Cards and Jewelry by Michele

Name: Michele
Shop Name: Cards and Jewelry by Michele: 10% goes to animal charities
Shop Link: http://mvegan5.etsy.com
Location: Israel and CA
Ships To: Everywhere

What materials do you use for your ECO friendly products? Vintage metal, plastic, and glass, and recycled paper blank cards.

What inspires you? My love and commitment to animals and nature inspires my work.

How long have you had your shop on Etsy? About 2 years.

Is this a job for you or a hobby? Its about 1/2 of a job. I also teach art and English.

How did you get into your craft? I have been creating many forms of art since I was little. I went to art school for painting and art education, and the jewelry began while I was there as well.

Do you have any advice for fellow Etsy shop owners? I think that having a clear, colorful shop is important, including sharp pictures. Its great to join teams that fit with your location, items, and personality. I love the teams I'm in, including the one that I founded and run; Etsy for Animals: Artists Helping Animals (efa). Check out our shop, where 100% goes to animal charities http://etsyforanimals.etsy.com I also belong to Etsy for Charity, which has a great shop giving 100% to charity http://etsyforcharity.etsy.com . Its great to become part of the community through teams, the forums, and friendly and prompt convos.