Handmade Store: Andreas Creations

In 2003, a bead loving friend introduced me to beading. Something inside of me clicked! I found joy in my new hobby. I was drawn to the endless possibilities of my craft, discovering a diverse collection of colors, texture and style of beads.
As I began to experiment with and refine my skills, I found relief from the stress of being separated from my husband.who was deployed after 9/11. When he came home, medically discharged for an illness, I took care of him until he got better. When I needed a break, I beaded.
With a lot of practice and determination, my skills matured. I created gifts for my family and closest friends. I selected beads of all colors, shapes and sizes to create pieces of jewelry to go with a favorite top or outfit.
As my confidence grew, I became eager to share my work with others. My husband, mom and sister are my faithful cheerleaders. . I am excited to introduce ton my new store and be apart of a community of like-minded people
My working space is small. My coffee table is my workshop. I also have a constant companion, my cat, Sara, who cuddles up next to me and looks on attentively. I just make sure I keep my wire out of reach. She will play with my wire or beads if I forget to watch her!