Name: Adina Age: 25 Location: Bucharest, Romania Profession: Marketing Coordinator Craft(s) of Choice: Jewelry, particularly earrings Blog: http://www.allabala.blogspot.com I got into the handcrafting movement after buying several amazing items on Etsy. I started wondering if I could use my imagination and love of handwork to make something wearable and desirable for total strangers. I followed [...]
Name: Alicia Hanson Age: 35 Location: Oceanside, CA Profession: Jewelry Designer | Silversmith Craft(s) of Choice: Jewelry Making, I also do sewing, cooking, paper creations, and shrines Blog (if applicable): http://hioctanejewelry.blogspot.com/ Ever since the first time I remember watching my dad weld and use a cutting torch I was mesmerized by those flying blue sparks [...]
Name: Amanda Ballard Age: 18 Location: Simi Valley, CA Profession: college student Craft(s) of Choice: knitting, crocheting, jewelry-making, drawing, graphic art I first learned how to knit when my mother got me this Learn to Knit kit when I was 11. At the time, she was teaching herself how to knit for the first time. [...]
Name: Amanda Duncan Age: 25 Location: Richmond, VA Profession: Crafts/Material Studies Major, Senior Craft(s) (s) of Choice: Metal/silversmithed jewelry, crochet, knitting, glass working, sewing/quilting Blog: http://spin-me-a-yarn.blogspot.com All I ever wanted to be was an artist, I only realize now that my idea of an ‘artist’ was a ‘crafter’. In 2006, I decided to go back [...]
Name: Amy Age: 21 Location: Madison, WI Profession: College Student Craft(s) of Choice: Crochet, Jewelry, Sewing, Drawing I love to crochet during the school year, it’s rhythmic and soothing, such a great de-stressor. The best part is that all my friends reap the benefits of new scarves every Christmas
Name: Anandi Raman Creath Age: 33 Location: Redmond, WA, U.S.A. Profession: Software Project Manager (currently at Microsoft) Craft(s) of Choice: Beaded jewelry and science-themed magnets Blog: http://houseofpeanut.blogspot.com Throughout my childhood, I never thought of myself as artistically inclined. I was always steered towards academics, and most of my extracurricular activities were either science or music-related. [...]
Name: Angela Age: 33 Location: Fort Smith, Arkansas Profession: SAHM Craft(s) of Choice:: I love all crafts! Painting, sewing and fabric arts, decoupauge, jewelry-making, mixed media Blog: http://www.moxiemae.com I HAVE to try it all. I had a candle and soapmaking business for 7 years and sold it shortly after having my first daughter. I also [...]
Name: christine Age: 56 Location: ypsilanti,mi Profession: teacher Craft(s) of Choice: mixed media art, jewelry Blog: timeless-art.blogspot.com I am on disability due to a chronic illness which I have had a long time. Once I went on disability I needed an outlet for many reasons,always loved art and creating. I love it and need it, [...]
Name: Christine Hmiel Age: 24 Location: Albany, NY Profession: I just finished my Masters degree and now work at a nonprofit organization. Craft(s) of Choice: Sewing, crochet, embroidery, block print… anything new I can learn! Oh and baking too! Blog: Unspeakable Visions Growing up, my mom encouraged creativity at every turn– craft-themed birthday parties, homemade [...]
Name: Christine Terrell Age: 40 Location: Austin, TX Profession: Jewelry Designer Craft(s) of Choice: Metalwork Blog: http://www.adaptivereuser.blogspot.com Not crafting per se, but I remember as a kid spending hours and hours coloring in those books that were filled with black and white line drawings of kaleidoscopic patterns. I also remember at the time, my family [...]
