Jewelry design is my passion.  I have created many forms of jewelry, sold, taught, and published numerous articles in magazines and booklets.  My primary goal is to share my passion with others by teaching and selling items.  Bead weaving of all kinds allows me to create a wide range of jewelry.  I work with all kinds of beads in the process.  In addition, I sometimes wander to other art forms.  But mostly is it jewelry that captures my busy hands.

My Business

I've been making, selling, and teaching jewelry for decades.  I started teaching at Bead and Button in 2005 and have continued each year since then.  I have also taught for Bead Fest in several different locations. I also sell at the annual Philly Bead Fest show.

I am on Facebook as myself and as Baubles by Balonis.  I also have a blog.  See my "Contact Baubles" tab for the link.

https://www.facebook.com/marciabalonisdesigns

Currently a member of the Starman Trendsetters team.



Past, one year with the BeadSmith Inspiration Squad.

Who am I?

Believe it or not, I am a retired financial manager.  I guess I've gone from counting "beans" to "beads".  Well they call accountants bean counters don't they?

When I am not in my garden, or on my bicycle, I color my world inside with beautiful beads.

I love to travel.  Picture below was taken on one of Amy Lou Kupser's cruises.  A great format for a beader who likes to travel.