Etsy Find

I found a very talented jewelry maker when Alison Kelley of Alison Kelley Designs Jewelry purchased a custom order of bath bombs from my Etsy store. She was a great customer and I enjoyed working with her. She has an Etsy store with lots of beautiful handcrafted jewelry. I purchased the above pictured bookmark from her and LOVE it, Haley and I had to fight over who gets to keep it (I think she won). It is so pretty and well made. It came ready to gift in a neat little box with a fancy bow. I know what I am getting for teachers gifts next year! ; )

I asked Alison if I could mention her here and if she could write a little bio to share. Here is what she had to say: "

Hi, my name is Alison Kelley and I have been making jewelry for over 16 years. For the most part I was making jewelry for my friends and family. It wasn't until my mom inspired me to make a necklace for her in the summer of 2006 that got me motivated and excited about making jewelry again. It had been a while since I had made something for myself too. I made that necklace for my mom as well as an identical one for myself. I was so happy making it and with the results that I just couldn't stop myself from making many more designs. Before I knew it I had friends coming over to look at my new jewelry designs. After their overwhelming feedback this "hobby" soon became Alison Kelley Designs and a full-time business. Jewelry making has truly become one of my life's greatest passions. I enjoy every aspect of it. Getting an idea in my mind, sometimes even in my dreams. I imagine the piece already made and then going through the process of putting my design together step-by-step is invigorating. Once my creation is complete I can't help but be so proud. Maybe I have that artistic need to create and in creating something it bring me happiness. My goal is to offer beautiful handcrafted pieces of jewelry that are as unique as they are beautiful. Handmade is a forgotten art to many, showing the importance of it is an endless journey. I myself lost that for a while. After having three children and living in such a busy world, it is easy to forget the beauty of making something yourself or cherishing another persons handmade creation." Alison Kelley

If you are looking for a unique, handcrafted gift, I would highly recommend Alison Kelley.

She's a sweetheart too!!

http://www.alisonkelleydesigns.etsy.com/

Thank you Alison!