Wizard of OZ

Have you seen the new OZ movie??!!  We haven't yet, and can't wait to...  tell us what you thought about it below!  What did you like about?  What didn't you like about it?

Here's a lovely treasury by: ErikaElyn

2nd Year Anniversary!

We are happy to announce our shop's second year anniversary on Wednesday, June 26th!  It's an exciting milestone for us, and we are truly grateful for our customers and the support we get from our family and friends.  To celebrate, we invite you to take advantage of our 50% off anniversary sale with FREE SHIPPING on all domestic orders!  Visit www.charmtopia.etsy.com to see our products.

Some of our popular items:

         

          

         

The Universe

Universe themed products are the new fashion trend!  Our full moon and nebula jewelry have been most popular lately following this trend.  It got me to wondering why the universe is so appealing?  I think first off, it's just simply beautiful.  People like lights, sparkles, and well, 'bling'- which is what the stars together look like.  The night sky can become hard to ignore once you take a moment out of your busy life to really stop and look at what you see up there, and you start wondering.  You wonder at the things you are looking at, and the endless possibilities of what could be up there; the planets, how the solar system works, the constellations, endless galaxies, the pure perfection of how it all works together, the idea of other existing worlds and life.  Although we know so much more about it today then we ever have, there are still an incredible amount of mysteries that haven't yet been unfolded or discovered.  It can also change, even just a bit, the way you might see your yourself, your life, and your personal existence.  It may motivate you to look around at the lives of others, and wonder about who we all are and why we're here.  

From a more religious standpoint, Elder Neal A. Maxwell, an LDS church apostle, once said:  "This mortal experience through which we are passing is one in which beauties abound; subtleties and delicacies are all about us, waiting to be noticed. Wonders are everywhere to be seen. It is, however, the observing meek who will contemplate the lilies of the field, will ponder the galaxies and see God moving in His majesty, will notice, and then lift up, those whose hands hang down."  Meekness- A Dimension of True Discipleship, March 1983

Here is a universe themed treasury list I recently put together in our Etsy shop of some beautiful handmade products!

If you haven't taken the time to explore or ponder the universe, go look and learn-- you will be amazed!

2nd Year Anniversary Coming Up!

We have been open almost 2 years now!  Our shop anniversary is coming up on June 27th, so stay tuned for some fun giveaways and coupons!  In the meantime, use this coupon for $5.00 off your order of $10 or more, with free shipping: 5OFF2013

DIY Basic Dangle Earrings Tutorial

Wanna try making your own earrings, but are not sure where to start?  Here is a simple tutorial to help you know the materials you'll need to start creating your own designs!  It's also a great and fun way to spend time with family and friends for holidays and other get togethers!  

WHAT YOU'LL NEED
-2 headpins (25mm - 30mm long)
-4 jump rings (4mm or 6mm)
-4 colored beads (4mm - 8mm)
-2 brass disks, pendant, or charm of your choice
-2 bronze or silver earring hooks

(You can pick all of these items up at your local craft store (Michaels, Hobby Lobby & Joanne's Fabric all have great beads and jewelry findings) or order supplies online at Etsy, Ebay and other sites).

Start by threading the headpin with your beads, you'll need to create a loop on each end of the headpin using pliers.  You'll need at least 8mm of wire on each end to create your loops.

You might need to adjust the loops so they're centered on the beads using pliers, (so it doesn't hang lopsided).

Then you connect the disk, pendant, or charm to the completed beaded headpin with a jump ring. 

Then connect the completed headpin to your earring hook on the other end with a jump ring.

And you're done!  Simple as that  :)

Favorite Board Games

Do you have a favorite childhood board game?  If so, leave a comment below and we'll see if we can come up with a jewelry design for it!  Here are a couple pre-made game inspired options we offer below:

CHESS

BARREL MONKEYS

SNAKES & LADDERS

Ender's Game Blurb

Okay, so we are a pretty big Ender's Game fans... and admit, are chewing at the bit waiting for the movie to come out this coming November!  In fact, we've been waiting for almost 10 years now, since they've been talking about making it a motion picture since then.  If you haven't read it, now is the time!  Check out the storyline on wikipedia, and then go rent/buy the book before the movie is here!

Leading roles in this movie include:  Asa Butterfield, Harrison Ford, Ben Kingsley, Aramis Knight, Hailee Steinfeld, Jimmy Pinchak, Viola Davis, and Abigail Breslin.

Awesome picks for the movie, don't you think?  If you are already a fan, check out our new Ender's Game themed jewelry here.  These make great gifts!