capturedimagination's Profile

Bio

Born in Indiana, grew up in California, and found home in Oregon 5 years ago. I've been into arts & crafts since my earliest memories but I'm still trying to find my niche. I love working with different fibers to create jewelry and clothing. I also dabble in photography but haven't focused on selling it yet.

The first art form that I really delved into was macramé. I started learning with beautifully colored embroidery floss for friendship bracelets and then moved into the beaded heady hemp chokers and anklets that were in high demand in High School. My first official craft fair was in 2000 at the Lompoc Arts & Craft Festival, in California. After that weekend I was hooked and knew that I wanted to spend a lot more time devoted to making my art my sole income. By this time I was also wire-wrapping gemstone and crystal jewelry, crocheting beanies and hairscarves, sewing pouches, and displaying some photography.

From 2002-2003 my dream came true while I vended my work on the beach in Santa Barbara, CA at the Sunday Beach Artwalk. It was wonderful. I could have stayed, and I still think about where I would be if I did, but the tall trees and rainy forests were calling me North. So I packed up and kissed the beach goodbye in Nov, 2003 and took a seat at a deskjob to get settled Portland, Oregon. I've tried the weekend artisans market here in Portland at the Saturday Market but haven't been able to quit my day job yet. There is still hope though. Things have been picking up recently at the Alberta Street Fair and on Etsy, so I can see that my goal is still within reach. I get so excited every time I see that someone has purchased something from my store. I'll take this moment to say "Thank You" to anyone who has supported me with a purchase. Words cannot really express how thankful I am to all of you, Etsy, and other artists that make my dream possible.

THANKS!


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Check out these great blogs that
recently featured my earrings...
http://maturenatural.wordpress.com/
http://www.capitolagirl.com/
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~♥~ FESTIVALS, FAIRS, AND OTHER EVENTS ~♥~

★LAST THURSDAY -
What ~ This event in an awesome monthly street fair with tons of
talented local artists and performers. Come join the party!
When ~ March through October,
on the last Thursday of every month, from 5:00pm-10:00pm
Where ~ near the corner of NE Alberta & NE 20th, in Portland, Oregon
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My websites:

http://www.intrinsicimagination.etsy.com
(Jewelry, Feather Eyelashes, and Hair Accessories)

http://www.capturedimagination.etsy.com
(Hats, Clothing, and Other handmade items)

http://www.surrealimagination.etsy.com
(Fine Art Photography - NEW)

http://www.mystashedsupplies.etsy.com
(patterns, kits, and supplies from my own personal stash)

http://www.capturedimagination.com
(All of the above and more! - UNDER CONSTRUCTION )

https://twitter.com/captured_news
(Follow me on Twitter)

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HELPFUL ETSY SHOPPING TIPS:

ASK ~ Contact the seller any time you have questions.

LOOK ~ If you find an item you like, make sure you visit that seller's home page. This will allow you to look at all the things in that shop at once.
*Click on the link below to go to my 'Shop Home'...
http://www.capturedimagination.etsy.com

SECTIONS ~ Sometimes a seller will have a lot of various creations in their shop. So, if you are on the seller's shop home page, you can click on the different Sections listed at the right to narrow down what you’re looking for. In my shop I have a lot to look at, so if you want to look at just my earflap hats, you can choose to look at just that section. Remember that you must be on the shop's home page to see the Sections on the right hand side of your screen.
*Click on the link below to go to my 'Shop Home'...
http://www.capturedimagination.etsy.com


POLICIES ~ To find a seller's return policy and shipping information click on 'Shop Policies' from the shop's home page. When you are looking at an item, you can also find a link to the shop's policies at the bottom of the page, under the shipping prices. I suggest always reading through this section before buying.
*Click on the link below to read my shop policies...
http://www.etsy.com/shop_policy.php?user_id=6250814

PROFILE ~ Get to know your artist by reading their profile. I think a handmade item is more special when there is a story behind it or about the creator. The profile can be found on the right side of the shop's home.
*Click on the link below to read my profile...
http://www.etsy.com/profile.php?user_id=6250814

QUALITY ~ Know you're getting a quality product by reading through the seller's Feedback from other buyers. But, remember not to judge a new seller on their lack of Feedback. You could make their day by purchasing something and being the first to give them great Feedback. Heck, you could make their week!
*Click on the link below to read my Feedback...
http://www.etsy.com/feedback_public.php?user_id=6250814

CHECK OUT ~ When you've found the item you want, look for the green 'Add to Bag' button in the upper right of the page. There are a few steps you must go through before your purchase is finished, so be sure to check out completely.
*Click on the link below to read a helpful guide on how to complete a purchase...
http://www.etsy.com/storque/how-to/how-to-pay-with-a-credit-card-and-create-a-paypal-account-746/

CONFIRM YOUR ADDRESS ~ Make sure the address on your Etsy account and PayPal account match, and is the address you want your package mailed to. If not, just send a message to the seller letting them know what address you would like them to use.

I LOVE feedback! ~ Please log back into Etsy after you have received your item and got to the Feedback section of 'Your Etsy'.

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Female, Born on November 28

Favorite Materials

Currently my favorite materials to work with are Homespun Yarn, Sterling Silver Wire, and Feathers