Pendant of the Week!
As a jewelry designer and creator, it’s truly odd that I, myself, don’t wear jewelry often. I have always been very attracted to jewelry whether it be a necklace, rings, or earrings.. Some of us neurodivergent people are sensitive to textures, so the way jewelry felt on my skin or when it collides with my hair, clothing, or surfaces was undesireable. Eventually, I figured if I couldn’t wear jewelry, I may as well just create it! So many ideas have floated around my mind for many years, and when I found my corner of the jewelry world, I took off like an eagle to the open sky.
~To those who understand the true meaning of “hyperfocus” …. I see you~
Since becoming a vendor selling my handmade wearable art, I have been asked by many why I don’t wear my jewelry - I try to! Sometimes the feeling is overwhelming, but I have been trying to fight through that icky feeling to wear my art and show it off to the world when I am not at an event as a vendor.
Each piece that I make, I am giddy with excitement and pride - I could float with happiness when they are chosen by a customer. I view my art as if someone else made it - i can’t get enough! I have truly found my passion and pathway in life.
This Picture Jasper pendant is one of hundreds of artwork that I have made. I couldn’t stop looking at it, studying its detail, and admiring its presence. Since becoming unemployed early January 2026, I sunk into living in pajamas or a house robe every day. My friend and I made plans to go thrifting and I took this opportunity to freshen up, brush my hair, and get dressed. I wore a longsleeve black shapewear shirt tucked into black wide leg flowy pants. I paired this stunning and timeless Picture Jasper pendant with my sleek black outfit and threw on a black and gray shawl wrap on top and off we went. The browns in the Jasper popped against the dark clothing and I could feel its glow sitting on my chest.
During our local adventure, this pendant caught the eyes of 3 women. The magic that happens when people admire something you created with your hands and passion is unmatched. These interactions gave me an opportunity to hand out my business card which is so empowering as a woman struggling in this business-minded world. There seems to be a small space available in society for artists and creators to become successful fulfilling their passion and calling.
I was lucky enough to have had full time jobs during my introduction and beginning stages of becoming a jewelry designer. I was able to create my art as a hobby which then became a “side hustle” while working every Saturday at the Yelm, WA Farmers Market. I am so grateful for being accepted into that tight-nit community. I have done events at schools, Olympia, WA’s Artswalk and with Love Oly - the exposure has given me dozens of opportunities for custom creations locally and from afar! I earned a livable wage when employed, so I didn’t NEED to charge realistic prices for my pieces. Dozens of people, customers and friends, had expressed to me that I really needed to charge more - that was a tough pill to swallow. Me? Charge more? But I’m still a new artist! I could never…..
Fast forward to years later as an artist and now that I am unemployed - or as I like to call it, “temporarily retired” - I am putting all my time, effort, energy, and love into boosting Spacebird Creations to the next level. I have a goal to launch my jewelry into stores, boutiques, and shops this year. So much time has been put into updating this website, so please poke around the Shop, Crystal Cave Library, and Gallery.
I will be a vendor at the Yelm Farmers Market again this year from May to September 10:00am-3:00pm as well as other markets and events. I hope to see some familiar faces and new - Please come check out my artwork - my heart and soul❤️