Will be introducing a new product that I am pretty excited about. Hand stamped vintage silver plated flatware.
Where to start.....
I love Jesus, my family is my rock, peanut butter should have it's own food group, I am a dreamer, have a giving heart, I am a photo hoarder, I have the sweetest daughter. I am a creator, artist, and essential oil lover.
I have always had the overwhelming need to create. There is just something about taking pieces of something and making in to a beautiful creation. Taking something old and making it new or taking something ordinary and making it shine.
How did I come about wanting to make inspirational jewelry and accessories?
As we all know this world has its fair share of people who will try and tear you down. It could be that bully at school or work, a parent, or "friend". I have always been in the game of building others up. It wasn't until my daughter started school that I realized just how much of a problem bullying has become. Here I had spent all these years building my daughter up and telling her how much of a beautiful, smart, and wonderful person she is only for her to be torn down at school. These challenges are not only at school and these challenges are not only found in children but we too can sometimes focus on negative thoughts and tear ourselves down.
I really wanted to find a way to redirect thoughts in a more positive manner when we are away from our family, friends, and our biggest supporters in life.
In late 2015 I started to enjoy jewelry making, more specifically hand stamping metal. I have made, and still make, everything from baseball necklaces for moms to key chains or grandpa. I had so many family and friends support my creations and encouraged me to open my own shop so I listened.
I needed a name....
After thinking long and hard about the perfect name and coming up with nothing I decided I needed some help. After consulting with my 15 year old daughter she easily gives me one answer and it was the most perfect name....(I could have never picked myself) SHIMMER!
"Shimmer- to shine with a soft tremulous or fitful light"
I knew this name was a perfect fit, not because she thought my metals were shiny and shimmering, but because I knew the people who would be wearing them would have a soft tremulous light about them. Someone who wanted to shine, someone who might be a little anxious, unsteady, or weak. Someone that might be shy, scared, or uncertain. See I wanted to make jewelry that inspired. I want some one to be able to look down at their cuff and be gently reminded that they are worthy, beautiful, and have purpose. I want them to know that they are going to be ok, that whatever they are facing today they will get through. I want my jewelry to speak for itself and up lift women everywhere.
I want to see you SHIMMMER and SHINE!
