EMNelson

I originally started my shop during my freshman year of college, encouraged by my roommate (who quickly became one of my best friends).

In the beginning, I sold handmade items, primarily sewn on an solid steel 1960s Brothers sewing machine, which I had happily received as a gift on my 17th birthday. I spent hours making purses and pouches, as well as the occasional sock creature.

As I continued on in my college career, however, I had less time to devote to handmade craft. The coursework of a BFA is quite intensive . . . especially when you are as intense about it as I was.

During a brief break from school, I began collecting and researching vintage jewelry and other items.

I had already personally collected a large amount of paper items for artistic use. Finding myself swimming in and overwhelmed by the materials, I decided to start sharing them with the Etsy community.