Shop Description:
I design and make beaded jewelry, beaded accessories like key
chains and bookmarks and I also make rosaries and prayer beads. I am also and
authorized dealer for Carlo Biagi Beads and Landmark Beads, both brands are high
quality sterling silver European style beads. Last but no least I carry some
jewelry supplies for other jewelry designers.
Where did you learn your craft:
About 12-13 years ago I became enamored with beads and took a
couple of classes in Orlando, Florida. I had done some beading as a craft when I
was younger, along with other types of art, but really liked the idea of making
my own jewelry and decorations so I took the classes in Orlando. To enhance my
knowledge of precious metals, beads and jewelry I also took the Accredited
Jewelry Professional course with the Gemological Institute of America and
received my diploma in 2009.
What inspires you?:
I can’t really put my finger on any one thing that inspires me...
designs and ideas just kind come to me at different times. The more I handle
different beads, the more ideas I get and I have been known to sketch out an
idea, put it aside and then come back to it when I am ready. I really try to
make beaded creations that have meaning or a purpose, and sometimes they are
goofy or nerdy, but you never know who might be looking for just what you are
making.
Biography:
I have been beading and selling beads for over 12 years and love
what I do. About three years ago I quit my full time day job and have been
trying to make ends meet with my jewelry and beads. While I am by no means
“raking in the bucks”, I am able to contribute to the household budget and keep
my little business going. I love working for myself and have a schedule I try to
follow every day and I am so much happier than I used to be working for other
people. This year I was accepted into the Artisan Group and have learned so much
more about promotion and designs from all of the talented artists in the group.
Earlier this year I had the opportunity to send one of my earring
designs as part of a Stylist Gift Bag
initiative, coordinated by The Artisan Group®, to the Wardrobe Stylist of the
hit TV series “The Vampire Diaries”. My “Eternal Reflection Earrings” were
chosen by the stylist and worn by Elena (actress Nina Dobrev) in the recent
episode “True Lies” (Episode 5:2) which aired on October
10th.
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