1. Tell us a little about yourself…what you make and sell, where you sell, who you are, etc.
I am Melissa Howington. I live in a small town, Hogansville, Ga. I love to create things. My passion is painting. I currently paint pendants, picture frames and ornaments. I will paint ANYTHING! My broom is proof of that. I currently sell on Etsy. My address is mjhdesigns.etsy.com
2. How did you get started with crafting and selling?
Last year I saw those little pendants that people had painted on what looked to be tiny bathroom ceramic tiles but I didn't really like those. That started me on a mission to find that "perfect something" that I could paint on and I stumbled upon these little wooden squares and 
disks. I also like jewelry so combining the two just made sense. I started painting them for an after Thanksgiving show that I was having along with some other artist friends. I had no idea they were going to take off like they did. It has been almost a year now and there are people still going crazy over them.
disks. I also like jewelry so combining the two just made sense. I started painting them for an after Thanksgiving show that I was having along with some other artist friends. I had no idea they were going to take off like they did. It has been almost a year now and there are people still going crazy over them.3. What do you enjoy most about your craft?
That it doesn't take long and you have a finished piece, therefore I can move on to another idea....there are so many!!! I only have a small amount listed on my ETSY site but I have about 300 here at the house and I constantly have people come to my house to shop and give me more orders!
4. Describe your creative process…what inspires you?
Oh gosh! I get inspiration from color, color , color! Give me bright colors and I go crazy! I love everything colorful! Fabrics make me happy also!
5. What other interests do you have?
Too many! Well, I like to play around with designing special jewelry pieces....I haven't taken that very seriously, though. I like to paint on canvas and also fabric. My dream is to someday paint portraits from real life! There isn't enough time in the day with work and a family to try and fit my creative desires into my life! I would be happiest if I were creating all the time and could forget about work! Haha, who needs it?
6. What do you think of the handmade movement?
It is so cool. I think we all need to jump on that wagon and support each other.
7. Is there anything else you would like the public to know?
I love to do custom orders! You can contact me at mjhdesigns.etsy.com. And remember....I will paint anything if it sits still long enough!Thanks for participating, Melissa! Good luck and God bless!
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