YBC Artist Feature - Dori Danner from Designs by DKD

It's time for another artist feature from Scott's Marketplace....

Dori Danner from Designs by DKD.

blue baby blanket

 What is the story behind your shop name? 

 I didn't want to limit myself to just one kind of "craft". 

Designs can be anything and DKD are my initials.

Where, when, how did you learn your craft?

My mother taught me how to knit and crochet as a child. 

What has been your biggest obstacle, or challenge, to finding and achieving success?

My biggest challenge is finding stores to sell my products. I really like the little mom and pop stores but there are not so many around anymore. I started to sell online with Etsy, then branched out to Facebook, Ebay and Scotts Marketplace. 

scrubby set of 3

Tell us a little about your family life...married, kids, pets, etc.

I am married to my husband for 36 years and we have 2 children who are married and 4 grandchildren.

Tell us a little bit about where you live....city, farm, suburb. We live in Hillsgrove, PA, which is northeast of Williamsport, PA. My parents had a cabin here and we came here as much as possible. We bought the property from my parents about 10 years ago and moved here about 6 years ago. We are situated in the Endless Mountains which are beautiful.

Jelly Fish Towel

Pick a favorite item from your shop, and why is it your favorite. I have sooo many favorite items, it is hard to pick just one. Right now, I guess it would be the Jelly Fish Cotton Towel. My daughter send me a picture of one, so I went to the blog it was on and found it is a towel for little children to use. My daughter is potty training her daughter and I thought that might be a fun way to dry her hands. I made a purple and pink jelly fish for her and sent it in the mail. She loves it!

flower baby sandals

What advise would you give a new artist just starting out? It's not easy, but stick with it, if that is your dream.

Share your social media links and where we can find you on the internet. Designsbydkd.com facebook.com/Designs-by-DKD etsy.com/shop/designsbydkd scottsmarketplace.com/store/designsbydkd

I hope you enjoyed getting to know Dori as much as I did...she has lots of wonderful handmade goodies, so hurry and click on any link above to see them.

Until next time,

Be blessed,

Debbi

YBC Artist Feature - Sheila Netteler from Shelandry Studio

Featuring artists on my blog gives me the opportunity to meet some really awesome people.

And I am excited to introduce to you Shelia from Shelandry Studio. 

Many artists are very shy and don't like to talk about themselves, and it's a struggle to get them to answer my questions.  Well, Shelia is not...lol  I love her answers, and included them in their entirety.  You'll love her too...

so let's get started.

adult/teen custom hoodie

What is the story behind your shop name?

  Shelandry Studio came from my OC (original character) name. This has been my RP (role playing) name since I was a teenager & over time it ended up being my stage name as well as my artist  & cosplayer alias.

Where, when, how did you learn your craft?

        I have been sewing & drawing as long as I can remember. My grandmother & mother like to do home crafts and sew a  lot, and my grandfather and several uncles were artists by hobby. We would attend rendezvous and ren fairs making our own costumes and weapons. So I naturally picked it up and started learning how to sew & draw. I did it mostly for fun and making things for family, but it wasn't until after I got a job at a haunted house in the mid 90's that I started using my talents for items other than personal gifts. Through my dad & one of his friends I became a scene designer, costume maker & FX artist at a local haunted house. I worked there until early 2000's when I was introduced to the cosplay scene by some online friends. I made my first cosplay costume in 2008 and went to my first convention. I fell in love with the endless creative possibilities I had seen there and changed the basic mood of my current works from horror themed (which i was getting quickly burned out on the unchanging monotony) to seemingly unlimited potential of anime/manga/game themed ideas. I taught myself how to make anything I needed to use, and thus began an amazing creative journey that has yet to become boring. 

What has been your biggest obstacle, or challenge, to finding and achieving success?

    The biggest obstacle that I see in my current choice of hobby, if you will, is that there are many, many people who also have the very same ideas and talents. There are lots of people who cosplay & who also commission for them, and there are also lots of artists out there who draw with the same or similar styles as I do. Many of those other artists have a lot more time and practice in their portfolio then I do, and many of them also have more resources to do more than I can afford to do being a stay at home mom and only in the hobby for about 6 years. Despite the competition being thick, I still am not pushed away from what I fell in love with. I do have a leg up on some things as I do make a few things that are less common in my circles, like my hoodies.  Even to this day I do not see many like the ones I make and thus sell more of those than anything else through my online shops. 

pastel/charcoal artwork

Tell us a little about your family life...married, kids, pets, etc.

I am a divorced mother of 3 beautiful daughters, 20, 13 & 11. I have been dating my current boyfriend for almost 5 years now and we hope to be married later this year. I have a small zoo around my house. To be honest, we love animals, especially those that needed love. All of our pets are rescue animals of one form or another. We have several cats, 2 of which were rescued kittens from a local store parking lot, the rest were born from a local stray and taken in and hand raised as our own from tiny babies when their mother abandoned them. Our dogs were unwanted as puppies as well, one was dumped on a country road and found on my mother's doorstep the other was being given away at a local store. My daughter also has a rescue hamster that was given to her by a family friend when his grandson no longer wanted it and it needed a home. Our house at times can be a little crazy and hectic but I work hard at doing my best to keep in in working order. I use what free time I have for my hobbies, which usually end up being after he has left for work for the night and the kids go to bed, or the occasional time I get the chores done and have some free time during the day when the kids are at school.

Tell us a little bit about where you live....city, farm, suburb.

     I live in a very small rural town in mid Missouri. The closest town in any direction is 25-30 minutes away. The closest city is an hour or so away. I live in farm area but I myself do not have a farm but are surrounded by fields & woods. I love the peace and quiet i get out here but it does at times make getting what I need a pain. I only make so many trips to town a month, especially with the price of gas these days. So I make my shopping trips count and run a lot of errands at once. It does help that my boyfriend does work over nights at one of the stores in town and can pick up things on his way home in the morning saving those tiny trips to town for little things like milk.

Share a story / memory of your childhood.

   One of the memories I love about my childhood was getting together with my uncles and cousins and going to rendezvous and ren fairs . We also LARPed (live action role play) a lot as a family and they are where I got a majority of my inner nerd from. To this day we all still get together and LARP occasionally and have been passing our traditions and our costume & weapon making skills onto our children.

tree of life pendant

Tell us something about you that no-one else might know.

     There really isn't much that most people who know me don't know. The only thing I really keep to myself was the parts of my life that were not so great. There was a time where I was in a very bad place all around, when I was married to my oldest child's father and when I was with the man I dated for 13 years & almost married (the father of my 2 youngest children) . Both relationships were controlling and abusive both mentally and emotionally. Lucky for me I got out before they got to the physical abuse aspect. That part of my life lasted for about 15 years or so and during that time I used my art as a mental escape for myself and as an aid in helping me regain my sense of self after I got the courage to take back my life and get my children away from that kind of life and have started a life with a man who loves and respects me and my children. I do not talk about my past much and most people that were not around me then unless they ask never really know or knew what I had been through and how far I had came in the time since.

If you could be a fictional character, who would you be, and why?

     I never really thought about this much. Unless you count my own fictional character Shelandry and her twin sister Amber that I have created for all of my role playing over the years, if that is the case I would love to be her, well them. Shelandry is like me in many ways, kind and caring but has the ability to help people and heal the injured as she is a healing priestess and her best friend is a dragon and I love dragons. Amber because she is strong and independent and protects her sister with everything she has.

Share your social media links and where we can find you on the internet.

 I do not have some of the traditional social media that many use like twitter or Instagram, those are for my personal use when I even use them, but I do have a couple websites that I use for my studio.

Facebook: facebook.com/shelandrystudio

DeviantArt: shelandrystudio.deviantart.com

Scotts Marketplace shop: scottsmarketplace.com/store/shelandrystudio/

Etsy: etsy.com/shop/ShelandryStudio

Pick a favorite item from your shop, and why is it your favorite.

My favorite item in my shop has to be my custom character hoodies. There are so many different deign styles that I had to make a couple different listing to separate them into categories. I went from the usual requests of Pokemon characters to having to grow into making a separate listing for My Little Pony designs and even BJDs (ball jointed dolls). They are my favorite because I never know what my next order will be, and designing the hoodies to the wanted characters are such fun. I love the fact that I can use both my art and my sewing at one time and make something that makes people happy, especially little kids, who seem to really really love their  hoods designed after their favorite characters.

child size custom hoodie

What advise would you give a new artist just starting out?

My advice to any new artist, including my children who also have shown interest in becoming artists in one form or another. never give up. Practice a lot and never ever let anyone tell you that it is not worth the time because there are so many people also doing it. Doing something you love will never be a waste of time. Look for something that you really love and always put a bit of yourself into what you do. People can see the difference between something being made out of habit or necessity and something made out of love and passion for what they do. A true artist always puts a bit of their soul into their art, no matter the medium it takes shape in. Their art is who they are inside and how they view what makes them happy.

Pick a favorite item from another shop, and why is it your favorite.

 After looking through all the shops in the categories that I like to buy from (which as of right now there were not very many) I can say so far my favorite shop was Amigurumi Man. Their items are in the theme that I collect and also in an art form that I do not have access to around where I live. They crochet a lot of gaming themed items, most crochet items around where I am are hats, country crafts and the like and a lot of the conventions that I attend have the themes that I collect but in forms that I find everywhere, like bead work, artwork or plastic crafts.

Do you have any special coupon codes for our readers?

   I do have a special only for your readers, it is called Blog reader special. Just enter the code " BlogReaderSpecial " and receive free shipping on all orders over $35.00 . Code valid until 12/31/16

Wasn't this great????   I just love Sheila and her shop Shelandry Studio.  And don't forget to use the discount she has so generously provided only to my readers.

And while your there, check out the other great shops at

Scott's Marketplace.

Until next time,

Be blessed,

Debb

Decorating With Handmade

What is your decor style?  Shabby chic? Rustic? Traditional?

Would you like me to tell you what looks great with every style?

Handmade.

Adding handmade decor to any style brings a uniqueness to your home that you just can't find in any big box stores or factory made furnishings.  A little touch here, and little touch there, and

VIOLA'

your home is uniquely yours.  Here's a few great ideas to get you started.

(If any links are available, you will find them under the pictures.)

Isn't this a great way to create mood lighting in a room?  Stop at any flea market and scoop up some old ladles.  Bend them and mount them on a piece of wood, add a candle...and perfect.  Use wonderfully white chippy wood for a shabby chic look, or use rough wood for rustic, and smooth painted wood for a more traditional look.  A great and easy DIY project.

UHL art

No home is completely "you" without an original piece of artwork that represents your style.  Not only does art express your inner feelings, it is also a great investment.

Ali's pots

And sometimes it's just the little things that can make a house your home.

What's your favorite decorating idea to bring personality to your home?

Be blessed,

Debbi

Time For A Little Local Shopping

When you shop, do you look at labels?  Do you wonder where the item came from?  Who made it?

I know I do, and that's why I really like Scott's Marketplace.

You can search by location, and thereby support your local small businesses.

Let's see what I found in my part of North Carolina.

who says sign

I like this sign.  It's much better than the "oh, the smoke detector went off, dinner must be ready" comments I get around here. lol

I found this, and other signs, in Simply Stef's, located in Raleigh NC.

enamelware baby dish set

I enjoy everything vintage.

And the shop Noble Niches Treasures has great vintage, like this enamelware baby dish set.

Noble Niches is located in Mint Hill.

lavender bliss soap

I love handcrafted soaps...they are so luxurious and scrumptious.  I tried making my own, but it is very time consuming, so let's support Karess Kraters Apothercary and let her do all the work in Holly Springs.

Speaking of time...that's all I have this morning.

Time to get my girl going on her schoolwork.

Check out these and other great businesses at Scott's Marketplace, and until next time...

Be blessed,

Debbi

Time For Summer Fashions

What is your favorite season?

 Do you like like the cooler weather and warm colors of fall,

or the cold and bright white of winter?

Or is spring your season, with new growth and pastel colors?

Personally I am a summertime girl. The warm sun, beaches, and bright happy colors.

Right now I am in the middle of our family season clothes switch out. With only so much closet space we need to store our summer/winter wardrobe in totes.

But then it's fun to see your old favorites again (unless they no longer fit, lol).

To help you round out this summers wardrobe, let me help with these amazing items on sale in my Scott's Marketplace shop, The Yankee Burrow Co.

Summer stroll hat

Retro yellow handbag

Let's start at the top with this cheery yellow french style beret.  A cute way to add a pop of color to your basic summer outfit of shorts and tee.  The flower is removable.

And pair it with this small yellow handbag.  Fully lined so you don't have to worry about anything poking through the stitches, and the clear acrylic handles give it a retro look.

Independence Day bracelet

seed bead bracelet

It may be May (almost) but time flies and soon it will be July.  So get red, white, and blue ready with this Independence day bracelet.  It streeeeeetches. 

If you prefer something softer, try this pastel seed bead bracelet, created with memory wire, so it will fit anybody.

silver ruffle scarf

baby sandals

Scarves are a great look, in any season.  Just watch out for the material and weight, so you don't sweat your head off.  This silver ruffle scarf is soft and light and a perfect match for that little black dress and a night on the town. 

And don't forget your future fasionista with these crocheted bright orange baby sandals, accented with shocking pink heart buttons.

You can click on any image or link to visit my shop and see everything else I have created. 

Oh, and right now EVERYTHING IS ON SALE! 50% OFF!

You can't beat that, and I need to make room in my studio for new items.

Just use the coupon code cleanhouse50 at checkout.

Until next time,

Be blessed,

Debbi

TBC Artist Feature - Theresa Smith from Wear Lucy

Do you purchase items from the local big box store?  With lots of imported items to choose from?

Or, like me, do you prefer the beauty and quality of a uniquely handcrafted item?

It's time for another artist feature, to help you find that special something.  And this time, the shop I'm featuring from Scott's Marketplace is

Theresa Smith from Wear Lucy.

orange sea glass toggle bracelet

What is the story behind your shop name? My shop name (Wear Lucy) is a kind of tribute to my grandmother - we share a middle name: Lucille. She was always making something - sewing or crochet. 

Where, when, how did you learn your craft?

I am mostly self taught, learning from magazines and maybe a few videos. Some things I just figure out on my own. I love to look at other jewelry and figure out how it was put together. I got my start after my sister in law introduced me to jewelry making by showing me some pieces she had made. 

raw ruby chain lariat necklace

What has been your biggest obstacle, or challenge, to finding and achieving success? 

Time and reach. Since I work full time and also run a small graphic design business, I don't get to spend as much time as I would like making jewelry. This limits my selection. It also restricts my marketing efforts, as as a result, my reach.

Tell us a little about your family life...married, kids, pets, 

I am married for almost 16 years to my best friend and have two beautiful children, one teenager and one preteen.  

Tell us a little bit about where you live....city, farm, suburb.

I live about a half hour north of Charlotte. Our neighborhood is smaller than some developments which I love.  (and she's only about 20 minutes from me in Stony Point)

solar quartz

Share a story / memory of your childhood. One of my fondest memories from childhood is sitting on my grandmother's lap as she taught me to color. 

Tell us something about you that no-one else might know.

Many people don't know that I served in the U.S. Navy as a welder. 

olive wood pen

If you could be a fictional character, who would you be, and why? 

This is a tough one! I can't seem to think of any after racking my brain LOL. With my hectic schedule I can't remember the last time I even read an entire book!

Share your social media links and where we can find you on the internet. 

My Scott's Marketplace 

www.scottsmarketplace.com/store/wearlucy/

Instagram

www.instargram.com/wearlucy

Facebook

www.facebook.com/wearlucy

Pinterest

www.pinterest.com/wearlucy/

leather and quartz wrap

Pick a favorite item from your shop, and why is it your favorite.

This is a tough one, but I'd have to say my favorite is one of my newest listings, the Leather and Quartz wrap bracelet. This is one I spent a lot of time making and love how it turned out.

What advise would you give a new artist just starting out? 

Don't go off and buy a bunch of beads on a whim! I made this mistake and wasted a lot of money on things I didn't end up using because my taste changed very quickly. I would say buy based on specific projects you have in mind first, then as you find your own style, you can more confidently buy in bulk.

Do you have any special coupon codes for our readers?

For 15% off they can use ARTFEAT16

I want to thank Theresa for being such a good sport, most artists don't answer all the questions, so this feature was fun, and I love her work.  

Now it's your turn, click on any link to visit her shop and check out all her other items.

And if you live in the area...be sure to support this local small business, that's the ultimate goal of Scott's Marketplace.  Until next time...

Be blessed,

Debbi

It's a Wonderful Weird World

Happy Hump Day!

How do you celebrate Wednesdays? Do you look at your work week as half over, or still half to go? To me, it's the day I get to look for weird, wild, and wacky items.

I love Wednesday. lol

bizarre vintage cell phone cover

It looks like this woman is trying to shove chop sticks up her nose. hahaha

According to Art On Stuff at Scott's Marketplace, this woman is actually using a medical device to suck up oxygen.

All I know is that with this cover, you'll be able to easily find your phone in a pile of phones.

weird pillowcases

I have pillowcases on my bed that say "always kiss me goodnight"  but these would work for us too. lol

I also found these 

 on Scott's Marketplace at rkgrace.

celia rivenbark book

Oh my!!!!  I wish I had found this book 16 years ago when we first moved from New York to North Carolina!  I had to learn many of these phrases and idioms the hard way. hahaha

A book full of southern charm and wit, again I found this on Scott's Marketplace at Apway Books.

strange furniture

And now for something completely different!

hahaha

How do your design habits lean?

Be blessed,

Debbi

YBC Artist Feature - Jayne Roberts from I Do Vintage

It's been a while since I've had the time to post an artists feature...so I am thrilled to bring to you....

Jayne Roberts and I Do Vintage.

wedding card box

 What is the story behind your shop name?

I Do Vintage was launched following my daughter's wedding.  I made a monogram cake topper, vintage suitcase card holder, and personalized hangers for her bridal attendants.  I loved doing it and felt that I could provide the same quality items for other brides at a reasonable cost.  The name came about because of the wedding focus, and also because the theme of her wedding was elegant vintage, so the items I make reflect that theme.

Where, when, how did you learn your craft?

2014, by trial and error, watching videos, and lots and lots of practice!

What has been your biggest obstacle, or challenge, to finding and achieving success?

Getting the word out that I have started this business.  Word of mouth has definitely been helpful.

wedding cake topper

Tell us a little about your family life...married, kids, pets, etc.

Married for 23 years, One daughter, married and in medical school, one son, senior in college, 2 stepdaughters and 3 grandkids.

Tell us a little bit about where you live....city, farm, suburb.

Faucett, MO. Out in the country between St. Joseph and Kansas City, MO

Share your social media links and where we can find you on the internet.

facebook.com/idovintage.bridalhangers

idovintage.weebly.com

instagram.com/idovintage.bridalhangers

twitter.com/@ido_vintage

With the wedding season heading into full gear, now is the time to visit I Do Vintage

on Scott's Marketplace.

And while you're there, be sure to visit the other stores...

(mine too).

Be blessed,

Debbi

Vintage At The Marketplace

I really love vintage items.  Anything old just speaks of home, and family, and love.  There is so much to learn from our history, but many of us today just want to rush rush rush, and we miss so much until it's gone.  So, on this throwback Thursday, I took a stroll down memory lane at 

Scott's Marketplace.

I have a "thing" for cameos.  They are so fragile, yet so romantic and beautiful.

I have many cameo pieces in my collection, and I may just need to add this

Vintage Inspired Cameo bracelet

I found in the shop of 

Nonpareil.

I am a firm believer that things of beauty should be used and enjoyed, not kept "safely" in a box on a closet shelf.  I regularly use many of my own vintage glassware pieces at parties and even just for everyday dinners.  

But when it comes to this Culver Glass Company Bar ware / Coctail set, you may want to keep it for those very special occasions.  Because it's not easy to find complete sets of most anything vintage today.  

The Winding Garden is offering this set,

plus a lot more wonderful items.

Check them out.

Ha!  My son loved Pee Wee Herman...and so this pick is for him.

The Pee Wee Herman Talking Doll comes with Chairy puppet, and when you pull the string, he talks. hahaha.  Now I have that goofy laugh stuck in my head.

I found Pee Wee at Joan Brandenburg Designs.

My mother LOVED Tom Jones.  I remember the big console we had with a record player, and an 8 track player.  It was all black plastic and I thought we were really cool.  She had a few Bill Cosby records also.  I still enjoy the sound of vinyl.

This packet of 6 Vintage Records are available at

S&B Bargains and Antiques.

And those are my picks for this week.

How do you feel about vintage?

Be blessed,

Debbi

YBC Artist Feature - Mackenna Swinford Creations

WOW!!!  It has been a week, I can't even describe!  But I didn't want another day to go by without sharing another shop from Scott's Marketplace,

so today's feature is on Mackenna Swinford Creations.

Grumpy Cat Ornament

What is the story behind your shop name?

No imagination there. Just plain, simple and to the point.

Where, when, how did you learn your craft?

I spent each Christmas season as a child going to schools and churches with my Mom to the local Holiday Bazaars. I loved them. I spent most of my childhood and early adult life drawing and painting but I was always so impressed by how cross stitch could look so much like a painting or drawing. 5 years ago I transitioned from working on a retail sales floor to working from home and decided it was high time I honed in on learning to cross stitch. Christmas is my absolute favorite time of year so I purchased a few kits online to try to teach myself and would sit up all night watching old movies and making ornaments. After my first one sold I was hooked!

What has been your biggest obstacle, or challenge, to finding and achieving success?

Getting your merchandise in front of buying customers is the biggest challenge I think. The internet does make it easier than it used to be but it also makes it easier to locate 10,000 choices at the same time.

Super Mario magnet set

Tell us a little about your family life...married, kids, pets, etc.

I spend my days with the most wonderful man. My brothers, sister in law, nieces, nephew, Mom and friends I consider family fill my days with laughter and meaning. And even though my father was lost to us 5 years ago his memory and the way he inspired all of our lives keeps him with us daily. 

Tell us a little bit about where you live....city, farm, suburb.

I live in central Indiana on a farm. The tiny house is 105 years old. Barns, garages and gardens are all present but no animals (yet).

Monkey ornament

Share a story / memory of your childhood.

Growing up spending every summer at the pool with my family and friends jamming out to 80’s Whitney Houston, Michael Jackson, Chicago and the Eagles. It was the greatest way to grow up!

Tell us something about you that no-one else might know

I do not take my Christmas decorations down until mid March when Spring starts to show up.

If you could be a fictional character, who would you be, and why?

Jonas from the book The Giver. To be able to learn that reality as you know it is just a sliver of reality…fascinating. 

Share your social media links and where we can find you on the internet.

Twitter: mackswincreate

Instagram: mackennaswinfordcreations

tumblr: mackennaswinfordcreations

facebook: www.facebook.com/mackennaswinfordcreations

Santa holding tree

Pick a favorite item from your shop, and why is it your favorite.

Santa Claus Ball Holding Decorated Tree Christmas Ornament is one of my favorites. It is just such a cheerful ornament.

What advise would you give a new artist just starting out?

It starts slow. Don’t get frustrated. Just remember you do this because you love it. Be patient, all it takes is one person to love your work.

Pick a favorite item from another shop, and why is it your favorite.

Boba Fett Star Wars Hat in the shop With Love by Sim. As a child of the 80’s Star Wars was such a big part of my life (especially having 3 older brothers).

Boba Fett Star Wars hat

Do you have any special coupon codes for our readers?

NewYear2016

And that's it for this weeks feature.

Click on any link to visit Mackenna and I'll see you all soon.

Be blessed,

Debbi

YBC Artist Feature - Jennifer Avallone from JGA Creations

I love when older art forms make a  comeback...and quilling is a beautiful craft dating back to the Renaissance, when nuns and monks used tightly rolled strips of paper to decorate book covers and religions items.  Today we are visiting a quilling artist from Scott's Marketplace

Jennifer Avallone from JGA Creations.

Cinderella Slipper

I am a shoe fanatic...so I had to start the "show" with this 5x7 piece of loveliness.

What is the story behind your shop name?

It's my initials :)

Where, when, how did you learn your craft?

4 years ago I saw a woman doing a demo and no one knows or knew what quilling was. I looked it up on YouTube when I got home and taught myself. 

What has been your biggest obstacle, or challenge, to finding and achieving success?

I also run craft fairs weekly (spring - fall) so finding the time to have inventory and custom orders done is very hard for me. My pieces take a while to complete. 

War Memorial

Tell us a little about your family life...married, kids, pets, etc.

My boyfriend and I started jga creations officially 3 years ago and I have made it my full time career since then. Couldn't do my fairs and get everything done with out him. My cat is no help lol. He steals and eats my paper strips.

Tell us a little bit about where you live....city, farm, suburb.

I live on Long Island in New York. It's an hour from Manhattan. 

Share a story / memory of your childhood.

I've always been artsy and also have been a musician since I'm about 3. 

My father is a painter so I remember watching him when I was a kid. 

framed Lion

Tell us something about you that no-one else might know

Only people who really know me know that I sing. My life's dream was to be a singer but stage fright when I was younger kept me away. Now I'm not so scared lol. Don't mind a karaoke stage from time to time. 

If you could be a fictional character, who would you be, and why?

A fairy so I can fly 

Share your social media links and where we can find you on the internet.

www.facebook.com/jgacreations 

www.instagram.com/jgacreations

www.etsy.com/shop/jgacreations

www.scottsmarketplace.com/store/jgacreations 

A Nightmare Before Christmas

Pick a favorite item from your shop, and why is it your favorite.

Not only is it my best seller but it's also one of my favorites to make. 

What advise would you give a new artist just starting out?

It takes time. You have to love what you do. We aren't in this to be millionaires just love it and it will love you back. It takes hard work. Promote and don't be afraid to hear the word no. 

Do you have any special coupon codes?

I have a coupon on etsy until Valentine's Day. Hearts10.

And that's it for our visit with Jennifer....I love her artwork, and so will you.  Plus you NEED to visit her shop to see absolutely EVERYTHING...she not only quills, she's an amazing photographer.  Just click on any item/shop link above, and don't forget to like and follower her on FB and Instagram.  I just did.  :0)

Till next time...

Be blessed,

Debbi