I first came across Cyndi of Reduce Footprints and Appealing to you on My Craft Corner. Cyndi is one half of a very talented husband and wife team. They care about the earth, design houses for a living and find time to be creative too. I’m pleased to be able to share her work with you here.
Tell us a little about you
I am passionate about the earth and living “green”. My husband and I love to camp, hike and spend time in nature. We also work together (our day job) designing homes and providing CAD services. We live in Asheville, NC.
How did you get into crafting and jewellery making?
I write a blog about green living. While researching various subjects, I became fascinated with making things … non-toxic cleansers, after-shave, perfume, air freshener, etc. One morning I woke up and thought … I could make earrings. Coincidentally, I had some broken pieces of jewelry that I couldn’t bring myself to toss out. So … my Eco-friendly earring adventures began. 
Who / what inspires you?
Well … my husband inspires me. He is a terrific artist and watching him create something fabulous on a canvas makes me want to use my imagination. Nature also inspires me … it’s perfect and beautiful in it’s simplicity.
What’s been your favourite thing you’ve made so far?
While I don’t really care for pink, I love these little drops … they remind me of flowers.
What’s next for you to try?
I’m hoping to try necklaces and bracelets to go along with the earrings.
Do you have a top tip for other crafters – maybe something you’ve learned which you’d have loved to have known earlier?
Decide whether you want to sell your creations or create for yourself. Creating for one’s self is great fun and very rewarding but … it often isn’t what others want. So, in my opinion, one must look at the market and, if sales are the goal, then try to figure out what clients want and create for them.
What keeps you going?
Making jewelry is a creative outlet for me. It’s very relaxing and meditative. So, when I feel like letting my mind rest, I make earrings. It’s when I’m totally in the moment with no other thoughts on my mind.
Where can people buy from you?
- My Etsy Shop: Appealing To You at http://www.etsy.com/shop/Appealingtou
- My Blog: Reduce Footprints at http://reducefootprints.blogspot.com
- My Craft Corner Page: http://www.mycraftcorner.com/profile/SmallFootprints
- Member of Inspiration Avenue Etsy Team: http://inspiration-avenue-team.blogspot.com/
I hope you’ll take the time to have a look at Cyndi’s work and her blog. Last weeks challenge to do away with single use wipes was an easy one but could you do the challenge for this week.
Tags: Featured Maker, jewellery
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Thank you so much for this wonderful feature. You made my day (I’m smiling and dancing around the computer … lol).
I so appreciate it!
Have a wonderful day!
Cyndi
You’re welcome Cyndi
What a lovely write up! Cyndi’s work is fabulous- I love how her creativity extends across all areas of her life, marvelous!
Stephanie
Cyndi is a lovely, thoughtful person.
I enjoyed the interview and hope that
it will encourage others to visit her blog
and learn how they can begin leaving
smaller footprints on the earth
xox
You have a beautiful blog, and I love your handmade felt items!
I enjoyed the interview! Cyndi has been a friend and teammate for awhile now. I love her jewelry and admire her dedication to living a “green” life! Her blog is full of tips on how to treat the earth a little better. I hope everyone visits!
What a nice write up. Congrats to SmallFootprints (aka Cyndi) and Angela! Cyndi must truely be a lovely person – making lovely earrings – and keeping the earth green!
Donna
I’m lucky enough to count Cyndi as a friend and team mate too. I love her work and her ideology – great feature!
What a lovely write up and Cyndi is such a wonderful person and talented lady!
Great interview. I agree with all the above. Cyndi is such a talented artist and wonderful teammate. I love her jewelry and style. Her passion for living green is just a bonus.
Thank you all for your comments, it’s lovely to see how much support there is for Cyndi and her work. And I’ve been thrilled to have so many American visistors
Usually I work quietly away in my little corner of Yorkshire and suddenly it feels like the world (or at least America) has paid me a visit!
wow!!! what a wonderful interview/write up for our lovely cyndi
she’s such a wonderful, talented and eco friendly artist … but most of all she’s a very very sweet friend 
congrats cyndi … glad i made it here eventho a little late 
Cyndi is a doll. We love her so much over at Inspiration Avenue.
Angela this site is lovely. The colors in your banner are my favorite. I’m off to browse your shop.
Wow sweet write up and interview. We do love our Cyndi and her art.
Sorry I am too ust seeing this.\
Shel
Hi Angela,
This is totally off topic but … I’ve nominated you for an award which is up on my blog today:
http://su.pr/3fOLf1
Here’s wishing you a lovely day and a wonderful weekend!
Cyndi