A charmed life!

I began making jewellery when my husband was given a wooden cross and he wanted it adding to some leather to make a necklace. I bought some leather and findings, but got distracted by the beads in the shop and my addiction started.

At first I mainly made jewellery for myself and as gifts for family, friends and teachers - having 3 children meant the end of term could get quite expensive! Soon people starting asking if they could buy my jewellery for their friends and Glitterarti was born.

A friend asked if I could make some jewellery with a sewing theme and I began to get into charms. Another suggestion from a friend who couldn't wear bracelets led to me making my first bag charm. It was around this time that I started selling on Etsy and my bag charms are now my most successful lines. I enjoy making special gifts for people. My business is growing, but I still work in IT as well.

I still like making beaded bracelets with seed beads and sterling silver jewellery. I have a few of these items in my shop, but I mainly work to commissions from friends and then find other people want to wear them too! If you have an idea, suggestion or request, please get in touch.