A few years ago I was going through a really bad patch and we all know how bad the job situation is. If you want a job you need certain qualifications and if you don't have them, regardless of how much experience you have, employers don't want to know. That was the situation I found myself in as I hadn't worked or years after having my children. Suddenly, my world was turned upside down. I wanted to get a job but no relevant qualifications and no money to fund a course to get them.
Feeling low, I went shopping with my sister and she took me into a bead shop. Back then that was rather funny as I considered anything arty or crafty to be totally beyond me, however, I made a few purchases and when I got home I sat down and played around with them. The result surprised me as I had made a beautiful necklace, earrings and bracelet set.
Well that was that, I became hooked and have been making jewellery ever since, using new techniques and creating a variety of different styled pieces. When people I know started buying my work I realised that perhaps this was something I could put to good use. I may not have relevant qualifications to attract an employer but I can create lovely jewellery and sell it to others who appreciate it. That's how I started jewellery making and how my idea of turning my hobby into a business came about. If you would like to see my work you can find it using the following links: www.facebook.com/YvonnesJewells and www.etsy.com/shop/YvonnesJewells.
Until next week,
Yvonne Jones
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| Honey Quartz and swarovski elements set. |
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