My name is Elaine and I make custom jewelry. :)
I started doing this as a way to make meaningful Christmas presents and it has blossomed into a full fledged obsession! I opened up an Etsy shop at the fierce insistence of my friends Tina and Emily. They received so many compliments when wearing the jewelry I made for them, I decided to give it a go!
My Etsy shop is Una Tia Especial. It's named in honor of my nieces and nephew, Alexis, Jennifer and Kevin. Tia is the Spanish word for Aunt. As father is Cuban, I grew up calling my aunts, Tia. Not one to slight my mother's sister, I call her Tante, as she and my mother are German. However growing up in Miami, Florida, I saw my dad's sisters much more than I did my Tante Moni. Tia is just cool. And I'm the coolest! ;)
I started selling my jewelry on Etsy in January 2009 and less than two weeks later, I had my first sale. To a total stranger! I was so excited! It was then that I thought maybe I could make a go at this.
I just love making jewelry. I love taking classes to learn new techniques. My favorite technique is beadweaving with wire working coming in a close second. My favorite places to take classes are Need 2 Bead in Canal Winchester (five minutes from my house - yay!) and 1 Stop Bead Shop in Dublin (not so close...) :)
I hope you see something you like! If something catches your eye and you want more information, please don't hesitate to contact me. I can make virtually any piece longer, shorter or with different colors. The sky is our limit! Let your imagination go!
Thanks for stopping by! I hope to bead you soon! :)
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