This week, we welcome Button-maven, Kellie Christie! Maker of bright button-y goodness, and another fellow Australian!
Where do you live?
Brisbane, Australia
Where do you do your work?
A few years ago we converted our garage into a studio space for me and a computer room for my hubby. We share this space but my husband thinks that I am out growing it.
What’s your favourite place in the world, and why?
I don’t think I have been there yet! I LOVE London but there is still so much travelling overseas that I want to do. I want to see Europe and Asia, but this won’t be on the cards until the kids are much bigger. It is always nice to visit my parents, they still live in the house that I grew up in. I have a lot a great childhood memories of the Bunya Mountains. We went there a lot when I was a kid and we still go there once a year with my family.
Tell us a little bit more about yourself! Your ‘day job’ or business, family, hobbies…
I am a Mum of two small boys. Noah is 2.5 yrs old and Liam is 8 months. Looking after my boys is my ‘day’ job and my creative time happens at night when the kids are asleep. My husband is very supportive of what I do and I am very thankful, even though he sometimes thinks I’m crazy. He is definitely not the person to go to for creative feedback. I have 3 great friends who are probably my best customers! We all grew up together in a small country town and have been the best of friends for years, I usually test out all of my new ideas and items on them.
What did you want to be ‘when you grew up’?
I wanted to be a geologist (study rocks)!! Ahhhh I couldn’t think of anything more dull!! My bestie still teases me about it occasionally.
How did you first get into your craft/art?
I have always been a creative person, I remember that I used to sew my own pencil cases when I was at school. My mum is also very creative, she is a potter and I used to play around in her pottery shed trying, and sometimes successfully making little pots and bowls. I studied Fine Art at uni and I started making beaded jewellery nearly 10 years ago. From here I stumbled across a bright little packet of buttons that I had in my sewing box and I created my very first button necklace. I received so many great comments whenever I wore this necklace that I knew I was on to something good and began creating more button necklaces.
What do you make?
I make jewellery using new, salvaged and sometimes vintage buttons. My most popular item is my Original Kellie Christie Flat Button Necklace, but I also make brooches, rings, earrings, bracelets and some hair accessories.
What are you most proud of making?
I am most proud of making a few necklaces for Maggie Beer, she has worn them on Masterchef and has also been photographed wearing them in a few magazines and newspapers.
What do you like the most/least about selling your wares online?
The thing I like the most is the chance to connect with people from different countries who normally wouldn’t get the chance to see my work. The thing I like the least is the time it takes to take photos and list items.
I love…
coffee, chocolate and wine 🙂
What’s your favourite word?
Pineapple, it sounds weird when you say it over and over.
If you could sum yourself or your work up in one sentence, it would say…
Bright, bold, statement jewellery made with buttons!!
Find Kellie Online!
Shop:Â http://www.kelliechristie.etsy.com
Blog:Â www.kelliechristie.blogspot.com
Twitter:Â http://twitter.com/kelliechristie
Facebook Page:Â http://www.facebook.com/pages/Kellie-Christie/92736937571?ref=ts
Kellie is very generously giving away a button ring and a resin filigree pendant this week – open internationally!!
To Enter:
1. Visit Kellie Christie and come back here leaving a comment about your favourite piece from the page.
2. For additional entries, leave a comment saying that you: followed or subscribed to Epheriell Designs (or already do); have twittered about the givewaway; have shared the giveaway with friends on Facebook, or; you have written a blog post about it.
3. Entries close next Friday, the 24th of September, at 12pm Australian EST.
The winner will be chosen via Random.org
Remember to leave me a way of contacting you.. and Good Luck!
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The winner of last week’s giveaway is Eleni – congrats!
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Love the flat button necklace in pink and purple. So unique and bright! Thanks to Epheriell Designs for introducing fantastic designers.
The colours in this piece are just fantastic: http://www.etsy.com/listing/54091024/flat-button-necklace-by-kellie-christie
Already following. 🙂
to choose just one is a big call! your designs are fabulous!
i am now following on f.b. too as i would rather not miss any new creations! If i had to choose it is a major toss up between the flat button necklace (the one with the birds, black and white) and the birdcage rings! <3
I found this page through Epheriell Designs
I look forward to seeing more of your designs! : )
These button creations are stunning .. and, like so many others I am sure, I have found it IMPOSSIBLE to choose just one. Standouts are the green and black tree item marked SOLD, the B&W one with the little birdie on the central button and some of the crazy purple, red & pink combos. Just fab fab fab!!! I already follow on fb and will send a shout-out out about the giveaway …… 🙂
I adore Kellie’s new mdf range of buttons! Especially the necklace with the “little birdy” detail!
Great to see a feature on this amazing artisan. Kellie’s work is of such a high standard! I don’t know how she does it with two young ones!
Really enjoy this blog too! Cheers x
Of course I like the necklaces! My favourite is the name mosaic.
I like the Fancy Flat Button Necklace
Very Summery colours
Even though it will be Fall soon, it would add some sunshine.
I follow Epheriell Designs on GFC as nightowl
I love the bambi filigree brooch…and the owls and babushka dolls necklace…would make real fun rings!
Already follow Epheriell designs via gfc!
My pink wiuld be the summery bright orange and yellow flat button necklace, I’m sure it would brighten the most dreary day!
Oh My! please excuse my typo’s.. I need more coffee!
I love the new flat button neclace with the red buckle in the center. It makes me happy.
I love your neclaces
Keep up the great work
I love the button rings: particularly the white tree on the black background. Keep up the good work, Kellie! Robyn from Focus on Art.
I love the button rings: particularly the white tree on the black background. Keep up the good work, Kellie! Robyn from Focus on Art — metal sculpture owls.
I LOVE the button rings . . . especially the daisy ring that incorporates smaller buttons as the flower’s petals! So creative!
I love the green Tree necklace, but they are all very unique and pretty!
I follow and subscribe to Epheriell Designs 🙂
My favourite piece is the green necklace with the tree or the multicoloured flat button necklace 🙂
(and I’m following as Jasmine1485)
I tweeted about it:
http://twitter.com/NTFancy/status/24981571396
i really like this one-
http://www.facebook.com/photo.php?pid=5027169&id=92736937571&ref=fbx_album
but it sold…:(
Enter me please! My fav item is http://www.etsy.com/listing/50775549/design-your-own-flat-button-necklace.
Following via google, as fisiwoman.
Post it on FB: http://www.facebook.com/#!/profile.php?id=100000825276857&v=wall&story_fbid=140766669300704
I love the pink necklace with the Butterfly bead
Follow you on GFC
This is my fav:
http://www.facebook.com/album.php?aid=195144&id=92736937571#!/photo.php?pid=4981967&id=92736937571&ref=fbx_album
My favorite is the Fancy Flat Button Necklace in pink and purple
I follow your blog with google friend connect
I tweeted about the giveaway – http://twitter.com/AmberGoo/status/25031655118 – my Twitter ID is @AmberGoo
Done!!! Favourite of all her masterpiece it’s the Green Tree Necklace.
http://www.facebook.com/photo.php?pid=5027169&id=92736937571&ref=fbx_album
Done!!! subscribed to Epheriell Designs; twittered about the givewaway; have shared the giveaway with friends on Facebook.
My favorite is the green & black tree button necklace (sold!).
I also subscribed to your blog via my Omea Reader. 🙂
I love the green tree necklace. I’m very into trees and even have one tattoo on my arm.
I’m now a follower of your blog 🙂
I love the summery colors flat button necklace.
I Love the http://www.facebook.com/album.php?aid=195144&id=92736937571#!/photo.php?pid=5027169&id=92736937571&ref=fbx_album
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I follow your blog!
raquelk_87 (at) hotmail (dot) com
The ivory button earrings in this pic are so vintage chic!
http://www.facebook.com/album.php?aid=195144&id=92736937571#!/photo.php?pid=5144280&id=92736937571&ref=fbx_album
I follow and subscribe to your blog. 🙂
Hi! I love http://www.facebook.com/album.php?aid=195144&id=92736937571#!/photo.php?pid=5027170&id=92736937571&ref=fbx_album
So perfect stylish combination
Thank you for the chance!
ksyshenka(at)yahoo(dot)com
Blog follower!
ksyshenka(at)yahoo(dot)com
Love the Fancy Flat Button necklace in red and black, my two favorite colors.
I love the button necklaces, especially the black and white tree one.
Blog follower
Facebook fan
I am loving the Green Tree necklace so much! Gorgeous with just a plain tshirt!
Thanks! foxsquirrelrabbit at gmail dot com
I am a new follower of your blog with GFC (oona)
Thanks! foxsquirrelrabbit at gmail dot com
I follow Epheriell on Twitter and Blogger. My favourite Kellie Christie item is this http://www.facebook.com/photo.php?pid=5027181&id=92736937571&ref=fbx_album because it goes with my retro outfits.