{inspiration} from Steve Jobs

not to sound dramatic, but today is a day that will be remembered by many due to the passing of Steve Jobs... he no doubt has touch many of our lives through some capacity of Apple's innovative technology.  i ran across this great quote from the commencement speech Jobs gave in 2005 at Stanford.  sadly it took his passing for me to stumble upon it, but it was inspiring nonetheless.  his words really encouraged me, as i am working to build my own little business, so i thought i'd create and share a 8.5 x 11" sign for my readers to download and print at home.  i hope you enjoy it =)  

if you'd like this inspirational sign in another color scheme just email me at JDVpaperie@gmail.com and i'd be happy to shoot one to you.  

Steve Jobs' Stanford Quote

:: 10.27.11 revision :: 

a reader asked for this quote in a pink + red color scheme, thought i'd share that option with you too!

you can down load it in {pink + red here}

i pray that Jobs' wife and kids find comfort and strength during this time of loss in their family.

what i'm currently obsessed with...

... i'm obsessed with these little beauties! crepe paper carnations... aren't they just the sweetest, most delicate little things?!

although i'm not the biggest fan of their live counterpart, i just ADORE these and must learn how to make them ASAP!   

i guess i know how i'll be spending my afternoon tomorrow ... =)

Easing into 2011...

during my hiatus i took some time to catch up on some of my favorite blogs... and found some new ones too!  here's one in particular i just have to share with you all 

::   ::   ::  eighteen25  ::   ::   ::

there are so many great tutorials, DIY projects, and fabulous downloads - these blogging sisters are such an inspiration, i just couldn't pass up sharing them with my readers!


happy new year! i'll be back soon with some new fun things =)

{shop update} jen aniston inspired necklace

awhile back i remember seeing this photo of jennifer aniston wearing a cute, petite little wishbone necklace... ever since i've been on the lookout for a charm that would make an equally cute necklace! and ta-da... i found it, and here's the necklace.

the necklace is 18 inches long {however you can request it longer or shorter} and the wishbone charm is approx. 3/4 of an inch long.

here's a close up!

i think these would even make a great little bridesmaids necklaces/gifts!

{inspiration} oh martha!

martha and the late paw paw

today i was reading "the Martha rules" and was very inspired by this quote from the book - and for all of you creative types out there, making a living doing what you love, i hope this helps give you a little motivation and inspiration!

{things to come} hand stamped personalized jewelry!

i've been toying with the idea recently of getting into hand stamping gold, silver, and brass jewelry... and two weeks ago i finally decided to go for it!... 

if you're wondering what hand stamped jewelry looks like, here are two examples:

it makes great family jewelry, jewelry collages, the options really seem to be limitless!  while i'm waiting for my custom fonts to be manufactured - i'm dreaming up some creative ways to incorporate this concept into my current line which appeals to brides... and i think i've already got some fun ideas!  but you'll just have to wait till july for me to announce those =)

also, the photo below is inspiration of what i one day hope to have in the way of a workspace...

seeing how the supplies and tools to craft hand stamped jewelry take up much more space than the tools i currently work with! 

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