When asked about what she does, Michelle said, "What don't I do? I love to sew and create. I make jewelry for adults and kids, but I love any kind of crafting. I sew, scrapbook, make hairbows and paint. If I see something I like I can usually make it."
Michelle is self taught in everything she creates. "I bought a simple kit for a necklace to
make my niece, and it was love from the first time I made it. I have
been hooked since!" She says she just loves working with beads and there is nothing about it she doesn't enjoy. Of course you can tell she loves her work just by looking at it - everything piece has joy in it.
Michelle says she loves to work with beads and anything jewelry related. "I am a purple and pink person but I use a lot of black in beading." I asked what inspires her and sparks her imagination, and she said, "I
just make what I like, but I have learned that I don't have to like it
to make it. Sometimes I hate it and it still sells. Everyone has
different
tastes."
Her art became a business simply because she, "had a bunch made up 15 years ago and did a show in our hometown, and it blossomed from there." Michelle says her son and daughter help her create when she's "stuck," and Chandler climbs up in a chair and says, "lets make a necklace Nana!" A handmade business is always a family business!
Michelle attends craft fairs just about every weekend from April until Christmas, and she also sells online. Her business is her full-time job, and she says, "I am honored to be able to do it. I have a very supportive family and friends. I hope to open a store front in the near future. Things are in the works now."
Her art became a business simply because she, "had a bunch made up 15 years ago and did a show in our hometown, and it blossomed from there." Michelle says her son and daughter help her create when she's "stuck," and Chandler climbs up in a chair and says, "lets make a necklace Nana!" A handmade business is always a family business!
Michelle attends craft fairs just about every weekend from April until Christmas, and she also sells online. Her business is her full-time job, and she says, "I am honored to be able to do it. I have a very supportive family and friends. I hope to open a store front in the near future. Things are in the works now."
Michelle likes to, and is open to teaching and has taught classes at Michael's Craft Store. She says she would also like to learn to make her own clay pendants and lampwork beads.
I asked Michelle what her favorite quote is, and she said,
You can find Michelle here:
"If I make one person smile today, then I have had a good day."
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