Donna's Etsy store is located at Mill Creek Designs!!!
I have some of the best customers in the world...but Donna has been buying beads off me for years and I don't know what I would do without her. She is not only an extremely talented jewelry designer but she is a very kind and caring person, who I have been so lucky to get to know. Thanks for all you do Donna and I hope we will be doing business for many years to come.
Q: How would you describe yourself?
A: A little bit crazy, fun-loving, caring person who tries to be happy as much as possible. Life is too short to not be happy.
Q: How did you get involved with making jewelry, are you self taught or have you done classes?
A:It all started when I needed some lanyards. After pricing some online, I decided that I could buy the supplies & make them myself. It was in 2004 & I taught myself. From there I started out making earrings, then started making bracelets. I have looked for classes in my area for jewelry making or learning to make lampwork beads, but there are not any in my area.
Q: How long have you been designing jewelry?
A:Since 2004
Q: Do you have another job outside the home, if so what is it?
A: Well, my job is being a wife & mom to 3 boys. Before I had my kids, I was an accountant at a CPA firm & before that I ran the office of a local jewelry store. I have to say though that my current job is the best & toughest job I ever had!
Q:What other hobbies do you have?
A: LOL!!! This may surprise you, but I enjoy hunting. I just love to get out in the fresh air & enjoy nature. I also like NASCAR racing & since 2 of my sons play baseball, I like to watch them play.
Q: What are your favorite materials to work with?
A: I don't really have favorites, but I do like the nicer things...lol!
Q: What is your favorite thing about etsy?
A: I like the fact that you can just buy something you want instead of having to bid on it & all of the people are really nice. It is also great that everyone on etsy is into art/crafts.
Q: If you could change something about etsy, what would it be?
A:I wish you didn't have to sign in every time you pull up the site. Other than that it is great!
Q: Do you take custom orders?
A: I do take custom orders, but I have never advertised it. I guess I really ought to put that in my listings.
Q: If someone is interested in purchasing your bracelets, where can they buy them currently.
A: Right now I have bracelets listed on etsy & ebay. I have thought of doing a web site, but just haven't been brave enough yet!
Thanks!!!!
Thanks to you too Donna...it was fun to learn some new things about you. Good Luck with your etsy store and you know I will be back to buy some more of your gorgeous bracelets to add to my collection.
