Posted by Tammy
in Custom Inspiration on December 4, 2012
Is it just me, or do you feel like the craze of holiday shopping gets worse and worse each year, but the gift options all stay the same? Socks, ties, coffee… we’ve seen it all before. Pull yourself out of the generic doldrums by giving custom gifts to show you really care.
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Posted by Pedro
in For Customers,
Maker Spotlight on August 30, 2012
A wedding is an opportunity for looking to the future while celebrating the past, and custom bridal jewelry by Rachel’s Design can help you mark that occasion in a special way. CustomMade artisan Rachel Zolotov’s custom jewelry line, the “Fusion Collection,” takes pieces such as antique pins or bracelet links and transforms them into new [...]
Posted by Pedro
in Custom Inspiration,
For Customers on July 27, 2012
Fall is around the corner. Looking for unique student gift ideas for your returning scholar? Have a CustomMade artisan create a truly one-of-a-kind accessory that will make your child the talk of the playground or the grad seminar (in a positive way). You can find inspiration for all sorts of items in our CustomMade galleries, [...]
Posted by Pedro
in Custom Inspiration,
For Customers on June 23, 2012
There’s no better way to get something truly made in America than to have a CustomMade artisan near you take your design idea and turn it into a unique, handmade 100% American product. From Maine to Hawaii, if you’re looking for patriotic gift ideas or want your next custom project to show you’re proud to [...]
Posted by Pedro
in Custom Inspiration,
For Customers on May 25, 2012
Need some Father’s Day gift ideas? The old man is sure to appreciate a little custom treatment, something unique that celebrates his hobbies or inimitable style or a small thank you for all he’s done. Our CustomMade artisans can make anything you can imagine, from classic gifts to one-of-a-kind items, with a personal dimension your [...]
Posted by Pedro
in For Customers,
Founder's Blog on April 28, 2012
What’s your favorite style of music? Have a favorite musician? Do you like to dance? Let the music be your muse for your next custom project, writes CEO and Co-founder Mike Salguero in his Stylelist Home blog from 4/18/12. Be sure to follow him on Stylelist as he continues to spread the custom word.
What [...]
Posted by Pedro
in For Customers,
Maker Spotlight on April 26, 2012
Is the limited imagination of retail fashion strangling your personality?
CustomMade wood sculptor Marvin Beloff likes “plaid, striped, colorful shirts” and when he went shopping for a basic, solid bow tie he had little luck:
I used to have some, but my wife threw them away years ago. I shopped! Few bows and [...]
Posted by Pedro
in Custom Inspiration,
For Customers on April 7, 2012
May 13, 2012, is just around the corner. Still searching (or need to start searching) for the perfect gift for Mother’s Day?
That perfect gift might not exist. Yet. You can, however, make that gift a reality for your mother, grandmother, or the mother of your children.
Imagine taking something with personal significance, like birthstones and [...]
Posted by Pedro
in Custom Inspiration,
For Customers on February 15, 2012
Photo jewelry can make beautiful mementos for you as well as personalized gifts for your friends and family. If you’re wondering what’s the best way to create photo jewelry, our CustomMade artisans offer a variety of options, all quite affordable, for using your photos in a one-of-a-kind custom jewelry design. Here are some stunning examples [...]
Posted by Marcie
in For Customers,
Our Favorite Custom Finds on January 20, 2012
While sending cards, flowers, chocolates and other gifts is traditional in the States, Valentine’s Day has various customs throughout the rest of the world:
In Guatemala it is known as the “Día del Cariño” (Affection Day).
In Lithuania and Latvia, it is common for people to put stickers on faces and clothing of a friend [...]
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