The ‘Daily Artisan Spotlight’ is a regular feature on Mindless Pursuits intended to provide insight and exposure to the tons of talented artisans working today. Please comment and give them some encouragement and check out their work!

What is your shop?
Sparkle Thots (http://sparklethots.com)

What is your art/craft?
Jewelry! I dabbled in jewelry crafting as a means of destressing after work. However it took on a whole new life of its own. I decided to get my hands into it full time when my son was born… and now I am a SAHM who ‘works’ part time at jewelry crafting. When the mini boss allows for it.

Describe your style in 2 words:
Delicate feminine

What is your favorite piece and why?
Beautiful Memories!
I was seeking for a way to commemorate my wedding anniversary. We are not the ‘big bang’ festivities sort so I simply sat myself down at the workstation at the end of the day and crafted this piece.

The large carved shell rose centrepiece is a throwback to the wedding decor on our big day. It was roses upon roses. For the church wedding cards, bulletins and the decor, for the hand bouquets, for the corsages and for the dinner venue.

We somehow had a pink and white theme and even this piece echoes that. Furthermore, it is our third anniversary. And pearls are symbolic of the ‘third wedding anniversary stone’. Three, also to emphasise that.

What is the most memorable piece of advice you’ve ever received?
To follow your heart. Do what you love and love what you do.

The saying just resonated within me!

What is the one piece of advice you’d give?
To remain true to yourself. This keeps you rooted and enjoying what you do. Sometimes the sales don’t come in as often as we would like it, but if you continue to believe in yourself, it carries you far.