Claire By Design

Claire Thompson

“Handmade Jewellery, made in the UK.”

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About Claire By Design

Claire By Design

Losing hope helped me to find my passion

I started crafting in 2011 when I moved up north after finishing university. I had gone to university a few years later than most, and I loved my course so much, and I was excited about getting back to the working world, but I didn't know what to do anymore. I felt a little lost. I was applying for all sorts of jobs, those related to my psychology course, and those were few and far between, so I was also applying for jobs that didn't relate to my course. All the while going crazy being unemployed and not contributing financially while my partner was earning. I felt like a failure, and crafting became something to focus on, and to fight that feeling, every time I finished a creation, I felt less like a failure. I started with card making, and moved on to knitting and jewellery making, and I would not give any of that time back. I love making things, and spending my time creating beautiful pieces. Life is completely different to how it was 9 years ago, but I found what I want to do. I am content with my current job, I know how to do it, and I'm good at it, I like the people I work with, and I am able to finance my crafting, but my ultimate aim to have a business that is sustainable full-time. That starts here, and I am finally brave enough to start selling.
I know not everyone's tastes are the same, but I hope you like these pieces, and my story.