About Us

Welcome to our shop! I'm Karen, the artist and owner behind Juniper Designs!

My love of jewelry making began in 2000 when I started making beaded jewelry with a friend. From there, I have learned to incorporate ceramics, leather, polymer clay, wire wrapping, and precious metal clay into my work. This is my space for sharing my work and hopefully sending it to live with you! I take great joy in creating wearable and decorative art that can make life a little more fun!

The name Juniper originated from a cartoon my kids love. The show to me was about friendship and in the case of a horse named Junipero, the power of community. The town's kids united to save Junipero from an abusive owner and brought him into their community where he was loved and cared for. Since my brand has a feminine style, I adapted Junipero to Juniper, and here we are!

Juniper is just beginning! I have a vision of growing into having a brick-and-mortar shop where I could also offer classes because I have the MOST fun when I share making with others. That is for another season, though, and I am so grateful for you being here to support Juniper's online adventures as it grows!