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So for Christmas I gave Kyra lots of fun nail polishes and we spent some time Sunday playing around with a couple of techniques. She wasn't happy with the way the first techinque turned out...I think it was the nailpolish... Continue reading

Posted Jan 10, 2012 at Amy Peters' Studio Buzz

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For Me Monday: Hearts and nature.

Those of you who read my blog know I just love finding hearts in nature, so late last week I was thrilled to find a leaf with a bug created heart. I grabbed Kyra, my hand model, and my camera... Continue reading

Posted Jan 9, 2012 at Amy Peters' Studio Buzz

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Inspiration and Flowers

Being a California native does have some great perks....year round flowers. A few weeks ago I replanted the pots in the front of the studio. I used stock, alyssum and threw around some wildflower seeds. A few of the wildflower... Continue reading

Posted Jan 4, 2012 at Amy Peters' Studio Buzz

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How To Tuesday: Card File Calendar

I made this fun end table out of a vintage library card file and have been trying to think of how to use it. This weekend I saw a fun idea on Pinterest that was orginally from Design Sponge, so... Continue reading

Posted Jan 3, 2012 at Amy Peters' Studio Buzz

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Remaining calm amid the mayhem...

I know many of you have been wondering what is going on with me. I've fielded quite a few phone calls and emails checking on me to make sure I'm OK. I'm so very thankful for my wonderful customers and... Continue reading

Posted Dec 2, 2011 at Amy Peters' Studio Buzz

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Guestbook Winners October and November

So I've fallen a bit behind... The guest book winner from October is Amie her email starts with: amielikes The guest book winner from November is Michele Baron her email starts with: angel320 If this is you. You have until... Continue reading

Posted Dec 2, 2011 at Amy Peters' Studio Buzz

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Welcome to Nik's Journal

Hi my name is Nik, Welcome to my journal. I like legos as you can see in my picture. I love cereal too. My friend Nigel sketched this picture of me a few years ago. He is an awesome artist. I love kirby please don't write any mean comments about... Continue reading

Posted Nov 19, 2011 at NikJournal

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July 2011 Guest book winner

The winner of our message ring is.... LORA Royster with the first letter of your email... lorar You have until 8/31/11 to contact us at office (at) amypetersstudio (dot) com to tell us your one ring choice and size. We'll... Continue reading

Posted Aug 3, 2011 at Amy Peters' Studio Buzz

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Guest Book Winner!

The guest book winner from June is... michaela hoenigman with the first letters of her email: ahmh6 If this is you...you have until July 31, 2011 to contact us at office (at) amypetersstudio (dot) com and we'll get the necklace... Continue reading

Posted Jul 11, 2011 at Amy Peters' Studio Buzz

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For me Monday: Making space for the new...

This week will be the last week of our studio close out sale. I'm cleaning house at the studio and need the space in our drawers for new designs. I can't wait, I love to clean and organize. So this... Continue reading

Posted Jul 11, 2011 at Amy Peters' Studio Buzz

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Gratitude-Sneak Peak

There are very few memories of my childhood that don't involve my friend Kris. I'm trying really hard these days to not call her Krissey. I've known her since I was 3, she lived just 4 doors away from me,... Continue reading

Posted Jul 6, 2011 at Amy Peters' Studio Buzz

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Circus Vargas

Last night we ran off and joined watched the circus. Circus Vargas came to San Luis Obispo, so we had to go. It was everything I remembered as a kid, only better since I got to watch it through my... Continue reading

Posted Jul 1, 2011 at Amy Peters' Studio Buzz

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Shadow meets Avila Beach

This morning I got out of the house early and decided to let Shadow have a little play time before we headed to the studio. So I took her for the first time to Avila Beach. I was able to... Continue reading

Posted Jun 30, 2011 at Amy Peters' Studio Buzz

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True Friendships

A sweet little bird hangs out on a curved branch inscribed with the latin phrase "amicus vera est rara avis" which translates to a true friend is a rare bird. This is our newest addition to our limited edition collection.... Continue reading

Posted Jun 29, 2011 at Amy Peters' Studio Buzz

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How to Tuesday: Strawberry Shortcake

Believe it or not this is not a stock photo. We live in strawberry country. There are field and fields of them just about 10 miles from our house. So from April until around August we get the best strawberries... Continue reading

Posted Jun 28, 2011 at Amy Peters' Studio Buzz

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For me Monday: Girls Weekend

Since Nikolas had his big studio dance show this weekend and Jim helped backstage. It left a lot of girl time. Saturday we cleaned the house, but Sunday was our relaxing day off. The day started out with lots of... Continue reading

Posted Jun 27, 2011 at Amy Peters' Studio Buzz

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April and May guestbook winners!

The May Winner of the family tags is... Freckled Farm Chick, Cynthia with her first letter of her email fotome The April Winner of the family Tags is... Irma Gomez with the first letters of her email irma. You have... Continue reading

Posted Jun 5, 2011 at Amy Peters' Studio Buzz

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My little entrepreneur

The last month Nikolas has been planning and plotting his "business". At our school, they create a kid town where the kids have jobs, create a town and make real life decisions about how to run the town and how... Continue reading

Posted Jun 3, 2011 at Amy Peters' Studio Buzz

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Featured Store(s): Abacus

Today we are heading to Maine to visit some fun stores.. The name of your store? Abacus When did you open your doors? opened in 1971 Where are all of your stores located? 44 Exchange Street Portland, ME 04101 207-772-4880... Continue reading

Posted Jun 1, 2011 at Amy Peters' Studio Buzz

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How to Tuesday: Roasted Brussel Sprouts

A few months back someone I follow on twitter @inspiredRD suggested we should give a vegetable a try we hate. The idea made my stomach turn. I have hated brussel sprouts since I was a kid. The funny thing is... Continue reading

Posted May 31, 2011 at Amy Peters' Studio Buzz

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For me Monday: letting go of too many hats

Have you ever read the book Caps for sale? It was a favorite of mine when I was a kid and I still read it to my kids. If you aren't familiar with it the story is about a cap... Continue reading

Posted May 30, 2011 at Amy Peters' Studio Buzz

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Blog Sugar Tickets {winner}

Yay! The winner of our 2 blog sugar tickets is lisa @thebeadgirl. Congratulations, I was so excited for you when random picked your number. I'll send you an email separately to get your mailing address so I can send along... Continue reading

Posted May 29, 2011 at Amy Peters' Studio Buzz

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Blog Sugar Ticket Giveaway!

Yay! Our second Blog Sugar giveaway... This time for some extra fun. We'll be giving away two tickets to the event, so you can bring a friend. If you don't remember from last month. Blog sugar is a faith based... Continue reading

Posted May 28, 2011 at Amy Peters' Studio Buzz

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Handmade community standing together.

Yesterday afternoon a friend of mine posted a link to another jeweler's blog. Unfortunately as is all too common in our industry someone had knocked them off. And this time it was allegedly a big store. Urban Outfitters. This is... Continue reading

Posted May 27, 2011 at Amy Peters' Studio Buzz

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For me Monday: A Clean house

For those of you that know me, know I don't do well with mayhem around me in the form of clutter. Granted, I'm usually the one that creates the most mayhem in the form of projects and the like. But... Continue reading

Posted May 23, 2011 at Amy Peters' Studio Buzz

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