I thought you may want to do a bit of Christmas shopping while sitting at the ‘puter...So here is one of my shopping ideas for you to check out!

My friend, Kim Nelson, owns a sterling silver jewelry and design company, "Ellie Lance" that makes charms, bracelets, necklaces and even custom "tags" for those of you making your own creations...now you can label them with a custom sterling silver logo and tag!

"Ellie Lance Creations" can even make you custom pewter key fobs or zipper pulls. They have all sorts of crafting and sports charms, "Wish Upons", anklets, bracelets, charm holders, charm pins, children's jewelry, collegiate Items, earrings, lockets and much more.

As a matter of fact, Ellie Lance has over 40 different categories of items just under "gift giving" on their site...plus literally hundreds and hundreds of other pieces-most in that great price range of under $20. I am always on the look out for gifts in that price range for teacher gifts, neighbors, bunko prizes, quilting friends, friendship groups, sisters-in-law, etc. They carry a great selection of sterling silver jewelry for all ages and occasions.

Just thought you might want to check out the goods at Ellie Lance. And if you sign up on their e-mail list...they have monthly e-mail specials...for example they have free shipping on orders (over $30) that are placed before Dec. 10.

Here is Kim to tell you more about her company:

Ellie Lance just celebrated our 25th Anniversary this fall. We are a second generation family owned company. Ellie Lance was started by my mother, Eleanor Roylance-hence the Ellie Lance Creations. Ellie started designing wood and leather creations in Brazil in the 80's. She designed craft supplies and noticed the need for sterling silver charms and jewelry. In the late 80's Ellie branched out into the Sterling Silver Jewelry and Charms.

What are the Hot Sellers?

Jewelry with inspirational sayings (like the Wish Upons); photo frames (see bracelet in photo) and anything with a sports theme are always HOT sellers for us.

Inspirational
The Wish Upons are #1 for us. They are sterling silver word rings that "Inspire, Motivate and Encourage". We also custom design bookmarks, watches, bracelets and necklaces with the many affirmations you can share, wear and sew on items too.

Photo Frames
We have a great new item that is doing very well also, our "New Frames" or "Ornaments". They are silver plated double-sided square and round frames that can be worn as a pendant or used as an ornament. You can place your family's or friend's photos in the charm frames.

Sports/Schools/Organizations and Designer Tags
We do custom charms for sports teams, organizations, schools and designers. We have made sterling silver "tags" for designers to sew their logo tag onto their creations-it is a bit different than a cloth label!

Custom Create in Silver, Pewter or Gold
Our artist, Steve McKibbin, will start from scratch on a design or use a logo or design you already have. We then determine the size of the item and carve a wax of the design. We then make a mold and cast the design in silver or pewter or 14KT gold. Our charms are all made in the USA with the highest quality metal chosen. It takes about 3-5 weeks to get a finished product from start to finish.

Kim, a mother of three boys, works with her hubby, Marty. They took over the business when her mother retired in 1999. They work from San Antonia, TX and travel throughout the nation showcasing their works at trade shows.

 You can e-mail Kim at sales@ellielance.com.

 She also offers a fundraising program for schools and organizations.

(Photos thanks to Kim!)