I love to make my own jewelry. It started a few years ago while I was a student at UCF. I was having a horrible day and had a free afternoon…so being the introvert that I am, I thought that some time alone was probably a good idea. I had seen a sign for a bead store across the street from UCF, so I decided to check it out. I am so glad that I did. The Bead Basket didn’t look like much on the outside, but once inside I was surrounded by thousands of wholesale beads and friendly employees. I spent several hours browsing and then making making a birthday present for one of my roommates. The employees were very helpful and showed me how to assemble a necklace. Since that day I have been hooked. I love making jewelry for me because it is unique and I love making jewelry for others because I feel like I am giving part of myself as I design and then assemble something for them. If you have never made jewelry I encourage you to visit a bead or craft store and give it a try.
(I tried to take a picture of some of my handmade jewelry, but my camera wasn’t cooperating, so if you want to see it just stop me sometime at church because I will probably be wearing jewelry that I have made.)
Do you have a favorite handmade craft?
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