• Tell me a bit about yourself

My name is DeAnne and I am located in Texas. I am a member of Etsy Dallas.
I have been interested in fashion design since I was a teenager. I have been designing and sewing for many years.

• What is the name of your Shop?

My shop is named DeAnne DeSigns. I sell totes, handbags, baby blankets, aprons and will be adding more as time allows.

• Please describe your creative process

When I shop for fabrics, I get ideas of what I can make from the fabrics that I see in the shops. That is usually the way my creativity starts. Sometimes an idea will just come to me before I see fabrics. My creative process can happen at various times. I like to work with all types of fabrics. Currently I am working on some handbags made from black canvas and lined with fun prints. They will be in my shop soon.

• Where do your ideas come from?

I can be inspired by fabrics, nature and cities.

• How did you get into your craft?

Since I was interested in fashion design, I decided to study fashion design at the University of North Texas. I also attended the Fashion Institute of Technology in NYC. I was designing clothing back then and I recently started making handbags.

• Apart from creating things, what do you do?

At this time, I am promoting by business so that DeAnne DeSigns will be what I do. I think with hard work over the years this business will be successful.

• How do you promote your work?

I promote my work through friends, family, MySpace, Facebook and Etsy.
Please take a look in my Etsy Shop!

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• Tell me a bit about yourself

I am an independent designer who is passionate about creating!I am located in Boone, NC and graduation from ASU with a degree in Interior Design.

• What is the name of your Shop?

La Mia Designs, Handbags, accessories, and Home Accents.

• Please describe your creative process

I work at all hours, mostly late at night and on the weekends…whenever I can find time between work and life.I use many different materials, fabric, leather, vintage found items, beads, trims and fringe occasionally.I do a lot of sewing on my industrial machine, I have a serger and home machine too.

• Where do your ideas come from?

Inspiration is found in all aspects of my life, especially my environment, I live in the mtns..so the beauty really inspires me

• How did you get into your craft?

I have sewn many years and it evolved over time especially when I was in college…I have been crafty and artistic since I was little.

• Apart from creating things, what do you do?

I work a full time job at an art supply company, I love to hike, spend time with my husband, cook and enjoy life!

• How do you promote your work?

Internet, blogs, website, chamber of commerce, word of mouth

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• Tell me a bit about yourself

We’re a husband and wife team (Gavin & Erin Thompson) located in eastern North Carolina (United States). We work on our eco-friendly garden creations in our limited free time.

• What is the name of your Shop?

Dinner Time Chimes

• Please describe your creative process

We sort the silverware into fork/spoon/knife bins as we obtain it. When the bins are full and we have some spare time, we flatten them and then it’s time for LOTS of polishing. Finally they are drilled, shaped, and strung into wind chimes.

• Where do your ideas come from?

We are inspired by the “trash” and items cast aside by local people. The items that are given to us or purchased at local markets are transformed into very unique creations. We love the challenge of finding something and brainstorming ideas of how to use it!

• How did you get into your craft?

Erin started making the wind chimes over 10 years ago with the help of her father who’d seen then while travelling. It quickly became a way to earn extra spending money.

• Apart from creating things, what do you do?

We have recently started remodelling our “new” house and are looking forward to the cooler Fall weather so that we can do more things outdoors in our yard and garden. Erin enjoys making lots of other crafts to stay busy, Gavin enjoys hunting and working with his family on their farm.

• How do you promote your work?

We rely heavily on word of mouth promotion by previous customers and free online advertising. Being an active member of our local NCTriangle Etsy street team is also helpful with networking and learning more about local opportunities such as craft shows. We always have our wind chimes in two local stores which have proven to be a great opportunity for people needing a last minute gift.

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I feel I have been an artist my entire life. I drew constantly as a kid and learned to oil paint as a teenager. I never got a proper education to further my skills, got married and raised two children. After a divorce I got into beauty school and some 10 years ago started making jewelry. I bought it, wore it, so decided why not make it. I started by taking things apart and then buying video’s and books and taking many classes.

I shop a lot and watched movies, always observing what people are wearing for style. Jewelry is a great accessory and it will never go out as long as women exist. I work in an office and always wear what I make to promote it and the more people I meet the more connections I make for selling. At my office people don’t have time to shop for gifts and will come to me looking for something in a pinch, I help them and it helps me sell. I still do hair but my dream is to some day have a salon and display my jewelry.

I never make just one kind of thing, most of what I make is unique in design, sometimes I am not happy with what I created from my head so I just rip it apart and start over. I do occasionally draw out an idea. I also try to make jewelry that is affordable. I find people are willing to pay high prices for fine jewelry only. That is all I can think of for now. Let me know if you have any other questions.

Vistit her Etsy Shop: shirleyscreations

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• Tell me a bit about yourself

Hello, My name is Catherine Marche. I am French and was brought up internationally.
I live in London UK, married, mother of 2 VERY active young boys.
I have always been creative and in addition to painting, illustration and design, I am delighted with being able to work as a Goldsmith.

• What is the name of your Shop?

“Kalikat” Jewellery to look stunningly beautiful

• Please describe your creative process

Being quite versatile, I like experimenting with different techniques like soldering, hammering, forming, crocheting wire. One of my one-off crocheted bracelets in sterling silver with pearls has been included in the Book 1,000 Jewelry Inspirations by Sandra Salamony, and I have also been shortlisted for a British Jewellery Award with Holts Academy of Jewellery in London.
I love working with precious metals: sterling silver and 18k gold, and am absolutely thrilled by tech candy effect gemstones colors have on me.
You know the thrill, you see candies (or choc), YOU salivate and just want it
Gemstones have the same effect on me. LOL

• Where do your ideas come from?

The world inspires me, more especially people, colors, moods and beauty.
I enjoy the world of fashion and bling and like designing jewels that will reflect the mood of the moment. You do not always want to look demure or delicate, sometimes, you like to make a statement or a showcase of you happiness, successes…
Which is what leads me to work on several collections in parralel, that way, I always find what I need. I am really happy to be able to propose the same service to other customers who, like everyone, need jewels. Knowing that with music, drawing and dancing, jewels are the most ancient treasure of humankind, found in early Stoneage diggings, I am proud I was drawn to it.

• How did you get into your craft?

It chose me. I never had enough and was commissioning jewels all tech time, so I figured that the best way to really get what I wanted was to make it myself.
I trained at college and with several Goldsmiths and here I am today.

• Apart from creating things, what do you do?

I play the saxophone, cook French and International food, travel, dance, wear wigs and of course, take care of my little family.

• How do you promote your work?

Mainly in socal networks and by carrying my cards wherever I go (stylehive, stylefeeder, myspace, flickr…). Also I have a Blog.
I have joined a few association of craft people and take part in exhibitions whenever I can.
I also have a fantastic smile that works wonders in getting to meet new people

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