News and Press Blog for EM Photo Tile Jewelry

I know what I'm giving my Dad this Father's Day

2009-06-02T12:51:00.006-05:00

My dad will be getting his very own Boston Locket with a photo of my 2 older brother's and I.

It really makes me a bit sentimental thinking about giving this gift to my dad. My mom passed away 10 years ago of breast cancer and well as obvious as it is, we are their children. We are, in a very real sense, his link to her and seeing this photo of my brother's and I together as adults (I had my husband take the photo quickly a few weeks ago at a birthday party) well it's really special. He's so hard to shop for and I'm very excited to give him this gift.

Reminder: this friday June 5th is the last day for Father's Day non "rush" orders.

~Lisa

The Ultimate Mommy Necklace!

2009-04-25T16:12:00.002-05:00

New to the shop & just in time for Mother's Day is our "Buds to Bloom" necklace! It features a gorgeous cluster of beads, 1 hand stamped mom charm, & a custom photo tile! It is frilly and fun with just the right mix of girliness for mom. Check it out at http://www.em-jewelry.com/buds-bloom.html

Sneek Peak! New for Mother's Day.

2009-04-20T13:25:00.003-05:00

NEW!! Mother's Day Custom Photo Necklace.

Hand stamped charm, baubles of beads & custom photo tile.

So new it is not even up on the site yet! Look back in a few days & we should have it available!

Just for Him!

2009-02-03T17:59:00.017-05:00

Most men I know don't wear photo jewelry. This has presented a problem for me, since as a wife, daughter, and mother of 4 boys - there are lots of males in my life that I would love to give one of my pieces to.

So I put my creative juices to the task and after months in the making, it's here and I can't wait to give my husband his for Valentine's Day!

It's our new “Boston Locket”.

The Boston Locket is a slide top "secret box" that holds a custom ¾” x 1” photo tile with room for a personal inscription on the back. Inside there is a secret note scrolled at the top that you can write any sort of romantic, meaningful, or personal sentiments on.

There is an optional sterling silver key clasp, key ring, or chain with clasp (like a pocket watch chain), and it can even fit a second photo tile!

Who is it for?

It would be great for new Dad's (with a pic of his new baby), Husband's (with a romantic photo in it or family photo), or as a father of the bride gift (think picture of old photos with daddy and his little girl), oh there are so many possibilities!

I just love the fact that when it is closed it looks like a block of wood with a funky design carved in it. Nobody would know that there is a special photo/memory in there, nobody but him that is!

~Lisa

Winners Round #2 "Nurture" Photo Tile Necklace Giveaway

2009-01-12T10:02:00.013-05:00

OK, I'm a little late in posting this to the blog, though all winners were notified through our December newsletter last month.

- In the spirit of giving we added more winners this round: We still have one winner for our "Nurture" Photo Tile Necklace, and then 5 other nominations were chosen to win our Simply Precious Photo Tile Necklace.

Here are the winners:

Winner:
"Nurture" Photo Tile Necklace

Jana G. of Benton, Kentucky
Nominated by Dee

Simply Precious Winners are:

1. Carol B. of Ohio
Nominated by Kassandra A.
2. Nicole W. of Minnesota
Nominated by Linda M.
3. Sandy D. of Arizona
Nominated by Tommy U.
4. Jordan M. of Texas
Nominated by Halye C.
5. Sherri W. of California
Nominated by Robin B.

Have a blog? Why not mention our Nurture Photo Tile Necklace Nomination Giveaway on it? We still have 3 more necklaces to give away over the next 5 months!

Next drawing date is January 28th, 2009

~Lisa

New! - Gift Cards

2008-12-06T06:30:00.009-05:00

Today marks the last day we take orders for Christmas delivery. What better time to roll out our new Gift Cards.

Wrapped, in our signature blue box with tissue paper, gift wrap, raffia ribbon, and a personalized note card, our gift card is an all in one gift.

Gift Cards are perfect when:

1. You know someone who would love a photo tile necklace or bracelet, but you don't know which style they would want or what photo to use.

2. There isn't time to custom order.

We ship our gift card orders within 1 business day through USPS Priority Mail (which takes 2-3 days) and Gift cards going to U.S. addresses ship for free.

Christmas Ordering Dates...

2008-11-07T20:44:00.006-05:00

Our Christmas ordering deadline for all regular and rush orders is December 5th. As a Holiday Gift to you are customers we are including free shipping and gift wrapping on all orders placed by December 5th!

Gratitude...

2008-10-26T05:11:00.012-05:00

Unconditional love, smart down to earth guidance, and joyful living.

-these are the things my mom, who lost her battle with breast cancer nearly 10 years ago, modeled for me.

Being thankful for her and all of my many blessings was the inspiration for our new "Gratitude" series necklace and charm bracelet. The necklace features our largest tile to date and, at 1/4" the bracelet charms work perfectly for multiple photo tiles.

**10% of the proceeds from this series will go to breast cancer research.

New - Color Tiles!

2008-10-26T05:08:00.002-05:00

We are happy to now be offering color as on of our tile options. Our shopping cart now includes and area where you can choose a color tile for your necklace for an additional $20.

Word Charms and Photo Tiles together!

2008-10-26T05:03:00.002-05:00

I am so excited about this new necklace! Where do I start? The combination of swirling copper, the sterling silver hand stamped word charms, and the mini custom photo tiles, combine to create a whimsical and totally unique necklace.

I call it "Time in the Garden" as it reminds me of eclectic garden's where you hear wind chimes and see copper bird baths and new suprises around every corner.

Simply Precious...

2008-10-26T04:59:00.002-05:00

This new side drilled Photo Tile Necklace is simple and sweet. It features a white border and two sterling silver daisy beads. Works great long or short, layered or alone.

Limited Edition - Sun Drop

2008-10-26T04:53:00.004-05:00

New --Limited Edition Sun Drop Photo Tile Necklace. Side drilled photo tile features a white border with sterling silver beads and 6 citrine semi precious gemstones.

"Nurture" Photo Tile Necklace - Round 1 - Winner Announcement

2008-10-05T19:45:00.007-05:00

Our 1st "Nurture" Photo Tile Necklace winner is:

Kim, NC

Kim lost her 7 year old daughter to a brain tumor this past summer. Many friends and friends of friends wrote to tell us about Kim and her family. One friend wrote "Kim is a strong woman who has been a rock and an inspiration to so many of us who could never imagine going through what she has been through this past year."

We hope this necklace in some small way helps Kim with her journey, and we are honored to create it for her.

Do you have a blog? Feel free to blog about our Nurture Photo Tile Necklace Nomination Giveaway and to encourage others to nominate a woman they know who could use a little lift.

We still have 4 more necklaces to give away over the next 8 months!

~Lisa

Are you a Hot Mom?

2008-09-16T07:51:00.003-05:00

Thanks to Natalie at Hot Moms Club for the great review!

Hot - adj. Arousing intense interest and excitement.
Moms - n. Women who raise and nurture a child / children.
Club - n. A group of people organized for a common purpose.

A Hot Mom is a woman who is confident and empowered. Being a Hot Mom is an attitude and a lifestyle, it doesn't matter what age you are, what race, shape or size, EVERY mom can be a Hot Mom!

Nominate Someone to Win a Photo Tile Necklace!

2008-07-29T08:05:00.007-05:00

With an organic and flowing feel, our "Nuture" Photo Tile Necklace was created to honor the nurturing spirit of women. This Limited Edition-Photo Tile Necklace is valued at $198 and is only available by nomination.

If you know a woman who deserves a little lift, please tell us a little bit about her and why you think this necklace would honor and encourage her.

In choosing winners we will take into consideration:

1. Content of each individual Nomination Application.
2. Number of nominations each person receives.

We are super excited to share this unique necklace and to give back to our wonderful customers in this way.

~Lisa

Vacation!

2008-06-25T15:26:00.006-05:00

Yes, you can still place your order through our online shopping cart while we are away. We will start processing orders again on July 7th.

Look out for a new installment of our Newsletter mid-July. We are hoping to have a fun contest and some new designs to announce.

New Designs Coming Soon!!

2008-06-04T11:28:00.004-05:00

I've been working on a new very limited edition necklace as well as one that fills a gap in our Collection. To be the first to see these new photo tile jewelry pieces sign up for our newsletter, or just check back in the next few weeks.

Happy summer everyone!

~Lisa

Mother's Day...

2008-04-09T11:43:00.005-05:00

...a day where you can replenish that seemingly unending supply of love that your wife, mother, mother-in-law, sister, and any mom you know dips into when they care for and nurture their children.

Our Mother's Day ordering deadline is Sunday April 27th

We are disabling our rush order feature until after May 11th due to the massive interest we have in our jewelry around this holiday.

So if you want to get it there for mom, make sure you order by the 27th!

Rush Orders not available till 2-12-08

2008-01-28T06:48:00.000-05:00

Please note that our Rush Order feature will be disabled through February 11th while we complete Valentine's Day orders.

Valentine's Day

2008-01-07T23:02:00.000-05:00

I always find the out of the ordinary thoughtful gift given on Valentine's day to be such an unexpected suprise. I guess it's that when someone actually takes the time for more than flowers or chocolates they are really thinking about and acknowledging their love.

Time and effort definately goes a long way with me. Ok and maybe a great gift helps too!

Well, on that note, our Valentine's Day ordering deadline is January 27th for delivery by February 14th. No rush orders this time around, the same date for regular or rush orders.

Heart Charm for Bead Dangle

2008-01-07T22:40:00.001-05:00

Inspired by Valentine's Day I've hand fashioned a sterling silver heart charm for our Bead Dangle Photo Tile Necklace. Hope you like!

Free cropping, transfer to black and white, and proofs.

2007-12-01T10:55:00.000-05:00

Many of you already know this from experience, but for those who don't:

Jpg. proofs of cropping (*when cropping is necessary) and color transfers to black and white are emailed to our customers within 1-2 business days from the date a piece is ordered. This is a great way to really know that we've got the right emphasis for your photo.

From small to large and silver to gold...

2007-11-24T12:31:00.001-05:00

----Inspired by the many requests of our customers we now offer a large (.75" x1") photo tile option for our popular Photo Tile Minis. Kind of a "Why didn't I think of that!" moment for me, so thanks to everyone who made requests.

Rounding out our Collection we have added to our silver charm bracelets a gorgeous new 14k Gold Fill Charm Bracelet. I don't even wear gold, but I think I may have to start, as I just adore how the gold enhances the tiles on this bracelet.

~Lisa

*Christmas Ordering Deadline Extended

2007-11-24T12:11:00.000-05:00

Yes, that's right our Christmas ordering deadline for regular non rush orders has been extended from November 28th to December 6th. Our rush order deadline is still Dec. 12th .

----And for those who are mailing their gifts to loved ones, we offer gift wrapping.

For just $2.50 you can send your gift directly to your mom, dad, sister, friends,or anyone you want with a personal note attached.

It's the little things...

2007-11-04T16:50:00.000-05:00

The holidays are just around the corner and with all the craziness, it is ever more important to remember that it is the little things in life that truly matter.

Our new Tiny Treasure Photo Tile Necklace, with photo tile measuring in at just 1/4", takes this message to heart. From a distance it's a delicate charm, up close it is a personal reflection of the love we carry always.

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Optional Red and Green Tourmaline Semi Precious Gemstone Dangles, and matching Faceted Teardrop Earrings make this "little thing" a favorite for gift giving.