Beading is my key to the secret garden, my way down the rabbit hole, my looking glass. From the beginning the process of transforming beads into jewelry has struck me as magical. And, over the years, that magical process has had its way with me, leading me from hobby to art. Jewelry design fills me with a sense of accomplishment and integrity, and has proven a most amenable vehicle for translating inner vision to outer reality. I bead from the inside out. Though I work quite deliberately, consciously employing both traditional and innovative techniques, my subconscious is the undisputed project manager.

Twenty years (or so) ago, I needed a pair of earrings. Befuddled because I couldn't find what I needed (before Etsy existed!), I decided to try to make my own. That was the key that opened the creative flood gates! Now I'm an obsessed bead hoarder, jewelry designer, and messy desk diva!

I have a flair for the funky. Bold colors and designs that are distinctive and unique. I tend to not only "think out of the box", but "work out of the box" .

The most enjoyable part of designing jewelry is the pleasure others get from wearing my creations.

I hand make every piece of jewelry with my own 2 hands, as well as, handle every aspect of this business on my own. No part of the process is contracted out to third party manufacturers. I do, however, use some pre-made components, but all components are assembled and used in designs by me.

Thank you for entering the wonderful world of HANDMADE beaded jewelry!

I sell to retailers locally at local juried art fairs. You can find my designs in Durham NC at:
Morgan Imports
Bull City Art and Frame
Zola Craft Gallery

And in Cary NC at:
Violets

Jenni Leigh Creations is also available on Handmade at Amazon:
http://www.Amazon.com/Handmade/JenniLeighCreations

My other Etsy shops:
For vintage and everyday curiosities: http://www.TidBitz.etsy.com
For arts, crafts, and jewelry making supplise: http://www.Supplize.etsy.com