A wonderful way to relax and tap into your creative side is by getting started making your own beaded jewelry. It's simple to start, just walk into any bead store. They seem to be around every corner nowadays. Browse the bead sections. What strikes your fancy? Is it a certain color or style? Maybe you want to pick up a beginners book or magazine to get inspired. The sky is the limit. Sometimes I will have a particular outfit in mind that I want to match. I always seem

to come home with a bagful. Besides beads you may need to get some findings, which if it's a necklace you want to make is the wire or string and crimp tubes and clasp. The same findings apply for a bracelet. Earrings require the posts or if dangling ones the eye pin and fish hook and back. You my try one of the many classes offered nowadays or self teach by book or magazine. I like the second approach as I can pace myself or don't feel a need to compete, as this is a new hobby and I want to enjoy the creation aspect of it.
Happy beading!