My unique, one-of-a-kind designs have been recognized and featured in news articles such as shown below.
This article was published in Tucson's Arizona Daily Star in 2009:
This article was published in Green Living AZ" in 2010, and the author modeled some pieces on a local television show:
Recycled
Jewelry
Three years ago Cindy
Litterer-Lopatynski found her creative outlet when she started putting new and
recycled components together and turning them into unique pieces of art.
Described as whimsical, Cindy’s colorful and eye-catching creations one would
proudly wear and verify as one-of-a-kind.
Cindy’s design inspiration comes
from her love of vintage jewelry. When friends and family learned that
she was making jewelry, many gave her their old and broken items to use for new
creations. Cindy also scours a range of thrift stores, estate sales and the
Internet for treasures. Her creations are made entirely from recycled
components.
The necklace Cindy is wearing was
once a turquoise brooch. By combining components of an old bracelet, she
turned that simple brooch into the focal point of a new vibrant necklace, and
paired it with a set of earrings. What about wearing tiles from a
Rummikub® game? Or maybe you like cats? Cindy’s piece called “Cats
of the World” was a collection of domestic and wild cat charms she acquired
over time that was waiting for the right inspiration.
“I’ve received more compliments from
Cindy’s creations than all of my accessories combined. I love how there
is truly one of each design,” said Tishin Donkersley, Green Living AZ
Editor-in-Chief. Giving beautiful, recovered jewelry new life is a joy
for Cindy, and a visual treat for the owners of her creations.
Dec 8, 2010 greenlivingaz