November always sneaks up on me. The air’s cooler, the trees are bare, and my kitchen smells like cookies; test batches before the real baking starts. My daughter’s coming home soon for her first Christmas break from university, and I’m already picturing the chaos: mixing dough, joking about who’s the best decorator, and pulling out that same box of decorations we’ve had forever.
This time of year, always gets me thinking about the things (and people) that matter most. At Made With Your Art, that’s really what we’re all about. This season, we’ve added new circular designs across our jewellery and accessories; made from personal photos, pet prints, and kids’ artwork. Each piece tells a little story, something to carry with you long before the holiday rush starts.
The Photo Collection: Holding Moments in Time
It all started with a photo; a snapshot of my daughter, Zara, when she was little, wearing an oversized T-shirt that said “I love Zara.” It made me laugh, and I realized some memories are just too good not to keep close. I turned that picture into a keychain, and that’s how the Photo Collection began.
These pieces turn your favourite photos into custom necklaces, earrings, charms, keychains, or cufflinks. Whether it’s a family portrait or a funny moment caught on your phone, it’s a way to hold on to it, literally.
Each piece is handcrafted here in Canada and makes a thoughtful, personal gift that lasts well beyond the season.
The Pet Collection: A Tribute to Everyday Companions
Pets have their own way of marking time. They curl up next to you when the weather changes, follow you from room to room, and somehow know when something special’s happening.
For us, it started with Simon, our cat. I caught him one afternoon fast asleep, looking impossibly cute. Zara saw the photo and said, “I want a necklace of Simon.” And that’s where it all began.
The Pet Collection celebrates that kind of bond. Using your pet’s photo, paw print, or even their unique markings, we create custom jewelry and accessories; necklaces, charms, earrings, keychains, and cufflinks. Each one’s a small reminder of the love and comfort they bring every day.
New Circular Designs: Art Made Wearable
Lately, we’ve been playing with circular designs in the studio, a new way to frame art and memories. The clean shape works beautifully for pieces made from photos, pet prints, or kids’ drawings.
Whether it’s a bright painting, a quick doodle, or a little handprint, these custom circular pieces turn creativity into something you can wear and enjoy every day. Available as earrings, necklaces, charms, keychains, and cufflinks, the circle adds a sense of connection to whatever story you’re telling.
Preparing for What Matters Most
November always feels like the calm before everything really begins. The oven’s busy, the to-do lists are growing, and my house already smells like nutmeg and plans.
At Made With Your Art, we’re getting ready too; helping you turn your photos, pet prints, and artwork into something you can hold onto. Each piece starts with a story, and our new circular designs give those stories a simple, beautiful frame.
Because the best gifts don’t start in a store, they start in the moments we’re already living.