Who is Bel?

Hey I'm Kara, aka Bel, the creator of Beads By Bel. My mum has been calling me Bel for as long as I can remember and I think it's such a cute nickname. I've always had a creative streak and I absolutely love anything to do with the coast, whether it's cold dipping, surfing, collecting shells, or parking up somewhere beautiful in the van. Beads By Bel started whilst I was living in South Australia, surrounded by the most welcoming and creative community who inspired me to put my art out there. All my jewellery is handmade by myself, using shells I've found (where possible). After South Australia, I spent a few months travelling around Sri Lanka, where I found some of the most gorgeous cowrie shells ever. I'm now back in the North East of England for the summer and I'm excited to share more jewellery with you all before I head back to Australia!