I started my artistic career in 1975 by learning to make turquoise and silver jewelry in New Mexico. At the time, I was giving lessons to indigenous families on communication with their deaf children and, in exchange, the parents taught me “jewelry making, design, and balance.” After returning home to Milwaukee several years later, my hobby became a profitable jewelry business with a focus on the use of natural stones and beads. Working in jewelry and the larger beauty industry then led me to develop a line of aromatherapy products.

GiftWorksPlus was brewed up in my kitchen, where I was trying out various natural materials in the making of oil candles and therapeutic fragrances. I’ve worked with natural materials my whole life so that naturally led to the development of natural wood products and custom frames. It has since evolved to be the company you see today!

Karla Jordan
President