L O O T B O X J E W E L R Y

2010-02-05T17:08:00.002-07:00

P.S. First Friday Gallery Walk

OLD TOWN FORT COLLINS 6 - 9 pm 118 Trimble Court
Just a quick reminder! Loot Box Jewelry is now a member of Trimble Court Artisans, here in Fort Collins, CO! Today (2/5/10) is the First Friday Gallery Walk in Old Town. I will have oodles of sized rings at the gallery this weekend. And yes, 10% off all my loot at the gallery! Stop on over and get some loot! Over and out Amber

Happy 7th Birthday Loot Box!

2010-02-05T09:57:00.004-07:00

Oh Yes My Little Chickadees! Seven years ago today, I put on my sassy cowgirl boots and marched on down to the Secretary of State's Office to file my papers on this crazy hair brained scheme of mine. Thanks to all of you Loot Lovers around the world for so much fun! Can you believe it? Seven years! I (still) love my job. I love my tools. I love my metals. I love all of you kids! So, before I get too cheezy here, let's have a celebration! All Loot Box Loot is 10% off until midnight (ish) Sunday 2/7/10! Cheers! And here's to the next seven years!
www.Lootbox.Etsy.com www.Lootbox.com

Love,

Amber

Home Shows

2010-01-18T11:51:00.003-07:00

Yup! You read that right! It's official! Loot Box Jewelry now does Home Shows! Now you can hang out with the girls (and guys) in the luxurious comfort of your own home and have your own personal Loot Box shopping extravaganza! The schedule fills up kinda fast, so book your home show date now! Psst ... The lucky host gets 10% of sales in Loot Box Jewelry! Email me amber@lootbox.com or give me a ring at 720-351-1201
(Travel within 75 miles of Denver)

Love, Amber

Psst!

2009-10-20T16:24:00.008-06:00

Free Shipping in my Etsy Shop until October 31st! Pass it on!

Love, Amber

Sterling Silver Atomic Love Ring

2009-09-23T14:39:00.002-06:00

Anyone who has chatted with me on the topic "Why I Love Metal" for more than about 75 seconds will know that my passion for metal began the moment I realized ... metal is not solid ... when playing with metal, you are actually manipulating it ON AN ATOMIC LEVEL!!! You are actually messing with it's molecules!!! (Sorry .. let me calm down just a bit...) So - though not anatomically correct, this ring is my tribute to metal in all of it's molecular sexiness! I present Atomic Love, Loot Box style ...
Choose 16 gauge or a wider 12 gauge sterling silver wire in all of it's metal magic! Psst! It's in my Etsy shop now...

Yes! New Loot!

2009-09-03T21:02:00.004-06:00

I have so much fun making these little rings! Tiny and dainty they sure are! 16 gauge sterling wire is cut, formed, soldered and hand forged (hammered) ... 5 sterling granules, nubbins, bling action are added for the finishing touch! Psst! It's in my Etsy shop now...

Yes! The Classic Simple Seven is back by popular demand! Woo Hoo!
The Classic simple seven is made of seven 1/2' hand forged sterling silver disks dangling from sterling silver chain... about 17" long ... The disks are polished to a mirror finish to create a fantablous moonlike hue that is simply stunning!!!

Thanks so much!
That is all for now - over and out
Amber

Oh! Happy News!

2009-07-18T15:54:00.007-06:00

What are YOU doing August 8th, September 12th and October 10th? Come and get you hot little hands on some LootBox Loot! Visit Loot Box at the French Nest Market here in Fort Collins! Woo Hoo!

Fun and Sassy Sterling Silver Necklace

2009-07-17T15:13:00.003-06:00

Such a simple little necklace! I thought it would be a "pretty" one, when I designed it ... then I built it ... WOW! What a stunner! This sassy little number has easily become one of my best sellers of the summer so far! And here is a brand new one! Fresh from the studio! The 5 hand forged sterling silver circles are just a bit more than 5 inches long ... the entire piece is just about 18" long ... designed to flaunt just below your collar bone ... see how much Lovely Loot Box Model Kevin loves it!

Tiny Square Earrings - Sterling Silver

2009-07-17T15:02:00.003-06:00

Oh So Dainty! Just a bit smaller than 1/2" squares ... Drilled, Forged (hammered) and hung on sterling silver ear wires ...

2009-07-10T16:58:00.001-06:00

This little bracelet is just a hair shy of 8 inches long (including the lobster clasp) 5 hand forged sterling silver circles are intertwined and measure about 4 1/4" ... super!
Psst! It's in my Etsy shop now...

Provisions have arrived!

2009-07-10T16:44:00.007-06:00

I love the days when my silver orders are delivered ... it's a bit like Christmas ... looking forward to packages full of Loot! So, the new shipment is here, and has been thoroughly inspected by Maizey Daizey! I am so ready to put it all to good use! I have a couple of custom ring orders to fulfill ASAP! Yea! Ok, enough yapping, back to work now ...

That is all for now - over and out
Amber

Monday ...

2009-07-06T22:05:00.007-06:00

The good news is that I was a busy little bee in the studio today ... and in the coming days I will have some spectacular Sterling and tasty copper pieces to tantalize you with ... but for now you will just have to do with this ...

and this ...

Thanks so much!
That is all for now - over and out
Amber

Look who finaly got some new loot!

2009-07-05T15:36:00.004-06:00

Randomly- for pure entertainment purposes, usually around mid afternoon, I concoct random rings or bracelets. Just before the Highlands show a couple of weeks ago, I built what I thought would be a gloriously cheesy large ring. 12 gauge band, 1" domed disk ... I simply figured someone would fall in love with it. Upon retrieving it from the tumbler ... all I can say ... Love at first sight! Oh good golly it was spectacular! Now one would think that me being the brains behind this business (ahem, kindly stifle your laughter) I would be in possession of the most spectacularly completely stocked Loot Box collections in the known universe. Actually my mommy holds that honor. The truth is, I have exactly four pieces of Loot Box loot. It just keeps selling and I never get any of it (tiny violin). It actually kinda broke my heart to have to sell the ring (it also was not in my size). I was completely assured by the specular chica who purchased the ring ,that it was to have a good home. But wait! There's more! (ha!) As a special treat to myself, I built a new one! And yes, it is in my size thank you very much! I am slightly giddy about my new score - in all of it's cheesy super silvery bling action! Yea - I won! Rest assured my little chickadees - this design (not my ring) will be available for purchase in the coming weeks. Just as soon as my sterling stocks are replenished!

That is all for now - over and out
Amber

Hmmmm....

2009-07-04T16:37:00.007-06:00

For oodles of random reasons I have signed up for a few online classes lately. (more on this later) One of my favorite blogger/etsy girl /artist people (Marisa at Creative Thursday) is presenting one of my favorite. Being me, of course I am just a bit behind in the class. I have just spent the better part of 2 hours listening to the 1st class and doing some of my "head work" for it... so here are a couple of (long) ramblings for some of the questions she has posed for us ...

Why do you love what you create?
Short answer - I LOVE METAL!
Long rambely answer - I love that metal is not "solid". It can be manipulated. I can change it's form (on an atomic level!!!) I love sterling silver, am fascinated with copper and am learning to appreciate gold ... I love the "hand forged, not quite perfect" look. I love my torch (Gertie). I love my 32oz. ball peen hammer (STELLA!) There is simply something deep in the core of my soul that drives and compels me to work and play with metal. Silly as this may seem, I am not really a jewelry girl. I do however love rings. I only wear 2. One of mine and one of Grandpa's. I am quite appreciative of my chosen "medium" or "genre" or what ever ... that it is "wearable art" it is "accessible" art. I love when I run into people around town and they are wearing my jewelry! Sometimes it has become an "everyday" piece for them. Proving to me that it usually is not just an impulse buy, but people really do love my work! That is awesome, and I love it ... oh and just for the record - I LOVE METAL!

One of my rings, built by my Grandpa Miller...

What are you working on when you loose all track of time?
Hmmm... I do tend to get a bit dreamy when I am designing... For the most part I don't usually loose track of time when I am working. Most of what I do is production ish. measure, cut, form solder, polish, forge, polish, build... and at this point in my career, I have a pretty good sense of how long it all takes... I really do love making the little granule nubbins, and soldering. Especially if it is a "Good Soldering Mojo" kind of day it can be amazingly "Zen". Same with forging. I hear a lot of "With all of that hammering, I bet you get out a lot of aggression" To be honest - I do keep a sheet of brass handy just for that occasion, simply to vent away. And burning stuff with Gertie (usually paper with names and such on them) does the same. Perks of the studio! The actual forging I do requires a slight bit 'o accuracy to achieve the uniform hammer marks I am so very proud of. Anyone can whack away with a hammer, but my "signature" has taken a while to find "my rhythm". And that is exactly what it is - my forging rhythm - Especially rings or cuffs are very "Zen", very relaxing for me ... Rhythm is gonna get you, The rhythm is gonna get you tonight...(thanks, Gloria)

Thanks for rambling with me ... I'll be back soon. With more ramblings and even some new loot!

That is all for now - over and out
Amber

Blue Kayanite and Sterling Necklace

2008-03-11T19:43:00.004-06:00

Round - A - Bout Collection
A free flowing circlet collection. Prancing gleefully across a plenitude of sterling silver. A frolicsome collection heaped with a playful palate of opulent semi-precious gemstones.

Stats: Start with 12 gauge sterling wire, forge (hammer), form and solder circle about 1 1/2" in diameter… 3 stunning squares for blue kayanite are hand wrapped and the entire group is hung on 16 1/2" of sterling chain…

A happy little story…

Who: Lisa – 32 – Phoenix (Collects bar coasters from around the world..)

What: Blue Kayanite and Sterling Necklace

When: August 12 Friday evening…

Where: Patio, small group of friends, large pitcher of margaritas…

Why: It is literally 100 degrees in the shade… This time last year, I was at The Ice Hotel at Chena Hot Springs Resort in Alaska, sleeping in ice, sitting on ice… the Cool blue of this kayanite reminds me of the hand made martini ice glasses... so cool…

Owl Canyon Collection Earrings

2008-03-11T18:41:00.004-06:00

Stats: Two half inch Sterling Silver disks hand drilled and forged (Hammered)… Sterling chain and ear wires knotted with supple chestnut leather… Measures about 1” drop…

A Happy little Story…

Who: Sarah – 28 – Southern CA (Currently writing a novel incorporating a love affair between a piece of sourdough toast and a cup of jasmine tea…)

What: Owl Canyon Collection ½” earrings…

When: Crisp, Bright, Sunny Saturday Morning…

Where: Santa Monica Farmers Market…

Why: Hosting a dinner party for a few close friends tonight, just grabbing a few last min. items… inspired by Good Food on the radio this AM… Mark Peel, chef-owner of Campanile was on listing an amazing recipie for his version of split pea soup… Yummy!!!

Moon Shadow Collection – Signature Band

2008-03-11T18:35:00.002-06:00

Stats:
18 gauge sterling sheet, hand cut and formed, soldered, hand forged (hammered)… Randomly Oxidized to enhance the personality and sealed to preserve it… Just a bit more than 1/4" (8mm) wide band… size 7.5 The patina for this ring, as patinas go, is one – of – a kind…

A happy little story…

Who: Kivrin McKay – 34 – Durango, Colorado (Wants to be a Welder when she grows up...)

What: Moon Shadow Collection – Signature band – Morning Coffee

When: Sunday

Where: Veranda: Warm, easy sunshine, perfumy blossoms, sweet birdsong in the air…(hey, it’s Sunday…Let a girl dream…)

Why: The patina is reminiscent of the luscious rings morning coffee bestows on journal pages each morning…

Expressions Collection: Freedom Cuff

2008-03-06T17:42:00.002-07:00

Stats: 12 gauge sterling wire, hand forged (hammered) on 4 sides, Three ½’ sterling disks forged and soldered in place…

NOTE:
I never completely form any of my cuffs. I want you to form it to your wrist to completely make it yours. Gently and uniformly squeeze it around your wrist until it feels right. Never squeeze too hard, you may actually break the silver. Gentle yet firm nudging, will do just fine

A happy little story...

Who: Caitlin – 31 – Denver, Co (Secretly Collects mini-golf pencils…)

What: Expressions Collection: Freedom Cuff

When: Mid April…

Where: Speer Boulevard, Denver, Co

Why: Just met with accountant to finalize taxes… Finally Good News!!
Cruising down Speer Blvd along Cherry Creek with the top down… The cherry trees are in full bloom… Gentle spring breezes dust the air with fragrant, luscious blooms – Sheer bliss!

Expressions Collection: Bliss Bracelet

2008-03-06T17:36:00.003-07:00

Stats: 12 Gauge sterling silver wire, Forged (hammered) on 4 sides, Two ½’ sterling disks forged (hammered) and soldered in place…

Note…
I never completely form any of my cuffs. I want you to form it to your wrist to completely make it yours.
Gently and uniformly squeeze it around your wrist until it feels right. Never squeeze too hard, you may actually break the silver. Gentle yet firm nudging, will do just fine…

A Happy little story…

Who: Jenny – 32 – Chicago – (Is an accomplished spoon player, Yes, spoons…)

What: Expressions Collection: Bliss Bracelet

When: Monday 8 am

Where: Chicago Il…

Why: First day of new business…
Smart Woman – Check
Solid Business Plan – Check
Office space – Check
Employees – check
New Bracelet – Check
Success – Check (right?)

Yes! Man Jewelry is here!

2008-03-06T17:28:00.003-07:00

Owl Canyon Collection: Man’s Buffalo Cuff

Stats: Yes! Man Jewelry is here!
Half inch of sterling silver is hand hammered about 7 ½” inches long...One inch of dark chocolate buffalo leather adds some serious style...hand knotted leather to secure the two...Yes, he needs it...

NOTE:
I never completely form any of my cuffs. I want you to form it to your wrist to completely make it yours.
Gently and uniformly squeeze it around your wrist until it feels right. Never squeeze too hard, you may actually break the silver. Gentle yet firm nudging will do just fine…

A happy little story…

Who: James – 32 - Boston

What: Owl Canyon Collection: Man’s Buffalo Cuff

When: Tuesday 8pm

Where: Flann O'Briens bar (Trivia night)

Why: Hoping to impress the smarty brunette he spied last week… Let her know he's got some brains to go with all this brawn… well, it’s worth a try, right?

Happy 5th Birthday, Loot Box!!!

2008-02-05T17:22:00.002-07:00

5 years ago today I spent my lunch hour at the Department of Revenue officially filling my Articles of Incorporation for Seriously Amber, LLC (We take us seriously) the parent company for Loot Box Jewelry!! What an amazing 5 years this has been! I am seriously humbled by the sheer amount of support I have received over the last five years. Y'all have been incredible! Thanks for letting a gril live her dream!! To celebrate this fantabulous milestone, I am offering FREE SHIPPING for 5 days! (Just in time for Valentines Day - hint, hint) Order any Loot Box Loot from either LOOT BOX JEWELRY or my ETSY SHOP and I'll pay for your shipping through Monday, February 11, 2008!!
Here's to many, many more Loot Box birthdays!

Thanks for appreciating good loot!
-Amber
Metalsmith/ Owner
Loot Box Jewelry

'Bout time lady!

2008-01-31T16:17:00.000-07:00

I actually had a productive day! New loot has arrived in my Etsy shop...YEA!