TheUmbrellaBird

Creating things has been a part of my identity for as long as I can remember. As a little kid, I made different crafts every Christmas to give to friends and family. The older I got, the more sophisticated my creations became, and I started selling them at my elementary school's holiday craft fair. All the proceeds from my early sales were donated to local charities. I loved the experience of making and selling my creations, and it felt great knowing that I could help others while doing what I loved.

In the summer of 2013, at the age of 15, I started experimenting with wire wrapped jewellery. My initial pieces were given as gifts to family and friends, and they were received so well that I was encouraged to create a business out of my hobby. Thus, Umbrella Bird Jewellery was born. For the name of my business, I was inspired by my beautiful hometown: Vancouver, British Columbia. Vancouver is (in)famous for its rain, making umbrellas our #1 accessory, so I thought including the word "umbrella" would be fitting. Also, BC has a beautiful provincial bird, the stellar's jay, which I have represented in my logo.

I aim to create beautiful, high-quality, handmade jewellery pieces that make you happy when you wear them. I am passionate about making jewellery, and being able to share my passion with the world is a dream come true. My other passion is helping others, and I am proud to use my business as a tool to do so. At the end of each year, I donate a portion of my profits to a local charity.