Meet Kallia of Kallia's Wonderland !

I met Kallia on the Greek Etsy Street Team. She has an inspiring Etsy Shop : KalliasWonderland
This young woman is a profoundly creative soul. She is fluent in a few languages, and translated her own interview because my Greek is not as good as her English!

1. Tell us about yourself!


My name is Kallia, I live in Greece (Athens) and I like to create jewels, trinkets and objects from odd materials. I adore experimenting with new techniques and products. My motto is "Reuse & Recycle" because I really need to create a new object from the old one. My attribute is alternative in every way - I do not like standards and I am always looking for something different and unique.

2. What do you do when you are not crafting?


I study European Culture, I am freelance interior designer (specialized in 3D Cad designing), I play keyboard (not so often as I really like…), I watch movies, I search for new supplies and techniques…I always have something to do… I never get bored!!!

3. What made you open the shop on Etsy?

I always wanted a shop! A little shop in country style, with warm colors and white wooden furniture, where anyone can buy my creations and also drink hot (or cold) chocolate, eat my famous cakes and participate in my art/craft workshops!!! But I really couldn’t afford a “real” shop. When I found Etsy, I thought “Wow…that’s my chance!!!”…and I grabbed it! The bad thing is that I can’t treat you chocolate and cake (LOL)!!!

4. What kinds of things inspire you? Do you have any mania or obsession?

Everything! I am maniac with buttons, bottles and match boxes! I really love them!!! It seems to me that can be used almost everywhere…

5. What are your favorite materials? Do you have a favorite creation?

I love most vintage images, ribbons, buttons and bottles (as I already told), felt and brass. I have two favorites! My Singer spool pin and my Fornasetti bracelet.



 
 
 
 
 
6. How do you promote your work?


Mostly online. Through Etsy promotion, through my blog and via other sites and blogs. I also try to take part often in activities of the European Street Team and Etsy Greek Street Team.

7. What advice would you give to etsians that are just starting now?

Good pictures! It’s very important people can understand totally the object that pictures because they cannot touch it or feel it. And a positive attitude when everything goes wrong. To make mistakes is to be human. And so the solutions!!!

8. Where people can find you? (blog, etsy, etc...).

My blog:
http://kalliaswonderland.blogspot.com/

my Flickr page:
http://www.flickr.com/photos/kalliasbliss

my Twitter:
http://twitter.com/KalliasWondland

my Etsy Shop:
http://www.kalliaswonderland.etsy.com/

Thank you Kallia!It is such a delight to feature you on my blog. I admire your talents and genuine sweet soul!