Author: Nikki Kamminga

I'm a parent to Ayla and Bastian, blogger, jeweller/metalsmith/artist, mentor and trustee at Project Kidogo. I love making trinkets and I spend any spare time I have making folded book art, rescuing dolls and sewing. I run the Facebook group for Breastmilk Jewellers. I dream of building my own house and doing more charity work in Tanzania.
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October Newsletter 2018 and Christmas Order Prep

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Thank you so much for reading our newsletter, it's great to get a chance to tell everyone our news. After taking a week off unplanned for my father-in-law's funeral last month, this month we're all busy planning out our Christmas...Read More
Why Do You Make Extra Cabochons? lock of hair proof image, an example where a client asked for pink sparkles. The left is pink shimmer powder with a little pink opalescent and the right is pink opalescent and pink hexagonal glitter Tree of Opals lock of hair blanks

Why Do You Make Extra Cabochons?

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This autumn I'm blogging about some of the questions on our FAQ's which we're often asked and one of the top questions is "why do you make extra cabochons?" The answer is, making keepsake and memorial jewellery is far more...Read More
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Glass or Resin Cremation Ash Jewellery?

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If you're looking for memorial jewellery, you might be wondering about the pros and cons of glass or resin cremation ash jewellery. There are benefits and drawbacks to both and because we offer both, we can give you an unbiased...Read More
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June Keepsake Jewellery Newsletter and Exclusive VIP Competition

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Hello! I'm so excited to tell you all about all the wonderful new things happening here at Tree of Opals in this keepsake jewellery newsletter. From our admin manager, Joanna expecting her first baby, to welcoming Gail our new lampwork...Read More
Everything Is Awful and I’m Not Okay: questions to ask before giving up 

Everything Is Awful and I’m Not Okay: questions to ask before giving up 

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Everything Is Awful and I’m Not Okay: questions to ask before giving up  Are you hydrated?  If not, have a glass of water. Have you eaten in the past three hours?  If not, get some food — something with protein, not just...Read More
What to do when your nursing journey stops and some tips on preserving the memories of the milky times you shared with your little one Tree of Opals blog Nikki Kamminga

When Your Nursing Journey Stops

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It’s totally normal to be full of mixed emotions when your nursing journey stops. When you stop breastfeeding your little one it can be a bit of a roller coaster whether it was planned or not, and that’s understandable. I’ve...Read More
Why I Still Breastfeed My Three Year Old blog by Nikki Kamminga of Tree of Opals

Why I Still Breastfeed My Three Year Old

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Today is Bastian's third birthday and I stopped to think why I still breastfeed my three year old. I never imagined I'd be nursing a three year old one day but looking at our journey it's understandable. NB this blog...Read More
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5000 Followers Keepsake Competition

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As a thank you to you all as we approach 5000 followers on Facebook we're doing a Memorial and Keepsake Competition. You can win any item of silver jewellery including keepsakes and memorial jewellery. Rules for entry are simple, you...Read More