IMCreations Giveaway - May 14th - 20th

I love these pendants!:) IMCreations has a GREAT variety of pendants to choose from.. and for only $6 bucks! A.w.e.s.o.m.e!

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Introduce yourself!:)
Hi everyone! My name is Irene and I live on Long Island, New York. I have been married for 12 years and have two beautiful children. I run my craft business during the day, and work as a graphic artist at night. I consider myself a creative soul, and always wanted to start my own craft business. I have been creating things with my hands for as long as I can remember. What I strive through all my handmade creations is to tell a story, and to touch people's lives.

Tell us a bit about your business..
I started my business about a year ago. IM Creations was derived from my name Irene Maria. I wanted a simple name for my business that most people could identify, and that was not specific to one type of product line. I currently, and mostly, create pendants made from reclaimed Scrabble tiles. I have been a graphic artist for over 15 years, so most of the images placed on the tiles are designed by me. Besides, Scrabble tile pendants, I also create pendants using bamboo tiles and glass tiles. I also hand paint trinket boxes and photo frames, handcraft magnets sets, crochet, knit, and occasionally make greeting cards. Most of my creations consist of eco-friendly and nontoxic materials.

The designs I create are sometimes inspired by nature, sometimes by my children, or I could wake up in the morning with a fresh idea. Other designs that I use on my pendants are derived from scraps of decorative paper lying around my home. I love to upcycle! I think about what colors go together, what great images have influenced me, and the design unravels before my eyes.

What inspired you to start your etsy shop?
I finally found a venue that provided me the perfect community to display my work. Etsy has allowed me to focus more on creating my pieces, rather than spend hours managing my own website. Etsy has also provided the tools to promote my creations. I am very grateful to Etsy.


When you're not being crafty, what do you do?
I love to read, write, go horseback riding, play tennis, yoga, and travel. Most importantly, I enjoy just being with my family.


Whats your favorite book, song, movie & website?
I have many favorite books, but my top two would be The Great Gatsby and To Kill a Mockingbird.
Favorite Music: I like all genre except for heavy metal.
Favorite movie: Forest Gump.
Favorite webite: www.ecoholistic.com


How do you promote your work?
Besides, word of mouth, I sell my items on other sites beside Etsy. Currently, you will find my items on, of course Etsy, ArtFire, 1000 Markets, and Silkfair. I also participate in local craft shows.


What are your short-term & long-term goals?
My short and long terms are both the same: enjoy life and be grateful everyday! Creating is an expression of one self, life is full of surprises, and I am here for the experience.

Do you run IMCreations full time?
I run my craft business during the day, and work as a graphic artist at night. I would eventually like the craft business to become my only income. Creating has always been with me, and doing it from my home and getting paid for my creations are an extra bonus.

Tell us something random about you?
I love to recycle, and I prefer products to be nontoxic and mostly made from natural materials. Anything to do my part in this one planet we live in. I believe in recycling wherever possible. Let's all go green!!

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Item up for grabs: A $6.00 pendant from IMCreations.. of your choice!

To enter the giveaway: Go to IMCreations, look around.. come back & tell us your favorite item from her shop!

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This giveaway will end on May 20thth at 11:30 p.m. (Central Standard Time). The winner will be notified by e-mail and it will be posted Wednesday night on our blog. Please be sure you have provided a valid e-mail address. If there is no e-mail address provided to contact the winner, another name will be drawn. The winner will have 48 hours to respond to the e-mail notification with their mailing address. This information will then be forwarded to the sponsor. If this information is not received within 48 hours another name will be drawn.