FREE stud earrings and milestone keychain with every order through December 31st!
FREE stud earrings and milestone keychain with every order through December 31st!
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Please reach out to me if you cannot find an answer to your question!
Be sure to read through the "How To Order" page carefully before placing your order!
Breastmilk jewelry is exactly what it sounds like--jewelry made from breastmilk! Your milk will be sterilized, preserved and mixed with resin to create your one-of-a-kind piece/s!
Breastmilk jewelry creation involves several steps, the first of which is to preserve your milk by converting it to a powder form! Once I have your milk preserved into a powder, I will mix it with resin to create your piece! The preservation formula I use has been thoroughly tested and ensures that your milk will not spoil or get moldy within your piece!
Each and every piece from Bee & Blossom Keepsakes is handmade with love! It is important to note that each piece will be unique and no two pieces will look alike! Please be aware I will never replicate another artist's work! At most, I will try to create something similar. I want my pieces to be my own original work!
I do NOT save leftover milk because if I did I would run out of space in my freezer!
I would hate to waste any of your precious liquid gold, so please only send the amount needed for your order (which is 1 ounce for most orders)!
I will save your unused preserved breastmilk powder for 1 year after your order is completed. If you ever decide you want to place another order, I can use your preserved milk, even if its several years later!
One (1) ounce of breastmilk is enough to make several small pieces of jewelry! Some items such as beads and larger pendant necklace require more milk powder. If you order one of these items I will ask that you send 2 ounces of milk. If 2 ounces is needed, it will be noted in the product description).
It doesn't matter how old your milk is as long as it has been kept in a freezer! As long as the milk is not molding yet, I can use it!
It's a matter of trust with breastmilk keepsakes! I am very meticulous about keeping my orders organized so that I use the correct milk for each piece! As soon as I receive your milk, I will ensure it is labeled with your name until I am ready to complete your order. Once your milk has been preserved, it will stay in a small Ziploc bag labeled with your name. I only make one order at a time as an extra precaution so that I use the correct milk!
No problem! If you no longer have milk or you just prefer not to use it, I can use a white powder additive or mica powder to add color your piece!
1. Double bag your milk in two breastmilk storage bags (or inside a Ziploc bag if you don't have any extra storage bags).
2. Put those inside a small Ziploc bag.
3. Write your name and the date on the Ziploc bag.
4. Take your milk to USPS and ship in a small bubble mailer.
5. Shipping address:
Katie Addison
305 Whispering Oaks Drive
Lexington, NC 27292
If you ship according to my instructions above, the cost will be about $5 (within the United States)!
Yes, I do ship to Canada! However, shipping to Canada does incur a fee of $10. Please reach out to me via email to place your order so I can add the $10 for shipping!
My turn around time is currently 10-12 weeks. Please note that turn around time does not begin until I receive your inclusions.
I am always open to creating custom pieces! If you have an idea for a piece that is not in my store, reach out to me using the contact form at the bottom of this page!
If you plan to wear your piece frequently/every day, I highly recommend you choose sterling silver or white gold plated jewelry! Gold plating will come off at some point and I cannot guarantee how long that will take--it could be a couple months or it could be 2 years. For this reason, I would only suggest considering rose gold or yellow gold plating for pieces you plan to wear occasionally.
All non-solid gold jewelry will tarnish given enough time! However, you can greatly prolong the life of you piece/s by following the care instructions sent with your finished order! Below are the care instructions on the care card sent with each finished order! See "Jewelry Care Instructions" found at the bottom of this page (as well on the Shop and Inclusions & Add-Ins pages).
You may have heard that resin jewelry turns yellow over time. This is true, but there are steps you can take to prevent this from happening! Your jewelry will be sealed with a special UV-resistant top coat to ensure your breastmilk stone retains its natural opaque white color! If your notice any yellowing/discoloration in your breastmilk stone, please reach out to me so I can make a new stone or piece to replace it!
Please refer to the "How To Order" page for detailed instructions for ordering, choosing add-ins and shipping! You may choose ONE add-in per item!
I offer lots of options to customize your piece! You can find more information about inclusions and add-ins and view all the options on the "How To Order" page!
Inclusions I can work with:
Add-In Options:
There will be no refunds for completed keepsakes! However, if you are unhappy with your order please reach out to me!
INCLUSIONS:
You may include up to 3 inclusions per item. Some items are specifically for certain inclusions (such as breastmilk and hair), if that is the case it will be noted in the item's description.
Inclusions I can work with:
ADD-INS:
PICTURES OF ALL ADD-INS CAN BE FOUND ON THE "HOW TO ORDER" PAGE!
You may choose ONE add-in per item. Most options are no additional charge *with the exception of birthstone charms and added graphics*
Add-In Options (in the order they are pictured above):
*Certain items only. If available, it will be one of the listed add-ins in the product's description in the shop.
Please note: Milestone beads only come with the glitter/flakes shown, but you can still add hair, ashes or graphic/wording!
BREASTMILK:
One ounce of breastmilk is enough for most orders! It doesn't matter if the milk is freshly pumped or 10 years old, as long as it isn't moldy I can use it!
Please double bag your milk in two breastmilk storage bags (if you do not have extra breastmilk bags, you can place one breastmilk bag inside a small Ziploc bag). Place those bags inside of a small Ziploc bag and write your name and the date on it. Take your bagged breastmilk to USPS and ask for their smallest bubble mailer (pictured on the right). If you ship per my instructions, the cost will be about $7.
HAIR:
I need a small pinch of hair but it does help if the hair is neat and one solid clump. Please provide the longest piece you can get (at least 1.5" long)! Please place the hair inside a small piece of aluminum foil then place it in a small Ziploc bag. Be sure to write the name that goes with your sample of hair on the Ziploc bag! If you are sending more than one sample of hair, be sure to write each name on the corresponding bag! You can then ship the hair with your milk/other inclusions (or by itself--please follow the instructions for shipping breastmilk above).
ASHES:
To ship your loved one's ashes, please place about 1 teaspoon full inside a small container with a screw on lid. Small condiment containers from the Dollar Tree are a good option! Make sure the lid is closed tightly and place the container inside a small Ziploc bag. Be sure to write your name and the date on the bag! You can ship the sealed ashes in the same bubble mailer with your milk/other inclusions (or by itself--please follow the instructions for shipping breastmilk above).
PLACENTA:
DRIED PLACENTA ONLY! Please do not send me raw placenta! I only need one capsule of dried encapsulated placenta! Double bag your capsule inside two Ziploc bags. Be sure to write your name and the date on the outside bag! You can ship the bagged capsule in the same bubble mailer with your milk/other inclusions.
UMBILICAL CORD:
For umbilical cord stump inclusions, simply snip off a small piece of your baby's cord stump. Collect as many cord stump pieces as you can and double bag them in two Ziploc bags. Be sure to write your name and the date on the outside Ziploc bag! You can ship the bag of cord pieces in the same bubble mailer with your milk/other inclusions.
IMPORTANT NOTES, PLEASE READ!
1. Please write your name and the date on each bag of inclusions you send! This helps me make sure all inclusions go with the correct order!
2. I recommend you get tracking on your package! I will not be responsible for any inclusions that are lost or damaged while on their way to me.
3. Never send me your last bit of any inclusion!
4. If USPS asks you what is inside your package and you are uncomfortable telling them "ashes" or "breastmilk" simply tell them "jewelry-making supplies".
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Each and every piece from Bee & Blossom Keepsakes is handmade with love! It is important to note that each piece will be unique and no two pieces will look alike! Please be aware I will never replicate another artist's work! At most, I will try to create a similar look. I want my pieces to be my own original work!
Email is the easiest way to reach me with any questions or concerns you have about placing an order or about your order while in process!
IMPORTANT: If you need to change sizes/details for your order, you may only do so until it reaches Stage 3 (the "Order Status" page shows what stage your order is currently).
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