
Where the love for beadwork started
Hello! I'm Michele; I am excited to share my inspiring journey in beadwork with you. It all began in the charming city of Duluth, Minnesota, a hub for incredible artists. During the cold winter months, my passion for weaving ignited a dream: opening my retail bead store. Close to two decades ago, with a modest budget and a vision, that dream became a reality. The support from the Duluth community was heartwarming, and I am forever grateful for their encouragement as I ran my first store.
However, the harsh winters inspired me to seek new adventures. I sold the store and moved to the breathtaking Colorado Springs, Colorado, where I launched my second venture, Silver Sparrow.
At Silver Sparrow, we celebrate the joy of creativity! It is a welcoming space for everyone who loves to express themselves through art and design. We proudly offer a fantastic selection of semi-precious stone strands, pendants, charms, chains, and exquisite handcrafted jewelry and textiles. My commitment is to provide quality products at prices that empower creativity. Through my journey in sourcing, I realized the importance of supply chain, igniting my passion for learning more about best practices within supply chain to bring value to customers through quality materials, as well as building relationships with manufacturers from a variety of countries that specialize in their unique craft.
Designing and sourcing materials isn’t just my job; it’s my true passion. Crafting beautiful jewelry for others to enjoy is incredibly fulfilling. For me, it’s more than a hobby; it’s a way of life that brings joy to others through beadwork and community.


Hi, I’m Elaine, and I am thrilled to be a part of The Silver Sparrow Team! My journey with beads and jewelry-making began in 1974 when I took a silversmithing class in college. After pursuing careers in the Air Force, healthcare, and special education, I returned to my passion for jewelry in 2005. I opened The Bead Corner in Monument, Colorado, a studio-based shop focused on helping others learn and create various types of jewelry. I sold the shop in 2014 and then worked as a designer for an online bead store.
In 2019, I teamed up with Michele to teach classes and contribute to her wonderful shop in Colorado Springs. Together, we started collaborating on Silver Sparrow Jewelry designs, and here we are!
The experience of working with Michele is incredibly exciting! We are eager to share our passion for the art of jewelry-making with each other and with all of you!
