FEATURED ETSY SHOP - NICOLE THREADS

Royal Blue Patchwork Pocket Top

by NICOLE

(Click on above photo to learn more about this colorful top)

WELCOME, NICOLE and her Etsy shop NICOLE THREADS. NICOLE THREADS has a wonderful selection of handmade clothes for you to choose from along with belts, wrist cuffs, earrings and more! Be sure to stop by for a visit. Now let's learn a bit more about this creative young lady.

What led you to start creating your art/craft?

I started sewing when I was about 16. I collected lots of different fabrics and vintage clothing that I knew I wanted to do something with but wasn't sure what. I eventually experimented enough to develop Nicole's Threads into what it is today.

How did you decide what medium you wanted to work with?

I still haven't! I make clothing, paint, take pottery classes,and play music among other things... I love it all so much, but sometimes it becomes difficult to decide on which to focus more time on.

What aspect of creating your art/craft do you find the most enjoyable?

I love the finished product the most, each step is just part of the process. Finding someone who loves the finished product is just as rewarding.

If you had to choose a fruit OR a vegetable, to describe your art/craft, what would you choose, and why?

Gee, I don't know. I may choose a strawberry. Someone once said that the tops I make remind them of miss strawberry shortcake, was that her name?

If you had to choose one other medium in which to display your “creativity”, what would that be, and why?

To physically show my creativity I would probably choose painting, or ceramics, I really can't decide! I love making music above all other creative outlets. You could hear it at: http://www.myspace.com/nicoleerincarey

What message, if any, do you want to convey with your art/craft?

I want my 'new' creations to almost be a thing of the past.. I want my clothing to be sustainable, comfortable and cute... in that order.

What advice do you have for other artists/crafters?

I'd say to keep experimenting and ask always ask questions. Promote yourself by wearing your own creations, give things to your friends, start a blog (and update it more than I do), use flickr, use everything that is free as a serious resource.

THANKS, Nicole for taking the time to be featured here on DZFANTASY. It is fun having you and your creations here, and may you keep on expressing your creativity in many ways!

To learn more about Nicole, visit her links below.

BLOG

MYSPACE

FLICKR

FACEBOOK

TWITTER

FEATURED ETSY SHOP - EGYPT MACHINE by SARA MACIAS

Vanilla dream high waisted pencil skirt

by Sara

LETS WELCOME, Sara and her Etsy shop EGYPT MACHINE. As you will read below, Sara started sewing and creating at a very young age, and she is still following this dream. When visiting Sara's shop you will find skirts, dresses and more!

What led you to start creating your art/craft?

I started back in high school, recycling old band shirts to look better. I didn't have a lot of money to constantly buy new stuff all the time, so making old stuff new seemed like the thing to do. I actually began Elegy Ink as a junior in high school. I wanted to earn money, because at the time no one would hire me anywhere, lol. ..so I began making simple clothes and accessories and I'm still doing it to this day.

How did you decide what medium you wanted to work with?

Clothes are something I was just better at making than other crafts. So that's what I stuck with.

What aspect of creating your art/craft do you find the most enjoyable?

To me making clothes is the most fun, I enjoy using different fabrics, and techniques for decor. The end result is always the best part.

If you had to choose a fruit OR a vegetable, to describe your art/craft, what would you choose, and why?

I would choose a pomegranate, because its beautiful and interesting looking like my clothes.

If you had to choose one other medium in which to display your “creativity”, what would that be, and why?

If I had to chose one other craft it would be to make bags/purses. I'm really becoming a bag person lately, and I would like to make crazy ones from recycled goods and just expand my creative outlet.

What message, if any, do you want to convey with your art/craft?

Be loud, interesting, bold, and original.

What advice do you have for other artists/crafters?

Do what you know, and do what you love. Being happy is key, and if you can make a buck off it even better!

Sara, thanks for sharing your thoughts and creativity with everyone. I'm sure you will always be looking ahead to see what you can create.

To find out more about Sara and her creations, visit her links below.

MY SPACE