I was going through a rough patch with many life changes going on. I needed something to pull me through. I was incredibly lucky to have a wonderful husband and family...but I needed something else, something that would spark my creativity that had sadly been ignored for some time. One night, I decided to run into Michael's to find some craft projects to take my mind off of things. I bought a few craft kits and took them home to my long forgotten craft bin. It was full of scrapbooking materials, glitter pens, spray paint, stickers, and...beads. I came across my stash of beads and my old pieces I had made years ago. They were simple and made out of cheap beads, but just seeing them made my heart jump...I was actually excited about something!

The next day, I returned to Michael's for more supplies...and I started beading. I scoured the internet for beading supplies at affordable prices and I tracked down practice designs and bead kits. Soon, I had a half dozen pieces made...but none of my own designs.

So, I pulled an old sketchbook out and started scribbling. I came up with 3 designs right away, all of which you can find here in my shop. And it continued from there...I started ordering more beads and I began putting things together. Only a couple of weeks later, I had a couple dozen pieces.

Now, I am in full business mode! And it's all because of that one trip to Michael's. My creativity isn't stifled anymore and I'm creating new designs every day! Beading literally helped me get back on track with my life. It is my therapy.

Thanks to beading and jewelry making (and of course, my amazing family), I am rejuvenated! And I'm happy to share my rejuvenation with all of you.

Thanks for sharing in my story!