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Wednesday
Feb012012

Portuguese blog, Thank you!

http://nerdice.com/blog/2012/01/24/joias-desenhadas-por-criancas/

A ourives e designer suiça Mia van Beek teve uma ideia bem original ao ver os desenhos feitos por seu filho. Ela resolveu transformar eles em jóias!

Ela seleciona os melhores desenhos feitos pelo filho e os transforma em pingentes de prata, titânio e ouro. Ela sempre se mantem fiel ao traço do filho, nunca tentando corrigir o desenho da criança. E com isso nascem jóias únicas e muito bonitas.

Ela também aceita encomendas de pais e avôs que resolvem transformar os desenhos de suas crias em jóias. Vocês podem conferir todas as peças já feitas por ela e os preços aqui no site ForMiaDesign.

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Wednesday
Jan182012

America-retail.com

Joyera estadounidense ofrece originales obras creadas por niños

 13 enero, 2012 0
Joyera estadounidense ofrece originales obras creadas por niños

Desde siempre, a los hijos les ha encantado llevar a sus hogares las cosas que crean en la escuela, incluyendo joyas. El problema de las joyas que crean los niños es que no son capaces de perdurar en el tiempo. Pero aquí ha surgido una solución.

La orfebre Mia van Beek ahora ayuda a los niños a crear joyas para sus padres que realmente duren para siempre. Lo que hace es tomar fotografías de las creaciones de los pequeños y los convierte en colgantes, llaveros, anillos o broches.

Un muy buen regalo para los padres o algo que una orgullosa madre puede ordenar para tener de recuerdo de su hijo.

 

Tuesday
Nov152011

Feature in Scootertraffic.com, "expert advice for the preschool years"

http://scootertraffic.com/articles/learning-play/life-imitates-art/

Life Imitates Art

Cool ways to flaunt your kids' artwork

Sent on: November 9th, 2011

The refrigerator only has room for so many masterpieces. There are lots of ways to display your children’s scribbles, but we found three companies that transform artwork into cool stuff you can actually use.

Formia Design turns doodles into jewelry. Email your child’s drawing to Formia, and they’ll design a sterling silver replica that can be worn as a pendant, bracelet, key chain, or earrings. Prices vary with customization, but generally fall in the $100-$200 range.

Monday
Oct172011

The rich times.com , Thank you!!

http://www.therichtimes.com/personalised-jewels-your-child-is-the-designer/ 

Personalised Jewels : Your Child is the Designer

Sure we love featuring the latest gorgeous designs from the flavor of the month designer. But lets admit it, how many of us actually buy the designs because we could boast of owning stuff from the designer rather then actually loving the designs?

Even if you did, what Formia Design has come up with is a beautiful idea. They have let children be the designers and this is what they have to say about it , Rings, brooches, keychains, necklaces, pendants: the possibilities are endless. If you child creates it, it can be made into a unique piece of jewelry that will certainly be the most treasured gift.

Since each order is a custom one, you never need to worry about running into someone who wears the same thing. While the jewellery is obviously not meant for formal wear, its great for informal times and it is sure to give your child’s imagination a huge boost. Head over to Formia Design to see just how you can have jewelry designed by your own child.

 

Thursday
Oct132011

Blog post in Persian