My Little Handmade Randomness: Much Love Mondays #06: Mozzypop

Oh how I love Dayner and her shop so much! I love how lovely her jewellery is, it makes me wanna just dance around in my cocktail dresses (if i had any). And I have bought a few pieces from her shop for my friends birthdays, but never for myself, as I'm always poor! I have enjoyed the opportunity of knowing her via twitter, her shop and her blog!

So, without further ado, here is Dayner!

1- Can you tell us about yourself?

My name is Dayner, I'm 23 and I run a blog and jewellery company by the name of Mozzypop :-)

2- How did you first get involved in designing/making?

I started making jewels when my parents bought me some Fimo clay on a whim one year for Christmas. After leaving them in the cupboard for months, I finally decided to dig them out and have a play. I suddenly fell upon all these great ideas for jewels I could make... and after they got a good reaction I looked further into buying other charms and stock in for my shop, and it went from there!

3- How would someone describe your style?

I'm not sure, I tend to think I don't really have any style! I guess I like retro styling, I love long or voluminous hair and glamorous, smart and lady-like clothing - I'd love to have the confidence to wear heels and lipstick every day!

4- What do you do when you aren't creating?

I work full time and am studying web design currently, so if I'm not immersed in my jewellery and blog I'm always busy with something else! I'm like a sponge, I love to learn and pick up new techniques.

5- How and why did you get into creating?

I started making jewels as a hobby and had no intention of selling, but on family and friends telling me I should and them taking things to school fairs for me I decided to try selling online - not really expecting much to come

from it - but if you never try you never know.

6- Whats a favorite item from Mozzypop?

My favourite item is my teacup necklace or the selection of "Drink Me" bottle pendants... they seem to be my best sellers so others must agree with me :-)

7- Whats the most challenging part of your label?

I find keeping up with my paperwork and invoices the biggest challenge, you know, all the boring stuff! I also have a tendency to overspend on new stock and charms... I can't resist anything cute or pretty. I have so so much stock in my little office you wouldn't believe!

8- If someone was interested in designing, what would be the few things you'd suggest?
Well, I'll just tell you what works for me. I spend a long time browsing the net for anything that inspires me. I use www.pinterest.com to keep track of all the pretty things I see so that I can look back at those when I feel a bit "uninspired". I also collect scraps from magazines, have a cork board over my desk, and write notes into my iPhone wherever I am. You can be inspired by ANYTHING, so keep your eyes open!

9- Does anyone inspire you in the way you make your work?
I'm not directly inspired by anyone in particular, but I find so many designers on www.etsy.com/www.folksy.com that I love. I also totally admire self-made brands like Me & Zena or Temporary Secretary, and would love my brand to reach their level and higher.

10- Anything else you'd like to share?
Just to always believe in your work and what you're doing, and keep positive about it. Never talk down your designs or belittle yourself to others. If you love it, then of course other people will too :-)