Friday's Featured Artist - Story Beader!

Today's featured artist is none other than wonderful Deb of Story Beader! She's a fantastic artist, a member of the etsy bloggers team, and this month's featured team member! I wanted to get to know her a little better, so I interviewed her!

1. Tell us your story, what got you started making jewelry? And what got you selling on-line?

I started making jewelry because I wanted a turquoise necklace and couldn't find one. There was a bead shop down the street, so I went there, and made my own. Then I made a necklace for my mom and a few friends, and found it was a great creative release. "What got me selling online?" I had bought some things on ebay and that was fun - and I like computers. I sold on ebay a little, but didn't like the "feel" of it. There was some conversation about etsy, so I came over - and liked it!

2. Do you make any other crafts?

I've worked with tile and glass before, but I'm not too involved with it. I guess I piddled...

3. What's your favorite piece you have up on etsy right now?

My favorite pieces are the treasure necklaces - I love making them, and they're so colorful and fun. The turtle treasure was my first, so I'm kinda partial to it.

4. Where do you do your work and what do you listen to while you work?

I've taken over the living room. I have a table near the window, and my computer is in that room too. The supplies are within a few steps. I listen to jazz usually, or my classic rock. Sometimes at night when DH isn't around, I'll crank up the tv from the "den" and listen to the news.

5. I know this can be a hard question to answer, but what inspires you?

I think colors inspire me the most. Some of my projects are a mixture of all sorts of bright colors. Others are more subdued, with nature or water images in my thoughts.

6. Tell us one random thing about yourself!

I was a very outgoing girl when I was young. After getting married, I became withdrawn. Since leaving my husband for another, I've become more outgoing again...is that 3 things?

And now here's my a few of my favorite pieces from Deb's shop!

Tipi Treasury Necklace



Red Magnasite and Turkish Rounds



Lapis Treasury Necklace