I've loved making jewellery for a number of years, mainly for family and friends- regularly designing earrings or necklaces to match specific outfits for weddings and parties.

However it wasn't until one fateful day early in 2006 that I realised that I could combine my hobby with a business.

My future sister in law and I went shopping for her wedding dress to a large specialist shop in Birmingham. While she was trying on the dresses I was looking at the accessories. I was completely horrified to see quite simple, poorly made tiaras costing almost £200.

"Go on then, if you think you can do better you can make mine!" says soon to be sister in law.

Never one to refuse a challenge I set about designing and making the 1st Sally Sparkle tiara. The Rebecca tiara was born and has been proving popular ever since.

I work from my home and therefore my overheads are low. I can keep my jewellery priced very competitively and am proud to give brides an excellent service. I'm a complete perfectionist and no item of jewellery will leave my hands until I am completely satisfied with every single part of it.

I'm based in Sutton Coldfield, North Birmingham and regularly visit brides in the West Midlands area for a no obligation chat about styles, colours and design.

I only use Swarovski crystals and pearls in my pieces as the quality and sparkle is second to none. Both crystals and pearls come in a huge range of colours and therefore your jewellery can easily be matched to your colour scheme. Sample crystals are available to buy.

I am also a qualified Make Up Artist working in The West Midlands, Staffordshire, Warwickshire and Worcestershire. Please visit www.lipstickandlashes.co.uk for further details.