Hi there; I'm Alexa, the brains and hands behind Foamy Wader. I design my delicate handmade gemstone jewelry for women with varying and eclectic tastes; a little something for everyone or for every mood. Much inspiration is derived from the colors, textures, and aesthetics of the seaside.
Though I have long created art and jewelry in varied mediums, I began making gemstone jewelry in 2007. I opened my shop here on Etsy in 2008 and have been a full-time jeweler and artist ever since. It seems as though I was destined to be a part of the DIY movement as my last name translates to "by hand".
Years spent travelling and selling my jewelry at craft fairs and trade shows like Renegade Craft Fair, Unique LA, NY Now, Urban Craft Uprising, etc. grew my business to the point where I needed more space, so I opened my first storefront in Seattle in 2014. After nearly three years in Seattle's Ravenna neighborhood I couldn't resist the call of island life and relocated my store to majestic Whidbey Island in 2017. Hope you'll visit our lovely island shop!
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