My name is Elayne Brown, I am going to be 66 in November. I have lived in the Cleveland area all my life. I have two children, Nick and Staci. I have worked at Thistledown Race Track for 27 years.
I have been doing crafts for some time now. I do cross stitch, crocheting,etc, then about two years ago, I got started with the beading. Surprisingly, this is my first show, I've never been in any craft shows before!
I got started doing my craft because I always I have to have something to do! I can not just sit and watch tv. To date, I have refinished my kitchen cupboards, painted my house inside and out. Yard work (got the best yard on the street). It is always something.
I got started selling my items when people saw the things I make and would ask me to make them something. I have a lot of beaded bracelets and sets and figured it's time to try a craft show. Plus, I've got to clean out my house!
Meet Connie Sky from Sky Design...
My name is Connie Sky, with Sky Design. I create jewelry and our motto is Made with Love. For 10 years I was a Corporate Trainer which included both Communication and Leadership training as well as Technical Training. From there, my career migrated into Human Resources, and worked in payroll and benefits. It is a more conservative role, with no room for creativity.
My name is Connie Sky, with Sky Design. I create jewelry and our motto is Made with Love. For 10 years I was a Corporate Trainer which included both Communication and Leadership training as well as Technical Training. From there, my career migrated into Human Resources, and worked in payroll and benefits. It is a more conservative role, with no room for creativity.
I
began making jewelry in the Summer 2012. It evolved into a small business, by participating in Art Shows &
Festivals. I am working on
establishing vendor relationships with both domestic and international retailers. Our web-site is www.skydesign.info and our goal to have The
Sky Collection on-line beginning January 2013!
I
am currently scheduled for my first three Avant Garde Art & Craft Shows in
Solon, Westlake and Akron, OH in 2012.
Unfortunately, I have to
miss the Columbus, OH in November 2012 show because I am taking my Mother on a Royal
Caribbean cruise to the Bahamas! She
has never been on a vacation, so this will be a very special trip for both of
us.
I
believe some people are born “gifted”, that is they can sing, draw, dance or
they are mentally brilliant at math, science, technology, or medicine. My gift is creativity. Often, I feel like an “idea generator”
where ideas come along so fast I can’t possibly implement all of them! For me ideas are like hot stars from the
sky and landing everywhere!
Finding your passion is the best place to find your creativity. What do you love? I love jewelry and that is my passion!
I
have always been interested in carpentry and home improvement projects. HGTV
anyone? However, my measuring and cutting skills have much to be desired! I also tried crocheting and discovered
that my blankets were always crooked because I couldn’t remember the number of stitches
in each row. A square blanket would
turn into a triangle by the time it was finished! I’ve tried a number of other hobbies, such as drawing,
painting, sewing and even cooking (dreadful). Nothing stuck. I even wrote a book on dating when I
was single called “Dating, The
Interview”. We tend to like and are passionate about things we are good
at! I personally started
collecting earrings and wondered if I could make them for myself. After experimenting and taking a jewelry
making class from Denise Newman at Isle of Beads in Cleveland, I found that I was actually “good” at making
jewelry! EUREKA!
After
showing my jewelry to friends & family, they suggested I participate in
some Art & Craft Shows. That
lead me to participating in the Avant Garde shows and to begin searching for
additional retail venues as a way to grow my small business.
My creative process is similar to developing training materials, I
use the ADDIE system. Analysis,
Design, Develop, Implement and Evaluate. At the end of the day, I must review what worked, what
didn’t and what can I do differently or better next time? That goes for Trade Shows, Vendor
Relationships and Jewelry Designs. If I make a mistake, I own it and make it better!
Independence
and the creative freedom are my top priorities. I am thrilled with the process of shopping for beautiful beads,
gems & stones. I enjoy putting
together an interesting array of styles, shapes, sizes and colors. Mostly, I love the seasons, holiday
themes, bridal and other special occasions. I like creating beautiful jewelry that can be photographed and
passed on to future generations.
The value is sentimental. To say it was my Mothers necklace or my Grandmothers earrings creates heartfelt
memories.
Sky
Designs are Made with Love. My son
Sean (now 26 years old) used to ask me to make him Peanut Butter & Jelly
sandwiches. I would say, you are a
teenager now, I think you can make it!
He replied “But Mom, you make it with love!” And that is my
motto for Sky Design – Made with Love.
Life
is an interesting journey which has many roads to take. People who know me well would say most
often, I have take the road less traveled and it has been an amazing journey. I am one of the “crazy ones” best summed up in the text found in a poster that was originally an
Ad Campaign for Apple.
The
Crazy Ones!
Here’s to
the crazy ones. The misfits. The rebels. The troublemakers. The round pegs in
the square holes. The ones who see things differently. They’re not fond of
rules. And they have no respect for the status quo. You can quote them,
disagree with them, glorify or vilify them. About the only thing you can’t do
is ignore them. Because they change things. They push the human race forward.
While some may see them as the crazy ones, we see genius. Because the people
who are crazy enough to think they can change the world, are the ones who do.
View photos of Sky Design's work at their web site: www.skydesign.info
Check out these featured vendors at the first ever 2012 East Side Fall Avant-Garde Art & Craft Show. This eclectic show will feature up to 120 of the most talented artisans and crafters. A portion of the show's proceeds will be donated to the North East Ohio Make-a-Wish Foundation. This non-profit organization grants the wishes of children with life-threatening medical conditions to enrich the human experience with hope, strength and joy.
2012 East Side Fall Avant-Garde Art & Craft Show
Sunday, September 23, 2012, 1:30pm-6:30pm
Terry Macklin Entertainment & Event Centre
6200 Enterprise Parkway
Solon, OH 44139
For more information, contact Becki Cooper, Event Coordinator at info@avantgardeshows.com
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