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Kristi Stephenson Creations

To view my full portfolio of handmade items, head over to my Etsy Shop, KristiStephCreations.

My Creative-Outlet Brand

Welcome to the corner of this site dedicated to “Kristi Stephenson Creations”, my brand where I showcase some of the things I make (and sell). As a science lover working in the fast-paced BioTech industry, I needed a creative outlet for that other side of my brain. Photography is one outlet (read more about that here), and crafting is another. I have always enjoyed making things with my hands, and have finally decided to venture into a hobby-business where I can showcase and sell some of my favorites. Enter Kristi Stephenson Creations. My focus is on copper and silver jewelry, and crafts from exotic woods.

Why these Elements?

I have always had a love for copper. Maybe growing up in Arizona was an influencing factor. Arizona is nicknamed as the “Copper State,” producing more copper than any other state in the union. I have always mixed copper in as an accent metal in our home decor. I dream of a hammered copper kitchen sink one day πŸ™‚ (Did you know copper has natural disinfectant properties, making it a great metal to use in the kitchen?) As I branched into jewelry making, I decided to take copper as a core element in many of my pieces. My jewelry design style continues to evolve, but you will see that I focus mostly on simple, minimalist pieces. Pieces that highlight shapes, lines, textures, and some carefully chosen semi-precious stone accents.

I also really love exotic woods – all the colors, patterns, textures, and natural variation. I want to introduce more people to the beauty of these natural elements, so that is what I focus much of my wood-crafting on. For now, I am honing my pen-turning skills, and hope to expand to exotic-wood picture frames as well.

Here is a look at some of my recent designs.

How about these hoops?! Sterling silver with genui How about these hoops?! Sterling silver with genuine AZ turquoise 🌟
Tap @krististephensoncreations
To find the link to my #etsyshop πŸ˜‰
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Or direct link here: https://etsy.me/3nAjehn
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Looking for a lovely and unique necklace for yours Looking for a lovely and unique necklace for yourself or someone special? Check out this Natural Pink Teardrop Baroque Pearl on Copper Chain on my #etsyshop - link to shop in profile! Or direct link below
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How about this oval moonstone, set in a patina'd h How about this oval moonstone, set in a patina'd hammered copper? 😍
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Find it in my #etsy shop! Tap @krististephensoncreations
and go to link in profile
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Any turquoise lovers out there?? πŸ™‹πŸ™‹ I'm crus Any turquoise lovers out there?? πŸ™‹πŸ™‹ I'm crushing on these perfectly simple yet brilliant turquoise studs. Arizona mined turquoise from @kingmanturquoisemine (my home state πŸ’™), perfect little touch with that filigree setting ... What's not to love?!
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πŸ‘‰ Shop my #etsyshop KristiStephCreations (link in bio) or DM me!
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Need a last minute gift for that special April som Need a last minute gift for that special April someone in your life? White topaz birthstone rings available in my #etsyshop (link in profile).
While topaz is not technically April's birthstone, but it brings that same sparkly shimmer at a much more affordable price point than a diamond!
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Another custom piece for #mothersday - this three Another custom piece for #mothersday - this three stone ring in hammered sterling silver or copper! Customize with your three birthstones of choice and pick your finish 🎁
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Tap @krististephensoncreations
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Looking for a custom #mothersdaygift ? These penda Looking for a custom #mothersdaygift ? These pendant necklaces can be customized with up to 3 birthstones of choice! A perfect, simple, custom piece for Mom! (or any of us, really πŸ˜‰)
Tap @krististephensoncreations and follow the link in my profile for my #etsyshop -> KristiStephCreations. These are featured at the top!
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The creative process can be messy 😝... I'm curr The creative process can be messy 😝... I'm currently working on some new designs! I often bring my things out to the kitchen table to work, so I can be around the rest of the family, but keep my hands busy creating. Excited to share these new pieces soon!
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Aquamarine. March birthstone. Named after the Lati Aquamarine.
March birthstone.
Named after the Latin word for sea, this gemstone has a lovely blue-green-grey color that truly reflects the color of a stormy sea. Folklore tells that this stone will help to calm a stormy sea, and gives protection to travelers.
Available in copper or sterling silver in my #etsyshop KristiStephCreations (tap @krististephensoncreations and go to link in profile).
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And... we have saffron!! We planted some saffron b And... we have saffron!! We planted some saffron bulbs last fall as an experiment 🀞They grew lots of green but didn't flower, so we cut them back in the spring, turned off their water, and waited. And waited. Towards the end of summer, we started watering them again. And guess what?!? They grew back! And this time with flowers πŸ€— Those red stamen you see are the saffron spice that you harvest, with tweezers 😳 Yep. Good thing we don't have too many (yet!!) They multiply every year, so we are looking forward to increasing abundace. I love it when garden expeirments work out πŸ‘ And the pretty fall flowers are a definite bonus πŸ‘Œ
πŸ‘‰ Did you know that saffron is the most expensive spice you can get by weight?!? Makes it doubly worth the effort to grow some of your own!
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Got most of our fall and winter garden planted tod Got most of our fall and winter garden planted today! πŸ€— Still need to take out the eggplants and replace them with lettuce/spinach/arugula seeds ... but they are growing so well I am having a hard time pulling them out just yet 😫 ... soon. Maybe even tomorrow ... we will see.
But otherwise, so excited to have gotten all the other seedling starts into the ground, and my first round of lettuce and spinach seeds sown! The seedlings have been inside under grow lights for a couple months and were ready for their new home 🌱
If you are new to gardening in zone 9b ... we actually have a great growing season through fall and winter - all your brassicas and greens really love this time of year!
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Japanese eggplant from the garden for a Sichuan in Japanese eggplant from the garden for a Sichuan inspired stirfry dinner tonight πŸ€— A tip I learned about stirfrying eggplant: soak it in salt water for 10-15 minutes after cutting, before stir frying. It breaks down the tough skin making it more tender in the finished dish (similar to steaming first,  as some recipes recommend). If you want it to be crispy, coat it with cornstarch after soaking, and then shallow fry in your wok.
The eggplants are loving this 80s weather we are having in Scottsdale right now! 
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The sewing project is done! A poof for the living The sewing project is done! A poof for the living room πŸ˜ƒ It's may not be perfect but I'm pretty darn proud anyways πŸ€— I am not a seamstress, this is a new skill I am working on. There are so many possibilities when one has aquired some skill with a sewing machine. Pretty pleased with how this one turned out! What will I tackle next... πŸ€”
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Wow Paige! Look at all that fur 🀯 Don't know if Wow Paige! Look at all that fur 🀯 Don't know if this is her blowing out her puppy coat or if this will be a regular occurance but we sure de-furrred this morning with our @furminator_inc ! You can tell by the light color it's mostly all undercoat ... Also, have to bribe with treats to get anything accomplished around here πŸ˜† But it works! She's looking for more outta that jar... πŸΆπŸ’—
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Ever tried a fried egg on top of your oatmeal? It' Ever tried a fried egg on top of your oatmeal? It's become a class favorite over here πŸ˜‹ We just poke the yolk while it's cooking so it cooks through and then toss it in our bowl. This one is cooked with and topped with basil from the garden ... πŸ‘Œ
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Getting crafty this weekend ... What's it going to Getting crafty this weekend ... What's it going to be? πŸ€”
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#gardenfail 😭 We planted our pomegranate tree t #gardenfail 😭 We planted our pomegranate tree three years ago, and every year the fruits split. This year we had about 25 fruits on the tree, they lasted longer than usual, but this last week as our temps ramped up they ALL split!! I'm so bummed πŸ˜” They are supposed to be EASY to grow here!! πŸ™ˆ We've tried regular watering, no extra watering, feeding, not feeding ... 🀷
Anyone out there have tips they can share for growing pomegranates in Phoenix?? #pleasehelp πŸ˜†
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