Advice on making jewlery

[cayting]

I am doing all in my power to avoid (ignore??) spring (summer, fall, winter) house cleaning!! :>)
In order to accomplish this, I’m giving some thought to trying my hand at jewelry making. I know basically nothing about it except for the lovely things I have seen which were made by others.
So, am asking for any helpful info any of you might have. Is there a book that actually helped you? What would I need for a basic start up?? Are there web sites that are good (more reasonable maybe) ? I know some of the beads I have seen are very costly. Am pretty sure I better start out with something kind of simple.
Will really appreciate any ideas/help any of you might be able to pass along to me.
Blessings to you and yours,
elaine