Live Out Loud: The Interviews!
It is a remarkable world out there, where imagination knows no limits. Here, I will share a few words from creative people who inspire me and work hard doing what they (and others) LOVE!
KJDesignsIntroducing...
Suz Coram-Stanley of KJDesigns. A creator of jewellery and keepsakes that celebrate memories and immortalise the words you love. |
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1. How did your business name come about?
My business began when I was looking for a certain piece of jewellery to help me honour and remember my baby who was born sleeping. I couldn’t find what I wanted so thought I’d try and make it myself. I named it after, and in honour of him, Koby James.
2. What would your children say about your creations?
My kids love them. They are always at me to make things for them, they have necklaces with all sorts of handstamped things on and different charms. They also use my beads and such to make their own bracelets and gifts for their friends for birthdays and such.
3. What can spark your imagination?
I had a dream about cutlery, and kept thinking about it until I thought of a couple of interesting things I could do with it, as far as stamping it
goes! Things people say, and quotes I come across often inspire me to make jewellery.
4. Can you recall a quote that inspires you?
A lot of my jewellery revolves around quotes, most of it around words. I love quotes about hope and love. Two favourite at the moment “When the world says give up, hope whispers try it one more time” and “Be strong when you are weak, and brave when you are scared” … which do feature on some of my jewellery.
5. What three words best describe your style?
Sentimental, personal and unique.
Felt Shop: http://felt.co.nz/shop/kjdesigns
Facebook Page: https://www.facebook.com/#!/KobyJames.designs
My business began when I was looking for a certain piece of jewellery to help me honour and remember my baby who was born sleeping. I couldn’t find what I wanted so thought I’d try and make it myself. I named it after, and in honour of him, Koby James.
2. What would your children say about your creations?
My kids love them. They are always at me to make things for them, they have necklaces with all sorts of handstamped things on and different charms. They also use my beads and such to make their own bracelets and gifts for their friends for birthdays and such.
3. What can spark your imagination?
I had a dream about cutlery, and kept thinking about it until I thought of a couple of interesting things I could do with it, as far as stamping it
goes! Things people say, and quotes I come across often inspire me to make jewellery.
4. Can you recall a quote that inspires you?
A lot of my jewellery revolves around quotes, most of it around words. I love quotes about hope and love. Two favourite at the moment “When the world says give up, hope whispers try it one more time” and “Be strong when you are weak, and brave when you are scared” … which do feature on some of my jewellery.
5. What three words best describe your style?
Sentimental, personal and unique.
Felt Shop: http://felt.co.nz/shop/kjdesigns
Facebook Page: https://www.facebook.com/#!/KobyJames.designs