Mid-Week Feature #5

Well hey there! Here's another "episode" of our Mid-Week artist feature! ;)

Today's artist is Shannon of Charlotte, NC (just down the road from me)! Shannon is etsy seller MusetteMade, who gets a lovely and fantastic feature today.. just like her shop! Aren't her pieces beautiful?
Here's what she had to say during her interview!


What is your craft?
I am a jewelry designer. I also paint but my focus for a while now has been jewelry!

How long have you been crafting?
Forever! Seriously, as long as I can remember...

Other than crafting, what else do you do?
I work in an art gallery - Beet Functional Art - here in Charlotte. So I am always doing stuff involving art and artists. I get together regularly with a couple of girlfriends for "art night" and I love hanging out with my boyfriend, Joe. We watch lots of movies, cook, and hang with friends.

What is your favorite part of what you create?
I love to hole up in my studio, listen to music, and just get in that creative zone! That is the most fun part of my job but it can also be the most frustrating!

If you could change anything about your craft, would you?
Nope -I love the endless possibilities! Maybe I would wish for extra hands but I'm not sure that counts!

What is one thing most people wouldn't know about you?
I am actually pretty introverted and have to work super hard to be outgoing and network/promote myself.

Describe yourself in 5 words.
I am a - sassy artsy creative catloving goofball! (is catloving one word??)

What inspires you?
I am so inspired by other artists who are out there just doing what they do. I love looking at all kinds of art and find many things about it that inspires me. I also draw lots of inspiration from my beads. Just sitting and looking at them often sparks new ideas!

Any words of advice for your fellow crafters or those who may be starting up?
I know everyone says this, but make what you love, not just what you think will sell. If you love it, chances are others out there will too. It is just a matter of finding them and putting your work in their path!

Where else can we find you?
Twitter
Flickr


As always, there is a surprise for you all (So I guess it's not so much of a surprise anymore!).. Shannon would like to extend a 20% off sale for you all! Make sure to include "VRMW20" in Notes to Seller at checkout for this discount, and Shannon will refund the difference or send you a new invoice after you make your purchase.

AND MORE!


Up for grabs as a giveaway item, Shannon is offering this beautiful copper bangle bracelet to a lucky winner here on VRMW!

Here's how to win!
1) Post a comment here on this post with what item you love best from Shannon's etsy shop.
Be sure to include an email address or etsy name for me to contact you by if you win!
2) Blog about this giveaway and comment with the address to it.
3) Twitter about this comment and include your twitter address to let me find it.
4) Follow my blog and comment here about it.
5) Subscribe to this blog and comment letting me know you did.

Simple enough!
This giveaway and Shannon's 20% off coupon ends Tuesday, March 3rd at 11:59pm EST.