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

Life

I guess it just gets in the way of blogging..... I've had so many exciting things going on for TPJ lately and I wish I could dedicate more time to this blog to update you all on it but I just cant. This summer has been wild and wonderful and I don't see it slowing down one bit anytime soon.

Busy = good right... please remind me of that when I'm in a mental institute!

Some gorgeous new things to share soon... promise. That and i finally got busy on the "Cuffed" line... so pretty and funky and fresh and fun and... well you get the point.

I was invited to be a designer involved in The Muse Project last week.... check them out!! Images should be up soon!!!

OK... I've gotta get some other stuff done... don't hate me cuz I'm slackin... hate be cuz I'm beautiful. LOL

Until next time (when it will count)

Peace, Love and Patience

XOXO~
Michele
TPJ

Insanely Busy!

I want to be 10 again so I can have a fun summer full of doing NOTHING! The kids have been out of school for 2 weeks and it seems like 2 years! With Day Camps, Tee Ball Games, VBS and the constant whine of "I'm bored" I have no idea how I manage to get anything done... oh wait sure i do... I quit cleaning my house!!!

So in all the insanity I wanted to take a little moment to show off a piece that I made for my friend Angie's LAST birthday. (And by "last" I mean the one a week ago... she claims it will be her last... whatever)

5 strands of crimson and blue glass with a little clear for sparkle. 2 removable rings with the words "Football" & "Basketball" to symbolize the phenomenal year that the Jayhawks have had. I have to thank her husband Dan for giving me total freedom on this project, I love the end result!

So... with all of the insanity in my life lately you would think I would be neglecting my work... oh so wrong! Last night I sat down and created 3 new pieces so keep checking back.... I found my inner cowgirl once again! (Damn I thought I ran her off)

Until next time~
Peace, Love and ROCKCHALK

xoxo
~Michele

Heres to stormy weather!

I love this time of year in Kansas.... unexpected thunderstorms, torrential downpours, hail that would fill your cocktail glass with one shot (OK so the hail is a real bummer but what do you do... time to make Margaritas outta limes i think) LOL.

So I left you last time with a little teaser about the crystals I had ordered. Well I got them and they are so fantastic~!!! I couldn't wait to get this piece done to share with you.
She is simplicity defined!

Just like Dolly Parton.... she's super shiny and just an all around GEM!!!

"Dolly" is the perfect example of simplicity being stunning. There is nothing you couldn't wear this with... well OK so you may not want to wear it with your 'jammas but other than that~!!

She's already listed on Etsy.com so catch her before she's gone! Get Dolly Here!

I'm off to go stare at the sky a little more... Sky and Radar!

So until next time~

Peace, Love and Storm Chasin'

xoxo
Michele

TPJ

Custom Works!

There is nothing better than being able to say that you have a ONE OF A KIND! I love it, have since I was a little girl. I'd love to take something that is just ordinary and make it my own. I'd take clothes apart, add trims, change the style and just make it all me! Now I have the pleasure Of making one of a kind jewelry for others like me who love to be different!

Over the past month I've been working with fellow Etsian Michelle Glaeser to create a great piece in trade for something that I LOVE from her shop (i love Etsy).

First let me introduce you to "Peacock Star".... the fun star concho piece that I made for Michelle:

A fun mix of amethyst, sodalite and sterling silver, and a few fun glass pieces thrown in because the color was so completely on the mark!

NOW... Michelle Glaesers work... OMG I'm in LOVE with her stuff and "Lofty Heart" is about to me MINE!

Now this one is for sale in her shop (see link above) and is a total steal! Mine will have a crown on top of the heart because well... you know if I had a halo it would be tarnished and I'm more of a princess anyway. LOL

So.. when you see me sporting "Lofty Heart" be jealous... be very very jealous! ;-)

Until Next Time~
Peace, Love and Wings

xoxo
Michele

TPJ

Wedded Bliss.....

In honor of my childhood best friends upcoming wedding I thought I'd share some of my most popular wedding pieces as well as a little teaser of what I'm working on as well.

I have done "Champagne Wishes" for many many brides and have shipped this one to Boston, St. Louis and a few other places in between. Such a simple piece but gorgeous with a strapless gown!

Well now "Champagne Wishes" has a friend... "Dreams" the sultry gunmetal grey version. Personally I love this color and think it would be fantastic for a bridal party.

But I think the bracelet to go with "Dreams" is my true favorite... I need a reason to dress up!

Now... with the inspiration of Chris's gorgeous and understated dress I'm working on a simple crystal drop pendant that is so simple but amazing all at the same time. Picture delicate sterling silver chain with this anchored to it.

Simple but stunning... I cant wait!

I've been busy busy busy lately so stay tuned for some really fun stuff to come. Think pink, MENS and great earrings!

Until next time~
Peace, love and pretty shiny things!

xoxo
Michele
TPJ