Well, I love colors. You can find lost in colors. So when I design a Pronta is like having a piece of me. With Pronta I can choose my own combination of colors all blended together. Sigh, I just love it!
Maru Stephens
1. The best Christmas present I got in my entire life was a Pack of Colored Pencils.
2. A jelly fish got me once and was probably the most painful thing ever happened to me.
3. I'm still thinking that I can buy an island.
4. The best time I find to design is before I fall asleep.
5. I'm in-love of Washington State.
6. I love to paint my nails with hot fuchsia.
What got you started crafting?
I move to the United States and I wasn't able to work yet, so I started to try some crafts and trying and trying... I ended up designing Pronta's.
I'm already a Web & Graphic Designer, also skills in Photography... Crafting is just another challenge for me and I love it!
What is your source of inspiration?
Well, I love colors. You can find lost in colors. So when I design a Pronta is like having a piece of me. With Pronta I can choose my own combination of colors all blended together. Sigh, I just love it!
What have you made recently?
Well, Every Pronta comes with a flower pin. For me that's the "touch" because the flowers are made with a vintage button. I've been a eBay-holic for the past few months trying to find vintage collectibles buttons. I love to add a special vintage button matching with the Pronta and that also have a story behind. How know who wear this button or how old is? Maybe was part of a jacket or a shirt? Where this button came from, what part of the world? You know. For me that's one of the essence of Pronta, the story behind.
Where do you sell your crafts presently?
For now I just sell everything online on my Etsy store. I'm currently working on my own online store. I have Pronta's in some shops around the world like in Luxembourg - "Chez Lucy Sar". My goal is to have my own boutique.
Why are handmade crafts important to you?
Every single handmade item have its own story behind and say something about the artist. If I never tried the craft world, I wouldn't be able to appreciate the art that is made with the hands. And how important is to create art that can also save our planet.
Find Me
LocationPacific Northwest, WA
Email Address
Maru Stephens
Personal Website
http://www.estilopronta.com
Store Website
http://estilopronta.etsy.com
@estilopronta
http://facebook.com/ilovepronta