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by Gerard Hetman

Holly Sebastian, owner of Bead Jeweled in Clarks Summit.Photo by Gerard Hetman

CLARKS SUMMIT- For Holly Sebastian, the art of crafting jewelry with beads began as a hobby to pass time with her children.

Now, the Waverly resident and entrepreneur is taking the bead craze to a new level that, she hopes, brings out the fun side in all ages at all times of the year.

Open at 320 South State Street in Clarks Summit, Bead Jeweled is Sebastian’s attempt to bring her hobby to those seeking easy, creative fun. A former hair stylist, ribbon maker and interior designer who still works in the latter field, Sebastian has opened her shop with a boutique-style theme, with customers able to pick beads to construct items of jewelry and decor. Customers can then assemble the beads themselves with assistance, or Sebastian can help design an item she can build for them.

“I started working with beads as a hobby with my kids, and recently I wanted to get out of the house a bit,” Sebastian said of her inspiration to open the shop. “I wanted to start a business that my kids and their friends could get involved in and have fun with.”.....

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