Meet our newest featured designer: Mattieleas. Mattieleas was named after their daughter, Madison Lea (they call her Mattie). Angie from Mattieleas has always liked making crafts but just recently started making the wire wrapped rings. She has to say this is her favorite item to make, probably because she has always loved rings! Angie also makes key chains/purse charms, cell phone charms, zipper pulls, and bracelets all using glass beads of different styles and colors.
Starting tomorrow, we will begin 4 days of specials from Mattieleas so watch out!
Here are some questions we asked Angie:
Tell us about your business and your designs.
I started making keychains/purse charms and cell phone charms with glass beads. When I tried the wire wrapped rings I was hooked! I love rings and it is so much fun trying new designs. I have recently started making pendants and rings using glass tiles.
What is your inspiration?
My daughter is always giving me new ideas to try. She tells me what her friends like and sometimes they have their own requests. Mostly I just like finding new and unique beads to work with.
How do you stay on top of the indie world? What websites, blogs or magazines do you read?
Etsy is my favorite place. Everyone is so friendly and always willing to help if you have a question.
What has been your favorite indie purchase?
Even though I make rings, I still love to purchase handmade jewerly. There are so many great items out there, its hard to pick just one.
Do you have any advice you would like to share with new designers entering the market?
Just to remember it takes time to get your items out there. It is a lot of fun but also lots of work!
Just for fun - Do you have a favorite recipe you can share with our readers?
Sorry, I am not much of cook. We love to grill out but my husband does all the cooking….
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