We head to Claremont, California to meet Anna Bean who loves to make all sorts, from jewelry to candles to plush toys and every thing in between!
Featured Member Interview
How did you find CO+K and why did you join?
I discovered CO+K while I was searching for a tutorial on how to make a prop for my Halloween Costume.
What projects are you currently working on?
I am currently working on a pair of earring that are inspired from one of my favorite TV shows, The Mighty Boosh. I am also working on a baggy tank top transformation.
Stats
- Joined
- September 14, 2013
- Location
- Claremont, California, United States
- Projects
- 50
- Featured Projects
- 2
- Favorited
- 178 times
What does your craft space look like?
I usually work at my cluttered desk that's covered in gears & gizmos. (I'm a pack rat)
Which tool or craft supply do you use the most?
I love working with fimo, plants, and random little metal pieces. I find that pliers, tooth picks (wooden ones), and packing tape are quite useful.
What do you craft along to?
like to listen to artists like Ingrid Michaelson and Regina Specktor while I'm Crafting, because they always seem to put me in the right mood. I also like watching Family Guy while I'm crafting, because I always like to have some background sound while I'm crafting, and you don't have to pay attention to Family Guy the whole time yet it's still amusing.
Anna 's Most Popular Projects
Favorite Craft
I really do vary from types of crafting, but I think my favorite types of crafting are, jewelry making, gardening, and sewing. I enjoy making jewelry, plushies, and little silly gadgets and toys.
Anna 's Top Crafts
If you could learn one new craft or make anything, what would it be?
I am thinking of attempting to crochet, and starting paper marbling again.
Who are your crafting heroes?
My Crafting Heros are my older sister Caitlin Barger who is an amazing baker, and Rob and Becky, who are a nice couple that own a shop called Heirloom http://heirloomclaremont.com/ . At one point I sold a bunch of my goodies at their shop.
Creature of Whim's Favorite Projects
There are so many amazing Projects on CO+K. It hard to narrow them down, but I especially like Aqua Kh Bbs Inspired Choker By Crimson Rose, because I love Creative/elegant jewelry. I like Totoro By BanDitte, because I'm a huge studio Gible fan. I like Zipper Roses Fascinator Hat By OutsaPop, because I'm into steampunk stuff. I like Book Mark By Zombiella x., because it's just really cute and funny. And I like Dress Reconstruction by Steph, because I like foral dresses and skirts.
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