Queen Bee Pendants

Accessories – Kansas City

I grew up in Green Bay, WI and went to college at the University of Wisconsin-Madison with a degree in Education. I have been in Kansas City for about 18 years now. My \"real\" job is teaching and I make jewelry to satisfy my artistic side. As a young girl, I was always drawing and creating art (sculpture, mixed media, etc.) When I got started teaching, got married and had kids, I put the creative stuff on the back burner to focus on work and family, but now that my boys are a little older (12 & 9) and easier, I am able to have some creative fun again. About 4-5 years ago I began making soldered pendants using old postage stamps from countries from around the world. I thought they were so beautiful, and they made me want to travel. I made a few and gave them as Christmas presents. Friends began to purchase them from me and request special orders. (photographs of pets, children, favorite sayings, initials, etc...) So what began as a fun, gift-giving idea, evolved into a little business. Craft shows, special orders, boutiques and Etsy followed. I love making these pendants and actually get a little attached to each one that I make because I feel like there is a little bit of me inside every pendant.