Name: Heather Govenor of Marshfluff
Products: Handmade Beaded Bookmarks, Zipper Charms, Sock Bunnies,Jewelry – bracelets, earrings, necklaces, and “sock inspired” repurposed/upcycled creatures.
Select Marshfluff creations can also be found at www.marshfluff.etsy.com, Chrysalis on Main Street, and the Glencoe Museum Giftshop.
Biographical Snapshot: “I’m a mom, an ecologist and a crafty girl.” My son, Michael is seven and he is such a great kid! I’m an ecological consultant, so I do technical work all day. Crafting lets me use the other half of my head. It’s relaxing and fun to make things. I’m really drawn to small cute things and bright colors. I also really enjoy home improvement and have started getting more in to gardening – I spend a lot of time at Lowes (laughs). I think I like the before and after of things; I like to bring out the potential I see. I’ve tutored in the past, I guessthat’s much like the same thing.”
How did you get started with jewelry and sock critters? “I was making the sock creatures for fun with upcycled old socks. Then I began making beaded bookmarks and jewelry. Now I have thousands of beads. I like art that has function. My creations have been shaped a lot by my customers’ feedback. The more you’re out there the more ideas you get from customers.”
What’s the best thing about the Radford Farmer’s Market? “The people. It’s nice to get out and meet new people and see familiar faces as well. This is my second year at the Market and I’m having a great time.
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