Meet Sarah, The Blind Beader

How It Began

I have been completely blind since the age of three as a result of a brain tumor on my optic nerve. Growing up, I faced both physical and emotional challenges, but the one thing I could always turn to was creating art. I have my Papa to thank for that. Even before I lost my sight, he kept me busy making crafts, but this increased significantly after I lost my sight.

My Journey Into Jewelry

As a teenager, I realized my true love was creating, so I began taking jewelry technique classes to learn new skills, including wire wrapping, bead weaving, embroidery, and hand knotting.

In 2023, I decided to start selling my jewelry at local craft fairs and galleries. I came to this decision after spending time in prayer and reading the Bible. I had always struggled with what I wanted to do with my life. I did not want to be just another stereotypical blind person unless I absolutely had to be.

The Holy Spirit spoke to me through this first Bible passage and began guiding me in the direction God wanted me to go:

"As he went along, he saw a man blind from birth. His disciples asked him, 'Rabbi, who sinned, this man or his parents, that he was born blind?' 'Neither this man nor his parents sinned,' said Jesus, 'but this happened so that the works of God might be displayed in him.'"
— John 9:1–3

Before I became a child of God, I always thought Jesus gave sight to the blind simply to show God's power. But the Holy Spirit revealed a deeper truth to me: it is not simply about God giving someone sight; it is about the works God does through that person and how their life can glorify Him.

Why I Started Busy Bee Artistry

The second Bible verse, along with the Parable of the Talents, led me to my decision:

"Each of you should use whatever gift you have received to serve others, as faithful stewards of God's grace in its various forms."
— 1 Peter 4:10

It is by God's grace that I have received this gift in exchange for my loss. I want to use my story for His glory and use the grace He has given me to help others in any way I can.

Ready to explore?

I invite you to visit my shop and discover one-of-a-kind jewelry and mixed-media art, each piece thoughtfully created by touch and guided by faith.

Come see what I've been creating at Busy Bee Artistry! busy-bee-jewelry.com/collections