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Hey Mishka

Craft along with Michelle from Hey Mishka


Name:
Michelle Christina
Location:
Brooklyn
Occupation:
Copywriter & Stylist
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What are your hobbies?

I DIY, blog, style photo shoots, bake, and I'm a full-time copywriter, but on the weekends you'll find me daaancing until the sun comes up without a doubt. I also love traveling, taking pictures, and rearranging rooms (yep).

What are your favorite crafts and what's your craft space like?

I love turning something ordinary into something beautiful, and making my living space and daily life a little more festive. Glitter-coded keys, embellished desk accessories, hand-painted tropical motifs on the wall...

Right now my craft space is wherever I sit down to do a project, and my supplies are everywhere. It's not a gorgeous, clean instagram-ready area. It's more like a creative explosion. Reality, babes!

What do you craft along to?

I usually serial-watch episodes of Project Runway or other fashion-related shows to keep me motivated, or I put on rainymood.com for a calmer vibe. I have some eccentric playlists, too. It all leans toward audio-escapism so I can free my mind and create.

What was the first project you ever made?

I've been making things since I was a tiny little lady... but I do remember making miniature things out of Sculpey clay for my dollhouse when I was a kid. I have always been obsessed with miniatures.

What are your favorite items to make?

I studied fashion design at FIT, and I sell my own designs through my Etsy Shop, Bombay Mermad (etsy.com/shop/bombaymermaid). I am definitely biased towards pretty dresses, summery style and decor, and pastel everything. If it reminds me of vacay, I love it.

Which other craft blogs do you love to read?

My absolute favorites are A Pair & A Spare and A Beautiful Mess.

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What's your favorite...

TV Show
Sounds basic, but... Project Runway, Gossip Girl and The (former) Late Late Show with Craig Ferguson
Band
The Pierces, BANKS, Lhasa de Sela, Chico Trujillo, Lana Del Rey, Federico Aubele, Death from Above 1979, Bareto, Icona Pop... too many!
City
Lima, Peru or good ol' NYC.
Movie
The Darjeeling Limited, À Deriva, City of God, Blame it on Rio, Frida, Marie Antoinette, Havana Blues, Cairo Time
Book
#GIRLBOSS by Sophia Amoruso or Snow Crash by Neal Stephenson
Color
Pink & Mint Green
Food
Ceviche, takoyaki, sweet potatoes, anything with avocado...
Craft Shops In Your Town
I have the NYC garment district at my disposal! Favorites are Toho Shoji, Fabrics Garden (sic), Beads of Paradise and misc no-name fabric stores.