I have always been quite artsy-crafty. I even went so far as to graduate from the Ontario College of Art & Design.  This  was followed by 4 years of waitressing, flower arranging, and picture framing “mini-careers” until I decided to return to school to pursue a nursing degree. Regardless of what my “day job” has been, I have always had some sort of project on the go. I enjoy finding ways to create functional pieces, using unconventional materials or processes.

One afternoon, shortly after receiving an e-reader for Christmas, I was on my way to Goodwill to drop off a box of old books. I must have been feeling particularly inspired that day, or in need of a new project, because I found myself wondering if there was something else that I could do with those books.  I decided that I would attempt to turn them into pieces of jewelry.  Once I realized that I could do this,  I decided that I would attempt to sell jewelry online.  In 2011, The Unwritten Word was born.

So now I create jewelry from the pages of classic novels.  I design and create each earring, bracelet, and necklace in my home “studio” aka. couch and/ or kitchen table, in Hamilton, ON.  I sell my work on ETSY www.theunwrittenword.etsy.com and have been participating in art/craft shows (which I love)  since the summer of 2012.  I love what I’m doing, and the business is constantly changing and evolving, as new designs and new opportunities emerge.  I can’t wait to see what comes next…

Thanks for dropping by!

Laura