2010 ANNOUNCEMENT
I regret to inform you that I will be taking a break from my jewelry business. If you have an item ordered or have a gift certificate for an item, it will be honored. My photo pendants will be removed from retail stores at this time.
Why this decision? I was still working on orders and delivering on Christmas Eve this year and it hit me that I was spending more time making my customers Christmas season better than that of my own family. You know that funny feeling you get in the pit of your stomach that something is just not right? After three years of working my jewelry business, I began to get that feeling in my stomach this holiday season. I feel that God created these feelings to make us recognize when our priorities get out of line and I need to respect those feelings and make some changes.
I still have young twin boys. This holiday season I missed taking any photos of them, I missed out on several holiday trips they took and our gifts were all purchased last minute. Our holiday season was very rushed. As I look back, I realize I will never get that time back. I will not be able to fill their scrapbooks with pictures from this holiday season because there are none to show for.
I may very well pick up where I left off with this business. But, for now, I need a break. I need to step back and prioritize and focus on my family, my friends and my home. I need to support my husband in his career and support my children as they continue their education and their childhood.
During my time off I hope to re-evaluate all the items I design and sell. I may decide to continue designing and simply streamline the number of items I offer. I would also like to take the time to experiment and test new supplies and take some new classes. I can guarantee I will always be a creative soul. I just need to put that creativity to better use at this time in my life.
Thank you for your many orders and support over the years. Please feel free to check back on my website for future updates.
Please vow to make each day count in 2010. Don’t let a day pass without telling your family and friends just how much they mean to you. Treasure each moment as if it were your last.
Dawn
Welcome, and thank you for stopping by!
Sit back, relax, and stay awhile. I would love to have you as a customer! My passion is creating customized and personalized heirloom products for you to pass down from generation generation.
I am certain you will not be disappointed! All of my designs are just that - MY own designs! All images on these pages were sketched on paper and then designed with my own two hands! I have tried to make my designs as UNIQUE as YOU are!
Dawn's Designs is owned and operated by a 30'ish artisan/designer from Indiana. Please click on "The Designer" to read more about me, my designs and inspirations.
I offer a variety of quality designs:
- Sterling silver photo pendants
- Sterling silver name bracelets
- Sterling silver birthstone jewelry
- Personalized name frames
- Custom orders (bridal jewelry and custom pieces)
Samples of each design are shown in the categories listed on the left tool bar, along with pricing. Detailed pricing can be found under the "price list" tab to the left.
All of my designs are hand-crafted in Indiana, from my home studio. Creating personalized items that you and your loved ones will treasure for a lifetime is my passion.
I am 100% committed to my customers and my products. My business is based on quality products customized to each individual - no two products will ever be alike unless requested. God created each of us as individuals - unique in our own way. That is what you will find in my products - a unique style that was made for you and designed with your help. The result is a one-of-a-kind piece like no other!
My designs are made using top of the line supplies. All jewelry listed as sterling silver is just that, .925 sterling silver. The crystals I use are genuine Swarovski crystals. If at all possible, I buy my products in this great country I am proud to call home. I even try to support local artists in my Hoosier state - products from the USA are very important to me.
I consider my customers to be my source of inspiration, and my friends. Many of my general public orders have turned into repeat customers whom I talk with, e-mail, chat with on Facebook, and meet for lunch. Your business is very important to me but earning your respect is even more important. I welcome any suggestions you might have.
You will not find an online shopping cart on my site. The basis of my business is YOU, the customer, and the service I provide. With that said, I demand only the best for you. The basis of my business does not include mass producing products and selling them online for a huge profit. My goal is to provide quality, personalized prodcuts to new customers that turn into new friends, not simply making a sale online and never meeting the customer. I will always conduct my business in a respectable way, as that is the person I was raised to be.
Due to the individuality and quality of each custom product, each item is hand-crafted with care, with the individual in mind. Your order will never be rushed and will be done on a first-come, first-serve basis. Please allow 3 weeks for all orders. Most orders are completed before this but please expect 3 weeks. Rush orders are available for an added fee of $10. Additionally, you may click on "Policies/Info" and/or "Questions & Answers" to review the order process and forms of payment accepted.
Thank you for visiting my site. My customers are the reason this hobby has become so successful! I sincerely appreciate the support of each and every one of you! I am truly blessed to call this work!
Images on this page courtesy of Misty Neukam Photography.
