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'Gemyz

I'm armed with scissors and glue, don't mess with me!
Auckland, New Zealand

User Since: November 16, 2007 1 board post



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Interests

Likes

  • Crafting
  • Playing Guitar
  • Music
  • Songwriting
  • Blogging
  • Traveling

Hobbies

  • Sewing
  • Knitting
  • Crochet
  • Scrapbooking
  • Jewellery making
  • Minitures
  • Paper Craft
  • Photography
  • Book making
  • Woodwork
  • Altered Book Art
  • Clothes Making
  • Patchwork & Quilting
  • Metalwork

Music

  • The Smashing Pumpkins
  • My Bloody Valentine
  • Sonic Youth
  • Sigur Ros
  • Suzi Quatro
  • The Ramones
  • The Rolling Stones

Film

  • Silent Hill
  • Little Miss Sunshine
  • Napoleon Dynamite
  • Life Is Beautiful
  • Im Not There

Books

  • Adorn Magazine

About

I'm Gemma, 16, young entrepreneur,and crafter.

I primarily knit, crochet, sew and bookbind.
I'm currently (slowly) writing a crochet patterns book. I aspire to make a living by owning my own business, selling the things I make. I work at a handbag manufacturers, making hangbags from fancy Italian leather.

I run the craft blog 'scissors+tape', feel free to check it out (the link is above)

I'm also in the band 'Pipe Dream' with my boyfriend Julian(the link is also above)


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5 Reasons why YOU should enter the Craft Business

We've seen them everywhere: online,in stores,at fe'tes,fairs & festivals; talented artisans and crafters alike,selling there wares, either as a second income or to earn a living.
Being in the Craft business is so rewarding because you because you can make a living off what you make. More and more people are buying and supporting handmade products because they are more specially made and with alot more care and effort.

Here are 5 reasons why you too should join the craft business industry:

1)The flexiblity - Being able to work at your own pace,at your own hours. You have the control of how big or small you want the business to be.

2)The satisfaction - The satisfaction that these are your own creations that are handmade and most of all,unique.

3)The extra income - Hey,now who wouldn't like that?!

4)The freedom - To be your own boss,make your own decisions, do what you want to do.

5)Lastily,The enjoyment - Running your own craft business can not only be fun but,it is also rewarding,not only are you sharing with other people your fabulous creations but you have an excuse to do crafting all day long and get paid for it.


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Julz S.

Julz S.

11 Jul 21:41

Hey! I've heard of ur band lol!!
Im gonna add u as a friend lol

angelichigo

angelichigo

29 Jun 16:42

Thanks for adding my felt rose ring project as fave =)

angelichigo

angelichigo

12 Jun 13:56

Thanks for adding my cherry blossoms project as fave =)

Mort

Mort

26 May 22:43

Thank you for adding my project to your favorite:)

Ryals_Shoal

Ryals_Shoal

07 May 20:45

Thank you for the fav! <3

Bluebee

Bluebee

15 Jan 16:13

thanks for the fav !

Keeley C.

Keeley C.

15 Aug 15:16

thanks for the fav on my tips and tricks for the collage handbag!

Genevieve

Genevieve

29 May 04:51

Thank you for adding my project to your favorites :)

asç

asç

26 Apr 22:41

thanx 4 faving my project

michaelasaurus

michaelasaurus

09 Mar 03:47

Gemmerrrr :]

"It's a GJ, it's a GJ, it's gotta be a GJ gardener home"
I'm sorry... I couldn't resist