This obsession started with a few holiday ornament kits from a local craft store.  I have always enjoyed working with my hands, but outgrew that stage where I was putting together models of all sorts -- cars, spaceships, buildings for train sets.  After the ornaments were done, I began dabbling in jewelry.  Little by little, it evolved to fill an entire room in my house.

I am constantly on the lookout for that next focal piece - a special pendant or some unique lampworked beads - to weave into my designs.  You'll see Swarovski crystals in many of my pieces.  I love sparkly things!  You'll also see some variety in my work, from bold, flashy pieces to simpler everyday wear.  I hope you will enjoy wearing my jewelry as much as I enjoy making it.

My work is currently available at Wearin' Out the West in Poway, California. 

If you have any questions about the samples you see here, please contact me at minkerdoo@aol.com.