I started making jewelry many years ago after shopping in a local boutique. I loved the sparkly, beaded, shiny bracelets they were selling, but didn't like the prices! So I googled "beads" and the rest is history. Designing beaded jewelry isn't as easy as you might think! Just ask my friends who have gotten the spark from me! It takes time and imagination to avoid being redundant... inspiration comes from many places, Ft. Myers Beach being my favorite! And then there is always the time when you accidently loose everything on the floor! The name SHINY TRINKETS came from my husband, Steve, who comented one time that I was fascinated my shiny things... HOW TRUE!
Chainmaille bracelet with a "spiny-norman" bead
MY MOST FAVORITE bracelet (sold) featured my etched aqua rounds, freshwater pearls, Hills Tribe silver and aquamarine chips. Inspired by Ft. Myers Beach, my FAV place on earth (or at least what I've seen of the earth so far).
Goddess bead. I didn't make this up.... you can find these at just about every lampworker's site!
Focal bead bracelet with Hills Tribe silver
Opal yellow focal, rounds, and Hills Tribe accents
Silver glass hearts, ready to string on a favorite chain
Double Helix Aurae and Aether clear...brilliant beads.
Dicro sparkle ball bracelet
Cubes of Green Dali, silver spacers