Recent Custom Orders

I know I've said this before, but I love custom orders! They are my absolute favorites. Here are a few recent projects I've been dying to share.

Class of 2010 graduation necklaces have been so popular this year. Here are a few samples I've made in the past couple of weeks.




I also recently created this custom ring for a client who loved the look of the Lofted Designs wide hammered sterling silver ring, but wanted something one-of-a-kind. She loves all shades of green, so I found a malachite with a beautiful range of color.

Personalized Mother's Day Jewelry

Mother's Day is right around the corner on May 9th. Flowers are nice and breakfast in bed can't be beat, but these handmade necklaces will last forever!



Each sterling silver eternity circle includes custom personalization and a birthstone, and necklaces are available in one-, two- and three-circle designs.



Other styles are also available such as the popular "My Heart Belongs To" necklace. Your order will come with a 16" sterling chain and a gift box.



Be sure to place your order by April 30th to guarantee on-time delivery for Mother's Day!

A Huge Holiday Thank You

As the year 2009 winds down, I want to take a moment to extend a very heartfelt thank you to everyone who has supported me in this little venture! Lofted Designs has experienced tremendous growth this year, and none of it would be possible without the support and encouragement of friends, family and fans.

Thanks to each and every one of you – whether you made a purchase (or many!), shared kind words of encouragement (in person or on Facebook), showed up to a craft fair to show support, stocked my creations on your store shelves or just admired my work from afar, you are all a very important part of what I do. So, thanks!


I couldn't be happier to share this little map illustrating the towns and cities I've shipped packages to in in the last two months. Exciting, right?! I get all giddy when I think of the dozens of people who will be receiving my jewelry this week!

Happy holidays! Happy New Year! And thanks a million!

Dover Is The Place To Be

Looking for a great place to get your holiday shopping all wrapped up for the season? Then make your way to Dover, New Hampshire this Saturday, December 12th!

First stop: Holiday Open Studios at One Washington Center & The Picker Building (that's the sweet old mill building near the covered bridge). Inside, you'll find dozens of open artists' studios, as well as many other artists and craftspeople set up in the common areas. I'll be there with lots of fresh, new Lofted Designs jewelry for all the people on your shopping list and dog and cat tags for the pets on your list. (10am - 5pm)


Next stop: Lucy's Art Emporium at 303 Central Avenue (across from La Festa). Daisy Adams just opened this adorable little boutique and is celebrating the official grand opening this Friday and Saturday. Stop by to pick up some truly unique gifts (Lofted Designs jewelry, plus paintings, plush, prints, pins, purses and much more). There will also be tasty treats provided by Kate's Designer Delights, a free greeting card with every $15 purchase (while supplies last), and a raffle for one of Daisy's original paintings! Definitely all worth stopping in for. (Mon-Sat 10am-6pm / Sun 11-6)


While in town, don't miss the fabulous Silver Moon Crêperie (20 3rd St., next to the old Strand Theatre), one of my favorite dining establishments in the whole world. Try one of their sweet or savory crêpes (I recommend the fresh apples & brie crêpe!), or stop in for some hot mulled cider to warm up while shopping downtown. (Saturdays 10am - 3pm)

See you over in Dover!

The Results Are In...

Thanks to all of you who voted in my dog tag survey!
The winners are as follows:

• All Bark, No Bite – Joy Ribisi
• Tail Chaser – Drea Carbone-Kubacki
• Crazy But Lovable – Guinivere Norrington
• Attention Hound – Scott Clyatt
• Butt Sniffer – AK Walker & Drea Carbone-Kubacki (both submitted this one)

Winners get a free dog tag of their choice! All of these new tags will be available soon in the Lofted Designs shop. Thanks for playing!

Vote For Your Favorites

The Lofted Designs dog tag contest is in full swing! I received so many wonderful entries that I decided to create five categories (FIVE WINNERS!) rather than just one. The polls close on Monday afternoon, 11/30/09, so come on over and vote for your favorite phrases right now.

Enter the Lofted Designs Dog Tag Contest

Help me come up with a phrase for the next line of Lofted Designs dog tags! Here's how it works...

1. Visit my Facebook fan page and click the "Discussions" tab at the top.

2. Leave a comment with your idea for a dog tag by 11:59pm on Tuesday, 11/24/09.

3. You can enter as many ideas as you want. The key is to keep them short and sweet! I can fit about 4 words on a tag (max. 15 letters).

4. On Wednesday, 11/25/09, I will post an online poll with the top 5-10 suggestions and ask all my fans to vote for their favorites.

The creator of the winning phrase will receive a free dog tag and the winning tag will be sold as a new item in my online shop!

Here are all the tags currently available:
Bed Hog
Gimme Treats
I ♥ 2 Cuddle
I ♥ Belly Rubs
I ♥ Cats
I ♥ Heavy Petting
I ♥ My Person
I ♥ Naptime
I ♥ Treats
Mama's Boy/Girl
Daddy's Boy/Girl
Naughty and Nice
Naughty on Purpose
Ain't 2 Proud 2 Beg
Cutie Pie
Bite Me
Don't Piss Me Off
Dogs Rule Cats Drool
Tail Wagger

Good luck!

4th Quarter Earnings

As you may already know, I choose a non-profit organization each quarter to receive a percentage of my sales. This is my way of paying forward the generosity and kindness I've received in support of Lofted Designs. I probably wouldn't be making jewelry at all if not for the help, confidence and support of many wonderful people. So, in turn, each quarter I donate a portion of my proceeds to a local non-profit organization.

Choosing my 4th quarter recipient was easy because I have an entire team of craftspeople behind me. More than 40 members of the Etsy Maine Team have decided to donate 15% of their sales between November 13th and 19th to Preble Street, an organization based in Portland, Maine, striving to turn hunger and homelessness into opportunity and hope. Preble Street's mission is to provide accessible barrier-free services to empower people experiencing problems with homelessness, housing, hunger and poverty, and to advocate for solutions to these problems.

In addition to all of these really talented Etsy sellers donating 15%, I will base my donation upon all Lofted Designs sales from October through the end of the year. Happy shopping!