My Story
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Thank you for popping round
My name is Kirsten Bayne. I live in beautiful Fife, Scotland but I am not local, my heart will always belong to Africa, South Africa to be specific where I was born and grew up. I have been in Scotland longer than I was in South Africa, but I still call it my home.
I have always been a bit of a crafter - made my own clothes, made candles and even made a wooden chopping board for my mum when I was 12 years old. ( Yes, I know - not very imaginative!)
Making jewellery started off as a hobby thanks to my lovely friend Yvonne who bought a jewellery course for me as a birthday gift one year. One of the best gifts I got because I love chunky necklaces but could never find what I was looking for.
When I was younger my dream job was crafting ALL day. It has taken a few years but at the awesome age of 54 I have now got a studio in my garden where I spend my day crafting....
I crochet, sew and bead to my hearts content, and wherever possible upcycle, getting my yarn from charity shops and if I see a necklace which doesn't do the beads justice, I clean them then turn them into a piece that justifies their beauty.
Creating makes my heart happy. I love every piece I create and I am incredibly grateful that other people love them too.
I try and do as many craft markets as I can in Scotland, I will advertise where I am on my Crystal Gecko Facebook page.
Enjoy browsing and if you have any questions or would like a bespoke item - please just ask x
Delivery & Returns
If you are local you are more than welcome to pop round to my studio and collect your jewellery, alternatively I can post it out to you.
There is FREE DELIVERY on all items sent to to the UK.
For INTERNATIONAL orders, please contact me and I will advise you on shipping costs.
Postage & Packaging to the rest of the world is quoted on request.
I want you to be happy. If any item breaks or needs repaired I am more than happy to do that free of charge (within the first 4 months of purchase)
Payment Info
I accept card payments, bank transfers as well as cash payments if items are collected from my studio.