1. Who is Divajools?
"Divajools" is my blog. It is the off-shoot of my jewellery-making business "Viva la Diva" and my first baby-steps into the cyber-world.
2. Is Viva la Diva your full-time occupation?
I guess Viva la Diva could be described as a full-time obsession really - I don't have a "real" job so in that sense then yes, it is. Divajools helps chronicle that.
3. What do you do when you're not working on your business?
I make stuff! Truly, I am always making something even if it is just a birthday card. I also op-shop (thrift shop). I like to think of it as a business related activity - I use recycled stuff in my work. I have one teenager left at home so he still requires feeding and general maintenance and I try to see my daughters as often as I can - they live 80kms away now. I am studying for an Visual Arts degree so that takes up some brainspace. Of course hanging out with my nearests and dearests is a priority.
4. Where can we see or buy your work?
2. Is Viva la Diva your full-time occupation?
I guess Viva la Diva could be described as a full-time obsession really - I don't have a "real" job so in that sense then yes, it is. Divajools helps chronicle that.
3. What do you do when you're not working on your business?
I make stuff! Truly, I am always making something even if it is just a birthday card. I also op-shop (thrift shop). I like to think of it as a business related activity - I use recycled stuff in my work. I have one teenager left at home so he still requires feeding and general maintenance and I try to see my daughters as often as I can - they live 80kms away now. I am studying for an Visual Arts degree so that takes up some brainspace. Of course hanging out with my nearests and dearests is a priority.
4. Where can we see or buy your work?
You can check out some if it on my blog. The "Viva la Diva" range is sold via a party plan type set-up. - I go to peoples home and set up a mini-market in their lounge room really. The other stuff is mostly for exhibitions at this stage. I have one coming up as part of the SALA Festival.
5. What can we expect from Viva la Diva in the near future?
I really hope to open an online store (etsy/madeit) before Christmas 2010. That is my goal and now I have put it out in the public domain so I guess I will have to folllow through...
5. What can we expect from Viva la Diva in the near future?
I really hope to open an online store (etsy/madeit) before Christmas 2010. That is my goal and now I have put it out in the public domain so I guess I will have to folllow through...
6. Would you share something interesting that isn't common knowledge?
When I was a young girl, I thought the most glamorous job in the world was being a truck driver in the Navy. I didn't get out much as a kid. I also used to think Burt Bacharach was sexy .... oh please don't make me confess anything else.
Ooh, I love confessions. Thank you Sue for sharing. Visit Divajools to see more upcycled jewellery such as the featured bracelet and earrings made from silver-plated forks.
All images are courtesy of Sue Garrard.
When I was a young girl, I thought the most glamorous job in the world was being a truck driver in the Navy. I didn't get out much as a kid. I also used to think Burt Bacharach was sexy .... oh please don't make me confess anything else.
Ooh, I love confessions. Thank you Sue for sharing. Visit Divajools to see more upcycled jewellery such as the featured bracelet and earrings made from silver-plated forks.
All images are courtesy of Sue Garrard.
5 comments:
wow- I love these pieces of jewellery that you have shown. Not really having a particular jewellery 'style' myself, I am still finding out what I like!
What gorgeous jewellery. I am off to check out her blog now.Thanks for showcasing her amazing talents.
Pam
Another very talented lady here, thanks for sharing Thea!X
Wow thats great I'm all for recycling & she has a great talent! I'm of for a peek now :))))
Great feature and such unique work! It's always so inspiring to read your Friday Follower posts. Thanks for sharing.
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