Remaking Memories

So Many Ideas…

Katie — Thu, 24 Sep 2009 04:13:30 +0000

…yet, so little time. I’m thrilled to have this website up and running and I can’t wait to spend more time working on all of the ideas floating around in my little head. Check back soon to see more product pictures. Plus, I’ll be posting sneak peeks of some of the custom orders as I make them.

Etsy

Katie — Thu, 08 Oct 2009 04:14:25 +0000

Etsy, oh how I love Etsy!

While I’m busy getting this site up and running, I’m also working on posting our items on www.remakingmemories.etsy.com. The only problem is I get swept up looking at all of the other really neat handmade stuff and forget that I’m supposed to be creating my own site. Then I remind myself that I need to focus and post *exciting* things like this!

KER

No Animals Were Harmed in the Making of These Pendants

Katie — Fri, 16 Oct 2009 04:09:53 +0000

A good friend is attending a Bachelorette Party this weekend. A Bachelorette Party with a theme – an animal print theme! When she told me this, my first thought was….why? I haven’t been to many Bachelorette Parties in my life and none of them have been themed. But….the more I thought about this idea, the more I liked it. So I’ve embraced the themed Bachelorette Party idea and made these for her and the Bride-to-be!

ROAR!

Some animal print pendants will be available soon on www.fishbaitkate.etsy.com. Where the Wild Things Are!

Remaking Memories Party

Katie — Wed, 25 Nov 2009 05:58:39 +0000

This past weekend I had the opportunity to host a Remaking Memories Party with my sister in Michigan. I flew up for the weekend and hauled over 200 pendants, magnets and ornaments up with me – it’s a good thing they’re small! My sister invited several of her friends and I invited a few of mine. It was a real treat seeing old friends and meeting new ones. Thanks so much to everyone who attended! I’ve already started working on the custom orders I received.

Thanksgiving is right around the corner and I am so thankful for my friends and family. What are you thankful for? Just answer that question in the comments section of this blog and you’ll be entered to win a free handmade Christmas ornament. So tell me, are you thankful for your freedom, your health, your children, or maybe it’s Häagen-Dazs Vanilla Swiss Almond Ice Cream? Post your comment by 11:00pm Eastern Time on Sunday, November 29th to be entered in the drawing. Winner will be randomly drawn and announced Tuesday.

Happy Thanksgiving Everyone!

Lucky Ladies

Katie — Wed, 02 Dec 2009 01:42:51 +0000

With only two entries for the ornament giveaway, there’s really no need for a random drawing. Amy and Teresa, you’ll each be receiving a handmade ornament. Feel free to keep it for yourself or give it as a gift this holiday season! Enjoy and thanks for participating!

Remaking Memories Featured at Bridal Show

Katie — Sat, 09 Jan 2010 02:33:53 +0000

Remaking Memories has teamed up with Sealed Expressions Invitations to showcase samples of customized pendants, ornaments, and magnets at the Bridal Extravaganza at Zehnder’s in Frankenmuth, MI this weekend. If you’re in the area, be sure to stop by and check out the fabulous wedding invitations and receive great discounts on invites and keepsakes!

Check out Sealed Expressions at www.sealedimpressions.com

Taking Remaking Memories Abroad

Katie — Sat, 16 Jan 2010 16:25:47 +0000

In exactly one week I will be traveling abroad. My destination is the second farthest away I’ve gone based on miles, but traveling there will take far longer than any other trip I’ve taken. In honor of my upcoming trip, I’m giving away one of the handmade pendants shown below. The rules are simple – just post a comment with the farthest destination you’ve ever traveled. It could be Thailand, California, or the other side of town. The contest will end February 3rd at 11:00pm EST. I will randomly select a winner and let them choose which pendant they’d like. When I announce the winner I’ll also share the location of my farthest destination.
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Winner of Free Pendant Giveaway

Katie — Thu, 04 Feb 2010 19:15:06 +0000

Thanks to all who shared their travel destinations and participated in the giveaway. The lucky winner is Jan from Bee Yourself Designs. Congrats, Jan – I’ll be contacting you shortly!

As for the farthest destination I’ve traveled to, it would be Australia some years ago. This trip took me to the Philippines. What an amazing country with beautiful people, heartbreaking living conditions, stunning beaches, frightening transportation methods, incredible weather, more rice than I’ve eaten in my lifetime, and so much more.

I was hoping to have drawn the winner earlier this week, but I seem to be dealing with a bit of jet lag and I’m still trying to figure out what day it is. I feel as though I’ve traveled in time this week. My flight didn’t leave Seoul until 10am on February 2nd, but I arrived at the Atlanta airport at 9:20am on February 2nd. Of all days to live twice….it was Groundhog’s Day!

Here’s a picture of the view from the cottage where we stayed on Bantayan Island in Cebu, Philippines.

Pendants from Children’s Drawings

Katie — Wed, 03 Mar 2010 03:36:30 +0000

One of the main reasons for traveling to the Philippines recently was to meet a young girl that I sponsor through a fantastic organization called Compassion International. In preparation for the trip, Compassion provided us with a list of suggested gifts we could bring for each member of the sponsored child’s family. On the list was inexpensive jewelry, so I decided to bring something handmade for my sponsored girl, Faith Ann, and her mother. It was important for me to make something with meaning that they would cherish for a long time to come. So I brainstormed and I went back through several letters I had received from Faith Ann’s mother along with drawings from Faith Ann. That’s when it hit me – I would make a pendant from one of the drawings Faith Ann drew for me! And this is what I came up with.

Spring Has Sprung Giveaway

Katie — Wed, 31 Mar 2010 03:40:38 +0000

In honor of the blooming daffodils, gorgeous cherry blossom trees, and the smell of freshly cut grass, I’m giving away this pretty pale green glass pendant. To enter, simply tell me:

What is your favorite spring activity?

Is it taking a bike ride, flying a kite with your kids, going on a picnic, watching a baseball game, or is it staying inside as much as possible to avoid exposing your sinuses to pollen….? Just post a comment here by Easter Sunday at midnight and you’ll be entered to win! It’s that easy. I’ll announce the winner mid-next week.