
Craft and Deisgn portfolio
I'm Steph, self-proclaimed creative person. I have been beading since teenager years, dabbling in leather work for several years and scroll sawing when I can.
I enjoy having infinite possibilities for design, the only limiting factor is the materials I use (lets face it, the really good stuff is pretty expensive right now). Being that some of my supplies are expensive, I have to think outside the box when it comes to creating anything and everything I've worked on recently. I like to recycle wire cut offs, hunt for bargains and sales on line and go to thrift stores, mostly for old jewelry. I absolutely love working with my hands. Creating something from 'nothing' is therapeutic. I'd love to make a job out of it, but I don't see that happening any time soon.


​I started out drawing and playing music as a kid. My father was an exceptional artist. Whether it was a technical drawing or a fanciful request from his daughter, his skills were memorizing. My family has amazingly talented souls on both sides - sewing, drawing, painting, building and architecture, playing music. They are my inspiration and have shaped my creative skills and respect for art and design.
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Most of the time designs come to me, somewhat randomly or from outside inspiration. I will sit with a design for at least a day before I attempt to recreate it. Sometimes things come from goofing around with materials and supplies or even organizing! I draw inspiration from everywhere I can.
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I try to stay true to my quirky sense of design, and do the best I can to create something that is unique. All gemstones featured in my work are genuine - Ruby, Iolite, Chrome Diopside, Jasper, Labradorite, Turquoise (when I can afford A or B-Grade), Fluorite, etc. So many beautiful and uncommon stones to choose from. I also design with a lot of Czech Glass which is a Centuries old craft done in only one region of the world. It has been passed down for generations and I have a deep respect for that.
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I invite you into my creative brain, by sharing my works below. I hope you enjoy!

Some of the latest things Steph has made

Experimental Wire Bracelets


Czech Glass Cat in gold frame on chain

Experimental Wire Bracelets
Jewelry| Leather |Art| Photographs
![]() Necklaces | ![]() Healing Bangle | ![]() Jet and Gold necklace |
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![]() Varios Necklaces | ![]() Czech Glass Button Earrings | ![]() Flourite and Sliver Earrings |
![]() Wire wrapped Agate | ![]() Lucky Koy Neckalce | ![]() Fimo Glow in the Dark Earrings |
![]() Coral and Crysoprase Necklace | ![]() Dragonfly | ![]() Various Czech Glass |
![]() Various Bangles | ![]() Wire wrapped Spring Earrings | ![]() The first Bangles |
![]() Crystal Passion Fireside Earrings | ![]() Brown Horses Fringe BagLeather Bag | ![]() Scrap Leather Glasses CaseScrap Leather Glasses Case |
![]() Halloween Themed Lather Cell Phone PurseHalloween Themed Lather Cell Phone Purse | ![]() Leather handbagsLeather handbags | ![]() The makings of handbagsThe makings of handbags |
![]() 4th of July Earrings4th of July Earrings | ![]() Knotted NecklaceKnotted Necklace | ![]() Leather Cell Phone PurseLeather Cell Phone Purse |
![]() Leather handbag liningLeather handbag lining | ![]() Experimental canvas handbagExperimental canvas handbag | ![]() Earrings and NecklacesEarrings and Necklaces |
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![]() Leather Cell Phone PurseLeather Cell Phone Purse | ![]() Clover flower earringsClover flower earrings | ![]() Punisher Skull |
![]() Christmas Wall Hanging | ![]() Leather Handbag | ![]() Gemstone bangles |
![]() Gemstone bangles | ![]() Creek Jasper Amulet | ![]() Green Onyx Amulet |
![]() Eternal Love Earrings | ![]() Eternal Love Earrings | ![]() Turquoise Bracelets |
![]() Iolite and Copper Earrings | ![]() Watermelon Bracelet | ![]() Wirewrapped Flowers |
![]() Spring time earrings | ![]() Eternal Rose Necklace | ![]() Day of the Dead Necklace |
![]() Turquoise and Labradorite necklace | ![]() Black and Purple agate necklace | ![]() Dainty Necklace |
![]() Saturn Fidget necklace | ![]() Baroque Elegance necklace | ![]() Antique Earrings |
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![]() Learning to tool leather | ![]() Leather Cell Phone purse | ![]() Stitching leather |
![]() Leather Western Inspired HandbagThe second leather purse I made. I used craft cuts for this one and made my own strap out of bolo tie leather... much better than the Amazon strap. | ![]() Leather CraftHand cut leather pouches, made with a craft cut and one with scrap leather. Intended to be used for pencils, they can be used for reading glasses and makeup brushes too. | ![]() Beginning Leather CraftThe beginnings of the first leather purse I made. Using scrap leather and craft cuts, I had to meticulously cut all the pieces with a utility knife, then punch the stitch holes, 2-5 at a time. Detail work! |
![]() Finished Leather CraftThe assembled, finished purse (with an amazon bought strap). | ![]() picturepframes | ![]() 20240804_121529 |
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![]() Wall mounted Jewelry StorageWith my husbands help on making frames, I created this wall hanging jewelry organizer. One in a series of 4 that I created. | ![]() Many BraceletsOne day, I devoted my time to making bracelet designs that had been floating around in my head for a while. | ![]() Dragons FireMy attempt at fiery fringe to accompany the handmade Peruvian Dragon beads. |
![]() Hot Air BallonMy attempt at a Hot Air Balloon, using antiqued brass findings and agate stone. | ![]() Just some miscellaneous jewelryMy collection of Summer Beah inspired jewelry. | ![]() Aquamarine and Rose GoldAnother piece from my Summer Beach inspired collection using Rose Gold coated shells and Aquamarine stone beads. |
![]() Bohemian FacesThese were created using Tierra cast Connectors, handmade Gold Face beads from Turkey, popular Crystal beads and Czech Glass flowers. | ![]() Frog Jump EarringsMade from the inspiration of a semi-local annual celebration up near where we live. The frogs are handmade ceramic beads from Peru. | ![]() Beach WeddingInspired by a friends upcoming wedding, this was made to gift her on their special day at the beach in Florida. |
![]() VikingMade for a friend who shared the mutual love of Viking and Norse lore. The Celtic knotwork bead was taken from a broken bracelet the dangles are bead caps, repurposed. | ![]() Spring FlowersThese were and experiment with colors - pink and Picasso Seed beads and metal tube beads. I am not sure these came out how I imagined them. LOL | ![]() Summer Concert FringeMade with the inspiration from feeling excited about going to a Summer concert - for me a once in a lifetime show featuring many good bands. They were eventually gifted to a wonderful lady who works on the 2nd floor at Shriners Hospital for Children. |
![]() Glass Dragon FlyAn experimental Dragon Fly pendant, inspired from an internet posting. I beaded it up a little more, of course. | ![]() Midnight FringeOne of the very first pairs of Fringe Earrings I made, using tube beads instead of all seed beads. The tube are Hummingbird colored when the light hits them. | ![]() Mushroom Forest SpiritsInspired by the mushroom trend that seems to be on the out LOL. My husband made the live edge bowl that my little diorama sits on. |
![]() Sun and Moon EngravingOne of the first images I engraved with my Cricut using some of the designs in Design Space. Not as cool as some of the others I've seen out there but I like it. | ![]() Scroll Saw McIntosh RoseThis was inspired by my love of Craftsman/Arts and Crafts Design. It was a hand traced template of the famous McIntosh Rose collection that I cut on my first Scroll Saw. I made it into a lightbox that sits on my night stand. Very proud of this one. It took time and patience for sure. | ![]() FBombs!Scroll Saw cut F-Bombs. I made many of these at the suggestion of friends and family as gifts. These are just a few! |
![]() My Favorite FlowersInspired by my step-daughter's love of skulls. This drawing was done on terrible, cheap drawing paper, but I put the work in none the less. I REALLY loved working with the Prismacolor colored pencils, they had a rich, blend-able pigment that was really enjoyable to use. If you like making gradients with colored pencil, those are the best in my opinion. | ![]() Fimo DragonInspired by the little video clips of a lady making little Dragons out of clay that floated around on social media for a while during the pandemic. | ![]() Flyer for Woodturning ClassFlyer made for my husbands local Wood Turning class. |
![]() Flyer for Zola Exchange Christmas EventThis flyer was made for the Christmas shopping event at a local creative business that my husband and I participated in - We were in charge of the 'Paint your own Snowman' activity for kids. | ![]() Commercial Business FlyerThis is the front page of a commercial business flyer I designed that is still in use today. | ![]() Commercial Business FlyerRetired version, outside tri-fold of a commercial business flyer I designed in 2017. |
![]() 2017-GDS-TRIFOLD2_editedRetired version, inside tri-fold of a commercial business flyer I designed in 2017. |
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