob very disturbing, I know you aren't suppose to like them so the writers have done a great job getting the audience to despise them. If you haven't started watching The Following I highly recommend it.

With God All Things are Possible

2013-02-17T08:53:00.000-05:00

Happy Sunday friends!

This is one of my favorite pieces and a serves as a reminder for me.

With God all things are possible.

You can find it HERE.

My Favorite Warm Winter Coat Northface Metropolis

2013-02-09T12:10:00.001-05:00

It gets really cold in Michigan, and I don't do well with cold. When I pick Will up from school we have to wait in the cold on the playground so a few years ago I bought a Northface Metropolis coat and it still continues to be my favorite warm coat. I really didn't want to give into the Northface trend, and I didn't want to be running around town with the same coat as everyone else, but the coat is very warm. This year I was in the market for another down coat and I tried a few different brands but came back to the Northface Metropolis again, this time I got it in Graphite Grey. I found the best price at Zappos HERE. I highly recommend this jacket and it isn't bulky and won't make you look like a puffy marshmallow.

Kristen's Custom Creations Special offer

2013-02-05T12:20:00.000-05:00

Please enjoy 14% off until Friday February 8th. Enter code FEB14 at check out. Offer not valid on prior purchases, with any other offer or on ala carte items.

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