*And a big round of applause for our first featured artist!*
Melli's Bio:
I make and sell custom handmade jewelry. Each piece is handmade by me using a wide variety of beading techniques, beads, and other materials (such as sea glass, polished stones, etc.). I take custom orders for almost any kind of jewelry imaginable and then some. I also make other items such as bookmarks, key chains, and other things using beads as well. I like making customized pieces, and anything seen in my store can be ordered to any specifications or sizes (if ordering rings, necklaces, etc). I also make hemp jewelry, that can also be custom ordered.
I make and sell custom handmade jewelry. Each piece is handmade by me using a wide variety of beading techniques, beads, and other materials (such as sea glass, polished stones, etc.). I take custom orders for almost any kind of jewelry imaginable and then some. I also make other items such as bookmarks, key chains, and other things using beads as well. I like making customized pieces, and anything seen in my store can be ordered to any specifications or sizes (if ordering rings, necklaces, etc). I also make hemp jewelry, that can also be custom ordered.
1. How long have you been making jewelry?
I have been making jewelry since I was about 12.
2. What inspires you the most?
A lot of things inspire me. Some days I make jewelry because I can! It is amazing to look down at a finished piece of mine and think “I love this and should make more!†I get inspired by jewelry in stores, that other people are wearing, from TV, or things I find online. I love giving things my own spin!
3. What is/are your favorite materials/supplies?
Glass beads! I love how many different kinds of beads there are, and how glass beads can also be handmade!
4. Do you have a favorite tool?
My round nose pliers would probably be up there...along with all my other pliers and wire cutters!
5. What is your work space like?
My work space is awesome! I have a large book case that is FULL of my beading materials. I have a long table where I can have multiple bead organizers open ready for me to use the contents!
6. When do you find the most time to work?
I find that I can work whenever I get a chance. Normally I have to wait for my son to be napping, asleep or if my husband is feeling generous, he will take him downstairs and keep him entertained for a few hours while I get stuff done!
7. How does your work fit into the rest of your life?
Being a stay at home mom offers me the luxury of being able to work whenever I have a chance! However, I am also going to school full time, so I am still trying to find that balance of school, my awesome jewelry, and being a mom! It’s a work in progress.
8. How often a week do you get to work?
I would say a few days!
9. Do you sell your work? Directly? Indirectly?
I sell my work online. If someone wanted to purchase in person, I would not refuse them! I try to pass out business cards when possible, and am looking to getting into craft fairs!
10. Do you have a business (on or offline)? Consign?
I have a business online.
11. Do you have a website? Blog? Facebook profile or fan page? Myspace? Twitter? Pinterest?
I sure do! I have a website, Facebook page, and two blogs: Melli's Trinkets & Melli's Mish Mash
12. Where do you feel your work fits in your market?
I think my stuff is fun and pretty. I try to make my items one of a kind as well. If someone wants an item that was previously made, I will try to instill changes in it that would make it its own piece rather than an exact duplicate.
13. What is your favorite part?
My favorite part of all this is being able to make jewelry and offer it at a cost that is affordable for everyone!
14. How did you get into making jewelry?
I’ve always been crafty! And jewelry has a calling to me!
I have been making jewelry since I was about 12.
2. What inspires you the most?
A lot of things inspire me. Some days I make jewelry because I can! It is amazing to look down at a finished piece of mine and think “I love this and should make more!†I get inspired by jewelry in stores, that other people are wearing, from TV, or things I find online. I love giving things my own spin!
3. What is/are your favorite materials/supplies?
Glass beads! I love how many different kinds of beads there are, and how glass beads can also be handmade!
4. Do you have a favorite tool?
My round nose pliers would probably be up there...along with all my other pliers and wire cutters!
5. What is your work space like?
My work space is awesome! I have a large book case that is FULL of my beading materials. I have a long table where I can have multiple bead organizers open ready for me to use the contents!
6. When do you find the most time to work?
I find that I can work whenever I get a chance. Normally I have to wait for my son to be napping, asleep or if my husband is feeling generous, he will take him downstairs and keep him entertained for a few hours while I get stuff done!
7. How does your work fit into the rest of your life?
Being a stay at home mom offers me the luxury of being able to work whenever I have a chance! However, I am also going to school full time, so I am still trying to find that balance of school, my awesome jewelry, and being a mom! It’s a work in progress.
8. How often a week do you get to work?
I would say a few days!
9. Do you sell your work? Directly? Indirectly?
I sell my work online. If someone wanted to purchase in person, I would not refuse them! I try to pass out business cards when possible, and am looking to getting into craft fairs!
10. Do you have a business (on or offline)? Consign?
I have a business online.
11. Do you have a website? Blog? Facebook profile or fan page? Myspace? Twitter? Pinterest?
I sure do! I have a website, Facebook page, and two blogs: Melli's Trinkets & Melli's Mish Mash
12. Where do you feel your work fits in your market?
I think my stuff is fun and pretty. I try to make my items one of a kind as well. If someone wants an item that was previously made, I will try to instill changes in it that would make it its own piece rather than an exact duplicate.
13. What is your favorite part?
My favorite part of all this is being able to make jewelry and offer it at a cost that is affordable for everyone!
14. How did you get into making jewelry?
I’ve always been crafty! And jewelry has a calling to me!
Interested in contacting Melli for your own custom piece of jewelry? Want to see her wares or connect with her? You can find her and her store online at the various links below!
Melli's Trinkets Storefront
Melli's Trinkets Blog and Melli's Mish Mash
Melli's Trinkets on Facebook
Melli's Trinkets on Twitter
Melli's Trinkets on Google+
Melli's Trinkets on Tumblr
Melli's Trinkets on Instagram
Melli's Trinkets on Wanelo
Contact via Email
Melli's Trinkets Storefront
Melli's Trinkets Blog and Melli's Mish Mash
Melli's Trinkets on Facebook
Melli's Trinkets on Twitter
Melli's Trinkets on Google+
Melli's Trinkets on Tumblr
Melli's Trinkets on Instagram
Melli's Trinkets on Wanelo
Contact via Email
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- And do you plan on ordering in the future?
Thanks for tuning in for my Featured Artist of the Month! I 'll see you in June with my next feature!
Also if you're interested in being featured or know someone who would be drop me a line about it via email! And don't forget to drop by my social media profiles and sign up for my newsletter for more updates on posts like this & more!
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