NEW WEBSITE!

Hey followers... I have finally after 3 years updated my website so that I can make changes more easily and keep it more current and up to date. Thanks to iWeb and my sweet little Mac I was able to accomplish something worth putting up. I will be working on this as it's not a final product yet.

So with out further adieu... Please visit

www.rebekahjdesigns.com

Yay!

Branching out in other directions

The process of my Paper Resin jewelry line drove me to be interested in printing the designs I slaved so hard over in larger formats.  While I love the size and look of my jewelry there is a lot that goes into those little pendants. I thought it would be good to enlarge those same designs and make cards. These cards are my first set of Winter Cards. My hope was to have a little something sweet for the Holidays that anyone could use, with out being generic. I think I got there...

Available in Singles for $3, Packs of 8 for $12. You can message me to purchase, or you can stop in at Knows Perfume in the West Seattle Junction.


I'd also gladly personalize these designs, or create one just for you, for a small fee.

Mothers Day for a Special Mama

A good Friend of mine is in a place where no new parent wants to be - Children's Hospital. She's there with her Newborn Baby to make matters even more unimaginable. The newest person to make her way into our world, had a bit of an early struggle. She's been under the amazing care and supervision of the staff at Children's since birth and for that we are thankful.

You can probably understand my joy when the Father of the baby called to ask for something special for the Mama. I've felt like a helpless bystander - and now I had something that I could do to bring a small amount of joy to these two parents.

I hope they enjoy their Family Jewels.

If you know anyone who could use a personal memento, call me. I'd love to help.
 

UPDATE: This little one is now home and doing fantastic! 
Here is the little beauty with her bracelet and her party dress!!

Courtney & Bruce's Wedding day

I don't usually get to participate in the weddings that I make jewelry for, so it was a special day when I got an invitation in the mail for Courtney and Bruce's wedding. What a treat to see those two love birds walk down the aisle! They are so incredibly in love and it was oozing from every ounce of their bodies. The Maids looked lovely in their jewels!

Know anyone who is interested in custom jewelery?

Courtney Burkett & Bruce Jackson

Courtney and Bruce are to be married this coming weekend. April 3rd.

I had the fortune of meeting this amazing couple through my Father before he passed away almost a year ago. It's interesting how you go about your whole life seeing your parents as just parents. You rarely see the person they are through the eyes of their friends. It was at the Memorial service for my father where I really understood what my father meant to other people. He was a grand figure in my life - but I truly did not know his capacity as a friend to others until that day. I was incredibly lucky to have a rare form of closure during my Fathers Memorial Service where I saw the many other shining facets of my Fathers depths - through the words and memories of his friends. Bruce and Courtney knew my Father as a Friend and a Mentor. After the service Bruce was able to sum up my awe. He said, "I bet you never knew how many siblings you have." What a special thing to have some one say to you. He not only drew strength, knowledge, and enjoyment from my Dad he saw him as a Father figure. I never knew.

I know that my Dad has had his hands in many things since his passing, including bringing Courtney and Bruce to me so that I could create special mementos for their closest friends. Lucky me!

I am spilling over with joy over being a Guest at the wedding this weekend. So looking forward to seeing these special people share their vows! And also looking forward to seeing my Dad 'amongst' his friends.

Courtney has a very unique grouping of jewelry. Each one of her Bridesmaids is very different, and so they each have a very different piece to wear to the wedding. I can't tell you how fun this was to create, create, and create. It was nonstop creativity on one project and I had a blast.

I hope the Maids and Courtney love them. I'll report back after the wedding!

Sydney (side 1 - reversible)

Sydney (side 2 - reversible)

Giant Butterfly for the Maid of Honor

Winged Heart

Fairy Wing

Canary

Fuschia

Thanks for reading, (sorry for the long gap in posts!)
Rebekah

The family that wears jewelry

The Jaramillo Family , originally uploaded by justbasl.

This is a shot taken by my good friend Jarrod during our family portrait session. We all 3 love our "Family Jewels"... I thought it was fitting to have it be a part of our portrait session. I'm always the one photographing all of my jewelry, so it's pretty hard to take a pic of a squirmy 15 month and my self and my husband.

Family Jewels Set $125

Papa's Bracelet

Luka and I each have a matching Mama and Baby bracelet... we thought Papa should have one too! Do you know a Papa who needs a Papa Bracelet? 

$53

or $125 for a family set... Mama, Baby & Papa

Andrew & Teddy

Theadora (Teddy) came up to me in my booth at the Seattle Wedding Show and asked if I would ever consider making copper rings. I said "Why not?" She told me an amazing story of Andrews Grandfather who was about to ship off to war and wanted to propose to his love before he left. He went to the only jeweler in town to purchase an engagement ring for her. This jeweler only made rings from Platinum and Copper. Not having enough money to purchase a Platinum ring, he purchased and proposed with a Copper ring. Andrew and Teddy wanted to honor this amazing love story with Copper wedding bands. 

Congratulations you two! May your love be as strong and unique as the love of your grandparents. 

-R

Karyn & Geoff

Karyn & Geoff were married on August 14th, in Cape Cod. Their wedding invitations had these beautiful little silver starfish on them that set the tone for the beachy wedding they would have in Cape Cod. The dresses were a lovely periwinkle blue and we created a paisley design match the pattern in the brides delicious paisley shoes. I wish I had a picture of the shoes to show you! They were great! She decided after seeing the pendants that her mother would love to have one as well. We made a simpler version for her (shown below).

Congratulations Karyn & Geoff! Hope your day was heavenly and that the honeymoon lasts through the years to come. 

-R

Camille

This is the complete set made for Camille's wedding party. She gave them to her maids as Thank you gifts. They wore them on the wedding day as they matched the dresses. Simplistic and easy and lovely. They can easily be worn again... the best way to say thank you!

Congratulations Camille & Drew! I hope you two are enjoying wedded bliss. E, E, J & T - I hope you 4 are enjoying your jewels. 

-R

Scott & Laura's Wedding Bands

This was a unique job for me. Scott and Laura are good friends of my husband and I. They are both Artists them selves - Architects to be exact - and were interested in having me make their wedding bands. They had a diamond they wanted to use and were wanting white gold or platinum. I wanted so bad to work with them, but knew that I did not have the skills to set the diamond or to cast the rings. I offered to design the rings and then we would have them made by another jeweler. I suggested a few places I knew of for Laura to take my design. She chose Goldmine Jewelry, in Pike Place market. They are great! They offer the Bride and Groom the opportunity to cast their own rings! How cool is that?! I attended the ring casting with them and was very impressed with what they ended up with! 

The lovely couple - Scott & Laura

with the waxes - ready to be cast.

Laura working the torch! Heating the metal for her ring. 

The finished rings. Laura's is White Gold and Titanium and Scotts is Titanium.

Both rings are 'square-ish'. Laura's includes a very cool Titanium wedding band that inserts into the engagement band. 

The engagement and wedding bands together. 

Thank you so much for inviting me to be a part of your most amazing day, Scott & Laura!

Cufflinks for Jordan

Gina wanted some cufflinks for her life long love. Just to prove what I mean by life long... check out how little the two kids are in this wagon.... That's Gina and Jordan!! The photo was an old photo copy from a news paper. I edited the photo to make wagon to reflect the original red color. 

Megan & Kevin

Megan & Kevin were married here in West Seattle at the Hall at Fauntleory. It was a gorgeous wedding - fun to be a part of. I was delighted to actually get to see my work walk down the aisle on three lovely ladies. What a treat. 

Megan's Bridal Set

Close up of Megan's Necklace

Matching Necklaces for the Bridesmaids

The brides earrings

West Seattle Street Fair

Happy RJD jewelry purchasers!

Hello all! RJD has had a busy summer and I apologize for not posting more! Making jewelry and selling is sometimes more fun.... 

Back in July we participated in the West Seattle Street Fair. We were a part of the ART DIVE, sponsored by The Twilight Artist Collective. It was great fun and I had a blast - in addition to selling a TON of jewelry.  Thanks to all that stopped by to say hi and supported our business!

Mama & Baby

More mama and baby bracelets!

Luna's Beauties 2

Here is an amazing photo of Luna wearing her earrings. Luna and Sergio were married on the beach in Hawaii. The ceremony was casual, beach-y and private. While pearls are considered quite traditional, these are so natural and organic that they really compliment the feeling of a beach wedding.

ID Bracelets

Having my cute little one around me has caused my attention to be re focused on new things. Mama and baby jewelry! Check out this sweet little baby bracelet. I made the same bracelet for my self. Yes, it says my daughters name, think of it as the new version of the birthstone jewels. Instead of the colored stones, you get the beautiful name you took so long to decide on!