Back to Work!

BySarah January 6, 2026January 6, 2026

Back to work after 14 days of turkey, telly & treats.
I’m definitely carrying a few extra millimetres around the waist.

My hands usually look like they’ve been lightly nibbled by a mouse.
Tiny cuts. Dried glue. Sandpaper skin. Scuffs. Short nails.

Over the holidays I downed tools completely – and honestly, it’s been quite nice seeing them glow for once.

Sadly… glow no more.
The pliers are back out. The glue is uncapped.
And my hands are officially back on the job.

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Hi there

i'm Sarah

Jewelry maker, bead hoarder, refinement nerd, and the 'i' behind Jewel & i. I’ve been creating and selling jewelry online for over 20 years through Oh So Cherished (and somehow still get excited over a particularly nice pair of pliers.

These days, I share practical beading tips, jewelry-making techniques, honest tool recommendations, and the small refinements that can take a piece from 'homemade-looking' to beautifully 'professional-looking'.

From bead choices and wire drape to findings, finishing touches, and selling handmade jewelry online… I’m slightly obsessed with the details that make all the difference.

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