Meet Jennifer, the artist behind AZ Desert Creations. She is our Saturday Artisan for this week. She is one of women with multi-talents I know. She is a jewelry artist, makes pretty bows and crochet beautiful scarves.
Tell us a bit about yourself and what arts/ crafts that you make?
My name is Jennifer and I am a jewelry designer artist. I have been
making jewelry for 10 years. I have been working with polymer clay for 3
years. My handmade business is licences in the state of AZ. I grew up
in Mississippi where I met my wonderful husband. Shortly after we got
married we moved to Sunny Arizona. After 5 years of marriage we had our
wonderful son. 19 months ago we were blessed with a wonderful baby girl.
Born 9/6/2011. My husband and I are going on 18 years of marriage.
What is the story behind your shop name?
I am in the AZ Desert and wanted a name to match. My Hubby came up with the name and it fits :)
Who is your target market?
Everyone from old to young :)
Which part of creation process that you enjoy the most?
I enjoy creating new items and watching them take form.
Could you share on how your organize your products, we all can use a little
tips here and there in this department?
I organize my items by category. All earrings together and all scarves, necklaces, and so forth in their proper place.
What is your best seller?
My Tree of Life necklaces and my Ruffle Scarves.
How does your day go in general?
I start off the day with the kids. I then take care of e-mails. Next I
check social media. I then home school my Son and read to my baby girl.
Lunch time for the kids and a snack for me. I write down any new ideas I
have running around in my head. Time to create. It is never done and I
enjoy every min of it.
How do you balance your personal and work life?
There is never enough time in the day to get everything done. My kids always come first :)
What inspires you?
EVERYTHING
What is your goal for 2014?
To build my online sales and get my product in more peoples hands.
Any advice for others running their on-line shop?Never give up!
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