Featured Artist

So, what’s your story? I began as a visual artist, in which I was trained (college) and still do visual art. But from the beginning I was drawn to handmade jewelry. Then my daughter began making jewelry. Her work was awesome, right from the beginning. She taught me the basics, and I’ve never looked back. [...]

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So, what’s your story? I am an xray tech by day and jewelry maker by night. I work for 10 orthopedic doctors and PA’s.
How did you get started creating your artwork? My next door neighbor was my personal jeweler and she decided to move to Iowa to pursue her education. I asked her [...]

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So, what’s your story? I work full time for a major company that sells medical equipment. I design jewelry part time for men and women with gemstone, pearl, crystal, shell, sterling silver, copper and other natural materials. Jewelry designing is a creative outlet and a relaxing habit for me. I have considered my style [...]

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So, what’s your story? As a working mom with two young children, I started soap making a year ago as a form of therapy – it was relaxing to come home from a stressful day of work and unwind doing something creative. Almost overnight, my hobby became my passion, and I’ve become completely obsessed [...]

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So, what’s your story? I am a stay at home mom to 3 1/2 year old twins and a wife to a wonderful man of whom I have been married to for 14 years! But despite being a mom and wife, I am the type of person who also needs that one thing that is [...]

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Tell us about yourself: I cannot be 58 years old, yet my birth certificate says this is so. I must surely be only 26, yet my son is 35. I have Depression. Depression is not widely understood but it can have psychologically positive meanings for an individual. In the journey of this illness, leaving my [...]

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So, what’s your story? hoganfe shop is customer friendly. This is so important to me! For example, I have a 60-day layaway plan and always offers FREE worldwide shipping.
My business skills come from years of individual and corporate sales experience as well as knowing what I love when I visit a boutique. If I could [...]

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So, what’s your story? I live in a most beautiful area of the US…in Southern Maine. I live in vacation land and hope to make everyday feel like a vacation. I have 2 beautiful daughters, and an awesome husband that I met at the University of Hartford Art School (a Graphic Designer to boot). I [...]

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So, what’s your story? I always loved art. As a child, I would do art projects instead of playing games. I remember using my weekly allowance to buy 3 strings for $1 (now they’re $0.66 a piece). I would be making intricate bracelets at a young age while others were making standard [...]

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So, what’s your story? I am a marine biologist living in NW Ohio. I started making jewelry with semi-precious gemstones because I bought some ocean jasper beads because they were just beautiful. I just got hooked when I finally learned how to make good quality necklaces and have been making things ever since.
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So, what’s your story? I’ve been sewing and crafting since I was a teenager and got my start in professional sewing 6 years ago when I began working for a pet company sewing collars, leashes and cat toys. I also started doing some alterations and custom sewing from my home.
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So, what’s your story? Ah….you are putting me on the spot here.  I am a stay at home mommy, taking care of two girls and a husband. Always looking forward to the mornings when my little ones wake up and come to cuddle with me, still warm from bed. My days are mostly filled with [...]

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So, what’s your story? Oh goodness, where do I start, I’m originally from NJ, now my home is SW Florida. I’m in my first year of marriage, and loving every minute of it! I have always been a creative soul. As far back as I can remember, I would always steer myself to the artistic [...]

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So, what’s your story? Soon after I became a stay at home mom with my first son, I began making hooded towels and burp clothes and such. First for myself and then for friends and family as gifts. Finally, after two more kids and tons of sewing and experimenting, I opened an Etsy shop after [...]

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So, what’s your story? I operate Zwilling Headwear which is an independent and proudly 100% Australian owned label. Zwilling produces unique crochet beanies and headbands, with skiers and snowboarders in mind. Of course, anybody who loves (or hates!) the snow would love Zwilling beanies because they’re fashionable, warm and handmade!
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So, what’s your story? In Feb of 2009, my husband’s cousin asked if I could make purses (she bought a checkbook cover from me & really liked the fabric).  I told her ‘NO!!!!’ and didn’t sleep for a few nights~I don’t like saying no!!!  So, I figured I’d try it out [...]

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So, what’s your story? I live in Phoenix, Arizona, where I was born and raised, with my fiancé and two dogs. I’ve been designing and creating jewelry for the past 16 years or so. I have recently quit my full-time job as a business manager of a local law firm to obtain my [...]

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So, what’s your story? For me, a life without art would be meaningless. I’ve loved art ever since I was a small child. When other kids were outside playing, I was usually indoors, listening to music and creating pencil drawings of my favorite singers and actors. I would draw for HOURS, creating [...]

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So, what’s your story? My name is Dawn and I am a work from home Mom with 2 sons (ages 7 and 10). We are a close-knit family and enjoy camping as much as possible during the summer months and many atv rides when not camping. I have been married for 11 years [...]

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