Hi there! I am an educator, cat mom, and maker in San Diego, CA. I make jewelry and I upcycle boxes into wall art and cards.
I'm a self-taught jewelry designer and maker, with friends donating beads and supplies to start. I could not have gotten here without investment from my friends at this critical juncture. Today, I design and make jewelry that is functional, unique, and beautiful, and that starts with shopping for components that inspire me. The pieces that I make are the ones that I would wear myself, so I know you will look fantastic, too! When someone wears my jewelry, I imagine that the wearer feels a boost of confidence to run the world.
In addition to jewelry, I also upcycle. I have been upcycling since I was a kid, but I didn't get here until I taught an upcycling course. This course is about the importance of producing less waste, preserving resources, and sustainability. I practice this in my life as well. For example, I give ice cream and snack boxes a second chance at life by turning them into wall art, and you may see some of them in my store.
Customers also see that I promote sustainability by using paper-based jewelry boxes, and sometimes, packaging materials are reused. I also give jewelry a second chance at life. Some customers ask me to make a bracelet from a broken necklace or fix a pair of earrings. I do my best to do good for customers and Earth.