From: Originally from Dundee , Living in Edinburgh
Occupation: Now a full time pregnant crafter
Favourite colour: Blue
Favourite animal: Tarsier
Favourite band: The Jimi Hendrix Experience
Favourite book: Pictoplasma
Shop / Business name:
Strawberry Anarchy
What you make:
Kawaii Snow Globe Necklaces & Kitsch Jewellery (occasionally felt dolls, rubbers/ erasers, graphics and other miscellaneous items)
How did you know you were crafty / artistic?
I have always been encouraged to do art since I was a little girl, My mum is an artist and my dad is a musician so creativity was always important in my house and I was surrounded by good music and art. I've always really enjoyed making things since I was small and I have always been more creative than academic.
What was the first thing you ever made?
I remember two things, not sure what came first but one of them was a really sweet little pond I made out of a plastic container I built land around it with mushrooms and real flowers on the grass and made little lilly pads out of leaves to float on the water with frogs to sit at the side on rocks. it was so cute! Another was a mansion made out of Lego with a revolving book shelf that led you into a secret passage around the house I was so proud of it I think I kept it built up for about a year. Lego was my most favourite toy in the world. I still love it.
Do you have any formal training or who taught you what you know?
My mum taught me a lot of what I know I have watched her make things and she has helped with tips and problem solving over the years with various projects. I have also taught myself a lot and I went to uni to study Computer Arts, where I learned to do Graphic design, films and animation too.
How did your craft business come about?
I finished uni after 3rd year, I still got my degree but I made myself so ill in fourth year with stress that the doctor signed me off and advised me to take a break. I was planning on going back the following year. However I was dying to put all the skills I had learned into my own projects without having to do essays which are the area that I struggle in (The whole dissertation was the thing that sent me ill with stress) Someone told me about Etsy and I thought I would give it a go, I started making banners for people and selling jewellery. I got better but decided to just stay away from uni in the fear it would make me really ill again.
Where and when do you do your crafting?
I do my crafting at weird times, I never quite managed to get into a routine so I do it when I have the urge. I normally sit on the living room floor to make things I have tried to do it at a desk but I can't fit everything on a desk and spread everything out properly (basically make a mess is what I'm trying to say here)
Tell me something surprising about yourself:
I have a collection of 7,000 rubbers/erasers which I have had since I was 9.
Which Folksy / Etsy shop can you not get enough of?
I have always loved jenmaestre, I think her work is very unique and it just really appeals to me. I like the way she uses pencils :)
Why is handmade / crafting important to you?
It keeps me going and makes me happier because I feel like I have achieved something when I make a piece I'm really proud of and especially when someone buys it and they love it too.
Is it just me or is crafting really hot right now?
I think it's always been hot and will never fail to be hot, craftiness is the only way!
Tell me why I should buy something from you!
Because I have all these cute new bags, note paper and stickers to use for my packaging and they are so cute you will love opening your order and once you buy something from me you get a special code for money off your next order. I am also saving money to buy the wee girl in my belly some things too.
OK you’ve got me convinced! Where can I find you?
You can find me here...
Etsy ($)
Folksy (£)
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