Bead and Board

Handmade pendants, ornaments, crocheted necklaces and handmade beads.

I specialize in handmade, personalized jewelry and reversible pendants on my hand-crocheted cord necklaces and bracelets. I have a passion for beautiful papers and eye catching mandalas. Zoomed in, almost abstract art is a love of mine, as well as boho jewelry. You’ll find a lot of these types of designs in my work.

My Mom, Maternal Grandmother, and Paternal Grandmother (who have all since passed) were avid crocheters. I grew up in a house full of crafting. My Mom and her Mom had a stand at our local farmer’s market. I’d be there helping them set up EARLY each Saturday morning. They sold crocheted afghans, towels with crocheted tops on them, crocheted wash cloths (it was the 80’s!) and Christmas ornaments. My Paternal Grandmother crocheted doilies. They’re everywhere in all my family’s homes. I guess you could say crocheting is in my blood. That’s why when I started making these necklaces, I was ELATED to find my Mom’s old crochet hooks. Each of these designs are made with her old hooks. That’s love, transcending generations.