Magnetic bookmarks at Broomfield Days...

Broomfield days opens with a race, yummy breakfast and also not to mention art and craft fair and the parade. Bigib, LLC was there for the art and craft fair bringing magnetic bookmarks to fellow fans.

New styles fits for boys, girls, men and women. Great for gifts for anyone in the family. LimitedbBookmarks will be listed on my Esty store too...

Clay activities for parties from Our Creative Outlet.

Needs some activities for your children or adults this summer? Tired of pottery painting? How about making your own clay pieces for birthday party or just relaxing with your friends? Yes, that's what we did to celebrate our daughter's birthday.

Karen from Our Creative Outlet in Delafield, WI offers that opportunity for us. It's all started from a big blob of clay, rolled, stamped and color. Then, let it dry, bake and it will be ready to pick up in the next week or two. You will have all the fun while she's doing all the dirty job (cleaning).

You can be as creative as you can... Sky is the limit. Best of all, it's a piece you can treasure event till the child to go college.

Wouldn't you agree?

Teacher's gift idea

It's almost the end of the school year. We start thinking what would be an appropriate gift to the teacher? I always value hand made items... or we could always get gift cards from books stores or restaurants in the area. After brainstorming, my daughter decided that she wants to make her gift.
Wow... I'm pretty impressed. I felt I somewhat give her an artistic influence to her.

She decided to make a hand stamped necklace... wow...
As a supporting mom, I showed her how to do it. She chose aluminum disk to work with. After few stamping practice, she felt confident to do the real thing.

Here is the result...
I think it's pretty impressive for an 8 years old to make this.
Wouldn't you agree?

New Big and Little Dipper earrings...

Big dipper and little dipper are two important constellations to help find the North Star.
The big dipper pointed out where the Polaris is, while the little dipper's "tail" is the Polaris.

With that idea in mind, I designed both big and little dipper earrings.
This earrings is made from two sterling disc, drilled and brushed finish. I drilled the "constellation", borrowing the idea that if you see it through the light, you will see the stars...


It has an asymmetry design as one has Big dipper constellation design while the other has Little dipper. However, the basic shape is still symmetry.

To learn more about this earrings, please visit my listing.

Shop locally online for Valentine's day

Bigib is featured at the Isthmus Daily Page today.
To learn more about the article, please visit http://www.thedailypage.com/daily/article.php?article=24822

Goblet that makes you feel like a royalty...

I've never thought how wonderful it feels to get a goblet from Ellison Bay Pottery.

You don't have to drink wine from it. No one knows what inside. I use it to drink sparkling juice, milk (with cookie), tea, water, juice... and I feel like a royalty.

It's a beautiful piece to look at and yet it's more functional than regular glass goblet.
Best, it's microwave able. Because it's made of clay, it could withstand heat.

EBP makes not only goblets, mugs and vases. They also make lamps, baskets, casserole bowl, plates and other functional items.

To learn more about EBP, you can visit their website, http://www.ellisonbaypottery.com/

Bookmark in a card TM - great gifts for teachers and readers

You don't have to break a bank to give unique gift for your special ones. Bookmark in a card is a unique and functional gift you can give this year.

Just like the name said, it is a book mark or book clip in a card. The bookmark is handmade of copper wire, hammered, heat patina. It comes in apple/pumpkin, Christmas tree, sun or flower shapes. The card is decorated with Chiyogami paper. It is great gift for readers, teachers and your special ones.

When recipient receive the card, she/he will not only receive a beautiful hand made card they also could use the copper bookmark and cherish it for years.


To learn more about Bookmark in A card, please visit my etsy store and click on Bookmark In A Card section.

Not an engagement ring...

Looking to get something unique and personalized? How about a hand stamp ring shape pendant adorn with pearl?

I made " Not an engagement ring" for my second cousin's wedding. I want to make something that is special to her, fun and not too serious. I want to make something with their names on it, but not to feel like an engagement ring...

So I came up with this idea... Hand stamped sterling silver with their name on it, adorned with fresh water pearls dangled on adjustable black waxed cotton cord.

It's not an engagement ring, not a wedding band... I call it a commitment necklace.


To learn about this product, please visit my etsy listing.

Fundraising idea for Non Profit Organizations.

A woman from La Leche League had a discussion with me about fund raising. She would like to sell Nursing Bracelets for her LLL as part of their fund raising program. I thought that's a great idea and I would like to participate.

I thought I should note this on my blog.

If you would like to purchase my pieces for fund raising or any other good cause project, please contact me. I would like to hear about it...

A Little Hut, a recycling project idea.

Recently, I hear more about going green and recycle items. What would you do with old boxes, news paper, bottle caps? For me, it would go to the recycling bin.

But what would happen if you give a graphic designer old magazines, bottle caps or any unwanted items?

I know Patricia would turn it into a recycling project. One of her newest project is this recycled paper flower.

Her other recycling project can be seen in her Flickr link

Syko, quilted art

Sometimes, it may takes time to discover your passion. Like Kajsa, even though she has MA in Ethnology, she found her passion in sewing and has been doing it since Feb 2008.
To learn more about her items, you can visit her etsy store.

Handmade Cards by Amana

I admire illustrators...
Even though I say I can draw (buildings), I believe it's harder to draw expressions.
As I was strolling down Dawanda stores, I stumbled on this card. It's hand made by Amana of Dawada.com
Not only it's nice to see, great color and fun design, best of all, it made me smile...

Won't you agree?

Wedding anniversary gift idea.

I learned that Eighth wedding anniversary gifts could be pottery, bronze or even linen or lace.

I have an idea what I want for the gift. I want a functional items, made from pottery, with the dates and names on it preferable, stamped not painted. I have been trying to find a clay thrower from Etsy and beyond. Most couldn't make it because they need about 1 month to deliver. I'm towards the edge of frustration and start thinking alternatives.

I suddenly remember a pottery store in downtown Waukesha and spoke to Michael from the Potter's shop . I explained to him what I wanted, the size, the color, the writing and the date when I need it. It turns out that he could make it for me, by the date I needed. Wow... he made my day.

The mug turned out to be what I expected. The part I love, other than it's personalized mug, is the thumb rester. It made holding the mug so very comfortable.

Thank you Michael for your help to make my idea a reality.

Mothers day gift ideas...

Mother's day is just around the corner. As a mom myself, I have some ideas of things I like. If you are still looking for an idea, how about some of these ideas:

1. Make your own card. Nothing is more special than home made card. I always love receiving cards from my daughter.

2. Cook for her. You can bake, cook, grill... If you never done so, you may be surprise how creative with cooking... I'm sure she would love it...

3. A Spa gift basket for her... She would love have a relaxing time for herself.

4. Last but not least, a name pendant with all children's name on it. It's something that she will treasure all her life...

What do you think?

First Communion Gift for Isabella

You don't have to be a mom to get this personalize First Communion gift. Just like Ms. O, she ordered this bracelet through my Etsy store for her second cousin.

It's made of fresh water pearls, sterling silver spacers, Swarovski crystal personalized with hand stamped sterling charm. As always, my children bracelet comes with 1"extender and lobster clasp for more security. I usually ask for 7-10 working days. But if you are in hurry, please contact me conny(at)bigib(dot)com. I will try to accommodate your needs.

Happy First Communion day, Isabella...

Bird Nest inspired Necklace.

Last Summer, we found a bird nest in our backyard. It was hiding inside a tree, but Marshall, our next door neighbor kid found it. All the kids on the block was so thrilled. Almost 4-5 kids would gather around and look at the nest. Even grown ups... Soon, one by one flew and left the empty nest.

Few month later, as I was thinking for my new design... I decided to make bird nest inspired necklace. It's made of sterling silver disc, adorned with fresh water pearls....
Sometimes you don't know what things would inspire you...

First Communion Bracelet for Elizabeth.

I received a super speedy request for a first communion bracelet. With our great communication, the super speedy order was out within a day.
Happy First Communion day, Elizabeth...!

Creative recycling idea using mother boards or PCB?

OK, you have old computer, two laptops, cell phones and many other electronic gadget sitting in your basement. You have been thinking about selling it on eBay or donating it. What else to do?

Still in spirit of recycling, I found this creative ideas in recycling mother board or PCB ( Printed Circuit Board ).
Debby Arem has given the old, used PCB's a new life.
She makes jewelry, office products, clocks, magnets, picture frames and much more from PCB's. My favorite,... the sun catcher. The material was the film that used to design the circuit board.
How do you recycle?

PS: If you have a creative ideas and would like to be featured in my blog, please contact me conny(at)bigib(dot)com

First Communion Bracelet for St. Anthony on the Lake Christian Formation Auction

I donated a First Communion bracelet to St. Anthony On the Lake, Pewaukee church for its Dinner and Dance auction. It's their most important fund raising event happened just last Friday, February 29, 2008(leap day).

It's made of fresh water pearls, swarovski cyrstal, sterling silver cross charm and spacers, strung on nylon coated steel wire. The size is about 5" plus 1" extender.

Other than this, I also make hands tamped name bracelets or necklace

I learned that my piece was one of the big ticket item. I'm happy that I could help St. Anthony.

To learn more about my First Communion bracelets or my other pieces, please visit http://www.bigib.com
http://bigib.etsy.com
http://bigib.dawanda.com
or simply email me conny(at)bigib(dot)com

Nursing Bracelet for Miss CM's friend.

Ms. CM ordered one numberless nursing/breastfeeding reminder bracelet in Ruby color, for her friend who is having a baby in July. I'm so excited to see how the bracelet turned out.
Wouldn't you agree?