With cuff design in mind...(Part 9)

Pretty in purple with a passionate print. This cuff + Your jeans = Earthy chic!
Triple strand cuff bracelet in ornate medallion print by Ponder and Stitch

Say "Salut" to Amy, cuffies! This Woodstock, Illinois artist shares her talent with the world in her Etsy shop, Ponder and Stitch. Sewn with love, her cuffs would go perfectly with your most comfortable tee and pair of dungarees. Amy's love of sunny florals and happy colors comes across strong in her work, and gives it a truly "laid back cool" aura. Her signature cuffs (like the one above) have either three wide or three skinny bands of vintage fabrics and are topped off with a chunky vintage button. Read all about this cutesy cuff maker in this week's artist interview...

Q: What makes your shop unique?
I'd like to think it's unique because I tend to gravitate toward vintage materials and give them a modern twist, like vintage, rustic feed sack turned into a modern bracelet!

Q: How long have you been designing cuff bracelets?
I've been making my cuffs for a little under two years.

Q: Describe the cuffs you design (materials, style, special features etc.)
I like to use vintage or vintage-inspired fabric, usually with dainty floral prints. I think the most noticeable thing about my cuffs is that they are multiple stranded. I think it adds detail and a new look. :)

Q: What type of woman do you imagine wearing your cuffs? (Include the name of at least two celebs that you think would love to rock your cuff and tell why...)
A lot of my cuffs have a kind of boho feel and look great with long summer dresses...hmmm, it's hard to pick celebs, though. I'd say maybe Kate Hudson and Nicole Richie.

Q: Finish the following sentence: "I consider myself a cuffie (lover of cuffs) because..."
...it's a great way to accessorize simply without going over the top. I love my cuffs!

With cuff design in mind...(Part 7)

A pastel collage of vintage sparklers on an antique brass hinged cuff --- now THIS is a statement bracelet.

Hidden Garden Cuff by Tied Up Memories

Back from my hiatus to bring you this sensational designer of uber romantic cuffs. Atlanta dweller Tracy, of Tied Up Memories , is the artist behind these delicate looking Victorian pieces. Feminine to the nth degree, Tracy's masterful usage of vintage cabs, crystals and pearls puts these cuffs in a different stratosphere. Hold your pinkie out as you sip a cup of tea and read all about her in this week's artist interview...

Q: What makes your shop unique?
My shop is unique because most of my creations are one of a kind. I incorporate vintage findings in my jewelry that gives it a unique appeal

Q: How long have you been designing cuff bracelets?
I just recently started making cuffs. A customer requested that I make one. So I tried to make a cuff that was different and stay true to my style.

Q: Describe the cuffs you design (materials, style, special features etc.)
The cuffs that I design are antique brass cuffs. I love antique brass. It has that vintage feel. I incorporate a collage of vintage and new findings and apply them to the cuff. The possibilities are endless when it comes to a collage on the cuff!

Q: What type of woman do you imagine wearing your cuffs? (Include the name of at least two celebs that you think would love to rock your cuff and tell why...)
Two celebs that I would love to rock my cuff are Cameron Diez and Sarah Jessica Parker! To me Cameron looks like a she would wear cuffs. She is fun and stylish and full glam! Sarah is a fashion icon and loves vintage style so I could see her wearing one to match any one of her outfits!

Q: Finish the following sentence: "I consider myself a cuffie (lover of cuffs) because..."
...I truly enjoy making them and love that people enjoy wearing my cuffs!