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I am planning to phase out jewelry over the next few months. I am rotating sales, alternating between different groups of listings. I am also accepting offers on no-sale items. It's not that I am tired of making jewelry! I love it and it has been a pleasure and privelege to serve my customers all these years. But I want to try other forms of creativity-painting, more felting, etc. And jewelry-making is very time-consuming, especially when you are semi-addicted to beads and the process of hunting for them. If I don't stop, I am afraid I will never get to other things.
Welcome! My jewelry is inspired by my love of the ocean (you'll see shells, coral, and lots of blues and greens) and also by my appreciation for the vibrant colors and bold designs of ethnic beads. And now and then, I like to put down the beads and pick up some soft merino wool . . .
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Ellen on Apr 11, 2024
5 out of 5 starsThis necklace came back to me after a custom repair. The scratchy wire on the end was removed, the strand was lengthened by finding similar beads and adding brass elongated beads, long enough that the clasp could be removed for over the head application. Couldn’t be happier. Beads like this irreplaceable.
Karen responded on Apr 11, 2024
Thank you, Ellen! I’m so glad you’re happy with the redo. i like it better too!
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Sandy on Apr 1, 2024
5 out of 5 starsAnother unique and beautifully crafted necklace for my collection. Fast delivery, thank you.
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Ellen on Apr 1, 2024
5 out of 5 starsSuch a colorful variety of beads from new and vintage sources working so well together to give a regal look. The eye never tires in studying the details.
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KAY on Mar 31, 2024
5 out of 5 starsBeautiful necklaces. Look pretty together. Will enjoy. Recommend seller.
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KAY on Mar 26, 2024
5 out of 5 starsVery pretty necklace. Like the shade of blue. Will enjoy wearing. Recommend seller.
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Ellen on Mar 25, 2024
5 out of 5 starsYou won’t find another millefiori strand this nice on Etsy. I had a little trouble with a metal edge on the clasp scratching my neck. And when I sent it back to the vendor, she completely revised the necklace by removing all linkage, and finding similar beads to add enough length to put on over my head. Using 2 solid brass beads, she even replaced 2 beads that were losing their finish from sweat, at no charge for labor and shipping. Notice the difference from the original listing photo. You can hardly tell the revision. Many thanks for my favorite “go-to” necklace.
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KAY on Mar 21, 2024
5 out of 5 starsFantastic necklace. Like the unique design and colors. Will enjoy wearing. Happy with purchase. Recommend seller.
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KAY on Mar 21, 2024
5 out of 5 starsVery pretty necklace. Like the colors and shell pendant. Will wear often. Recommend seller.
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KAY on Mar 21, 2024
5 out of 5 starsFabulous necklace. Unique and pretty design and colors. Like the shapes .Will be fun to wear. Recommend seller.
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KAY on Mar 21, 2024
5 out of 5 starsBeautiful necklace. Like the shell design and colors. Will wear often. Recommend seller.
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Karen Schaafsma Anderson
Owner, Maker, Designer
I only started crafting seriously (although it feels more like play) about 6 years ago. I didn't start out making jewelry, but with driftwood arrangements and needle felting. Then I gradually got drawn into the world of beads and fell in love!
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