Mattie-Jules Creative Ring Art and Jewelry Designs
First the name....Mattie Jules.
My son Bryan - 12 at the time (now 16 ) - came up with the name. My daughter is Madison (tho' we call her Mattie) and my brother Mark and close friends call me Jules. So started the Mattie Jules era.... sounds pretty catchy being jewelry and all, eh?
I've always loved to work with my hands... knitting, cross-stitch, gardening, etc. So when I started making jewelry over 7 years ago, it was 'my' time. The kids (and hubby) could hang out with me (tho' I wasn't the best company I imagine), but it was my time to decompress after work and just let my mind go somewhere else... maybe for 10 minutes, maybe for 2 hours.
Eventually my jewelry gifts to friends and family created more requests to make jewelry and especially rings.....lots and lots of rings !
So I created MattieJules.
While I still dabble in the core jewelry - bracelets, necklaces and earrings - my love now is button rings.
Whether using modern, funky, traditional or nostalgic vintage buttons (I'm so hooked !), each ring is different.. and most are one-of-a-kind !
My son Bryan - 12 at the time (now 16 ) - came up with the name. My daughter is Madison (tho' we call her Mattie) and my brother Mark and close friends call me Jules. So started the Mattie Jules era.... sounds pretty catchy being jewelry and all, eh?
I've always loved to work with my hands... knitting, cross-stitch, gardening, etc. So when I started making jewelry over 7 years ago, it was 'my' time. The kids (and hubby) could hang out with me (tho' I wasn't the best company I imagine), but it was my time to decompress after work and just let my mind go somewhere else... maybe for 10 minutes, maybe for 2 hours.
Eventually my jewelry gifts to friends and family created more requests to make jewelry and especially rings.....lots and lots of rings !
So I created MattieJules.
While I still dabble in the core jewelry - bracelets, necklaces and earrings - my love now is button rings.
Whether using modern, funky, traditional or nostalgic vintage buttons (I'm so hooked !), each ring is different.. and most are one-of-a-kind !
This is how it works when I'm at arts festivals and craft shows ....
I have pre-made items (some people just like to choose from finished items - and that's cool).
Otherwise, you can choose from a huge selection of buttons and I make it for you on the spot just to your size.
If you're not a 'ring' person, buttons make great pendants and pins too.... some of the larger vintage buttons are just so perfect for that. And I'm so in love with vintage ! Did I say that already?
You can use one of your own special buttons too ... like one from Grandma's coat, or from your favorite Aunts jar of buttons. You may think they look run-of-the-mill, but they work up into a beautiful memory that you can wear !!
One of my favorite stories.... Jennifer cut the buttons off her husband's navy uniform and wears the button ring and the button pendant I made for her nearly every day. So he's always close to her. (Sigh)
I have pre-made items (some people just like to choose from finished items - and that's cool).
Otherwise, you can choose from a huge selection of buttons and I make it for you on the spot just to your size.
If you're not a 'ring' person, buttons make great pendants and pins too.... some of the larger vintage buttons are just so perfect for that. And I'm so in love with vintage ! Did I say that already?
You can use one of your own special buttons too ... like one from Grandma's coat, or from your favorite Aunts jar of buttons. You may think they look run-of-the-mill, but they work up into a beautiful memory that you can wear !!
One of my favorite stories.... Jennifer cut the buttons off her husband's navy uniform and wears the button ring and the button pendant I made for her nearly every day. So he's always close to her. (Sigh)
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Julie and Mattie
Julie and Mattie
