Beaded Inspirations by SQ

Unique Handmade Jewelry and Gifts
Home     Holiday Gift Gallery     Wine Accessories     Gallery     Little Inspirations     Bridal     Custom Pieces     About SQ     Contact Us     FAQ      

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

About Beaded Inspirations by SQ and the Artist:

 

 

 

 

 

 

                                          The Artist

 

My background includes a degree in Fashion

Merchandising/Marketing and almost 10 years

of experience in the retail fashion and accessory industry. I have previously run a small jewelry/accessory boutique in Eau Claire,

Wisconsin.

I have also held numerous management positions for other retail stores, including one in

southern California. I left retail in 1990 to pursuit a Monday through Friday work schedule and entered the exciting world of human resources.  A large area of responsibility I had in my HR positions was in the area of recruiting. I loved it because I was still technically selling, justa much bigger product, the company. I got my PHR (Professional in Human Resources) certification in 2005 and continued my career in HR full time until June of 2008. Now I am taking advantaage of an opportunity I have away from corporate america and and doing something that doesn't really feel like work. 

 

 

So where do the beads come in?  I have

always been interested in fashion, jewelry,

anything artistic and having the satisfaction

of making something I was proud enough of  to

give as a gift. I started beading because it was

something I could do that would give me an outletto be creative, it was something new, and it didn'ttake as long as making a quilt. A few beads becamea few necklaces, bracelets and earrings, and one class turned into two and pretty soon I had a shoebox full of jewelry and no idea what I was going to do with it. I started showing it to friends, who became  

customers and because of them word of mouth expanded my customer base and then I started 

researching craft shows. I did my first show December 1st 2007 at about the same time I started building this site. Beaded Inspirations by SQ was formally established in November of 2007.

 

 

Today I have a studio in my home for my

 jewelry making and an office set up for the

"other" side of things.  I am designing and

creating every chance I get and continually

reading and researching new products and 

techniques as well as business how to's and

places to market/sell my pieces. I continue to learn not only about designing something

pretty, but creating something of quality thatwill last for more than one fashion season. I subscribe to a couple  fashion journals which I love to read to stay abreast of the trends and colors so I can work at incorporating what's new into my designs. 

 

 

 

I am truly  excited to be taking this journey, not only for myself but for anyone that looks for outstanding customer service, innovative and unique products and a guarantee to delight!