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Altered Art Jewelry is a totally new direction for me.  What started as My2Cents(tm) and a way to share the beauty of a postage stamp collection, given to me by a friend, has become something altogether different. A few years ago my sister, Lou,  got me interested in Altered Art. She makes some wonderful altered books and object d'art.  I bought a lot of junk for it but could never really find my way with it and made some very horrific pieces. But things have a way of percolating beneath the surface and  sometimes burst forth in a totally new and unexpected way. Such is the case with this new line of altered art jewelry work, sometimes called Mixed Media Art Jewelry.  I had an unfulfilled interest in Altered Art as well as a new interest in the beauty of postage stamps and voila! after a few months this new line has crawled out of the dark recesses and come to fruition.  Who knows what it will become next.... that's the wonderful thing about creativity! I hope you will join me as this new line evolves..... it's always an adventure and this is just the beginning!! So whether you love postage stamps, stamp art, Altered Art Jewelry, Postage Stamp Jewelry or just found me by accident; I hope you'll like what you see!!

I've recently added some new pieces featuring images from the World of Warcraft Trading Card Game.

Pieces added on 12/20/2010

 

 

These pieces are water resistant but should still not be worn where they will be unduly exposed to water.

Unless indicated pieces do not come with a chain. An 18" Sterling Snake chain may be purchased here for $12.00

 

 
Altered Art Ornament

Cherish - NEW

Mother and Child, Ornament

A lovely gift for the holidays

Can also be worn as a pendant.

$18.00

Altered Art Ornament

Faith- NEW

Mother and Child, Ornament

Can also be worn as a pendant.

$18.00

Altered Art Pendant

Nevermore- NEW

.... will you have to wonder if she loves you.. she will when you give her this pendant...

1 1/2" x 1 1/2"

$39.99

Altered Art Earrings

Altered Art Jewelry - Earrings

Mums the word

(and I thought Bird was the word?) Anyhow, these lovely earrings feature another commemorative Japanese stamp with a shiny golden background.  Hooks are sterling.

Very Light weight.

$30.00

Altered Art Pendant

A little birdie told me- NEW

That someone you love wants this pendant! This little bird is sure to bring a holiday song to any heart.

1 1/2" x 1 1/2"

$39.99

 
Altered Art Bracelet

Mystic

Altered Art Jewelry

$65.00

NEW

Blue Dream

Altered Art Jewelry

$65.00

NEW

Butterflies

Altered Art Jewelry

$65.00

NEW

 

Altered Art Rings
altered art ring

Kannon

This ring features Kannon, the goddess of compassion and mercy. What better way to remind yourself to be kind and stay on an even keel than wearing Kwan yin on your finger?

Sterling Plated, Adjustable Ring. Comes in a gift box.

$35.00

 

 

Lovely Japanese Woman

I just love this stamp and felt she needed no other details added.

Sterling Plated, Adjustable Ring. Comes in a gift box.

$30.00

 

Bison Stamp Cufflinks

Bison were featured on a stamp from 1931. Set here in sterling plated bezel cufflinks. Cufflinks come in a gift box.

$60.00

Green Cufflinks

Made with a beautiful Japanese stamp. See elsewhere on this page for matching earrings.. won't you be a pair!!

 Set here in sterling plated bezel cufflinks. Cufflinks come in a gift box.

$60.00

SOLD

Cubana

A lovely botanical stamp from Columbia.

Sterling plated, antiqued frame

approx. 1 1/4" x 1 1/4"

$39.99

 

 

Altered Art Pendant

Under the Sea

Features a stamp from Palau showing an angel fish and hard coral.

Sterling plated, antiqued frame

1 1/2" x 1"

$55.00

SOLD

 

Postage Stamp Pendant

Collie

A lovely stamp for Dog Lovers Everywhere!

Sterling plated frame:  1 1/4" x 1 1/4"

$55.00

Flying Fish

The fact that fish can fly is a constant source of amazement! Dream the impossible with this charming pendant.

Sterling plated, antiqued frame

1 1/4" x 1"

$55.55

 

Greetings

Take me to your leader! Just kidding, this Japanese stamp is from a series of stamps featuring greetings in various forms of Japanese calligraphy.

Sterling plated frame

1 1/4" x 1"

$42.00

 

Talk to the Hand

Calligraphy actually evolved over many years from drawings of things so really this greeting could have started out as a drawing of a hand waving. This Japanese stamp is from a series of stamps featuring greetings in various forms of Japanese calligraphy.

Sterling plated frame

1 1/4" x 1"

$42.00

 

Hello

This Japanese stamp is from a series of stamps featuring greetings in various forms of Japanese calligraphy.

Sterling plated frame

1 1/4" x 1"

$42.00

 

Gardening

A lovely pendant for any garden lover.

Sterling plated frame

1 1/2" x 1"

$62.00

SOLD

 

Seaside Drive

What is more enjoyable than a drive along the coast? It's one of the great pleasures in life. This is a beautiful Japanese stamp of the ragged coastline; the colors are subtle and lovely.

Sterling plated frame

1 1/4" x 1"

$59.00

 

Soccer

That perfect something for the lady who loves soccer!

$45.00

 

 

Angelfish

A lovely angelfish peers out at us over small seashells and coral. A lovely stamp from Viet Nam.

Sterling plated frame: 1 1/4" x 1 1/4"

$65.00

$55.00

 

 

Morning Glory

Featuring a lovely Japanese stamp from a floral collection. The pale blue background really makes the pink pop!

Sterling plated, antiqued frame

1 1/4" x 1"

$45.00

Green Beetle

This piece features a beautiful green beetle from a Japanese collection of stamps featuring insects.

Sterling plated, antiqued frame

1 1/4" x 1"

$45.00

Orchids and Insects

Lovely pale pink orchids float on a pale green background in this stamp from Indonesia.

Sterling plated, antiqued frame

1 1/2" x 1"

$55.00

Star Fruit

A simple image of an exotic fruit hails back to the herb and flower graphic art of years past. This fruit is from a series of fruit stamps from Singapore. The frame is hand dyed in a beautiful shade of ginger to contrast with the bright fruit.

Sterling plated, antiqued frame

1 1/4" x 1"

$42.00

$39.99

Missing You

This Japanese stamp is from a series of stamps featuring greetings in various forms of Japanese calligraphy.

Sterling plated frame

1 1/4" x 1"

$42.00

SOLD

 

Welcome

This Japanese stamp is from a series of stamps featuring greetings in various forms of Japanese calligraphy.

Sterling plated frame

1 1/4" x 1"

$42.00

 

See you soon

This Japanese stamp is from a series of stamps featuring greetings in various forms of Japanese calligraphy.

Sterling plated frame

1 1/4" x 1"

$42.00

 

Honoring the Teachers of America

What more can I say? The perfect gift for any teacher you know. A hand charm embellishment signifies the helping hands of teachers everywhere.

Sterling plated frame

1 1/2" x 1"

$56.00

SOLD

Altered Altar Series

JOY

Pendants in this series contain images of spirituality drawn from many beliefs. They speak of the truth that is found within, no matter what belief system you adhere to.

This particular one features Kwan Yin, the goddess of compassion and mercy, also know as the Goddess Kannon.  This piece features the word JOY as well as a Chinese coin and a cubic zirconia. The gray area towards the bottom is actually a mirror which just doesn't scan in well. The mirror serves two purposes: first it allows you to reflect on your self, and second, it reflects away from you any bad feelings or intentions.

1 3/4" x 1 1/4"

$70.00

altered art jewelry, butterflies

Butterfly 60

A beautiful Orange and Blue Butterfly.

Sterling plated frame

1" x 1"

$55.55

Honey Bee

I love honey bees; they are a blessing in our gardens and a role model of industry. This little bee would make the perfect gift for any gardener.

approx. 1" x 3/4"

$29.99

SOLD

 

Blue Italia

An attractive Italian Air Mail Stamp perfect for the spicy woman in your life!

Sterling plated, antiqued frame

1 1/4" x 1"

$45.00

 

Lobstah

What better way to celebrate summer than with a lovely lobstah pendant?!

Sterling plated, antiqued frame is 1 1/4" x 1"

$57.77

Altered Altar Series

LOVE

Pendants in this series contain images of spirituality drawn from many beliefs. They speak of the truth that is found within, no matter what belief system you adhere to.

This particular one features Kwan Yin, the goddess of compassion and mercy, also know as the Goddess Kannon.  It also has the Chinese symbol for Love in dichroic glass, Love stamped towards the bottom and a small mirror on the bottom ( a little hard to see in this image. ) The mirror serves two purposes: first it allows you to reflect on your self, and second, it reflects away from you any bad feelings or intentions.

1 3/4" x 1 1/4"

$70.00

 

 

Under the Sea

Coral Seas was such a hit that I've embarked on the creation of a whole line of ocean themed pieces. 

1 3/4" x 1 1/4"

$65.00

 

Sing

This is the first in a series of nature related pieces which will feature birds, butterflies, dragonflies and other beneficial insects.

The stamp featured is from Japan. This piece comes with an incorporated, textured chain and toggle clasp.

Detail of Clasp

 

$65.00

SOLD

     

I reserve the right to change prices and designs at any time without notice. I will not honor errors in pricing but will give you a $1.00 credit against future orders for any pricing error you bring to my attention. Items already discounted are not available for special offers and additional discounts unless specified. Missing order buttons are not errors; these are being added as quickly as time allows. *World of Warcraft is a registered trademark of Blizzard International. We have no relationship with Blizzard; all WOW pieces are made using cards from the World of Warcraft Trading Card Game.. they are not copied or reproduced.

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