WiredCatJenn

Still Alive…and working on rebooting.

Still Alive…and working on rebooting.

Being thrust into the caregiver role for two aging parents hasn’t been an easy transition, but i’m trying to get back into my craft. since 2019, life became overwhelming with the pandemic hitting in 2020, then becoming a caregiver to my elderly parents in 2021 during the pandemic. Balancing work/life/caregiving and all the medical appointments was my first priority, and I simply didn’t have time for anything extra, including my jewelry crafting. My Father passed away on July 3, 2022, and after all the stressful funeral planning, my focus became caring for my Mother, and getting her to her medical appointments, and of course work/life balancing. In the past several months, I did take a few private commissions, and only the things I had time to spare for.

When things start to calm down, I would like reboot, and start fresh with WiredCatz Design. I will probably not change the website much, but if you have some feedback or suggestions, please feel free to email me. I hope to open my shop back up in the next few months, and sell my current inventory. It will take a bit of time to take new photos of existing items, since some of the older photos and not of great quality. I have a new lightbox which will allow me to take better photos of my items! I will not be taking commissions until June, perhaps July as I get my life back in order to be able to provide quality and creative designs for you! I will also be opening up orders soon for my pet memorial bracelets and my pride bracelets.

I apologize for the absence, but I have to get up off the ground slowly, and make sure to follow my FB page for updates. Running a side craft/hobby business isn’t easy when it’s not your primary job, and I appreciate ALL the patience and support that I have received in the past few years. When you run your own small craft/hobby business, you are the labor, web designer/developer, customer service, blogger, social media person and just about everything. It can get a little overwhelming, so, I really appreciate everyone’s patience and understanding. I am deeply grateful for all of you who have supported my small craft business.

I also want to mention that the artist that designed my cute cat logo image, JJ Lookabaugh passed away sadily in September of 2023. His passing was sudden and it left his friends and family stricken with grief. In honor of JJ, I will be working on a line of LGBTQ jewelry, and a percentage of the proceeds will go to NAMI, which was a very helpful organization in his life, and the lives of many others seeking mental health resources.

Thank you, and I look forward to the future of WIREDcatz Design! Stay tuned cats and kittens!

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ANNOUNCEMENT – STORE HIATUS AND TEMPORARY CLOSURE.

ANNOUNCEMENT – STORE HIATUS AND TEMPORARY CLOSURE.


Hi everyone, thank you for being so supportive over the past few years.
I just wanted to let everyone know that my online store will be closed and no items will be available for purchase until at least mid December 2019. My Husband and I moving into our first home in early November, and thus all items are being packed for the move. Thank you for your patience, and I hope to be up and running again come mid-December (just in time for Christmas!) when I hope to have my new shiny craft room! THANK YOU AND SORRY FOR ANY INCONVENIENCE!

Have a Happy Fall everyone! See you again soon!??

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Wine Charms

Wine Charms

Starting back slowly,I made these wine charms as a gift for my Husband’s Boss. They were simple and didn’t cause me any pain to make. Sorry for the crappy pics. Glass beads, Swarovski crystal,and acrylic on metal wire. I will eventually take commissions for these!

Wine Charms
Wine Charms
Wine Charms

All designs are property of Jenn Wasacz and Wiredcatz Design 2018

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Shining Live Inspired

Shining Live Inspired

Lately I’ve been playing a mobile rhythm game called Shining Live.  I love the Uta no Prince Sama franchise and really was inspired to create these.  They will not be for sale yet because I do not feel the designs are perfect and I have a few more designs I am working on from this series, so stay tuned!

Dancing with Stars ST☆RISH AND QUARTET NIGHT VER~

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Shining Live Masato

 

 

 

 

Shining Live Ranmaru (notice the gunmetal)

 

 

Uta no Prince Sama Shining Live is ©SAOTOME GAKUEN © KLabGames

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Going to Aruba!

Going to Aruba!

My husband and I will be heading to Aruba February 28 to March 5th 2018.  We are so fortunate that the company he works for rewards him with such generosity for all his dedicated hard work!

All orders placed and commissions submitted FEBRUARY 28 TO MARCH 5TH will not be processed until March 6th. Thank you for your patience and understanding!

I hope to find much inspiration in Aruba, and watch for new designs in the coming months!


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Gifts

Gifts

Someone asked me the other day about what I have made for people for gifts.  I usually don’t post photos of them to this website and Facebook until they have been received by the one being gifted and I sometimes forget to photograph all the gifts I make for people!

Here are a few designs that I made for gifts.  Please note that I may not be able to replicate the designs, because I may not have the materials to do so.  Please keep in mind that I do take commissions for custom pieces!

The images are small but you can click on them to see a larger image.

A set of seven earrings for a special girl who just turned seven and got her ears pierced. Just something to get her collection started!
Charlile's 7th

 

Earrings Made for a family member:
Gift for Cheryl

Earrings Made for a friend:
Laura Peacock

Bracelet Made for Mother in Law

Made for Jean W 2017

Bracelet and Earrings made for a friends birthday
2015_CB

 

Birthstone Mom Tree of Life Chainmail Bracelets
These have the birthstones of the mother and her children.

Birthstone Family Tree

birthstone family tree LH

BIRTHSTONE TREE OF LIFE JJ

 

Made these two for a friend who liked earth tones, but wanted to play with color.

JANICE 01

JANICE COLOR

 

I think that’s all I have the photos for at the moment.  I will try to be better about taking photos of gifts I make!
Until next time,
Be shiny!

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Broken Clock Bracelet

Broken Clock Bracelet

7″ Bracelet – Another Steampunk design! Made from mixed metal components; not nickel free.
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It’s been a while – with new projects!

I don’t know about anyone else, but the November thru January are such busy months for me with holidays and birthdays. Sometimes life just gets busy and our priorities change, and we have to refocus our priorities. I have been designing and making up new pieces, and a lot of them were gifts for the holidays.

Here are new offerings in my shop:
Steampunk Earrings I

Deceptive Eyes Earrings
Deceptive Eyes Earrings

Bleeding Heart Necklace

Key to my Blue Box Necklace

I actually have a lot more to photograph, and a lot more to upload.  Going to spend the next few weeks catching up!

Hope everyone is having a safe and happy new year so far!

 

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Key to my Blue Box

Key to my Blue Box

Everyone wants the Key to his Blue Box as a companion!

Glass beads with sterling silver, 21mm x 9mm key. Chain and clasp are mixed metal materials.
key to my blue box
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Bleeding Heart Necklace

Bleeding Heart Necklace

Part steampunk, part goth! 16″ Chain choker style with mixed metals, glass beads and Swarovski crystal. Not nickel free.
16″ Chain choker style with mixed metals, glass beads and Swarovski crystal. Not nickel free.
Want it? Click here to buy!
Bleeding Heart

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