My earliest crafty memory was collecting scrap cloth materials from my parents' old silkscreen printing business and hand-sewing them into clothes, accessories and little home furnishings for my Barbie dolls. Then I received my first camera and so I was distracted by the many things I could do with my new toy. Eventually, this led to my current position at FusionBeads.com. So many products have gone through our camera's viewfinder that I was inspired to re-kindle my crafty hands with making jewelry. The first pair of earrings I made for a friend was the Angel of Love Earrings as a token for her mother's memory. It is amazing how a simple technique combined with some beautiful pieces and my own two hands can create a gift that expresses more than words ever could.