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?
Kat Lambrix Jewelry (http://katlambrix.etsy.com)

What is your art/craft?
I make fine jewelry with Swarovski crystals, semi-precious stones and sterling silver. I do a bit of custom work, much of it for brides, and enjoy this type of collaboration with my customer the most!

Describe your style in 2 words:
Refined sparkle

What is your favorite piece and why?
I am loving my Pink Urchin Necklace right now - it was the first piece from my new Stacks collection, with the inspiration drawn from sea creatures and organizational systems. This necklace was the first in the collection and I struggled with the structure, but when it came through I was thrilled.

What is the most memorable piece of advice you’ve ever received?
Stop looking at other jewelers! My husband is an artist, and his advice has always been to look to nontraditional sources for inspiration.

What is the one piece of advice you’d give?
Don’t limit your materials to what you find in the jewelry supply store. Look everywhere and innovate with things you never thought could be used for jewelry!

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?
SToNZ (www.stonz.etsy.com)

What is your art/craft?
I make jewelry using stones and sea glass I find on the shores of Lake Erie, combined with sterling silver and freshwater pearls.

Describe your style in 2 words:
Organically elegant

What is your favorite piece and why?
I guess right now it would be my Padiddle Necklace. It’s simple, but I just love the strange little amorphous beach stone combined with the perfect colorless piece of beach glass and a big beautiful lustrous pearl. It’s something that you could wear ever day as it goes with anything, and it’s a real homage to Mother Nature, my muse.

What is the most memorable piece of advice you’ve ever received?
Never eat a moth ball again, young lady!

What is the one piece of advice you’d give?
Be original. Find your own style- so you can differentiate yourself from the pack.

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 in the site header!

What is your shop?
http://GalleriaLinda.etsy.com - handcrafted jewelry
http://GalleriaLindaLoft.etsy.com - vintage jewelry and supplies

What is your art/craft?
Contemporary beaded jewelry

Describe your style in 2 words:
Contemporary, modern

What is your favorite piece and why?
Oh, so hard to pick! I do love the Exotic Spice Necklace (http://www.etsy.com/view_listing.php?listing_id=9691530 )

It unfolded as an organic design process from a visit to a bead shop. These beads just glimmered in the sunlight in the shop. I took them home and the design just “happened.” This is a great piece to take you from jeans to business suits to dressy dresses - it is very rich in color and texture and is one of my favorites due to the finishes and depth of color.

What is the most memorable piece of advice you ever received?
Do what you are passionate about and it will be a success. I love creating jewelry - it never tires me.

What is the one piece of advice you’d give?
If you desire to sell your designs, decide how you want them to be perceived in the marketplace - who you would envision would buy them. That alone will drive your marketing and your pricing.