STAR*ART was born when my passion changed from running a Shelter That Adopted and Rescued (STAR*) ferrets to making jewelry. The year 2000 was a big year for me. I remarried, became an instant grandmother, and looked for a creative outlet that would fit my town home and time schedule. Beading was it. I started simply - making beaded necklaces for my ID badge. Then co-workers started to ask for lanyards, and STAR*ART was born.

Why STAR*ART? Well, I didn't want to change my then e-mail address at the time (starferrets) so I incorporated my previous hobby name with my new passion and here I am!

I make beaded jewelry that stands up to everyday wear and tear. It has to, as I used to supply the "government store" with my lanyards when I worked and for several years after until COVID. I also stand by my workmanship - if there is a problem in the first six months of ownership, I will repair or replace your piece to make it right.

I use SoftFlex beading wire (fine and medium) along with glass, gems, pearls, and/or stone beads. If you'd like to have specific colors or a theme, I can design a lanyard for you. I accept unusual and special requests. I offer discounts for orders of 5 or more lanyards, and will do custom work for schools, teams, and businesses. I can make custom orders at the rate of one lanyard per day (order ten lanyards and I will have them made in ten business days.) These orders require priority mail shipping in the US and you will be charged the flat rate box price. Single lanyards are mailed first class in a sturdy mint tin or box to protect it during shipping.

My creativity passion is for necklaces and pendants that display bead weaving and bead embroidery techniques. I also started wire wrapping some of those cabochons that haven't made it into bead embroidery yet. I also dabble in polymer clay. Finally, I am branching out to create bead art pieces that are not always jewelry.

I've been successful placing first in a few jury competitions, and in 2021 had my earrings on display in the Albuquerque Museum. I had a space at Art A La Carte Gallery & Gift boutique in Occoquan, Virginia from 2013 to 2016. I moved to NM in 2017 and presently am in Amapola Gallery in Old Town Albuquerque since 2018.