Perfect for Graduation!

"I WILL TRAVEL DOWN THE PATH OF MY DREAMS", a perfect gift for the graduate! One of our most popular phrases in sterling, I have now made it in my new recycled pewter collection, with a special finish and oxidation to show off the PEBBLE PATHWAY on top!!
Only $37.00 with a lobster clasp and adjustable fit up to 7 3/4". A beautiful Moss Agate also adorns the bracelet.
Made in the USA. Go Here for more info.

"Be Happy"~That's what it's all about!

"Be Happy" pewter and silver bracelet only $37.00!
With detailed flowers on a 7 3/4" adjustable chain with colorful faceted bead.
View here.
"This is my favorite saying!!" xoSandy

Quickie Update

I will have my new dog designs here to show you in just a few days, so check back, cause they are sooo cute! And also new pewter bracelets and necks! Wowwee!

Sacred Hope

My first design in my new Sacred Hope Collection. An absolutely beautiful solid bronze cross with petite fleur de lis' on each end. On the back is stamped "Believe". Cross is just over 1" tall and comes on an 18" gold plated chain. Gift boxed of course.
Here for more info.

Affordable Alternative to Sterling Silver

"I Love you to the Moon & Back", beautiful pewter bracelet.

I am very excited to show you my new Earth Elements Collection. Both elegant and affordable, my new designs are beautifully cast in repurposed pewter and hand-burnished to an antiqued silver patina, offering the look and feel of my sterling designs but at a "giftable" price. Check my website often in the coming weeks as I have many exciting new designs coming -- bracelets, pendants, earrings, and wearable art for your pet and you! Please visit them at www.TobyandMax.com
xo, Sandy

Special bracelet for Mother's Day!!

"I Love you, Mom!"
Absolutely beautiful newly designed bracelet just in time for Mom's Day! Specially enhanced pewter that is oxidized to show off the words and the designs of a 3-d heart and flower. This bracelet is something your mom will adore forever. Chain has easy lobster clasp that is adjustable. Beautiful finish silver chain with a hanging 'Toby and Max' charm at lobster clasp. This beautiful bracelet is only $37.00!! AND made in America! Can't beat that!!

Right now it is available at my FaceBook Shop (you don't have to be a member of FaceBook to use), just click here: on this direct link http://www.facebook.com/TobyandMaxJewelry?sk=app_135607783795

or go to the SHOP NOW on the left column at: http://www.facebook.com/TobyandMaxJewelry

If you order from FaceBook, you will get FREE SHIPPING!

Remember these words..

My absolute newest, in Solid BRONZE and beautiful. "Mini" pendant on brass chain. This one is going in the collection around my neck! Absolutely stunning and only $24.50!

Sneak Peek!

I just couldn't wait to put on the bracelet chain to show this to you! This is a Pewter bracelet in my new Earth Elements Collection. I am so excited about how beautiful they all look. On the inside of this is stamped "Make the Best Friends". A favorite saying from my sterling cuff bracelets so I decided to make it also in pewter in this new style. It will be beautiful with a silver chain and lobster clasp (easy to hook and adjustable!) and also a flower name tag charm. Sneak peeks are fun aren't they! xo, Sandy
And.... also coming soon as a pendant!!

A new and exciting Path....For both of us..

I think we all need to try a new path every now and again. And mine is starting now. I am designing a large complete collection of new jewelry in PEWTER that is both Elegant and Affordable!! Sterling Silver is so wonderful, and close to my heart, but it is quite an investment now (literally). My new Earth Elements collection will make my words and designs available at prices where you can share the special Toby and Max "Words of Wisdom" with your friends, and also adorn yourself without having to go to the bank!!!

And they are BEAUTIFUL! I am using a special process to make my pewter look very much like my oxidized sterling! Wait till you see it. I will have new bracelets, pendants, pet tags, (for you and your pet) and some special pieces to keep with you always as keychains. I have been working diligently on this for a few months now, and I have some very amazing designs coming.

The first batch of new design pieces should be ready in 2 weeks, maybe sooner!! And a special piece for Mom on her day! But for right now I have several of my very first pewter pieces I just put on my website www.TobyandMaxJewelry.com They are some favorites I had in sterling and decided to do them in pewter so more people could enjoy. I would love some feedback. xo

I will let you know as soon as I have pictures of the new ones! xoxo, Sandy

New Years Eve grocery in Panama

I spent Christmas and New Years in a small mountain town in Panama. I shopped a couple days early for a small get-together of friends but then realized I had forgotten something. So while waiting in line for about 30 minutes!! I decided to take a picture. There were more people in the store than I had ever seen before, the aisles were all crowded, but peoples spirits were good. Panamanians really enjoy the holidays, and they put on a fireworks show to be envied, which amazes me considering there isn't alot of money here. I think they must get their fireworks cheaper somehow!

Merry Christmas to Everyone!!

Give me a big Christmas Smoochie!!

a new painting...

I like this portion of the painting better than the whole piece so far. I still need to go in and touch up and lighten and darken, but I am fairly happy with it so far. I got a video tutorial and followed it and did this much in 1 hour, so that part made me happy! This canvas is 16" square.

It's all a learning process and I need to spend more time painting and practicing techniques and just playing around. When it is finished, I will put a clear glossy over it so it will shine! It is much more colorful than it shows. I took this pic at night with just the kitchen light on so it's kind of blah.

finished at last!

I think it got a little busy, but it has alot to look at!! I put little messages here and there. I now have my kitchen table back I am very happy to say!

Now I am going to start on a new acrylic painting. Can't wait, it will be a vase of flowers, mostly purples and violets with red and light green accents!! I can see it in my minds eye. I plan on it being FABULOUS! Hows that for working on my confidence!!

PayPal Special Discount!

Lets celebrate having PayPal available now by your taking 25% off everything you order when you enter the coupon code " PP ". You can pay with PayPal or with your credit card, it doesn't matter, I am just so happy to offer the option to you!

All presents are beautifully wrapped in really cute gift boxes with matching tissue and a personal note from the artist, (that's me of course)!

PayPal or credit card?

Which do you prefer to use when shopping online? Your credit card, or your PayPal account? I would really like to hear from you on how you feel about it.
(I have added PayPal to my website so you now have the choice!!)

Like my new changes??

Do you like my new banner picture above? I just took it today and thought it would look good here. I was trying to capture the "essence" of my jewelry. I think I did, do you? Hope you like it, xoSandy

"What's in a McDonald's McNugget?

I know this is not my normal type blog post, but I just read this and thought of all the kids eating these, (and plenty of adults too) and thought you would want to know. Its just awful what has been allowed to happen to our food system.

"What's in a McDonald's McNugget? Chicken is just half of it.

03 November 2010
What’s in a McDonald’s Chicken McNugget? Only about half is chicken – the rest is made up of taste enhancers and preservatives such an anti-foaming agent, and a chemical used in lighter fluid. Even the chicken parts come from pulverized chicken skin and mechanically reclaimed meat, says consumer action group Organic Authority. The group has dissected McDonald’s recipe for its Chicken McNuggets to discover that ingredients include dimethylpolysiloxane, a silicone-based, anti-foaming agent u......"

Excuse me,"Chicken SKIN"?? Isn't that the part that many people, including me, pull off cause its so fatty and bad for you!! Now we know what companies do with the skin when they offer other choices of 'skinless grilled breast' and so on.
You get the picture. This is an excerpt from WDDTY "What Doctors Don't Tell You" a medical newsletter/email I get.

a little more done...

The latest:

Beginning:

You can see I added the phrase, "We can all travel down the path of our dreams". It is from a quote of mine on one of my sterling bracelets, which I changed a bit for this collage. I painted more color also, can you see the difference? Somehow I still have an empty space in the middle!! I was thinking of a mirror, or is that too weird??
I am going to do more stamping up the left side and some around the sun. I need to get it finished so I can get my kitchen table back!!

"Friends Sale" ends tomorrow night & a Special Bonus

This is a special sale for followers, readers, and friends of Toby and Max Jewelry who are invited to save 25% off EVERYTHING you order. My post below has all the details. This Sale is NOT mentioned on my website, it is only for YOU, my friends and followers!!

As a Special Bonus, go to My FaceBook page here: http://www.facebook.com/pages/Toby-and-Max-Jewelry/130698990309749?v=wall and click on the "LIKE" button, and I will give you an extra $5.00 off on your order! And that will also give you another way to keep up with my special sales to my "friends" only!! Its a good thing!

5 day SALE~ 25% off EVERYTHING!

5 DAY HOLIDAY SALE STARTING TODAY

For our loyal friends and followers, here's a special sale just for you! Now is the time to get those pieces that you know you've been wanting, and also get holiday gifts for the special people in your life.

Don't wait as the price of sterling is skyrocketing and our prices will soon have to be increased.

This is your chance to get fabulous Toby and Max handmade sterling designs at a large discount AND at "last years" silver prices!!!! Give a gift that will last a lifetime and always remind them of you.

You pick, and we ship, either to you or to your recipients. Each item is beautifully wrapped and includes a note card with your own greeting! If your recipient would prefer a different design, exchanges are easy. No worries! Really!

Wow! Look at our NEW MINI PENDANTS! These affordable gifts make GREAT little stocking stuffers. Choose from You're my Cupcake", "Love you to the Moon and Back" and "Bad to the Bone" adorable 3-d sterling charms. http://www.tobyandmax.com/store/index.php?main_page=featured_products&zenid=3ec35eea1a0400d36ccde7b1b0565d49


Please use coupon code - Loyalty -and order soon, as this offer is only good for the next 5 days!! (ends at midnight Oct. 25th)

If you are shopping for more than one friend and have different address for us to send to, just tell us which items go to which address in the "comments box" and we will take care of everything for you. If there is any question at all, we will ask you for clarification, so you have a "no worries" experience when ordering.


Our family here at Toby and Max appreciate your friendship and loyalty to our high quality American made products. We always keep your wishes close to our hearts and send you blessings throughout the year.

PLEASE FEEL FREE TO PASS THIS ON TO YOUR FRIENDS, AND POST IN YOUR FACEBOOK OR BLOG AND SHARE THE SAVINGS WITH YOUR PEEPS!!

xoxo Sandy

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Join my new club!!

For all of you who have been waiting to order, my "Bad to the Bone" sterling necklace is now on my website. It is $22. on the website, but if you put in comments "BAD TO THE BONE CLUB DISCOUNT", your price is only $18.00!! (for a limited time) So, join now!! Don't forget your DOG wants to wear one too!!
See for yourself how cute it is and order info.

Having a little fun playing today

I thought I would try a collage type mixed media painting 'sort of thing'. I am so inspired looking at my friends collage art over on FaceBook that I decided to try one today. It is just the beginning, I still have to do a lot of embellishment around the edges, but I have this giant space in the middle (how did that happen?) and I thought I would ask for ideas from all of you. I just wanted to have fun and I did have BIG fun doing this, but I would also like to finish it with something good. :)

New Crazy Bloggers club!

A "BAD TO THE BONE" Club!!
It's not even on the website yet it is so new, and I have already been getting so many people who want to wear this little sterling "Bone" charm, that I thought I would start a club! After all, serious bloggers, got to be tough, diligent, interesting, cool, and of course a little "bad to the bone" to be able to do all that on a regular basis!! Right now it is only $18.00 and comes on a 20" chain ready to wear. I will be wearing one, how about you. I can post pics of all the 'club members' wearing their 'bones'!! So email me directly if you want to join the club!! Sandy@TobyandMax.com.
xoxoSandy

Who's your Cupcake?

Wouldn't your daughter just love this??? How cute and just under 1" tall and comes on a chain ready to wear.

Who do you LOVE this much????

Finally got a professional pic!! It is not quite 1" tall and comes on a chain ready to wear!


Brand new, I just got them finished. They are not even on my website yet, so if you want one please email me directly at Sandy@TobyandMax.com to reserve yours from my first batch!! "I Love you to the Moon and back". The price now is $22.00, but may be higher when it goes on the website since sterling is skyrocketing.
Do you like it?? I think it just turned out so cute!!

Donating to Breast Cancer Research

For this month of October I am donating to Breast Cancer research for every sale on any of these 3 items: "I am a Survivor" cuff bracelet; "Bless this Woman" neck tag; and "WARRIOR" (I am STRONG) cuff bracelet.

It is something that has affected most of us, whether a friend, a relative or ourselves. If you ever thought of giving a gift to the special person, a gift that gives hope, and inspires, now is the time as part of your payment will go to the Susan G. Komen Foundation. I thank you for participating in the very important fight.
xoSandy

Had to share this--Touching & Funny!!

HOMELESS MAN'S FUNERAL...To good to keep to myself, have to pass it on.

As a bagpiper, I play many gigs. Recently I was asked by a funeral director to play at a graveside service for a homeless man. He had no family or friends, so the service was to be at a pauper's cemetery in the Kentucky back country.

As I was not familiar with the backwoods, I got lost and, being a typical man, I didn't stop for directions. I finally arrived an hour late and saw the funeral guy had evidently gone and the hearse was no-where in sight. There were only the diggers and crew left and they were eating lunch.

I felt badly and apologized to the men for being late. I went to the side of the grave and looked down and the vault lid was already in place. I didn't know what else to do, so I started to play.

The workers put down their lunches and began to gather around. I played out my heart and soul for this man with no family and friends. I played like I've never played before for this homeless man. And as I played 'Amazing Grace,' the workers began to weep. They wept, I wept, we all wept together. When I finished I packed up my bagpipes and started for my car. Though my head hung low, my heart was full.

As I opened the door to my car, I heard one of the workers say, "I never seen nothin' like that before and I've been putting in septic tanks for twenty years."

Apparently, I was still lost

Cupcakes are here!!!

I finally have some finished! They turned out so nice. Very layered 3-D with the frosting, sprinkles, and hearts. So cute, but I only have a few and they are not even on the website yet, so if you wanting one of these cuties, email me quickly.
I probably should have waited till I got a better picture, but I just had to show you. I love them. Wouldn't your daughter love having one of these to wear. Or maybe you should wear it for her!!

Am I crazy!? I tried out for a play this morning!!

I can't quite believe it myself. I started taking acting classes a couple months ago and our teacher who is a retired acting coach from southern california is directing a new play, and I actually got up the nerve to go and "read"!! The whole experience is so interesting, from all the things to learn about how to act, (and not be "acting") to how try-outs are done. We are supposed to find out tonight who gets parts and which ones. I don't care, I don't need to be in the play, not even sure if I want to be, I just wanted to experience the 'readings' with other people who were trying-out and soak in the new experience.

See, I am really quite shy, and I thought this whole thing would be good for me to expand my boundaries and do something that was a bit uncomfortable. I had no idea that it would be so much FUN!

New designs in a couple days--HERE!!

I can't wait. They all turned out so cute. Wait till you see them! My main computer crashed with all my info and pics and everything on it, but I will receive the new computer I ordered tomorrow. So stay tuned, I only have a very few completed pieces in this first batch, so you will want to order quickly to be sure of getting one, or two, or one of each! They are so cute stacked up!!! What a time for my computer to quit!