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.
17 comments:
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What a nice interview. I love the braclets. I'm on my way to check out Donna's site:-)
Such a nice interview & the jewelry is so pretty! =)
Jennifer
tjmetz[at]mchsi[dot]com
Wonderful interview and beautiful jewelry!
Hi Amanda,
Thanks for the neat interview and introducing us to Donna's jewelry. I think she incorporates your wonderful lampwork beautifully!
Lois
Such pretty jewelry, I aspire to be able to create like that eventually!
Serena
Great Interview, very informative!!! I love the beautiful bracelets and they really showcase your wonderful beads!!!
Hi Amanda!
Thank you so much for telling me about your interview with Donna. She is a wonderful customer and has just started buying beads from me. I will go to see her work in ebay and etsy now.
Thanks again,
Teena
thank you for the interview! it`s so nice to know about the person who makes such lovely braclets!
Julia
Great interview. Sounds like a wonderful relationship. You make fabulous beads and Donna makes gorgeous jewelry. Thanks for sharing!
the jewelry is just lovely! I can't wait to purchase some :) Great interview!
Tame
What beautiful bracelets! I just love Amanda's beads, too. :-)
What a nice interview with Donna!I checked out her Etsy shop,and I really like her bracelets: wonderful beads & wonderful design!
Erzsebet
This is such a great idea :) I really enjoy reading all the interviews and finding out a bit about everyone :) I think most of us work from home and it's nice to make contact this way.
Loralee
The Beaded Path
Thanks to all of you who have left comments so far...you will all be entered in the draw. I also just wanted to stress that all the bracelets do NOT have my beads in them...I just picked some of my favorites from Donnas store.
Have a great day.
Amanda
How do you teach yourself lampworking?? I would really love to learn how to do it but the classes I have found cost an arm and a leg... I really admire anyone who can teach themself a craft like that.
Hi, I found your blog by clicking your ad where we check our Etsy views. Your beads are lovely. Thanks for entering me in on the give away for the Etsy certificate. Nice interview with Donna. Hope you get a chance to check out my blog. Have a great day.
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