A little bit about myself . . .
My name is Erica. I am first and foremost a Christian, wife, mother and friend. After that, I can be whatever I feel like that day - which is usually a designer. I don't just design the jewelry that you'll see on this blog but I also dabble in papercrafting and various other medias. Another passion of mine is food. I love to bake, cook and eat! (That last one can get me into trouble! I am supposed to be gluten-free, but I LOVE LOVE LOVE bread!) I have a blog called
Dreaming of Martha that I post my crafty passions to and another blog,
s l i c e, where I post my foodie passions.
I began beading almost 20 years ago, thanks to a kit that I found at a local festival. I thought it turned out too simple. So I went into a beading store and the owner helped me make it my own. I've been beading ever since and in recent years have been teaching what I know.
At the end of August, I left my position as product manager for Simply Beads Kit-of-the-Month Club to become a stay-at-home mother to my three sons. I loved this position and miss it greatly. I am still co-editor of the Simply Beads Newsletter. This is a e-newsletter for the beading enthusiast and is published every three weeks. I plan on working as a freelance designer as well as selling my own designs.
As far as creativity goes, I love it when I am challenged or inspired - hence, custom work. I love having a client come to me and ask me to create something completely unique just for them. So bring it on! :D
I hope as time goes on that you get to know me, are inspired by my ramblings and I can get to know you, as well.
Yours, absolutely truly,
Erica
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