Amy Hoffman

Amy Hoffman

Bonnamie Jewelry

San Diego, CA
Member since: 2012
4.9
9 Maker Reviews

  • Long-time member

    A Maker who has been a valued part of this community for several years.

  • Fast shipper

    Customers say that this Maker ships promptly after completing a project.

  • Great service

    This Maker has consistently demonstrated excellence in craftsmanship and customer service.

Jewelry making and sewing are my hobby, and I am self-admittedly not a professional at this stuff. But I try my best, and if you are not in a hurry and see something you like, please feel free to contact me. I still occasionally make things!

Please give me 2 weeks to craft and ship, and 3 days for the shipping. Rushed ordered may attract more flaws.

Things such as awesome earrings, leather luxuries, and steam-powered sensations.

Every accessory is a good friend!
I always strive to live up to my name, which means Good Friend.

I am constantly tinkering with beads, baubles, wire, and leather, and a rarely make the same thing twice. I would love to make something that is your very own, unique piece!

The jewelry and accessories I create vary from simple, colorful bead and wires, to braided leather cord, to Steampunk gears and springs. My designs are based on natural forms, Celtic knots and spirals, and mechanics and clockworks. My stuffed letters are inspired by a gift I created for my sister when her first daughter was due. From there, I started making some for most of the little ones I knew!

My background is in landscape architecture, but I am always making things, braiding cord or spiraling wire or sewing, and my many hobbies inform my craft. I dance Scottish, I am involved in medieval re-creation, I make medieval costumes, and I am an archer. I also have attended Steampunk events and made several Steampunk costumes. Many my pieces work for either medieval or Steampunk, though some of the wire stuff is more modern. Mostly, I listen to the material and let it go where it wants to, drawing inspiration from the beautiful world around me.

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4.9
(9)
  • JZ

    Jeanette Zheutlin

    For Stuffed Initials / Alphabet Letter Pillow Baby/Kid Gift
    4.3

    It was easy to work with the marketer. The price was a fair price but I am a bit unhappy with the finished project. It was not as seem less as I thought it would be for someone that has crafting experience. For what I needed the gift for it will be okay even with the flaws. The company overall always responded in a timely manner. Jeanette Z

  • LR

    Laura Ritter

    For Leather anklet with metallic charm with bicycle motif
    5.0

    This is my first project with Custom Made, and the experience has been great. Amy Hoffman has been very professional and prompt to respond to my requests. I highly recommend her.

  • S

    Seth

    For Stuffed Initials / Alphabet Letter Pillow Baby/Kid Gift
    5.0

    Amy did an amazing job on my stuffed letters projects. I wanted three stuffed letters to use as a decoration in my son's room. Amy was able to match the color of the room with the fabric she used, was a pleasure to communicate with, and delivered everything in a timely manner. And the final product exceeded my expectations in every respect!

  • W

    winter

    For Jewelry: Brown Leather Braided Choker With Copper Beads
    5.0

    She straight rocks!! Thank you!! Great work!!

  • Sylvia S

    Sylvia

    For Necklace / Choker: Brown Braided Leather Cord With Copper Beads And Pendant
    5.0

    Amy was a delight to work with. She totally understood what I wanted. She sent pics of various options during the process. She was very kind and professional. I felt very comfortable working with her. It was a unique experience working with Bonnamie, I've never had custom made jewelry made, let alone over internet. I would definitely do it again and recommend to my friends.

  • L

    Lisa

    For Bracelet / Men's Bracelet: Braided brown Leather cord with copper beads
    5.0

    Extreemly pleased with the entire experiance.

  • M

    Melissi

    For Love the Circle of Life leather necklace in black.
    5.0

    Great communication, easy to work with. Lots of compliments on the piece. Almost hate telling people because I like that its unique! LOL

  • R

    Riley

    For Bracelet / Anklet / Men's Bracelet: Braided black Leather cord with silver beads
    4.7

    Bought an anklet for a friend for his birthday. It was made really quickly and I received it within one day, once she had finished making the product. It looks awesome, but the length was 8" instead of 8.5-8.75" at the clasp, like I had hoped for. But it's okay because he can also wear it as a bracelet. The craftsmanship is wonderful, and I would buy from Bonnamie again.

  • S

    Sarah

    For Necklace / Choker: brown braided leather cord with copper beads and pendant
    5.0

    The leather choker with dragonfly pendent is wonderful. It feels great on my neck and sits nicely at my throat. I get compliments all the time on it! Thanks Amy for a beautiful necklace. --Sarah

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