Featured Mom - Kristen's Custom Creations Giveaway

Today's featured mom has found a way to express herself as well as bring in a few bucks. Not only is her jewelry lovely, but it also says something about the person who wears it.

Creative mom Kristen Andrews, is the owner of Kristen's Custom Creations and a work at home mother.

H: What do you create?

K: I specialize in creating custom hand stamped jewelry keep sakes. I have been making jewelry for over 10 years strictly as a hobby but then decided to open my shop up based on the many requests I was starting to receive. My hobby turned into a business after I decided to stay home after the birth of my son. I spent 11 years working in the service industry and just planned on taking a brief break to stay home w/ my kiddo. I always planned on returning to my field of work.

H: How did you get started?

K: After having suffered from infertility for over 3 years I was so excited to have my son Will. I was one proud mama and wanted the perfect necklace after he was born. I searched and just couldn't find anything so I decided to create my own piece. I spend around 8 months researching materials and perfecting my technique and finally created my signature "Proud Mama" necklace. I started making similar pieces as gifts and then started receiving so many requests that I decided to open up my online shop. I have been very fortunate to have great success in such a short period of time, not only do I have my online shop but I also do a great deal of wholesale and business with boutiques.

H: Were you creative before you had children?

K: I have enjoyed crafting since I was a kid, my mom said she always had to keep me busy with new projects. I have also always had a love for jewelry so my hand stamped creations are the perfect outlet, it really allows me to express myself.

H: Have your methods changed?

K: I think every artist learns something new everyday and picks up a new technique over time. I am still learning and plan on learning new metal techniques in the near future.

How do you find time to stay creative? In between filling my orders and taking care of my kiddo I try to squeeze in some time to create new piceces, I love to create new pieces.

H: Do your kids show any creative spirit?

K: My son loves to color and help me with my jewelry, at least he likes to think he helps me. He has a love for the shiny also!

H:What have you learned after having your kids

K: I find that after having Will he really is the inspiration behind my pieces. As a mother it is a very special bond and I know that love has inspired much of my work if not all.

Kristen has generously offered one of her pieces (the one shown up top) as a giveaway prize! All you have to do to win is visit her online shop. Take a peek through her items then come back here and leave a comment telling us what you loved the most. Make sure to leave your email address so we can contact you if you're the lucky winner. Enter until Dec 19th.

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