Welcome

Thanks for visiting! My blog is about all things connected to Judy Evans' Collection, home to handmade one of a kind jewelry and plate stands.

One of the reasons I write this blog is to share stories about ladies who have impacted my life. It is for these ladies that I name my jewelry. Some of them are very close in my life and my heart, others have passed through leaving indelible marks that have not been forgotten.


You may smile as you read, and maybe feel a little sentimental. I hope you like the stories and think of your own special people!

To purchase any of my items, please visit my website at http://www.judyevanscollection.com/ or e-mail me at mailto:judy@judyevanscollection.com

If you see an item that you would like customized in some way, please e-mail me atmailto:judy@judyevanscollection.com and we will get started!



Please read and enjoy and don't forget to leave a comment. We love to read what you think about each post.

Jun 29, 2009

Bracelets For Special Ladies & Little Girls

Personalized jewelry is a great birthday gift. Come see what's available at my website ~







Mother and Daughter Jewelry

Look what I just listed on Judy Evans' Collection. Personalized jewelry for mom's and daughters!

This one is for Lauren my Great Niece
And this is for Erin, her mom

Jun 25, 2009

How To Store Jewelry

As I was cruising etsy.com I ran across a few great ways to store your jewelry.

The first one is from Jewelry Holders For You. Marla and her husband Frank make these great jewelry racks that hang on the wall. They're made from hardwoods and will hold up to 100 pair of earrings. These are functional as well as beautiful.

Ginny at Timberline Treasures specializes in handmade bags, purses and pillows sewn from Pendleton blanket weight wools and western & cabin tapestry fabrics. This beautiful jewelry tote bag is from Pendleton blanket weight wool. This would be great gift. I love the colors and the way it’s constructed.






Here's a jewelry pouch from Greenwillow Crafts. It's small enough to tuck in to a small space in your suitcase. It's padded and easy to use - plus it's really cute. Makes a great girl friend gift!






Jun 20, 2009

Handmade Lariat Necklace - What Is It?


Here’s a necklace that is the most versatile piece of jewelry! It’s a lariat and it doesn’t have any type of clasp because you wear it like you would a scarf.

Tie it, wrap it, long or short – the choice is yours and you can wear it with any neckline!

The first picture shows all the colors of this lariat and the rest of the pictures show you how to wear a lariat necklace.



Jun 8, 2009

What's Your Pleasure When It Comes To Jewelry?

Do you like big & bold?







How about small & petite?



Do you prefer jewelry that's barely noticed or do you want it to demand attention?

Is your style eclectic and you like variety?
Or are you pretty consistent with your jewelry?

I’m getting pretty good at identifying a women’s style. It’s interesting to observe my customers at craft shows and boutiques and ask these questions.

It’s easy to identify someone who always wears big & bold by their make-up or hair style because hair and make-up are usually pretty much consistent from day to day – not always, but usually.

I’ve learned that someone with no jewelry on doesn’t mean that they don’t usually wear it. I know I’m not the only one who’s left the house with a bare neck, ears or wrist. It’s these ladies that are more of a challenge for me to identify. However I’m learning to make the right call with these women too. Sometimes I’m wrong, but more times than not, I get it right.

Occasionally someone will say that their mood determines what kind of jewelry they wear.
Personally my style is eclectic although it’s not usually my mood that dictates my choice of jewelry, it’s usually what clothes fit me best that day as I’m always trying to look thinner than I actually am! Sometimes a strong necklace looks better with what I have on and other times just a modest pair of earrings work best. I’m comfortable in both and love to mix it up from day to day.

I consider my line of jewelry to be eclectic and always love it when ladies try something on that is a bit different than their normal look. I encourage everyone to push the envelope just a tad. It’s very rewarding to hear from a customer that has purchased something that’s out of the norm for them and thank me for suggesting that they step outside their comfort zone.