Her signature beaded bracelets are a staple accessory
At least three University of
Georgia students have seen a pair of overpriced earrings at a store and thought,
“I can make that at home, for less.”
Her work began last summer when she returned home from Spain. Her 12-year-old sister was fiddling around with the beads and proceeded to show her how it was done. The siblings created plenty of bracelets last summer, leading to the creation of Beads on Beads by Callie.
“My motto is, ‘I’m going to make beads that are my style,’” Wamsley said. “So if none of them sell, I’ll have a selection of beads I like myself.”
Wamsley has sold bracelets in trunk shows at sorority houses, but people have also just contacted her through her Facebook page saying they wanted them.
One time, a woman in north Georgia contacted her for earth-toned bracelets for the bridesmaids in her daughter’s outdoor wedding. It was unfortunately too last-minute for it to happen, but it was still reassuring to know random people actually cared and knew about Beads on Beads by Callie.
Her signature beaded bracelets are a staple accessory for many college-aged girls. The more she makes,Check out our Military goggles and protective eyewear. the better she gets at making them.
“You learn tricks to hide the tie so it looks more professional rather than sloppy,” Wamsley said. “My bracelets that I make now are much more clean than when I first started.”
Another student found inspiration downtown.
“I was in one of the beads stores downtown, and I liked all the beads, so I wanted to see if I could make any earrings,” said Clara Norfleet, a junior from Dalton majoring in dietetics.
Norfleet began making earrings in spring of 2012, but it was not until about two weeks ago that she made her own Facebook business page, Plain & Simple. She also makes necklaces and bracelets, but the majority of her creations are earrings.
Seeing her bedroom, there is no question that she is a jewelry fanatic. Necklaces draped over picture frames and any other possible hooks, jewelry holders overflowing with earrings — accessories are her thing.This will be the best kind of bobbleheads a fan could get,Our collection of full frame discount Eyeglasses frame is unmatched.
“It started out as a free time activity,” Norfleet said. “But with the more orders I get in — it’s not going to take priority over my schoolwork, I’d say,cheap hair flower wholesalers on DHgate and get worldwide delivery. but I’d rather do this and get it sent out rather than going out to dinner or going out,” Norfleet said.
Norfleet buys most of her beads from shops downtown, some from Etsy. Her most popular design is a pair of turquoise cross earrings, which have been a big trend on campus this year.
“Online, I would see nicer, reputable companies make them, and I would literally just look at those and generally how they were constructed,” Norfleet said. “It took a lot to perfect it, but eventually I got the hang of it and made more.”
Both Norfleet and Wamsley use Facebook as their main business platforms. One student found a completely different online resource, Copious.
“A lot of people haven’t heard about it,” said Alanna Uhde, a junior majoring in finance from Athens, and creator of Always Alanna Jewels. “But if you go online, you’d be surprised how many people are involved in it.”
Copious is a social marketplace where people can buy and sell anything. In addition to the jewelry she makes, Uhde uses Copious to sell clothes she no longer wants, as well as clothes she buys vintage then re-sells.
Uhde describes her style as boho and hippie, and it comes through in her jewelry.
“It’s all my style. So if you don’t like my style, then you probably won’t like anything I make,We are always offering best quality stainless steel necklace the affordable.” she said. “I don’t really conform to anything else.”
Uhde makes bracelets, necklaces, earrings, shoulder chains, front pieces, boot chains and headpieces, but she will make nearly anything. From leather crosses on leather strings, which appeal to older women, to bright, colorful beaded bracelets, which appeal to girls from 12 to 15 years old and college women, Uhde has a broad market.
She does sell some pieces at the Athens Farmers Market, but the majority are sold online.
“I haven’t gone international yet, but I ship nationally,” Uhde said. “I have only ever one time shipped to Athens. I sell a lot more on Copious.”
Uhde first created jewelry in middle school. It took a car accident at home to get herself involved in the craft again.
“I got in a car accident in September and had to withdraw from school,” Uhde said. “I was really bored all the time, so I started making jewelry again.”
Uhde taught herself on the couch how to make everything, drawing inspiration from fashion bloggers.
“I don’t make anything super difficult. If you’re intelligent, you can figure it out,” Uhde said.
Through her successful activity on Copious, Uhde just recently landed an internship with the company.
One of the best aspects of making your own jewelry is the control and freedom you have in each piece.
“I select the ones that I find attractive, that I like,” Wamsley said. “It’s so much fun to play with them, finding different combinations.”
Her work began last summer when she returned home from Spain. Her 12-year-old sister was fiddling around with the beads and proceeded to show her how it was done. The siblings created plenty of bracelets last summer, leading to the creation of Beads on Beads by Callie.
“My motto is, ‘I’m going to make beads that are my style,’” Wamsley said. “So if none of them sell, I’ll have a selection of beads I like myself.”
Wamsley has sold bracelets in trunk shows at sorority houses, but people have also just contacted her through her Facebook page saying they wanted them.
One time, a woman in north Georgia contacted her for earth-toned bracelets for the bridesmaids in her daughter’s outdoor wedding. It was unfortunately too last-minute for it to happen, but it was still reassuring to know random people actually cared and knew about Beads on Beads by Callie.
Her signature beaded bracelets are a staple accessory for many college-aged girls. The more she makes,Check out our Military goggles and protective eyewear. the better she gets at making them.
“You learn tricks to hide the tie so it looks more professional rather than sloppy,” Wamsley said. “My bracelets that I make now are much more clean than when I first started.”
Another student found inspiration downtown.
“I was in one of the beads stores downtown, and I liked all the beads, so I wanted to see if I could make any earrings,” said Clara Norfleet, a junior from Dalton majoring in dietetics.
Norfleet began making earrings in spring of 2012, but it was not until about two weeks ago that she made her own Facebook business page, Plain & Simple. She also makes necklaces and bracelets, but the majority of her creations are earrings.
Seeing her bedroom, there is no question that she is a jewelry fanatic. Necklaces draped over picture frames and any other possible hooks, jewelry holders overflowing with earrings — accessories are her thing.This will be the best kind of bobbleheads a fan could get,Our collection of full frame discount Eyeglasses frame is unmatched.
“It started out as a free time activity,” Norfleet said. “But with the more orders I get in — it’s not going to take priority over my schoolwork, I’d say,cheap hair flower wholesalers on DHgate and get worldwide delivery. but I’d rather do this and get it sent out rather than going out to dinner or going out,” Norfleet said.
Norfleet buys most of her beads from shops downtown, some from Etsy. Her most popular design is a pair of turquoise cross earrings, which have been a big trend on campus this year.
“Online, I would see nicer, reputable companies make them, and I would literally just look at those and generally how they were constructed,” Norfleet said. “It took a lot to perfect it, but eventually I got the hang of it and made more.”
Both Norfleet and Wamsley use Facebook as their main business platforms. One student found a completely different online resource, Copious.
“A lot of people haven’t heard about it,” said Alanna Uhde, a junior majoring in finance from Athens, and creator of Always Alanna Jewels. “But if you go online, you’d be surprised how many people are involved in it.”
Copious is a social marketplace where people can buy and sell anything. In addition to the jewelry she makes, Uhde uses Copious to sell clothes she no longer wants, as well as clothes she buys vintage then re-sells.
Uhde describes her style as boho and hippie, and it comes through in her jewelry.
“It’s all my style. So if you don’t like my style, then you probably won’t like anything I make,We are always offering best quality stainless steel necklace the affordable.” she said. “I don’t really conform to anything else.”
Uhde makes bracelets, necklaces, earrings, shoulder chains, front pieces, boot chains and headpieces, but she will make nearly anything. From leather crosses on leather strings, which appeal to older women, to bright, colorful beaded bracelets, which appeal to girls from 12 to 15 years old and college women, Uhde has a broad market.
She does sell some pieces at the Athens Farmers Market, but the majority are sold online.
“I haven’t gone international yet, but I ship nationally,” Uhde said. “I have only ever one time shipped to Athens. I sell a lot more on Copious.”
Uhde first created jewelry in middle school. It took a car accident at home to get herself involved in the craft again.
“I got in a car accident in September and had to withdraw from school,” Uhde said. “I was really bored all the time, so I started making jewelry again.”
Uhde taught herself on the couch how to make everything, drawing inspiration from fashion bloggers.
“I don’t make anything super difficult. If you’re intelligent, you can figure it out,” Uhde said.
Through her successful activity on Copious, Uhde just recently landed an internship with the company.
One of the best aspects of making your own jewelry is the control and freedom you have in each piece.
“I select the ones that I find attractive, that I like,” Wamsley said. “It’s so much fun to play with them, finding different combinations.”
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