Carolyn has a passion for painting, and she creates large contemporary landscapes inspired by the local countryside, travels abroad and her childhood spent in Africa and Greece.

"I found a feather on one of my early morning dog walks and was inspired to design it into a Trollbead.

I wrapped it around a tube and sketched the design. Wearing this bead will to me be a constant reminder of spiritual guidance and help."

Carolyn Brettell is one of the winners of People's Bead 2012 and designed Feather for the Spiritual Collection.

CAROLYN BRETTELL DESIGNS