I come from a long line of artistic personalities, most notably my father who was the Celtic Craftsman (silversmith, leatherworker, metallurgist, and woodworker) prior to his death. In high school and early college, I had learned the arts of silversmith, leatherwork and lapidary and created and sold macramé jewelry. Years and three children later, I’m […]
My addiction for chainmaille began out of necessity and turned into a passion. In Illinois I was a stay at home Mom to 2 boys. The eldest is mentally disabled and required my attention and the youngest was ‘normal’ and required more of my attention! I have always been interested in doing ‘something’ with my […]
Armored Hearts – Frann Growing up in the late Seventies and Eighties gave me a large variety of crafts to choose from. Learning counted cross stitch, knitting, crocheting, and macramé; until I was caught tying up the neighbor boys. Long story. After a quick divorce, I turned into a Gypsy, moving from state to state, […]
Debbie Downs, DreamRiver Designs, owner and creator, lives on a small farm in Cannon Falls, Minnesota with her husband, two children, and Heritage Livestock breeds, Dexter Cattle and Olde English Babydoll Sheep. Designing jewelry was a long forgotten childhood dream that is finally being realized and brought to fruition. I love the feel of the […]
