Friday's Feature: Val of Miss Val's Creations
Meet Val.
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AE: Who are you and what is it that you do/make?
VB:
Hi, I’m Val of Miss Val’s Creations. I have an online jewelry business
consisting of both finished pieces as well as findings and supplies for other
jewelry designers around the world.
AE: How did you get started/What is the motivation behind your work?
VB:
My business started as a hobby back in January 2007. After
coming home from Michael’s Craft Store one day with jewelry making supplies and
tools I was instantly hooked on the craft. As many of you know, most crafts are
quite expensive to have as just a hobby! That was when I decided to try selling
on ebay. Back then I was just making necklaces, bracelets and earrings,
typically gravitating towards gemstones accented with sterling silver. This is
still my first love but competition is fierce out there. I also had fun doing
jewelry parties and receiving face to face feedback!
Over time I started adding lanyards and eyeglass chains. I
love being able to make fun accessories that women adore and wear daily! I also
like to offer affordable prices which was when I started purchasing supplies at
wholesale.
Then it dawned on me that I could earn some extra money
selling supplies and tools to other jewelry designers. Luckily this allowed me
to leave the work force back in May. It also made my dream of being self
employed come true. What an amazing, rewarding ride it has been. If you have an
attainable goal, just go for it! I thank my customers every day for allowing me
this opportunity. In the future I hope to expand into gemstone beads and focal
pieces, although it will be difficult to part from that inventory!
AE: Where can we find your work?
VB:
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My main store
is on ebay at:
My finished
jewelry can be found on Etsy at:
Jewelry
making supplies can be found on Etsy at:
AE: What is your website/contact information?
VB:
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Facebook: www.facebook.com/missvalscreations
Twitter: www.twitter.com/valscreations
Pinterest: www.pinterest.com/valscreations
Instagram: www.instagram.com/missvalscreations
I am delighted to finally be able to share Val's beautiful creations with the AEE community. It's always exciting to me to hear of an artist who is able to pursue her art full time. Please stop by Val's shops and check out her wonderful creations or her supplies so that you can make your own adornments.
Peace & Love,
Thank you Libby for the feature! :)
ReplyDeleteGreat feature! I love Val's shop and blog.
ReplyDeleteVal is super friendly and makes some gorgeous looking pieces. What a great person to feature!
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