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I am a successful and proud music bird launcher rather than an empty nester. I have two sons who are passionate musicians. I have been through the practices, the squeaky notes and the football games in the rain and snow. And when they start a new year of University I give them a gift card to wish them luck and get them going. I would have loved to give them something less generic that said more than "good luck." Something that said, "I am so proud of you."

Hello Friends! I am so excited to introduce my brand new Bitty Rings! These little beauties are made from retired musical instruments (as always) and are everything you love about Hang Ups Jewelry, just in a smaller, more delicate form. All Bitty Rings are available in gold plated and sterling silver plated and are a size 7. Like everything I make, each Bitty Ring is handcrafted by hand and completely unique. No two are exactly alike. For these rings, I used settings from Nun

Big moments like recitals, auditions, graduations and job interviews deserve a little extra magic. These are the moments when your musician needs to feel confident, grounded, and ready to shine. The Best of Luck Collection is designed for exactly that. As always, each piece is handcrafted from retired musical instruments; wearable reminders of the artistry, dedication, and courage it takes to step into the spotlight. My creations are more than jewelry. They're tangible confid

I'm doing a happy dance right now because I finally get to share news I've been keeping secret for MONTHS! I am so incredibly excited and honored to announce that Hang Ups will be available at The Met Store starting June 7, 2026, offered in celebration of their upcoming exhibition "Musical Bodies", which opens at The Met on June 7 and runs through September 27, 2026. You guys, THE MET STORE. They reached out to ME because they're curating for an exhibition about the connectio

Thanks for Stopping By My Booth - Here's What's Next First, a heartfelt thank you to everyone who stopped by my booth and joined my newsletter community during the Midwest Clinic and OMEA conference! These events are always a highlight of my year. I love connecting with all of you amazing music educators. What's in Store for Newsletter Subscribers When you join my community, you'll receive just 1-2 emails monthly featuring: New designs fresh from my Powell studio Behind-the-s

Earrings made from authentic retired piano keys Each year brings new opportunities to connect with musicians, educators and music lovers. This winter has been full of connection and creativity - from Midwest Clinic memories to preparing for the Ohio Musica Education Association Conerence and celebrating Valentine's season. Love, music, and meaning - all in one piece Every piece of jewelry I create tells a story. Each one begins with a retired instrument transformed into somet

New look, more jewelry and a little something extra.

Finding the perfect gift just got easier! I'm thrilled to announce that you can now purchase e-gift cards directly from my website. With...

Band of Angels Art that Blows Summer Event Friday, July 12th, 2024 – At The Abbott KC 1901 Cherry St., Kansas City MO 64108 5:30 PM –...

Keeping your retired instrument jewelry clean is a little different than shining traditional jewelry. Over the years we've tested several...

Looking for something to do on Sunday? Come over to the Columbus Ohio Fall Avant-Garde Art & Craft Show. There will be over 80 handmade...

We've been working hard over the past several weeks to make two significant changes to our website. Instrument Search Experience We...

Our entire Lyric Jewelry Collection is on sale! Every piece in this collection is now discounted at 40% off. All pieces are one-of-a-kind...

It's that time of year where we are desperately looking for thoughtful gifts that don't break the bank. In our opinion there is nothing...

We are celebrating Earth Day with FREE SHIPPING this year. The Free Shipping Event will occur on Earth Day, Friday April 22nd. Use the...

It's the time of year when we are all trying to find the perfect gift for people who we love. We love to create so it makes sense that we...

This fall has been glorious. Amazing weather and festivals/ art & craft shows back in full swing. We attended a few and wanted to show...

Since the pandemic started we've been seeing shortages of seemingly random items in the stores due to supply chain issues. Supply chain...

It's done - the fun shopping, frantic packing and tearful goodbyes. Our babies have moved on to University. Now we wait and wait and wait...

Wondering what kind of art we're talking about? First let us give you a fresh introduction to our non-profit partner, Band of Angels....