BESTeam feature: Elle's Beads

I'm a bit late on this feature, but I've been out in the forest away from the lovely internet. so this weeks BESTeam feature is on the rockin shop Elle's Beads. This etsy shop features unique, funky, eco-friendly jewelry. Having looked through her shop, her pieces seem suitable for a variety of age ranges from young teens to adults. She is constantly making jewelry and welcomes custom requests! So look through her shop and see what tickles your fancy! Here are the answers to her interview questions:

What's your favorite color?
purple or blue

[click on pictures to view their listings]

What inspires you?
nature, color


What do you love most about what you do?
gives me an opportunity to be creative and share my passion with others


Is Etsy part-time, full-time, or hobby for you? How do you balance it with everything else?
Part-time. I don't have family to take care of so the balance is not challenging. After I get home from work, I work on my business. I keep a pretty flexible schedule.


What are your top favorite blogs or websites?
Kaboodle, Twitter, etsyqueers.blogspot.com, Cafe Handmade, etsyitemoftheday.com


What are your current projects?
jewelry, jewelry and more jewelry


How did you get started w/your Etsy shop (what made you open it)?
I started making jewelry as a positive way to help deal with the anxiety and depression I was going through. Friends and family encouraged me to sell my work, so I opened up on Etsy. I also sell at a few craft fairs during the year.

where to find ellesbeads:
ETSY
BLOG
KABOODLE
TWITTER
FACEBOOK
FLICKR