Sponsor Spotlight: Designed By Didi Jewelry
Here at See Jane Write Magazine we appreciate all creative pursuits, not just writing. We’re especially fans of arts and crafts.
Darlene Robinson Millender is both a writer and a crafty lady. She’s a freelance journalist and blogs at The Birmingham Buff. She’s also the woman behind jewelry line Designed by Didi Jewelry, one of our sponsors for July. Here, she tells us more about her work.
I began creating jewelry in 2006 as a way to relax after my twins started sleeping through the night. After friends and strangers would comment positively on my one-of-a-kind beaded pieces, I decided to see if I could sell any of them. Most of my immediate customers included family, church members and co-workers. I also set up my tent at various festivals throughout the city and state. But due to family and work demands, I’d stopped producing commercial pieces some time ago.
I became a freelance writer/editor last year and that has given me a little more breathing room to also create more of my unique jewelry. I’ve recently relaunched my jewelry line – Designed by Didi.
For me, crafting jewelry is therapeutic, quite calming. Writing, on the other hand, is a more fiery pursuit. I am passionate about both. As Maya Angelou says, “You can’t use up creativity. The more you use, the more you have.” I’m thankful that I am a creator.
Darlene will be giving away one of her statement necklaces to one lucky winner at our magazine launch party. Bring your business card to enter. Click here to RSVP for the party.
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