Saturday, January 23, 2010

Cherry Blossom Holiday Gifts!


So now that the holidays have past-- I can begin posting some pictures of projects that I've made for friends and for clients! I didn't want to post anything before I knew that the recipients had opened their gifts!
Above are pictures of a custom made bracelet and keychain. The first and nicest keychain I've ever made I have to say--I think I have to make one for myself! Both have hand engraved mother of pearl jewels set in fine silver bezels.

Looks great on. Sorry about the yellow hued pictures, I was in a rush to get these to their new home and in the evening I just didn't have any natural light to take pictures with.

I still have another gift that I need to give-- and I can't wait to post these pictures! Stay tuned!

Saturday, January 2, 2010

Happy New Year!

Before 2009 could leave us-- Portland got a surprise snow storm! Looks beautiful, but makes the shop too cold for getting much work done!

2009 was a great year for Cherry Blossom Girl Jewelry-- here's a list of the charities that I was able to donate to because of customer interest and support in my work:

*SNO (Siberian huskies Needing Owners)
*AniMeals (In Montana--a no kill shelter and animal food foodbank for owners in need)
*Fences for Fido (they built fences, spay/neuter, and provide shelters to get chained dogs unchained in the Portland/ Willamette Valley metro area)
*ASPCA
*Dove Lewis (a non-profit animal hospital in Portland, OR--they provide emergency care 24 x 7)
*CAT Food Bank (the Cat Adoption Team is a no kill cat shelter that also has a catfood food bank for owners in need)

I donate 30% of each sale to an animal charity.

Thank you! Thank you! Thank you!

Happy 2010 to all!