Teresa Montoya:  

Life Life Bio.....Alrighty.... Where to start.....it has been interesting to say the least....but I have always tried not to be like the rest..... I have done a fine job of that.......I am in my 13th year of my Kidney Transplant......My Mom gave me her Kidney on June 3rd 1996.. she is my HERO and my best friend and always my Mom.... I did a year of dialysis....not much fun by the way....I am a living example why I am glad someone was paying attention in science....the Transplant changed allot about who I was or wasn't....made me realize how much I took life for granted...mainly life itself.....One of the side effects of all the Transpalnt drugs was that in November 2003 I found out I had Cancer..Had surgery and with the help of my Family I am Cancer Free today........In all this I found I needed an outlet for myself...some way to stay whole and yet survive......I started designing stationary....I have always loved the crafty stuff....I paint, make stained glass, do folk art, even write some....thank god for spell check....English I should really of paid more attention in that class...I digress been know to do that.....I really love the graphics and animation of designing....so I signed up for some classes and I have been Designing ever since.......Yes I work I started my own business Suncatcher Jewelry Designs..I started out with Designing Art Graphics then some how ended up Designing Jewelry and Yes actually making it....I love what I do it is like playing dress up everyday, what could be better...I am my own boss so if I fire me I know I will be rehired the next day... I design Period,Gothic,Medieval,Victorian,Art Deco,and Modern Jewelry... I do specialize in Medieval and Victorian jewelry....I love the simplicity of the Medieval Era from the 1400 to 1600 period.. The Victorian Era added more sparkle with faceted ge...Expand for more