Brooke Armstrong and Vanessa Fullop, owners/originators of Busy Beedz and the Busy Beedz concept, are sisters. Vanessa, a graduate of Eastern Illinois University, has a master's degree in Speech Pathology. Brooke is a graduate of Murray State University with a bachelor's degree in Nursing. both have previously worked extensively in these fields. Both ladies are married. Brooke has two children, Ailie and Lincoln, and Vanessa has Julia.

Road to Bricks and Mortar
Brooke and Vanessa began making jewelry for themselves and each other. Unbeknownst to them they became living models for their unique designs. They began making jewelry for their co-workers and friends, and eventually began doing home parties. They quickly saw that customers enjoyed designing their own creations in addition to purchasing pre-made jewelry. From this early success grew the motivation to open Busy Beedz, incorporating the home party design methods that proved so popular.

Busy Beedz Store Location
Busy Beedz, located in Evansville, Indiana, is a unique store by concept and design. Brooke and Vanessa carry a huge volume of glass beads including Venetian and Vintage glass, Bali Silver, semi-precious stones, cultured pearls, Swarovski crystal, unique clasps and findings and all other beading supplies. The store is centered around an antique oak table. This workspace allows ample room for customers to design and assemble their creations from the vast array of colors, shapes and textures that abound. Friendly and knowledgeable designers are available to help the patrons from the novice to the experienced.

Busy Beedz offers pre-made jewelry in many designs to be purchased or just used as models. Busy Beedz customers can purchase the materials and tools to produce one item or a thousand. Busy Beedz offers an array of beading classes. Children's birthday parties as well as adult parties can be scheduled.