Cnewcomb Woodwork Designs
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It was a two day event for me. I started with the idea that I wanted something with rocks in the title. So I wrote down a number of names with rocks in it and searched the web for any possible conflicts with people who might already have a website with that name. My main component at the time in jewelry was semi-precious gemstones. So after many frustrating searches and realizing I couldn't use MJ (my initials, because of Michael Jackson and Michael Jordan affiliations) and "rock" or "crystal" was used in multiple ways, my husband said how about gemmed. I liked that word and I truly love giraffes and so the name was born, "The Gemmed Giraffe".
What Kind of items do you sell?
I design and make handcrafted jewelry from semi-precious gemstones, crystals, glass and precious metals. I have a variety of techniques I use when making jewelry. I started with stringing beads, moved on to wire-wrapping and most recently learned how to do a beadwork technique called right angle weave. My studio is located on Artfire.com http://www.thegemmedgiraffe.artfire.com My website is located at http://www.thegemmedgiraffe.com My blog is located here
What inspires you?
My inspiration comes from many sources. I use natures color palette from my gardens. Flowers gardening is a real challenge in Texas but if you choose native Texas plants you can find a number of hardy plants that will survive winter and summer and with some beautiful colors. I also subscribe to several magazines like Bead and Button as well as visit local bookstores to browse through some of their textbook. Sharilyn Miller and Irina Miech both have several texts that provide wonderful skill development projects as well as some very pretty designs.
I really like the items you make, how did you learn to make them?
I was self taught at the beginning. I used a lot of textbooks, read a lot of forums, joined several website groups and continue to build my skills using these same venues. However, I enrolled in The Sheffield School in February of this year and will continue to learn more about jewelry making through the course I am taking.
You have so many gorgeous pieces do you have a favorite?
I have to say my favority piece is a Teal Freshwater Pearl Bracelet I made and sold.
Do you have a special place you get to work on your items?
I worked from home for several years when I was working fulltime. I have a desk in the office that is now converted to a jewelry design and making center. All my stuff is laid out on top of the desk. I have several drawers to store my supplies and there is plenty of light in the room.
Why did you choose this type of craft?
I chose the craft because it is something that I like to do. I enjoy creating and designing new things and this fits the bill. As a young child, I sewed, crocheted and knitted. As a young adult I moved into needlecraft and jewelry making has just been the next step in my creative journey.
Is there anything else we should know about you?
I play doubles tennis. I've played tennis for many years and enjoy the challenge and competition of league tennis. I love to travel and prefer traveling in the United States above international travel. I've married to my wonderful husband for 28 years. He is very supportive of any endeavor I chose to take on. We have a great home and a 15 year old Bichon Frise, who is the love our lives.
These are some of my favorite items that Maria has made
Turquoise and Gold Collection
Sun Spots Collection
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If your order is over $50.00 you can get free shipping just useFREESHIP2011!0comments Monday, November 21, 2011 Monday Marvels: Nightmaiden DesignsRecently I had the chance to sit down with Diana of Nightmaiden on Artfire, Nightmaiden Designs on Facebook. We had a very nice chat here is what came out of it.
How did you come up with the name of your shop?
I am a true night owl. I love the night and at the time that I started the shop, I was engaged so technically still a "maiden". So it kind of just fell into place.
What Kind of items do you sell?
I sell jewelry (chainmaille and beaded) and photography.
What inspires you?
I can pick up inspiration from anything around me. It can be a feeling I will have on that day or it can be from something I see in nature. I get a lot of inspiration from nature and it does drive my designs a lot.
I really like the items you make, how did you learn to make them?
I used to make jewelry in high school just to play around with it so when I was planning my wedding, I decided to make the jewelry for my girls. It turned into a business and I kept learning, mostly from trial and error and some from online tutorials, like with my chainmaille.
Photography has been a natural for me. I just knew how ever since I was little. I honestly, do not remember exactly how I learned it since I was shooting and winning contests for my photography in elementary school.
You have so many gorgeous pieces do you have a favorite?
I have to say that I love my "Flowers and Byzantine" necklace. It is so bright and I just love how the links are in it. I actually considered not listing it and keeping it for myself after I saw how it turned out. It was one of the first chainmaille pieces I made to list in my studio.
Do you have a special place you get to work on your items?
I do not have a full blown studio right now. So I work where ever I have space enough to spread out.
Why did you choose this type of craft?
It was something I already had a background in and I could pick it back up pretty quickly and it just took off. The photography has been in my blood since I was little. I used to win contests for my school. So it only seemed like a natural progression that I would pick that back up and share my love and passion with everyone else.
Is there anything else we should know about you?
I craft for charities a lot. I love to contribute and will make things for certain causes to help raise awareness. I am trying to get to the point that I will have enough to have special items for each month of awareness.
These are some of my favorite items that Diana has made
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How did you come up with the name of your shop?
I am Smiss, and I just do what I enjoy.
What Kind of items do you sell?
Hair accessories and Curious Cross Stitch
What inspires you?
My friends, Sci-fi, Comics, Video Games
I really like the items you make, how did you learn to make them?
I learned the hair accessories through tutorials. My Aunt Dorothy taught me how to cross stitch in 5th grade.
You make all these great pieces, it must be hard to pick a favorite, do you have an all time favorite?
I could not possibly choose one item that is my favorite, do you have a favorite?
I do have a favorite, it is one that you made for me. It is this one
Why did you choose this type of craft?
I like the whimsy of the hair clips, and being able to make just about whatever kind that I want. And I like the structure of Cross Stitch.
Is there anything else we should know about you?
I am an avid fan of animal and I donate a portion of my sales to help animal rescue groups.
These are some of my favorite items that Smiss has made
Curious George Oversize Clips
You Cant Make Me Snark Stitch TM
Java Junkie Hair Ties
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