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?
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.
