Weston here I come!!!!

Its been a long Blogging break and I make no promises to do better. Only reason i'm getting this on here now is because I've been SUPER busy getting ready for this weekend. TPJ is coming to Cactus Creek Studios! Yep, beware Weston, Missouri... I'm comin your way!

And here is a little sneak peek!!!

The "Guitar Goddess" is the latest from the Pinup Collection!

"Ranch Queen" is pure beauty in Mother of Pearl, freshwater pearls and gorgeous sterling silver with a striking Turquoise cross and sterling silver concho.

And not to mention just a few of the over 25 new cuffs that will be going to the show!








Talk about some fun flavors here!

Hope ya'll can make it! Its sure to be a great time!

http://cactuscreekdaily.com/about/retail

xoxo~

Michele

TPJ

Wrists or Ears... Ears or Wrists

Well today's goal was to get another blog entry done... and look at me 3 hours to spare!! I tell ya I'm an overachiever! NOT


As I sit here listening to my heater run constantly I am so thankful that my hobby is one that is indoors and not oh say.... competitive tree climbing! Kansas has decided to get darn chilly this week. Think we're done seeing above freezing for a few days. I want to move to my sisters in Alabama!



So, today I have for your optical delight.... a couple more cuffs and some new earrings! TA DAA!




"Santa Fe" earrings are so cute! Great crosses and turquoise:
http://www.etsy.com/view_listing.php?listing_id=19557798















"RockStarred" cuff features a great star concho and black crystal accents: http://www.etsy.com/view_listing.php?listing_id=19242831


"Paths" cuff makes a beautiful statement for you or your loved one: http://www.etsy.com/view_listing.php?listing_id=17972718

















"Lenox" earrings are the perfect match to the "Lenox" necklace! Or great on their own: http://www.etsy.com/view_listing.php?listing_id=19658022

So there are a few morsels for you to chew on for a bit! I will be busy busy busy over the next 2 months getting geared up for the first show of the 09 season. Watch out Claremore Oklahoma, Nelli and I are coming back to town!!!

Until next time~
Peace, love and Warm Blankets

xoxo~
MIchele
TPJ

Tuesday Night Brain Storming!

I love that once a week my friend Kari and I get together, avoid our kids (like good moms) and do as much brainstorming, creating and or just general b!tching. Tonight was more like a decompression session... just some time to chill. I worked on some photos and we talked about our upcoming venture (teaser again i know).

Another thing that came up... we need some new junkin' grounds... anyone have any suggestions for us? Thinking of heading toward Wichita so if you have any ideas of places south to south west on the Kansas Turnpike drop me a line! Inspiration is our fuel!




Here are a few necklaces I've been working on the last week. Enjoy!







"Lenox" Lava beads with sterling silver and a fantastic Spur Rowel and Nautical star pendant. Look for this one at Etsy.com soon!

"Ombre" my obsession with leather continues into necklaces now. "Pink Turquoise" (dyed Howlite) strung between double leather straps with a gorgeous Bali silver center.

"Tuscon" a junkers dream, leather gently holds a great turquoise donut with dangling charms of goldstone, turquoise, sterling silver and jasper.

I've been busy keeping up with my networking but its starting to make my head spin.... Twitter, FaceBook, MySpace, the Blog, my store.... oh wait I have a life too. I tell ya what, determination is a tough curse but I'm cool with that!

Until Next time~
Peace, Love and Gingham

xoxo~
Michele
TPJ

RockStar Mentality

I'm so ready for all the great new things that 2009 has in store for me! I know that TPJ will be even more successful this year and I have some awesome news to share with all of you soon that will just blow your mind! I know you hate teasers... or at least I do but believe me, its well worth it!

Today I've devoted my whole day to TPJ and getting new stuff photographed, cataloged and listed. Even did a little creating while I was at it. I'm spent but its only 3pm.... I've got so much more time in the day!

So while I jam out I'll let ya'll check out the latest from TPJ!!

"Mentality" Totally perfect for anyone with that Rockstar Mentality! The rich colors, awesome winged nautical star and enameled star accents! I love this one and just want to keep it!
"Amber Waves" Another buckled cuff! This is prime leather with gorgeous tooling that looks like waves of grain... he he he

"Jubilee" delicious nuggets of cherry red coral with a gorgeous Brighton pendant.

"Haley" Custom order for my friend Angie's niece. Great way to show off your passion!

Well there are tons more but I have to keep this blog up so I'll save them for next time.

Until then~

Peace, Love & lavish leather

~Michele
TPJ

Think skinny!

If it were only that easy! I'm surely not the only one that feels like the holidays have shoved them into their comfy jamma pants and you may never be able to leave them again!?!?!? I don't think I can even wait to the first of the year to start eating better and getting off my merry arse! So for the sake of SKINNY I'm busting out the latest bunch of "Skinnies"! These cuffs were first introduced back at the beginning of November and were such a hit. Why it took me so long to do more is beyond me but I guess better late than never.
So instead of buying the latest workout DVD or gym membership just buy something skinny and be done with it. There's always next Monday to start!

A pile of "Basket Skinnies" These will be hitting Etsy soon~ if not tonight! The "Tabbed" "Basket Skinny" The "Okie Skinnies" are gorgeous. Black background with rich brown tooling. These are sure to sell out fast!
The "Okie Skinny" even has a "tabbed" version. I love the shape the tab gives these simple bracelets.
So...if you just cant get yourself up and going yet don't worry.... you've got time before you even have to start that New Years Resolution!!! Just buy something skinny!

Until next time~

Peace, Love and kickin vintage leather!

xoxo~
Michele
TPJ

ZZzzzzzzzzz... .Huh... what... oh....

WAKE UP MICHELE!!!!! My gawd, not only am I extremely tired but its almost like I've abandoned ship on this blog.

So... this will be less wordy and more purdy!

New Cuffs!!!!

"San"... coming soon to Etsy. Gorgeous 2 tone leather with great tooling and vintage flair. The stamped steel concho is such a great addition!

"Skipper"... aren't they cute?? Narrow and delicate and NOT the norm in leather color. They are kind of blueish/grayish/greenish... totally funky and adorable! Only one left and will be hitting Etsy TOMORROW!!! If it lasts that long!

"Monarch" got a little flashy this time around. This one is larger in size and has pretty crystal bling to it!

"Burst" is a manly one... and on Etsy now for your gift giving ease!

"Flora" has a beautiful new floral heart concho as its centerpiece. Rich colors perfect for fall! On Etsy now!

"Prairie" has some serious bling factor! The centerpiece star concho is crystal and accented by crystal spots on either side. Coming to Etsy soon... if she makes it that long!

Well... this is what I've been up to... well this and slacking! I have so much to get done and just no ambition right now... how sad. Lets hope i kick it in the rear quick!

Until Next time~

Peace, Love and Lazy days

xoxo
Michele
TPJ

More.... just to tease~!

Just thought I'd toss a few more of the cuffs around at ya.... I'm loving these!

I launched the new “Cuffed” line just last week and its been very well accepted! First cuff went to Maryland and 3 more are in my local area!
I’m always hunting new fun leathers to work with and you never know… I’ve always wanted to get into tooling leather myself… I might just go over board with this one! LOL

So here are a few teasers for ya… I’m loving them all! And believe me, custom orders are always welcome. Got an idea…. Drop me a line. I love to hunt and plan on being in the deep south next week so you never know what I might come up with down there!

"Flames" 7 1/4" great Unisex cuff

"StarFlower" super soft 7 1/2"

"Graffiti" Unixex cuff with great details 7 3/4"

"Daisy" super soft and not too feminine 7 2/3"

"Flight" .... oopppsss... sold but how cute is this concho??

"Rebelious" My favorite concho by far...but go figure it has a STAR!!! 7 1/2"

Even Cowboys like a little bit of rock and roll!

So until next time~

Peace, Love & (Hand)Cuffs!

Michele
TPJ

FINALLY!

So I've been conjuring up this line for the past 7 months now... and FINALLY... I've listed the first one!! I've made others but they sell before I can even get them photographed!

The "CUFFED" line has finally made its way to the TPJ Etsy store front! I could not be more relieved!

Remember back in February or March when I was teasing about this line with the hot picture of Jess?
Well the one she has on in this picture is my first one! I love "Lofty Star" so much that I will never make another like it again!! This one is mine... and I don't like to share. ;-)



So... here are 2 that are ready to roll for the public!
"Monarch" is such a beautiful piece that I didn't even want to embellish the fantastic vintage leather! The very one pictured is already claimed but there will be more SOON!!!




"Roscoe" is already listed!! Just a simple vintage leather strap with a gorgeous star concho dead set in the middle! The existing tooling on this leather made for the perfect accent!

And with the TPJ world getting a little more "edgy" I have also started making some fun cross pieces like "Love Crux" earrings



I could add so much more to this blog today but I need to hold back something so I can blog more this week! Don't want to toss it all out there on a Monday!

So until next time~

Peace, Love & REBELS!

xoxo
Michele
TPJ

Beauties!!!

WOW.... let me tell ya... I have some of the HOTTEST friends and customers out there!

I dropped a hint about getting to hang out with the uber talented Kelley of Kelley Photo Design last month for the first ever professional photo shoot of TPJ jewelry.... well... here are some of my favorites.

You might notice that there are some new pieces in these photos that I've not unveiled yet... don't fret... they're coming. One thing I'm super excited about is the "Cuffed" line... fun and funky vintage leather cuffs with some awesome conchos and accents.

My favorite thing to work with... turquoise... mmmm tasty! ((please don't eat it to find out if I'm serious))

Watch out~!! The new "Cuffed" line will be making its debut soon....

Talk about color.... blues are so fantastic! "Cowgirls Dream" in denim blues... fancy that!

Again... lets just turn up the heat some more~! Dripping in gorgeous turquoise.

Going for all out glam in "Krystal" necklace, "Reem" chandelier earrings and other fabulous crystal pieces.

Rockstar! Without at doubt! Showin' some love to "Mojito" and "Molten".

Wow... with over 200 photos to pick from this was so difficult to just select a few for this blog. OH OH Wait... cant forget to show some love to my darling little "Gidgett". She was worn out but loved dressing up with the big girls all day!

The experience was awesome and I hope ya'll love the shots. I hope to make this a regular event for TPJ~!

Until next time~
Peace, Love, & pretty things

xoxo
Michele
TPJ