After 25+ years in the insurance industry - the while wondering what I wanted to be when I grew up - my kindergarten friend and long-time partner-in-crime convinced me to take a beading class.  Well, actually she demanded it, and on my 57th birthday I finished my first beaded creation. 

Following my retirement from the corporate world, over the next year I found great relaxation and pleasure creating jewelry as gifts for family and friends. My entrepreneurial friend - a very successful artist of many talents herself - suggested marketing my wares.

Butterfly Beads was born. Who knew?

I now offer an extensive collection of originals but welcome the opportunity to create custom pieces for you. Call or email me if you would like to see my work or discuss the possibility of beautiful, hand-designed jewelry that will enhance your birthday, wedding, graduation, anniversary or other special occasion.

Butterfly Beads features handmade designs using a variety of semi-and non-precious stones as well as freshwater pearls, crystals, antique glass, ceramics, acrylics and much more. For those who crave a unique style, you will be pleased with our hallmark of crafting no two creations exactly the same. If you are wearing a Butterfly Beads design, you will be the only one!

I’m told I have an eye for marrying unlikely colors and making them partners for life. My husband has always accused me of being the “Queen of Bling”, which speaks to my passion for almost always adding a little 'something' extra when I create a design. 

Sparkle makes the Queen smile!