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My name is Sue and I have been "playing with seed beads off and on since I was about 9 and got my first loom. I love the variety of colors they have and the infinite possibililites of creating with them. I live in the woods with my husband and a goofy little toy poodle named Sparky. About 6 months ago, Sparky decided he wanted to live with us instead of his neglectful owner, so in he moved. We have a grown son who and are going to be first time grandparents to a grandson around the end of March
Much of my work is inspired by nature. I spend a lot of time outdoors, getting inspiration for my designs and enjoying the world around me. Since I design all of my own pieces, my items are unique and often one of a kind. Working with stained glass has become my passion. I often spend an entire day designing and crafting a piece. Recently my focus has been on stained glass jewelry, though I also love to create sun catchers, panels and garden art. I've always loved to create with my hands. I began sewing and jewelry making at a very early age. By the time I was in middle school I was making my own clothes, working with polymer clay and taking pottery and wood working classes. In high school I worked in a bead shop making and selling jewelry. I also took classes in art metal, pottery, screen printing, enameling, and countless other things. Since then I've learned about, designed and made everything from fashion accessories to temporary dwellings.
The clasp, charms, and chain are all made with silver plated affirmation. Also if you spend $50 or more in her Artfire Studio she offers free shipping(however if you spend under $50 her shipping prices are very, very reasonable)!!!
A few words from Janzia's Bio,
I first became interested in making jewelry when I commented on liking a pair of my neighbors earrings and she told me that her daughter had made them. I was amazed by the idea that you could make your own earrings and a little seed was planted. The next time I went to my local library I checked out every book I could on jewelry making. I read everything I could on the subject but wasn't really spurred to action until I went to a jewelry party (not the handcrafted kind but a company sponsored one). I loved everything I saw but after reading so much about it I kept thinking to myself I could make that. I figured by this point it was time to stop thinking about it and start doing something. I went home and scoured all my books once again and then made my first piece which I gave to my mom for her birthday. After that there was no stopping me.
Run by her studio and pick you up a lovely bracelet today, or grab a last minute Mother's Day gift!
and this Teal Dichoric Glass Pendant Necklace
but my absolute favorite is her Olive Green Jade with Butterfly Pendant Necklace
Run by and check out her studio! Lots of her necklaces also come with beautiful matching earrings and very reasonable prices!
-3z
and check out this Lightning Strike Sodalite & Sterling Wire Wrap Pendant
The Jewelry Shop is a collection of jewelry made with love by 3 family members: Amy, Jim, and Lynda. They have been making jewelry for over 10 years and back in January Amy took the plunge and set up their shop on Artfire so they can now share their love with the world!
Stop by and pick up something today! Get your unsuspecting mom a gorgeous new necklace, grab some earrings for your wife or girlfriend. Whatever you pick out, you won't be sorry!!
-AJ
