In the Studio – Handmade Silver Infinity Symbol

Handmade Silver Infinity Symbol as a necklace

What goes into making our one-of-a-kind fine silver infinity symbol? We thought it would be fun to show you a little behind-the-scenes action from the Punky Jane Studio.

Each symbol is hand shaped from fine silver wire...

 

...fused, and then given a gently hammered finish.

Handmade Silver Infinity Symbol Toggle Bracelet

To create our Infinity Toggle Bracelet, we attached the infinity symbol to nice and sturdy sterling silver chain with our hand-forged toggle.

Truly handmade and one of a kind!

Shop for our Handmade Infinity Designs.

Thanks for stopping by the studio!

12 Days of Savings!

We are so excited to announce our 12 DAYS of SAVINGS!

There's a new code for each day. Notice how the savings gets a little lower each day? Shop early and be rewarded!

It's starts today...use the code PJ12days25 and save 25%.

Codes good on the specified day only at www.PunkyJane.com and not valid on 14k gold.

Don't forget to check out our holiday ordering deadlines.

'Tis the Season of Savings!

Get Creative and Win!

We just introduced our new hand stamped Binder Paper design. We think it would look adorable with a message stamped on it, but we can't decide what to stamp!

Comment here with your suggestion. If your idea is chosen,  you'll win your design! How about that? Rewards for creativity!

We'll only be choosing one phrase, and keep in mind that it should be relatively short. The 'paper' is only 1" tall and 3/4" wide.

If more than one person submits the selected phrase, the first one submitted will win (determined by the time and date of the comment post). And it's okay to submit more than one idea.

Contest ends at midnight Friday, November 22, 2013.

Ready? Set...Go!!

Personalized Gift Ideas for the Geek in Your Life

You may have noticed that I tend toward the geeky side.

Thought I'd share a few of my favorites designs. It might just help you find the perfect, personalized gift for that geek in your life, or share with your circle so they can shop for you.

Scrabble Inspired Necklace
Choose any word or name, 2 to 5 characters to create your own personalized Scrabble rack necklace. Each tile is stamped with the letter and its official Scrabble point value. Single letter tiles are also available.

'Hello My Name Is' Write On Wipe Off Tattle Tales Necklace
Inspired by those fun little sticky name tags, you can write a new name or word every day!

Magic 8 Ball Necklace
You can have several tags so you can switch them out depending on your mood.

Sterling Silver Paper Clip Necklace
Pay homage to your favorite little fastener! This fully functioning paper clip is hand formed from sterling silver wire.

Molecule Necklace
What's your favorite molecule? I'm going with Theobromine (it's a big deal in chocolate).

Check out our entire Geekery Section here, including designs inspired by Harry Potter, Doctor Who, and the periodic table.

You are braver than you believe, stronger than you seem, and smarter than you think.

~ Christopher Robin to Winnie the Pooh.

I'm so excited to introduce this new design!

This takes me back to my days as a graphic designer and the excitement of seeing blank paper feed into one end of the press and my completed design come out the other side.

"You are braver than you believe,
stronger than you seem, and
smarter than you think."

~ Christopher Robin to Winnie the Pooh

This wonderfully inspirational quote (one of my favorites!) which I’ve designed first in type, then into beautiful, handmade jewelry.

It is currently available as a stand-alone necklace, as well as a building block in our Simply Charming Collection. It will soon also be available as a keychain.

Stay tuned...more to come!



Comment here with your favorite quotes...you might just seem them in a future design!

Make a First Christmas Even More Special with a Hand Stamped and Personalized Ornament

Our hand stamped and personalized Christmas Ornaments are sure to make any Christmas special, but did you know each one of our My First Christmas designs comes with a little journal to record special moments?

In addition to a 'to' and 'from' section, you'll be able to record:

• Where I went...
• Who was there...
• What I wore...
• What I ate...
• Something funny I did...
• My favorite gift...

Let's face it...it's the perfect place to record those precious moments that will embarrass your kids in about 13 years!

Each ornament also includes a Sunshine Polishing Cloth so you can keep it looking shiny and bright. These ornaments promise to not only be a focal point of any tree, but a treasured keepsake for years to come.

Not your baby's first Christmas? No problem! We can stamp any year for you.

Remember to order before November 29th to ensure holiday delivery. Read more about production time and shipping options in our FAQs section.

It's all about the crust.

I love making pie. In fact, I love making pie almost more than eating it. The perfect pie crust is like a challenge to me...something seemingly unattainable that I'm always chasing.

I've always sworn by my food processor pie crust recipe. Tried and true. Rave results every time.

One day last week, as I quickly scrolled past a post, either on a blog or on facebook, could have been a billboard for all I know...I saw it. Someone proclaiming that making pie crust in a food processor wasn't cutting it. Really? How dare you?!? I was curious and offended all at the same time. My quest for the perfect pie crust prevailed, and I filed this little tidbit away.

After a quick trip to Apple Hill yesterday, and that case of apples staring back at me, pie was a must.

As I set out to make my traditional crust, those words rang in my ears again. Really? Okay, I'll try it. Since I couldn't remember where on earth I had seen the post, I Googled 'pie crust without a food processor." I clicked the second result...after all 'Smitten Kitchen' is a great name.

I read her blog post entitled 'pie crust 102: all butter, really flaky pie dough' and realized she really knows her crust! She's struggled with the shortening/butter question. She's done the food processor thing. As I read through, it all made perfect sense. Little pockets of butter melting in the oven leaving perfectly flaky crust.

I decided to try it.

Not only is it actually easier in the long run (I hate washing the food processor), it's an amazing crust. Our Pink Lady apples made a wonderful filling, but the crust was as close to perfection as I've ever made.

I have to say, I'm never going back. I look forward to wonderful holiday season filled with pie.

Check out the Smitten Kitchen pie crust recipe here. It's a great read with a ton of detail and pictures. Love that.

And yes, there's a pie crust 101 and 103. This is my kind of class schedule.

Enjoy!

Jump Start Your Happy Thoughts

We all have those days. Days where we need to remind ourselves of all the good things.

Sitting on my office shelf, always easy to see, is this sweet little book called 14,000 things to be happy about by Barbara Ann Kipfer. (You can purchase the revised and updated edition on Amazon.)

I've had this book for years. It's a wonderful little treasure. The author spent 20 years recording the small things that made her happy and then compiled and published her book.

On days I need a little boost, I simply glance through the pages until I find something that sparks a happy thought. It's amazing how once one happy thought is planted, my mind will just take off.

Today I landed on page 219. The word "Crayola" and "I love you" jumped right off the page. All warm and fuzzy again.

Sometimes, just seeing the cover makes me smile. That was easy.

How do you jump start your happy thoughts? What are the little things that get you through?

How to Care for Your Punky Jane

Thought we'd take a minute to review some tips on how to care for your hand stamped and personalized Punky Jane Jewelry.

Here are a few guidelines to keep your piece made with sterling (.925) or fine silver (.999) looking its best:

• Don’t wear your jewelry in water, or allow it to be exposed to chemicals...they will damage the finish and oxidation. Even perfumes, lotions and sprays can damage the finish. 
• Don't hang your jewelry in or near the bathroom, or any other damp area. This will dramatically speed oxidation.
• Don’t use dip-style cleaners...they will remove the oxidation you want to keep (blackening of the letters). It’s best to use a soft cloth made especially for jewelry polishing (like a Sunshine Polishing Cloth), and polish very gently. 
• After your jewelry is clean, you can store it in a zip closure bag if you won't be wearing it for awhile. If you bag a dirty piece, the oxidation will move very quickly.
• If your piece has a brushed finish, the finish will lighten a bit with normal wear and the polishing cloth will speed that up.
• If the oxidation in the letters gets a little lighter, it will darken again over time through the natural oxidation process. 
• Remember, the best way to keep your jewelry from tarnishing is to wear it! Please note that it’s normal for silver jewelry to show gentle wear. Silver is a soft metal.

And remember, you can find this and other great info in our FAQs section.

If you ever have questions about how to care for your piece, don't hesitate to contact us.

Look What Punky Found: Pretty Hand Crafted Coffee Mugs

It's Monday. After the time change.

Let's be real...getting up in on a morning like this is hard, but coffee (or tea!) makes it just a little bit easier. We all reach for our favorite mug...if it's clean. Some of us prefer pretty ones or clever ones, but I prefer a large mug. The bigger the better in my book. Why waste time refilling?

As usual, Etsy has a great supply of hand made mugs. You might be able to convince me to go for a smaller mug if it's personalized and/or pretty.

For the selfish coffee drinker...

'Mine Coffee Mugs' by symmetricalpottery

For anyone who needs their own special mug...

'Personalized Mug' by MissPottery

For the grumpy (non)morning person that needs a smile....

'Super Cute Green Frog Mug' by misunrie

And my personal favorite...

'20 oz Soup Bowl/Mug' by DandelionPottery

Be sure to check out their shops for other hand made pottery items.

Now I'm off to pour another pot...er...I mean cup of coffee!

Look What Punky Found: Polymer Clay Jewelry

Since we're still riding the Halloween sugar rush, I thought I'd share this sweet Etsy shop, InedibleJewelry! Sisters, Jessica & Susan Partain hand sculpt each charm from polymer clay. After taking a look around their shop, I was astounded at the level of detail they are able to achieve.

Sweet charms by inediblejewelry

Blueberry Cheesecake by inediblejewelry

While I'm partial to the sweet treats, they also make snacks and savory items. Ants on a log anyone?

Ants on a Log by inediblejewelry

Cheese Plate Necklace by inediblejewelry

They've even shared how they create their adorable pie slices on Etsy's How To Tuesday!


Be sure to check out their...
Etsy shop
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How they got started on Etsy, here