Contestant's Case to Win

I would love to be considered for this honor; I work two jobs and take care of a family. I love to spend my time designing my jewelry. I have worked very hard to make my company grow.
I started taking classes 6 years ago and loved them. I went from very simple to fusing and molding silver into different forms and shape's my favorite thing to do. I started by selling to friends and family, as they gave gifts I started getting orders. Then in January of last year my darling husband of 28 years encouraged me to start my own business, which had been a dream of mine for a long time.
I did several shows last summer where he helped me out, his part was the watch dog. He is very supportive in my ventures and in where life takes us.
This year I have decided to make it my year of growth and advertising, I joined a wonderful group of Women at Make Mine Pink, they inspire me each and everyday
I now make custom orders and do weddings so much fun!
I am in the middle of designing my first studio at home, so I no longer will have to have everything spread out throughout the house. My family is helping me with this project my business has grown so much that I need to have a space of my own and contain it so I can spend time creating.
I believe I will have to hire my first employee by the beginning of next year to do the paperwork, so I can focus on designing.
I continue to take classes you can never learn enough.
I am proud that I only use the finest and purest quality findings, stones and crystals. I do not use any harsh chemicals to make my jewelry that would hurt the environment. I use a lot of vintage finds to recycle older pieces into new ones.

My designs are hand crafted in the Pacific Northwest by me. I have lived here my whole life. Most of my pieces are one of a kind. Sometimes I will reproduce a piece due to its popularity. However, since they are handmade, they are always slightly different. Often I buy only one strand of beads, etc. and when those are gone, they are gone. My stock changes rather because once someone buys a piece, it is replaced with a different piece.

I specialize in custom handmade jewelry utilizing only the finest materials, including freshwater pearls, man-made pearls, Swarovski crystal, crystal, glass, Italian glass, fire polished crystal and glass, shells, semi –precious gemstones, Tribal silver, Bali silver, silver, fine silver, copper, cord, leather and silk.

I do not use any products that have lead and nickel in them.

My crystals are top of the line in cut and shape to get the very best sparkle.I love the time spent with friends and by myself making and designing my jewelry. I find it very relaxing and fun seeing how everyone designs differently. I am always excited to design jewelry and want to share my excitement with you. I have the great enjoyment of being completely surrounded by water, sandy beaches, and beautiful mountain vistas which inspire my designs. I feel very lucky to have the advantage of living in a multi-cultural and diverse region to influence my artwork and designs.