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Popnicute Jewelry Displayed at 46th Annual CMA Awards Talent Gift lounge

Published: 11-19-2012 11:00am
Posted In: Red Carpet Events
I'm happy to announce that artisan jewelry by Popnicute was showcased and gifted to the biggest names in country music at The 46th Annual CMA Awards on October 29 - November 1, 2012, in association with The Artisan Group!Popnicute jewelry AS SEEN IN 46th Annual CMA Awards Backstage gift loungeIt was definitely one of the highlights of Popnicute's journey in 2012, being part of the official gift bag/lounge for “The 46th Annual CMA Awards." What an experience! After my designs were approved by the CMA officials, the production took place. Popnicute has teamed up with Magpie Gemstones again for this event. The turquoise beads I got from Magpie ... » Read More

The Vampire Diaries Stylist To Receive Popnicute Artisan Jewelry

Published: 10-22-2012 11:07pm
Posted In: Red Carpet Events
You hear that right! Popnicute has sent necklace to The Vampire Diaries wardrobe stylist for consideration of being used in the show! The Vampire Diaries main casts. From left to right: Ian Somerhalder (Damon), Paul Wesley (Stefan), Nina Dobrev (Elena).Having lived in a metropolitan city my whole life and then moved to a small town, the big city girl in me wants to come out and play every once in a while. Maybe that's why I was so excited for the opportunity to create a piece of jewelry for our beloved Mystic Falls residents, the fashionable small town girls and vampires. The Artisan Group got us this fantastic opportunity to send our art... » Read More

ABC Family's TV Show Pretty Little Liars Stylist Will Receive A Special Popnicute Jewelry

Published: 09-03-2012 08:15pm
Posted In: Red Carpet Events
Popnicute Artisan Jewelry is sending an original, handmade jewelry design to the Stylist of ABC Family's hit TV show, Pretty Little Liars, for consideration of making an appearance in the show.When it was confirmed that I got a spot, I was stoked and quickly tuning in to Netflix and searched for Pretty Little Liars. For the next 5 days, I finished marathoning 2 seasons of it (46 episodes) while working on my CMA pieces. Can you say obsessed? But after watching a few episodes, I got the general gist of what the girls would wear. Hereby, I created this statement piece, that I called Rock Star.Which one of these girls in Pretty Little Liars would... » Read More

Butterfly and Cocoon Wire Wrapped Pendant Necklace

Published: 07-30-2012 10:56am
Posted In: Wire Journal
Butterfly and cocoons are often used as the symbolism of rebirth, transformation, and new beginning. An ambitious project for me. Elaborate and delicate, combining so many wire scrolls intertwined, twisted, bent, and flattened. This butterfly necklaces is featuring my signature cocoon beads. Get the tutorial at my shop.It started from a simple sketch. I didn't mean it to be so intricate but it evolved along the way. Rarely I followed a sketch as is, as it is what it is, a sketch; providing guidance but not absolute.I sketch my sketches using a ballpoint pen on a notebook and/or with my tablet pen in Photoshop.As with all of my creations, I don't l... » Read More

Steampunk Winged Heart Pendant Necklace

Published: 07-27-2012 11:00am
Posted In: Wire Journal
My latest attempt on Steampunk style Winged Heart pendant constructed in brass and copper. Riveted gears from vintage watch parts were added to the necklace and pendant for extra fun. The wing details on copper was etched after my hand drawing. A new transformation of Popnicute's signature heart series.As quoted from Wikipedia, "Steampunk is a genre that originated during the 1980s and early 1990s and incorporates elements of science fiction, fantasy, alternate history, horror, and speculative fiction. It involves a setting where steam power is widely used—whether in an alternate history such as Victorian era Britain or "Wild West"-era United S... » Read More

Designing Jewelry for Vanessa Lachey

Published: 07-19-2012 05:00pm
Posted In: Popnicute Jewelry on Celebrities
Have you ever had that moment when something suddenly come together? To me, that moment happened two days ago. I was preparing this necklace to be sent to Vanessa Lachey and when I looked for beads, I saw this unfinished piece on the back of my drawer. You probably remember it when a few months back I asked for opinions what to do with it. For the longest time I couldn't figure it out.I grabbed it and I got an epiphany. The light bulb went on and I knew exactly how to finish it.Upon my research of Vanessa's style in jewelry and accessories, I came into this conclusion that she loves wearing jewelry that are bold, sophisticated, big pendants, and d... » Read More

Learning How to Etch Copper

Published: 07-09-2012 09:00pm
Posted In: Wire Journal
I recently dabbled into metal etching. I etched copper sheet. I had been wanting to do it but somehow I thought it was far more complicated to do. A friendly fellow jeweler, Maureen Garber Bates, wrote me an instruction in text and I decided to try it. Amazingly simple to do. You just need to wear protective rubber gloves and lay some waterproof surface protection so your nice table doesn't get stained by the etchant solution.I used PCB Etchant Solution I got from the local RadioShack store. PS: The bottle is in white now.I found this interesting tutorial with photos for anyone who is interested on learning how to etch copper. Be careful when work... » Read More

Color Combo Challenge Space Girl Necklace Week 81

Published: 06-20-2012 11:27pm
Posted In: Wire Journal
I recently joined Color Combo Challenge Group in facebook. I thought this could be a good motivation to create new designs at least once a week. I have been swamped in commissions and it's nice to do art once in a while that is for me. A little me time.The color theme for Week 81 (my first!) was this bright purple, orange, and yellow color combination. Very summery!I came up with this design, Space Girl necklace. Focal piece is this unique conical Amethyst stone with drusy at the bottom. In an attempt of making my handmade jewelry more three dimensional looking, I found inspiration from Purified Bill's unique silver jewelry. I domed cut circled to... » Read More

Popnicute is Going to MTV Movie Awards

Published: 06-01-2012 12:03pm
Posted In: Red Carpet Events
Yes, it's finally happening! Starts today, right now at this hour, Popnicute Artisan Jewelry is being distributed to the RSVP list of celebrities who are attending the GBK Luxury Gift Lounge for The 2012 MTV Movie Awards. This two-day event is being held in the roof top of L'ermitage Hotel in Beverly Hills as we speak.Popnicute Batik Glam Collection to Hit GBK Luxury Gift Lounge at the 2012 MTV Movie AwardsThe moment that I have been waiting for, ever since I finished the 100th jewelry. Popnicute jewelry will finally get into the hands of the celebrities. I just hope they like it and wear it. The fruit of my labor, the pain and stress I was going... » Read More

Popnicute Heart Necklace for Drew Barrymore

Published: 03-30-2012 10:49am
Posted In: Popnicute Jewelry on Celebrities
First of all, this has been an a-mah-zing opportunity to send Popnicute artisan jewelry to Drew Barrymore! I feel so lucky to have this opportunity to make a jewelry for A recipient of a star on the Hollywood Walk of Fame! Besides being busy making films, she's also known as a philanthropist. Drew Barrymore was named Ambassador Against Hunger for the UN World Food Programme (WFP). Since then, she has donated over $1 million to the program. Image credit: Wikipedia.I had my heart set on making her one of my signature heart pendants, Popnicute Hearts, but I didn't want it to be anything like what I've had before. To me, Drew's personality is li... » Read More

Popnicute Jewelry on Drew Barrymore

Published: 03-24-2012 11:35am
Posted In: Popnicute Jewelry on Celebrities
I just received this amazing opportunity to send Popnicute's handmade jewelry to Drew Barrymore, the film actress/movie producer/voice actor/director, best known as Gertie in E.T.: The Extra Terrestrial (1982). It's my involvement to this amazing organization, The Artisan Group, that made it all possible.I love Drew Barrymore and have seen many of her films. Among my favorites are Ever After: A Cinderella Story, The Wedding Singer, Never Been Kissed, and 50 First Dates. I especially LOVE her dress and make up in Ever After, I mean, the wings(!) made by Leonardo, oh.. I'm jealous! My sister and I had been through Romantic Comedies phase for ... » Read More

Popnicute Participation in 2012 MTV Movie Awards

Published: 03-06-2012 01:56pm
Posted In: Red Carpet Events
I'm proudly announce that Popnicute will be participating in GBK's 2012 MTV Movie Awards Gift Lounge. A hundred of Popnicute jewelry will be included in celebrity swag bags.Special thanks to The Artisan Group and GBK Productions for organizing the event. A hundred jewelry in two months! So far I have two designs ready and has been in production but is seriously thinking of adding more designs if I had the time. My poor right arm will be so sore (or muscular) but who the hell cares, Popnicute jewelry is going to Hollywood! Due date is on May 10th. I will be very busy but any order/custom order is still welcomed so I can break out of the m... » Read More

Popnicute's New Logo and Work Table

Published: 02-23-2012 11:12am
Posted In: Wire Journal
Popnicute is proud to announce its new logo. I think it's a better representation of my jewelry style. Sophisticated yet playful. From now on you will see this new logo on my future pictures, signage, and documents.I just spent the last few days cleaning up and moving things around around the house with my husband. Finally my work table gets the proper placement, inside the work room. The room is less than perfect, the floor will need to be resurfaced and the walls will need to be painted but it works for now. I came to realize that I didn't need a perfect room to work on my handmade jewelry. So further cosmetic changes to the room will have to ... » Read More

How To: Polymer Clay Handles for Metal Design Stamps

Published: 01-31-2012 10:10pm
Who hates metal design stamps? I did! Ever since I got my new design stamps for metal, I hated them. Reason being their shanks are cylindrical, making them very slippery and hard to stay put when hit by a hammer. So I only got to use them several times and most of them was a waste of time and resources. I kept thinking i wish their shanks were rectangular prism like my cheap alphabet metal stamps. What a waste of $30 for dust bunny breaders, I thought! Not until a few days ago I was inspired to cover the stamps with Polymer Clay and it worked great! I never had the chance to work with this medium before, although I'd always wanted to. So about ... » Read More

Popnicute Heart Pendants Price List

Published: 01-29-2012 05:25pm
Posted In: Heart Pendant Price List
Popnicute Heart Pendant is a signature design and handmade by me, Kharisma R. Sommers. The first prototype was created on January 2010 and have since continued to be a customer's favorite. It's a technique that I have developed in my studio to frame a big heart pendant without using any solder. It's held in place by combining flattened metal and wire wrapped netting design to create an organic looking bezel. This handmade heart pendant design is available as one-sided and double-sided pendants. Each heart pendant comes signed with POPNICUTE's signature stamped on the inside of the bail. Every one of them is unique, handmade with a natural stone.... » Read More

Free Tutorial How To Condition Kato Polymer Clay Slice Technique

Published: 01-12-2012 01:25pm
Posted In: Crafty Tutorials
This is a free tutorial on How To Condition Kato Polymer Clay with Slice Technique.Kato PolyClay is among the highest praised polymer clay brands in the industry because of its ability to maintain its shape while being sliced. That property makes Kato Clay the perfect clay for canes. However, it's also well known that Kato Clay being the hardest to condition. It's often crumbly and takes a long time to work it into a pliable state. On the recent news though, I've heard that Kato Clay has changed its polymer clay formula to be easier to condition.If you still get the old formula that's rather hard to work harden or an old polymer clay that's been s... » Read More
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Popnicute Hearts on Drew Barrymore Popnicute jewelry on Vanessa Lachey Popnicute created jewelry for The Vampire Diaries Popnicute created jewelry for Pretty Little Liars Popnicute jewelry were gifted at GBK 2012 MTV Movie Awards Gift Lounge Popnicute jewelry were gifted at OFFICIAL Backstage 46th Annual CMA Awards Gift Lounge

POPNICUTE TV INTERVIEWS



CUSTOMERS' NOTES:
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I highly recommend this artist! I recently received three gorgeous custom-made pieces that just blew me away! Thank you so much Kharisma! The pod necklace you made for my mother-in-law is just absolutely stunning! Your attention to detail is just amazing! I also LOVE my bracelets! Again, just beautiful pieces! I cannot wait to see my Heart of Michi!! thank you, thank you, thank you! ~ Michi R.



I love my heart! I have bern drooling over your jewlery for along time now. Thanks to a very sweet guy I can enjoy this piece of art daily. I love how the heart just lights up when the sun hits it! I do recomend this! It's very well made and easy to wear! Thanks again for the heart of Lina! ~ Lina A.



Hi Kay, just my angel necklace and earrings they are sooooo cute thank you so very much :) ~ Cheryl M.



I just received my Owl he is so cute! You did an absolutly beautiful job thank you so much!! ~ Kathie M.



OMG, got my goddess necklace today, it took my breath away!!! I worked 12 1/2 hours today and finding it when I got home made my day!!! LOVE LOVE LOVE IT!!!! ~ Dana M. R.



Hey, I just received my lovely pendant today and I was absolutely thrilled. Not to mention it arrived exactly on my birthday ( what are the odds )! I just wanted to say thank you thank you thank you!!!! This item is a dream. I really appreciate the beauty and craftsmanship that went into it. I take my hat off to you. The design is excellent! It's clear that you apply great thought to your items. So yet again, many thanks! It's good to know you're out there! : ))) Warmest regards, Margarita <3



I absolutely adore the (heart) necklace!!! It is just perfect. Well worth waiting for. Thank You....... ~ Brenda C.



I have the MOST beautiful bracelet on my wrist.. THANK YOU so very much. Your craftsmanship and imaginative designs are fabulous..... Next to my wedding ring, my favorite piece of jewelry!! ! Melissa Vess.



Dear Kharisma, today the package finally arrived and I just wanted to let you know that the pendant is absolutely beautiful. For the last years I've worn the golden cross my grandmother gave to me for my Holy Communion but since she died three years ago, I've always been afraid of losing it which would have really hurt me. So I looked for a cross that I could wear instead and when I found the one you made, I was blown away. And what can I say, it was definitely worth the wait. So thank you so much for making such wonderful jewelry and keep up the good work! Best wishes from Germany, Ricarda



Wow! is incredible! This is the money better spent on any gift I've ever done! I think I can not wait to give it to my wife until May 5th or I dare before. And the presentation with the box and the paper inside is great! I almost cry when I saw it. It is the most beautiful of all I've seen, I love the detail of the heart. Surely this is the better gift for the fifth anniversary of my wedding. Thank you very much for the patience you had with the design. I hope to do business with you in the future. Thank you very much for everything! ~ Cesar



Hi, so last week i get finally the pendant and my girlfried was very excited :D everything was ok and the heart is beautifull :) ... so thanks! and a lot of happy customers! ~ Lukas



Hi Kharisma, My wife LOVED the Heart of Robyn. She has worn it just about every day since March 7th (her birthday). She has been showing it off to all of her friends. We love the pendant!



Your work is positively lovely! I adore every piece! I'm so glad not only to receive a piece but also to support you in creating more fine pieces! ~Kathryn



Hi there...send you a big thank you for my tree of life necklace - i received it while i was away on holidays. it is absolutely gorgeous. the way it was packaged was so beautiful too. thanks again... big hugs, may 2012 bring you much happiness. Judy



Hi Kay, When I got back home for Thanksgiving today, it was waiting for me.... All I have to say is...I'm going to faint...it is so beautiful.... I showed it to my family too, they all loved it! :D Thank you sooo much!
*hugs*
~ Yukiko
P.S. I'm also wearing the pagoda earrings today. My mom noticed when I walked in the door so I bragged about them. hehehe. :)



"Yippee!!! My silver wings arrived just now, and I LOVE them! Will wear them as I get ready for my big test, and am sure they'll bring good ju-ju for the exam itself. Thank you so much K!" ~ Sarah B.



"So beautiful. I really love your jewelry. It's something all girls should have as a key accessory." ~ Bethany S.



"Hi Kharisma! I just received the pagoda earrings in the mail today, just in time for my girlfriend's birthday! She absolutely loves them! and they look just like the ones in the photo! (actually, they look better in person!!!) Thank you so much! We'll definitely be coming back again, and look forward to seeing your new projects. Oh and thank you so much for the additional silver studs! It was very thoughtful :) Best, Yuki"



"I already got my sea turtle necklace and my purple bracelet. Finally after months of waiting. And I love love love it soooo much! I wear my 'Myrtle' almost everyday. Thank you Ma.. :)" ~Wanda.



"Hi, I recently purchased one of your rings, my girlfriend absolutely loves it. I'll definitely hit up your store in the future" ~T.



"I just got home from vacation and picked up my earrings at the post office. I wanted to let you know that I absolutely love them! Thank you." ~Diane



"Received my earrings yesterday in the mail and absolutely love them!!! So glad I ordered them! Thanks so much!-Gretchen :)"



"Hi! I received my new necklaces! They are wonderful!!! Thank you very much - and for adding that cute little graduation note too! They look great!!!!! :-)" ~Dana B



"Thanks for the extra links - they weren't needed but that was very thoughtful. Our daughter picked out the bracelet and gave it to her mother yesterday for Mother's Day. She likes it very much. Regards Steve"



"Hi Kay! I got the bracelet in the mail yesterday--it's wonderful! Thank you :D You package your things so nicely ^^ Merry Christmas!" ~Dana



"Hi Kay! The necklace arrived today and it is GORGEOUS! I'm so happy with it :D You are very talented, really. :) All my friends are going to be so jealous of this necklace! If you ever decide to make a matching bracelet, I'll be more than willing to purchase it :D" ~ Dana



"finally got to open it, and they are so so so so so perfect! and the opal crystal was a great choice, just the right ammount of sparkle." - Lois B (on Ladybug Pod Necklace)



"K, My wife is an artist blacksmith and I bought her this necklace for our wedding renewal. She loves it. Thank you."



"I received the earrings and I love them!!! Thank you so much for everything, and good luck with your new life in the USA! -M"



"Hi Kay,
I just wanted to let you know that I got my earrings today (the angel wings and the pearl/crystal ones). They are awesome, I'm so happy with them.
Thanks again,"
H (O:



"popnicute thks i got yr necklace today its amazing!!!" ~A.Z.



"Hi Kay, I just wanted to let you know I've received the package today. And the jewels are SO BEAUTIFUL. I really love them... They're all so lovely I cannot wait to wear them. I think it's the most beautiful things I've ever had. I'll definitely bookmark your page and come back later ;)
All my best," ~C.E.



"Hey I just picked it up from the post office (I wasn't home when it was delivered lols) and I must say that this even better than the picture shown!" ~E.L.M.



"I love the cocoon bead tutorial. Another great tutorial by K!!" ~A.B.



"Wow! I got my tutorial within minutes of my purchase. And the instructions are very clear and I love all the pics that go with it. It's very easy to follow. I can't wait to get started! Thank you so much!" ~P




"Earrings arrived this morning! Thank you so much they are gorgeous! :D" -S.S.