Imagine...

"The world is but a canvas to the imagination." Henry David Thoreau

The "Imagine necklace" is a 3/4 of an inch sterling silver disc that has the word "Imagine" hand stamped. The necklace also includes a dark green swarovski crystal that has been wire wrapped by hand. Both charms hang on your choice of either a 16 or 18 inch sterling silver snake chain. Please indicate in the note to seller which length you prefer. The letters on the discs have been blackened/antiqued to make the letters stand out. The disc will appear to be slightly tarnished but has been given and good polish. Artist Note: The letters on this necklace have been hand stamped one at a time, I do not use machines. The letters will not line up perfectly and this should not be considered a flaw but part of the charm.Do you have a question please convo me. Thank you for viewing my hand stamped jewelry.

Would you like to purchase this necklace http://www.klacustomcreations.etsy.com/

Will and his girls....

Hold a true friend with both your hands. -- Nigerian Proverb

Will doesn't like to hold hands with anyone except "his girls". That is what he calls his friends "his girls" It is so sweet to see little kids hold hands!

pictured from left: Angelina, Will, Genevieve, and Grace.

Be kind.....

Kindness can become its own motive. We are made kind by being kind. -Eric Hoffer.

The Be Kind necklace is a 3/4 of an inch sterling silver disc that has the words Be Kind hand stamped. The necklace also includes a freshwater pearl that has been wire wrapped. The charms hang on your choice of either a 16 or 18 inch sterling silver snake chain. Please indicate what chain length you would like in the comments section of your purchase.

The letters on the discs have been blackened/antiqued to make the letters stand out. The disc will appear to be slightly tarnished this is the intended appearance it has however been given a good polish. Artist Note: The letters on this necklace have been hand stamped one at a time, I do not use machines. The letters will not line up perfectly and this should not be considered a flaw but part of the charm.

Would you like to purchase this hand stamped necklace http://klacustomcreations.etsy.com/

Mr Fix it!

When Will sees me making jewelry he wants to help so he has his own set of tools to work on his own projects. What a helper he is!

The Dear Friend....

A Friend is a Treasure.

A friend is someone we turn to,when our spirits need a lift.

A friend is someone we treasure,f or our friendship is a gift.

A friend is someone who fills our lives,with beauty, joy and grace. A friend makes the world we live in, a better and happier place.

The "Dear Friend" necklace is a 3/4 of an inch sterling silver disc that has the words "Dear Friend" hand stamped. The necklace also includes a freshwater pearl that has been wire wrapped. The charms hang on a 18 inch sterling silver snake chain. The letters on the necklace have been blackened to make them stand out the charm will appear to be slightly tarnished but is finished with a good polish.

Artist Note: The letters on this necklace have been hand stamped one at a time, I do not use machines. The letters will not line up perfectly and this should not be considered a flaw but part of the charm? This necklace is available at http://www.klacustomcreations.etsy.com/

Lunch at the Estate....

We had lunch at the Henry Ford Estate and it is one of my favorite spots for lunch. The Henry Ford Estate is the former residence of Henry and Clara Ford. The Henry Ford Estate is just beautiful and it is so nice that they are open for lunch. Lunch is served in the old pool room. The estate offers tours and has many special events. John and I got married at the Estate and it was just so pretty. Take a look at their site http://www.thehenryford.org/ Dearborn has so much history that sometimes we take it for granted.

Just listed new in my Etsy shop

This is one of my new favorite necklaces. It just makes me feel good when I wear it.

Protect: 1.

To keep from being damaged, attacked, stolen, or injured; guard. I love this necklace it makes me feel that I am protected and it reminds me also that a mothers job is to protect her little ones.

The Protect necklace is a 1 inch 925 Sterling silver disc that has the word Protect hand stamped. The necklace has a beautiful sterling silver angel wing and a pearl that has been wire wrapped and topped off with a bali bead cap. The charms hang on a 20 inch sterling silver snake chain. The letters on the discs have been blackened/antiqued to make the letters stand out. The disc will appear to be slightly tarnished but has been given and good polish.

Artist Note: The letters on this necklace have been hand stamped one at a time, I do not use machines. The letters will not line up perfectly and will appear to float. This should not be considered a flaw but part of the charm. This necklace is $55. You can purchase it at http://www.klacustomcreations.etsy.com/

Why do you feel lucky?

I made this necklace because I feel very lucky to be a mommy and because St. Patricks Day is around the corner. When I wear it, it reminds me of why I really am a Lucky Mommy!

"Everything in life is luck. " ~Donald Trump

Would you like to purchase this necklace visit http://www.klacustomcreations.etsy.com/

Just a reminder

February's featured charity is Apraxia Kids.

The "Hope Speaks" necklace can be purchased at http://www.klacustomcreations.etsy.com/and to learn more about Apraxia Kids please visit http://www.apraxia-kids.org/

"Hope is always available to us. When we feel defeated, we need only take a deep breath and say, Yes, and hope will reappear. "-- Monroe Forester

Sure to please mom and tot

I thought I would share something Will has liked since he was a baby. I think with most things they come and go but this has staying power. Will's all time favorite show is "Jacks Big Music Show". The show features bands and has a lot of music just like the title gives away. The band he really likes is "The Laurie Berkner Band". I have to say my husband and I really like them also. The music is really upbeat and I caution you, you will catch your self singing their songs. If you haven't seen them visit their site http://http://www.twotomatoes.com/site/index.php Yesterday "The Laurie Berkner" band was on the view and Will stoped dead in his tracks to watch them and then started dancing. Their DVD of music videos can be picked up at Target also. Hope you enjoy!

I hope you dance....

I Hope you Dance, I Hope you Dance!!! This is taken from the lyrics of the song "I Hope you Dance" by Lee Ann Womack. It has to be one of the prettiest songs.

The I Hope you Dance bangle bracelet is a 3/4 of an inch disc that has the words "I Hope You Dance" hand stamped around the outside of the charm and the center has Dance and star accents stamped. The bangle also includes a Apatite stone and sterling silver bali bead that has been wire wrapped. The charms hang on a skinny bangle that has a 7.5 inch inside circumference and simple clasp.

The letters on the charm have been antiqued to make them really stand out. It will appear to be slightly tarnished but has been given a good polish.

Artist Note: The letters on this necklace have been hand stamped one at a time, I do not use machines. The letters will not line up perfectly and this should not be considered a flaw but part of the charm.

****Would you like something different just email me at klacustomcreations@comcast.net or this can be purchased at http://klacustomcreations.etsy.com/

Thanks for looking this was a really fun piece to make!

Enjoying the morning paper.....

Well it is a Toys R Us catalog!

Hard to find names, not a problem!

When I was a kid it was always so hard to find things with my name on it, Kristen was always spelled with "in" and never "en". I remember being so disappointed that they didn't have my name spelled correctly I even asked my mom if we could change the spelling to Kristin! :)

Hard to find names are no longer a problem! As Moms we are so proud and want to show off the names that we worked so hard at selecting. Why not show your pride with the "Mommy Brag" necklace! This necklace is perfect for the Mom or Grandma that has the hard to find names (doesn't it just bug you when every name is available but the one you want!)

The "Mommy Brag" necklace includes two 16mm sterling silver charms and they will be personalized to your specification and can fit up to 8 letters on each disc. The necklace also includes two swarovski crystals the available colors are: clear crystal, pink, light blue, red, silver,light green, black, topaz,light purple, and silver. The charms hang on a sturdy sterling silver 16 inch snake chain. The necklace is $49 as pictured.

Artist Note: The letters on this necklace have been hand stamped one at a time, I do not use machines. The letters will not line up perfectly and this should not be considered a flaw but part of the charm.Thank you for visiting my shop. Please convo me if you have any questions or would like a custom piece designed.

Please either email me at klacustomcreations.comcast.net or you can purchase this necklace at http://klacustomcreations.etsy.com

Happy Friday!

It isn't often that Will sits still ,and there are very few pictures of us together since I am usually the one taking the pictures. I thought I would share a pic of the two of us. Happy Friday! I can't believe how fast this week went by!

Sometimes I feel that life is passing me by, not slowly either, but with ropes of steam and spark-spattered wheels and a hoarse roar of power or terror. It's passing, yet I'm the one who's doing all the moving. ~Martin Amis, Money

Happy Valentine's Day!

Did you know????

Valentine's Day is a holiday only celebrated in North America and Europe, it has been a traditional holiday for a very long time. It is a day on which lovers express their love for each other by sending Valentine cards, presenting flowers, or offering confectionery. The holiday is named after two among the numerous Early Christian martyrs named Valentine. The day became associated with romantic love in the circle of Geoffrey Chaucer in High Middle Ages, when the tradition of courtly love flourished.

Will is showing off his Valentine card he received from his best friend Grace. Yes it is Will and Grace!

Happy Valentine's Day! XO XO XO

This just listed.....

The Faith not Fear necklace is a reminder that we can not allow fear to stand in our way, we must have faith!

The Faith not Fear necklace is a 3/4 inch sterling silver square that has the words Faith not fear hand stamped. The sterling silver necklace length is 15 inches(if you need longer just let me know.) The chain is finished with a sterling silver lobster claw clasp and includes a darling puffed sterling silver heart. The letters on this necklace have been antiqued to make them stand out and it is finished with a good polish.

Please visit http://www.klacustomcreations.etsy.com to see other items from Kristen's Custom Creations.

Look who is driving

We are so lucky to live so close to The Henry Ford Museum. People travel across the country to see a bit of history and it is right in our back yard. Will is sitting in a Model T. They allow kids to sit in the car and it is his favorite thing to do. There are so many things for little kids and big kids to do at the museum. If you haven't been to The Henry Ford you need to check it out! Check out their site for details http://www.hfmgv.org/

Hearts, Hearts, Hearts they are everywhere

A little birdie told me that my niece Jacquelyn just loves these earrings. I think the best compliment you can receive is from a teenager ,they are so honest! Thanks Jacquelyn.

Hearts, Hearts, Hearts they are everywhere!

The Scattered Heart earrings are 13mm sterling silver discs that have hearts hand stamped. The discs have been antiqued and will appear slightly tarnished. All components are made of sterling silver.

Artist note: These earrings have been hand stamped one heart at a time. I do not use machines so each pair is truly unique. Would you like a pair for yourself? http://klacustomcreations.etsy.com

Doing it himself...

Will likes to do things himself lately. At 2 he feels he can handle most things that adults can handle He firmly states often, " I do it myself mama!" and about 5 seconds later he usually says "Help mama!" Last night he said he would dress himself for bed. This is how he did. :) This is a work in progress!

I am not a very patient person but am working very hard at standing back and watching him learn to do things, it takes 5 times longer but the satisfaction on his face when he does something is worth the wait!

We need some sunshine!

It is so gloomy today in Michigan! I think I need to wear my "Shine" Necklace!


Shine: 1. To emit light.2. To reflect light; glint or glisten.3. To distinguish oneself in an activity or a field; excel.4. To be immediately apparent

The Shine necklace is a 3/4 inch sterling silver disc with the word "Shine" hand stamped. The disc also includes a swarovski crystal/dangle to add some bling. The disc hangs on a sturdy STERLING SILVER snake chain.

The letters on this disc have been antiqued to make them stand out and it is finished with a good polish but will still appear slightly tarnished.

This necklace is available at http://klacustomcreations.etsy.com

T.G.I.F. ......

T.G.I.F to everyone! Sometimes don't you just need a break from it all? Thank goodness it is Friday! Do something fun this weekend! Do something for yourself!

It has arrived.....

Just a reminder The featured Charity for February is Apraxia Kids and you can find more information at http://apraxia-kids.org/. A portion of the profits for each necklace sold will be donated directly to Apraxia Kids.

The "Hope Speaks" necklace is now available and can be purchased at http://klacustomcreations.etsy.com/

The "Hope Speaks" necklace is a 16 mm sterling silver disc that has been hand stamped with the words "Hope Speaks". The necklace includes a blue swarovski crystal and a star charm. The charms hang from a 16 inch sturdy sterling silver snake chain. The letters on the necklace have been antiqued to make them stand out and it is finished with a polish.

I hope you like this necklace, I really enjoyed designing it for such a great cause!

Spuds Buds...

Have you seen these guys? Will just loves his Spuds Buds, he was so proud that he wanted his picture taken with them. He even named them starting from the left: Daddy, Will in the center, and Mommy on the end. Mommy has her lips and eyes on top of her head, I could think of worse places that he could have put the eyes and lips. These little guys have provided Will with hours of enjoyment and you get all three in a little case. I picked these up at Target.

I would never.....

Before I had Will I always thought I knew exactly the kind of parent I would be. I use to say "I would never let my kid, or I would never...." you can fill in the blank I said it all the time. My friends and family would say just wait until you have your own and you will see. I never understood why they would chuckle and say you'll see. Here are a few things I said I would never do:


I will never be a stay at home mom. (well I am a work at home mom and this is the hardest job on the planet)


I will never let my kid drink pop.


I will never let my kid scream in a restaurant. (sometimes you just can't control it,now when I hear a kid screaming I think those poor parents.)


I will never let my kid stay up late, kids should go to bed at a decent time.


I will never block traffic at the store with my stroller. When my friends and I would go shopping we were so annoyed by those moms with the strollers!!


I will never let my kid sit around in just a diaper. Sometimes just dressing an active toddler can feel like such an accomplishement.


I will never allow toys to be scattered all over the house (have you seen our house?) We have toys everywhere and I mean everywhere.

I could go on and on and I have to say I no longer judge any parents for why they do things or allow their kids to do things since each child is unique. You just don't know how you would handle a situation until you are in it yourself. What did you say you would never do????


The Never Say Never necklace is available at http://klacustomcreations.etsy.com/This is a hand stamped sterling silver 3/4 of an inch sterling silver square that has been hand stamped and antiqued to make the letters pop.

Is that ice cream???

Nope it is snow from the deck (don't worry it wasn't yellow) We made sure it was very fresh snow. Will kept saying he wanted to play with the snow and we just didn't feel like putting him in his snowsuit, so we brought some snow in. I have to say he was delighted but I didn't think he would eat it! Now all he wants to do is get snow from our deck. Don't kids enjoy the free stuff more than anything!

The Charity for February is......

I am pleased to announce that the charity that Kristen's Custom Creations will be featuring for the month of February is Apraxia-Kids.

Thank you to Kim Rieck for providing resources for Apraxia-KIDS. I have designed a necklace specifically for this organization and will have it available for viewing on my blog next week. As I have mentioned before my goal is to bring awareness and raise money every month for a different charity. Below is some information on Apraxia KIDS. Please also visit their site http://www.apraxia-kids.org/

Apraxia of speech, also known as verbal apraxia or dyspraxia, is a speech disorder in which a person has trouble saying what he or she wants to say correctly and consistently. It is not due to weakness or paralysis of the speech muscles (the muscles of the face, tongue, and lips). The severity of apraxia of speech can range from mild to severe.

p.s. Thank you to everyone for your suggestions this was a tough decision.

Check this out!!

I am being featured on the front page of the Craft section on Talentbase. Check it out! http://http//www.talentdatabase.com/channels/21-Crafts this is very exciting!!!!

I will be announcing the charity that I will be featuring in February very soon . This was a very hard decision since I had so many good ones to chose from. Please check back for the details. My goal each month is to raise awareness and money.

p.s. This pic is of Will's guys he has to take every single one of them to bed, and we have to say goodnight to each of them one at a time.