How Do Our Pieces Become Gifts with Soul? Simple.
There’s a certain kind of magic that happens when a piece of silverware—something that once stirred soup, served casseroles, or lived quietly in a drawer—gets a second life. Around here, we don’t just make jewelry or belt buckles or crosses. We make stories you can hold. And that’s exactly how our pieces become gifts with soul.
It starts long before the cutting, bending and torch‑sparks. It starts with the hunt. We dig through estate sales, flea markets, and dusty boxes where forgotten silverware waits like wallflowers at a dance. We pick the pieces that speak—sometimes loudly, sometimes in a whisper only Matt can hear. Every curve, every scratch, every worn‑in detail carries a history. We don’t erase that. We honor it.
Then comes the transformation. In the studio, the air hums with creativity and a little chaos. Handles are cut, tines are shaped, patterns are revealed. Matt brings the steady hands and quiet genius; Jennifer brings the wild ideas and “what if we…” energy.
Together, we coax out the soul that’s already there. We don’t force it. We just help it shine.
But the real magic happens when the piece leaves our hands and finds its person.
Maybe it’s a spoon ring gifted to someone who loves vintage charm. Maybe it’s buckle for a musician who wants something with grit and heart. Maybe it’s a cross made from four handles that once lived four separate lives, now united as one meaningful keepsake. These pieces carry stories from the past, but they also become part of new ones—anniversaries, graduations, memorials, milestones, quiet moments of “I saw this and thought of you.”
A gift with soul isn’t about perfection. It’s about intention. It’s about choosing something that’s been touched by time, shaped by hand, and infused with heart.
That’s what we make here. Not just jewelry. Not just art.
Gifts that mean something. Gifts that live on. Gifts with soul.
Laughing Frog Studio
Laughing Frog Studio’s mission is to create high-quality, handmade, unique and one-of-a-kind upcycled vintage silverware jewelry, accessories and housewares that enchant the creative spirit, honor the eco-friendly lifestyle, and spread kindness and a sprinkle of humor as often as possible.
Other Blog Posts:
History of Silverplating and It's Role in Democratizing Wealth
Silverplate vs. Sterling Silver? What's the Difference?
Spoon Rings and Love Over the Ages - A Unique History
Handmade: Made by Hand & With Love
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