Kate Amatruda

I'm a therapist and Board Certified Expert in Traumatic Stress, and I needed to defuse after going to tornadoes, hurricanes and wildfires. I love to bead - it feels so wonderful to be able to create something beautiful after being immersed in so much pain.

Cherry Blossom Festival Necklace Project

Cherry Blossom Festival Necklace

I was inspired by spring, so I made a 5 strand necklace with pink and green pearls, handmade lampwork beads, Swarovski crystals, Czech glass beads, Aurora Borealis glass leaves, Czech glass gold-veined leaves, antique brass finished leaves, golden dragonflies, cloisonn