 I'm Linda S. Welch, the designer and creator of the Sentimental Journey Jewelry line. After graduating from Massachusetts College of Art, I taught for a few years, co-owned a stained glass business, photographed and worked in media sales and management. No matter where my eclectic life took me, I have, for more than 38 years, participated in the retail crafts business. Fifteen years ago, after purchasing some wonderful antique buttons at a yard sale, I created, along with my best friend, some unusual holiday ornaments. We used Victorian ephemera, ribbons, crystals, and the buttons to make these special pieces. Soon we were selling them at the local craft fairs and the women were always asking if they could remove the buttons and wear them as pins. The Sentimental Journey Jewelry line was created! Twelve years ago I took over as sole proprietor and now sell only antique button jewelry, which I design and create, often adding to the line with new ideas. The Sentimental Journey Jewelry name was born as I heard so many loving stories of family buttons, evoking emotion for the customers AND me! I spend a great deal of time and travel searching the country for wonderful antique and vintage button treasures for such special pieces of jewelry. All antique and vintage buttons are original -- no reproductions are used! Custom orders delight me and you will find that it is wonderful to have items created from family buttons and tiny treasures. Items for boys and men can be created as well as those for girls and women of all ages! My husband,Wendell, and I spend our time in two of the most beautiful places in the country. Late spring through late fall finds us on Cape Cod, in Massachusetts, where we visit with our friends and family. In the fall we head to a warmer climate, S. Venice Beach, on the west coast of Florida. Wendell has recently retired from his wildlife and scenic photography business to lend his help to Sentimental Journey Jewelry. There will be a change for the summer of 2008. You will find me at some of the Colorado shows instead of Cape Cod. One of our sons is moving there with his five children and we thought we would "take a look" for the summer I participate in many art shows. Please stop at my booth and say hello! . My show listing is always updated so that you will know where to find the entire Sentimental Journey Jewelry line -- and its creator! |
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