Kristien Hammer: a talented jewelry designer!
Tell me a bit about yourself
My name is Kristien Hammer, I live in Greenville, South Carolina. I’ve been metalworking for 4 years, and just recently found Etsy (seller since April 20). I make all my jewelry in a barn where my studio is in my back yard! I also love other crafts, like felting, making plush things, and crocheting.
What is the name of your Shop?
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My name is Jo Rebeka and I have my Etsy Shop. I was born and grew up in the midwest of the USA, but I have lived in New Mexico for over 30 years. My background is in jewelry-making, and I have been doing flame-worked glass for 15 years.
I first realized I wanted to be an artist as a young child (5 years old) when a classmate made fun of my unusual use of colored crayons. This ended 
Tell me a bit about yourself
My name is Kris Hunt, a’m from Albuquerque, New Mexico, USA.
What is the name of your Etsy Shop?
My Etsy store is “Lisianblue’s Art For The Heart”
Please describe your creative process
Materials: mostly cardstock, lace, glue, rhinestones… I decide on a size, cut the pieces out and put it together. Some are drawn , some not. 
I was recently struck by how adorable Danielle of Lilydustbin’s bottlecap creations are. She obviously puts a lot of thought into each one and works diligently to get the details of each creation just right. Her style ranges from cute, such as her Tofu Kitty magnet, to beautiful sophistication, such as her Rhinestone necklace. In addition, many of her pieces incorporate pieces of 
Tell me a bit about yourself
My name is Chris and I live just outside Springfield, IL.
I also operate “CCSynopticvisions” here on Etsy, where you can find my jewelry pieces for every day wear.
“StudioSeven” offers special occasion creations with high end materials.
In addition to the E-Stores I am in many physical store locations:
Divernon, 
Tell me a bit about yourself
I’m Mandy! I currently reside in Springfield, Missouri and work at a pottery shop. I’ve been dreaming of starting my own business for a few years now and to finally do it has been amazing! I’ve been a member on Etsy since March 11th [one month anniversary!] and am a proud member of EtsyU, CAST, EtsyHookers, and 
• What is your name
Melody and I live in Sunny Southern California.
• What is the name of your Shop?
My Etsy Shop is “Mtheorie” and evokes my love of science while throwing in the initial of my first name, Melody. Who knows, maybe that mysterious “M” really stood for my name in the first place!
• Please describe your creative process
I usually paint 
Tell me a bit about yourself
I am a calligrapher and illustrator, a font designer and mural painter. I hail from beautiful Portland, Oregon but was born and raised in New Mexico.
What is the name of your Shop?
Octavine Illustration It is named after my great Aunt Octavine. Octavine was my great aunt. She gave me my first calligraphy set at age 11. She wore bloomers and 
Lia is a jewelry designer from Louisville, KY. Her Etsy Shop is Omg! Lia? She has pink hair, hairy legs, and a nose piercing. She is 18 years old and is a feminist, politically active, and environmentally/socially concious, also she try to incorporate these mentalities into her work.
Below you will find some interview questions Lia answered for me:
Please describe 
Tell me a bit about yourself
My name is Chris Strohm, I’m living in the Kansas City area with my wife and 3 part-time kids. We are a blended family (both divorced with kids from previous marriages.)
What is the name of your Shop?
The shop is called ideasign, mainly because it is full of things that I have first as ideas, then as designs.
Please describe your 
Jill Brown is a jewelry designer from Ohio, her Etsy shop is “Out of the Pink Sky Designs”, she made an amazing and unique earrings.
“I’ve been doing crafty projects for as long as I can remember. My mother was a very crafty person so she encouraged creativity by getting my sister and I involved in her projects. Also, we 
Jen McCleary’s work is anything but ordinary. Her mixed media and digital collage work provokes strong emotion, and she is sure to have a piece that fit in decor of any color. If those pieces are not enough, she also creates pendants with original images, vintage optician lenses, and watch parts.
What types of items do you sell?
Prints of digital 
