LAUNCH!

This is a huge endeavor!

I didn't start "Makings by Bee" as a joke but I did stumble into this venture.

I found a necklace online that I loved but couldn't afford since I am a stay at home Mom.

I had a few necklaces that I could combine to create the necklace that I wanted...sorta.

That knock-off  turned "Michelle's Creation" necklace led to a bunch of 

"Where did you get that necklace?"

Here I am!

I love need to be creative.  I am not whole or happy if I am not creating.  I've had a million and one hobbies but creating jewelry has brought me the most personal satisfaction and happiness.

So far I've designed a few necklaces for family members, bartered for some services like logo design, sold my first necklace in line at Costco and continue growing this business in teeny tiny steps.

My promises: 

1. I promise to create 100% unique strands from modern and vintage elements.  I may create two designs that look similar but will never be duplicated.  I accept and purchase vintage jewelry which allows me to ensure that most of my elements are not currently mass produced.  I buy new elements such as stones, chain and charms that can fluctuate from vendor, timing or current obsession.
2. I promise to obsess about every single piece until I think it is perfect.  That can be a long process for me.  So far, I've worn every piece I have created for a minimum of an hour while doing my normal day to day activities (which are plentiful).  This allows me to see if anything gets caught in hair, flips over, tangles or comes apart.  By the time I sell a necklace, the imperfections should have been corrected.
3. I promise to use quality products.  As much as possible I try to ensure that the elements I incorporate are free of allergens.
4. I stand behind my product.  If you want something altered, talk to me.  If a jump ring breaks, contact me.  If you want a custom piece created using elements that you own, bring them to me.  I am trying my best.  Things won't always be 100% perfect, much to my dismay, but it won't be for lack of trying.

Thank you for checking out Makings by Bee.  I look forward to seeing you wear my artistic combinations.

Michelle Blackwelder