Welcome to my creative world that is CreaShines! I am a mama to several rescued cats :)
In my off-Etsy life I am a photographer. I spent over 4 years enlisted in the U.S. Navy as a photographer. (Yes, I was a naval photographer, and no it had nothing to do with belly buttons;). While in the service I was able to travel and photograph world events. What an amazing experience for such a youngster!
At the age of 22, I left the military and began attending various colleges in Illinois, Oklahoma and Florida to experience college life. I finally landed here in Sarasota, FL where I am a graduate of Ringling College of Art & Design.
Somewhere along the way I was shown this amazing substance called polymer clay. I used to make little knick knack gifts for my family, then one day I realized I could create jewelry and all sorts of fun stuff with the clay. During my Junior year at Ringing, CreaShines handmade goodies were born! I'm always experimenting with mixing different media with the clay. It's such an amazing medium.
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