I am a retired accountant living in Laguna Hills with my husband of 23 years and the spoiled girl (dog) named Charlie. I got interested in paper jewelry about 8 year ago when visiting an art gallery in Washington.It was hard to believe the items they featured were made with paper. I started by painting old newspapers then made beads with the painted paper that I mix with crystals or semi precious stones to create necklaces and earrings. This led to a paper leaf series that I love. I then started making Swarovski Crystal Pearl stretch rings that are perfect for women who suffer from Rheumatiod Arthritis. The slip easily over swollen fingers and are very pretty. It's fun to have a second career at this stage of my life. I hope that everyone gets to do want they want too after the age of 60.