My New venture

Well here I go again. Rather than trying to incorporate my jewellery into my paper-crazy blog I decided to devote a new blog to my jewellery designs.
I have been making jewellery out of various materials for more years than I care to remember, but now that I'm working at my local bead shop and have access to lots of lovely supplies I have taken my designs to a higher level , IMO. 
Join me on my journey  as I develop my style, I don't think I have a defined style yet but that may come with time.
I love to receive positive comments (don't we all) and as my mother always told me "if you can't say something nice, say nothing."

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