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Featured Artist – Fiber Beads

  In my full-time life I am a public librarian and by nights and evenings I am an artisan. I have two grown, successful sons-one is in Madison WI studying medicine and the other travels for a living all over the United States taking cool 3D video pictures of fun places. I love the creative [...]

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Featured Artist – Jems by JB & Company

  While hiking in the Adirondack Mountains of New York several years ago, Bill and I discovered our first piece of garnet. Thus, the birth of Jems by JB & Company (Judy and Bill), our hopes for an early retirement!!  We have since worked with many other semi-precious gemstones and have brought some of our [...]

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Featured Artist – Ginger Kitty Designs

  My name is Tracey and I am a mother of two wonderful boys and I LOVE designing jewelry! After losing my day job (of 10 years), I decided to open my own store and sell my designs. I have always been creative, but jewelry design allows me the freedom to express myself. Ginger Kitty [...]

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Featured Artist – Libra Gear Chainmaille Jewelry

Hi I’m Kate from St. Louis, MO. I am a jewelry designer. I also dabble with weaving (card and inkle). I have always liked the look of chainmaille and finally learned to make it on my own about 12 years ago. Then I put the skill away and promptly forgot about it. In 2002 I [...]

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Featured Artist – Kim Smith Charm Bracelets

My name is Kim and I’m married to Ian who has his own roofing business. We have two boys, Kristian 16 and Jamie 7. I’m a beadaholic and love all things girly. I design high quality yet affordable jewellery items, mainly charm bracelets with beads from all over the world. I use Etsy to buy [...]

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Featured Artist – Island Crystal Crafts

I am a stay at home mom of three and have the best husband who supports me in all that I do. When I am not running the kids where they need to go I like to bead just about anything. I make jewelry, candle holders, mini purses, and beaded ornament covers. I have always [...]

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