I started creating simple jewelry as a child but didn't make any for years while I was in college and starting a career. I came back to making jewelry because I wanted all my pieces to match my outfits and each other, but couldn't find what I wanted in stores. That is when I discovered I needed such a creative outlet. I am a serious introvert, so spending time alone in my glass and bead studio recharges me.

I started selling jewelry locally more than ten years ago and have many repeat buyers (thank you!). I love the look and feel of different kinds of beads and cabs. I also get pleasure from learning new techniques to make and incorporate those little treasures (oh, and collecting them). Inspiration comes from many venues, such as nature, art, science, and the materials themselves. I never lack for ideas, just time!

I find dichroic glass to be incredibly cool and wanted to have custom dichroic glass pendants to use in my jewelry. So, I bought a kiln and learned how to fuse glass 8-9 years ago. Now I have a whole room of glass (I collect it, too) and the equipment and supplies (and after much practice the knowledge) to make unique, high quality pieces. Glass is a complicated and challenging medium that is great fun to play with (and sometimes very frustrating). I get excited every time I open the kiln to see just what has been made of those small pieces of glass that I put in.

I have dabbled in polymer clay on and off for many years because it is an amazing medium. But I was lacking direction until last year when I decided I wanted to make cabs similar to my glass ones, but in colors and designs not accessible in glass. Finally, after many experiments I have found the methods that produce cabs that I like (perfectionist tendencies are both a blessing and a curse!).

My Etsy journey has been a pleasant one. I derive much enjoyment from pleasing my customers with good customer service and high quality products. When my energy is low, I read my reviews to recharge those batteries (thank you!). The Etsy teams are also amazing; I appreciate their unconditional support.