Featured Indie Junction Artist (May 23rd, 2010)

My featured artist this week is Jennifer or Haffina as many of you know her!  She is a wonderfully sweet person who's talent I envy and she has the patience of a saint.  You must check out her store, there are so many beautiful things in there in so many different styles I know you will be spoiled for choice!
Here's a little bit more about her...


Where are you from?
My mum LOL!!  South Australia in Australia.

When did you start to craft?
For as long as I can remember I have done something creative, whether it be painting, cross stitch, knitting or theatre work.

How did you hear about Etsy and when did you join?
I first heard about Etsy about 2 years ago on a Forum - someone who saw more work thought I might be interested. I didnt actually join Etsy until a few months ago, although I've been on ArtFire for almost a year.

What kind of market is your work geared towards?
One with money LOL!! I dont think I have directed my work towards any particular demographic.

What types of crafts/artwork do you do?
I make jewellery, including chainmaille and bead embroidered pieces. I also make polymer clay pieces, including beads and clasps. I also paint mandalas when the mood strikes.

What kinds of materials do you like to work with?
I mainly work with polymer clay, gemmies, Swaros, Czech, plated and precious metals - I happily use any materials necessary to create what is in my head.

What are your inspirations?
I draw inspiration from everything around me, including books, magazines, other people, nature, fantasy, colours... but I guess my biggest inspiration is my own need to be creative.

What is some advice you could share with other crafters?
Don't judge yourself by other people's standards, be true to yourself and your own creativity.

Where else can we find you?
You can find links to all my stores at http://www.haffinacreations.com
http://twitter.com/Haffina
http://www.plurk.com/HaffinaCreations
http://haffinacreations.blogspot.com
http://haffinacreations.wordpress.com
and if you search for 'Haffina' on Facebook you should find me and my fanpages (of which there are 3)