I love jewelry…which woman doesn’t, right? I especially love handcrafted jewelry. I am so fortunate to have a friend who makes the most unique jewelry and why I love her jewelry even more!! It’s at a price I can afford.
Let me introduce you to my friend, Aprilee, the creative genius behind Artisan Jewelry Studios. I purchased some jewelry from her as gifts for others but mostly for me. I always look forward to mail after I purchase because they are always gift wrapped or packaged so beautifully and I can’t wait to see my surprise!!! There is often a gift with purchase—it’s like Christmas every time you purchase jewelry from Aprilee at Artistry Jewelry Studios.
Here are some of her beautifully designed creations:


I am proud to call her my friend and I’d love for you to get to know her too. Here’s Aprilee’s bio:
I’m Aprilee Lawson, the creator behind Artistry Jewelry Studios. I grew up in Maryland. The only girl, raised with an older & younger brother. I was always creative and loved working with my hands. So much that I went to Trade School and became a Certified Carpenter! I was such a good, hard worker that whenever a new guy wanted to apply for a job, my boss would point to me and say "If you can keep-up with her, you've got a job." I only witnessed one guy getting the job! LOL!
When I was in high school I became very interested in working with pastels. I loved them for their "blendability". I hadn't done any work with my hands for some time. When my friend signed-up for a Jewelry Construction Class and didn't want to go alone, I signed up with her. I was actually very reluctant to go. I quickly began developing skills and thursting for more. I began devoting myself to learning all I could about different mediums and techniques. Within the first few classes, I was working with jewelry at home. As time progressed, I was asked to take-over teaching the class. I love researching and learning new things, so jewelry seems to be my perfect "fit".
Jewelry is more than a chain draped around one's neck. It has defined one's class, ethnicity, hopes and dreams, seemingly forever. I am caught-up in all jewelry was, is and can be. Jewelry has redefined who I am as a person, and what I stand for! I have just begun blogging about the history of jewelry! Follow my blog and have fun learning! I always do! I am getting ready to expand my accessories to include crochet collars (yes, I also crochet) and vintage-style millinery hats, headbands, etc. You never know what I'll be doing next!

http://www.victorianfantasy.etsy.com/ http://artistrybyaprilee.artistryarts.com/
http://www.artistryjewelry.etsy.com/ http://www.artistryjewelry.blogspot.com/
http://onlineshoppingmall.ning.com/profile/Aprilee
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So sweet of you Maureen! I am so lucky to have met you! My thoughts have been of crisp, frosty mornings of late! I am getting ready to launch a "Suoper Summer Clearance"! Heck, I might just devote the entire month of August to it! I will be making my plans public at some point on 7/31! Everyone can find the information on my OnlineShoppingMall page, as well as my blog & website! Thanks wonderful, sweet, kind friend,Maureen Aprilee
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