Our friends at Upline introduced us to Middle Sister Designs, another Montana-based creator. Valerie Laboski, the artist and eponymous middle sister, tells us:

In 2012, a serendipitous moment occurred when my musician husband changed the strings on his mandolin. Watching him discard the used strings sparked an idea within me. What could I create with these exquisite silver-toned strings? Inspired, I fashioned a set of bangles for myself and showcased them to a friend and store owner the following day. The rest, as they say, is history.

Though it has always been a lab or of love for Valerie, Middle Sister Designs is now a full-time venture.