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! If you would like to be considered for the Spotlight, click on the ‘Free Press’ link above!

What is your shop?
Beaux Bangles (http://beauxbangles.etsy.com)

What is your art/craft?
My signature pieces are my ornate one of a kind belt buckles. In our shop you will also find handmade glass, and jewelry in different styles. There are two of us and we both have split personalities.

Describe your style in 2 words:
Baroque Bling

What is your favorite piece and why?
At this moment I love white and gold Baroque Bling belt buckle in Gemini. It is just soooooo fancy! Of course my next piece is always my real favorite - right now I’m working on a Pisces buckle using real shells along with the blingy stuff. Coming soon!

What is the most memorable piece of advice you’ve ever received?
You have brains in your head. You have feet in your shoes. You can point yourself in any direction you choose.

What is the one piece of advice you’d give?
Housework can wait.

This month, in order to kick off the recurring Featured Artisan, we will be having two! First up is Jessica of Liebling, a talented artisan who designs handcrafted jewelry. Self-described as eclectic and feminine with a uniquely modern twist, Jessica fills her shop with a blend of her personal styles. Finding inspiration in everything from romance and the Victorian era to architecture and design, Jessica also likes to make pieces that are fun and playful!

Now, let’s cut to the chase and pose our monthly 20 Questions to Jessica!

Jessica’s 20 Questions:

Let’s start at the beginning. What is your earliest crafting memory?
I’ve been crafting my whole life. My earliest memories are that of being a little girl and making handmade Christmas ornaments with my mom, the kind that you arrange all the little glass pieces in a frame and then use your oven as a kiln to melt the glass and create an ornament. I still have them all. My mom and I were always doing projects together. Read More