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Adding Reclaimed Materials to Your Custom Made Jewelry Projects

Posted by Pedro in Custom Inspiration, For Customers on May 31, 2011

Custom projects made with reclaimed resources not only will be environmentally friendly but also can benefit from the rich backstories and unique visual characteristics of repurposed materials.  If you’re considering investing in custom made jewelry, here are four approaches to integrating recycled materials into your design.  Keep these “Four Rs” in mind when you review [...]

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Goin’ Out West – Western Chic for Your Custom Apparel and Accessories

Posted by Pedro in Custom Inspiration, For Customers on May 20, 2011

The rugged and uncomplicated look of western wear can be very appealing.  Making a stylish impact with little fuss and no sacrifice of functionality is like a breath of freedom.  Western style clothing and accessories also have powerful associations with both the myth and reality of the American west, which remains a cultural touchstone for [...]

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Custom Boxes That Will Make You Feel Like a Box of Birds

Posted by Pedro in Custom Inspiration, For Customers on May 14, 2011

How are you feeling? Box of birds, mate.

If you’re looking for a clever way to add a little personality to a custom gift box or a custom decorative box for yourself, ask a CustomMade artisan to add the image of a bird to your project.  You can choose a bird that symbolizes freedom or [...]

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Custom Cheese Servers for Your Next Get-Together

Posted by Pedro in Custom Inspiration, For Customers on May 10, 2011

If you’re looking for a housewarming gift or a way to add a small but practical personal flourish to your own home, our custom kitchen accessories and custom cooking tools gallery is a great place to start.  Anyone who entertains frequently with fine wine and hors d’oeuvres would appreciate custom cheese servers created by CustomMade [...]

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Tell Tchaikovsky the News – Your Favorite Musicians Immortalized in Custom Projects

Posted by Pedro in Custom Inspiration, For Customers on May 9, 2011

Many of us began showing the world our love for our favorite music as soon as we could copy the logo of our favorite band onto a schoolbook cover.  That devotion continues to manifest itself through posters, bumper stickers, desktop pictures, ringtones, etc.  Classical composers commemorated in busts are a common sight in music classrooms, [...]

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CBS News Puts CustomMade on Display for Some Mother’s Day Gift Ideas

Posted by Pedro in Company News and Info, For Customers on May 6, 2011

Once again, CustomMade was on TV!  On Thursday, 5/5/11, CBS News’s “The Early Show” featured CustomMade as one of their top ten “Think Tech!” Mother’s Day gift ideas.  Tech expert Katie Linendoll gave viewers a brief introduction to how CustomMade works as well as a peek at some custom jewelry and pottery by our artisans.

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Animal Motifs in Custom Made Jewelry

Posted by Pedro in Custom Inspiration, For Customers on April 13, 2011

Are you an animal lover? Add a sense of play and the spark of nature to your custom jewelry with animal motifs.  Get your favorite creature great or small in an eye-catching piece that will show off your passion.  The incredible diversity of the animal kingdom can inspire almost limitless ideas.  Come see the fauna that [...]

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Go Team! Custom Made Items for the Sports Fan

Posted by Pedro in Custom Inspiration, For Customers on April 10, 2011

Like sports?  Do you have everything that has your favorite team’s logo?

Here are a few items you may not have.  Yet.

Go custom with your passion for your favorite team.  The artisans of CustomMade can create unique custom jewelry and custom glassworks that will appeal to the true sports fan.

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Bring Custom Japanese Style to Your Next Project

Posted by Pedro in Custom Inspiration, For Customers on April 7, 2011

For almost a month now, Japan has been in the news and on our minds principally because of the devastating disasters that have afflicted that nation.  Please consider the continuing need for humanitarian assistance and make a donation to the American Red Cross or another aid organization of your choice.

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Go Dancing with Custom Made Jewelry

Posted by Pedro in Custom Inspiration, For Customers on March 31, 2011

When you wear your favorite jewelry pieces, you’re doing more than simply displaying them.  Your jewelry moves with you.  If you enjoy moving to music, why not find a CustomMade artisan who can create custom jewelry pieces that will look great when you get on the dance floor?

On the CustomMade program tonight are some scintillating numbers.

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