DefiantRelics on Etsy! Interview :)

I had the chance to interview Chita from DefiantRelics

Name: Chita 

Location: Tucson AZ 

Age: 43

Name of shop: DefiantRelics 

How'd you come up with the name of your shop: My inspiration for the name comes from how people tend to put their energy into items they leave behind when they leave this plane and their spirit enters the next phase & how defiantly that energy refuses to leave the item, an item could be anything from a house they lived in to a piece of jewelry they wore everyday.. It amazes me how one leaves their trail behind even when physically gone.. My desire is to make jewelry that inspires & helps heal while living a full life.. 

How long has your shop been open: I just reopened  1 week ago. 

What gave you the idea about opening an etsy shop: I started out making Jewelry at a very young age (high school) for friends, family and myself. People started asking me if I sold it and that's where it all began.. 

Is this a hobby of your or do you do this full time?: I consider myself blessed to be able to do a hobby I love full time :-) 

What kind of items do you sell in your shop: I sell jewelry for men & women, mostly steampunk, boho, gypsy & goth styles but I do make custom jewelry as well for bridal & special events. 

Your favorite item that you sell: Steampunk angels are always a favorite! I have a style that is a bit on the dark side as well and people seem to really enjoy it.. A light worker who also works with my shadow side.. Balance in life is important 

https://www.etsy.com/listing/243038071/guardian-amulet-unisex?ref=shop_home_active_1&ga_search_query=steampunk

Retails:($35.00)

Something you want to happen to your shop in the future: I hope for it to be successful of course but what's more important to me is to be able to give people a piece of jewelry that they will cherish & love and bring them happiness & healing! 

Do you have any plans for your shop products in the future: Yes most definitely! 

If so what: I'll be adding more of my signature styles and I have a few surprises along the way! 

What is something you want your future customers to know about your shop: I put a lot of detail in everything I make and I also have customers who ask me to bless item for them which I love to do! I also love custom requests, it challenges me to new ideas! 

 

My favorite item that is featured in this shop is  this adorable elephant bracelet!

This is definitely my style and I love how it has elephants on it, so cute!

I have never seen a bracelet quite like this before!

Retails:($27.00)

 

 

https://www.etsy.com/listing/243140948/raja-elephant-chunky-bracelet?ref=shop_home_active_5

 

Make sure you check this shop out here:

https://www.etsy.com/shop/DefiantRelics?ref=search_shop_redirect

AtelierOfCat on Etsy :)

I received a few items from the shop AtelierOfCat on Etsy! 

She sent me a good assortment of what she typically sells in her shop which is awesome!

I got a necklace, chocker, ring, hair clip and a decoden mirror that I will be reviewing for you!  

 

The first item is a hair clip which is an adorable mustache! Its made out of a material that remind me of a thick version of felt. It's really adorable and I cant wait to wear it!

*Currently not listed in her shop*

This hair clip also has my favorite type on clip on the back! It also feels really secure onto the mustache!

 

The next piece is a beautiful necklace! Its a moon made out of little gears. Its definitely a "Steam Punk" style. I absolutely love this necklace. It's a little different from what I typically wear but I love it! The chain on this necklace has probably got to be my favorite part. Its super long which is typically the type of necklaces that I do wear!

 

https://www.etsy.com/listing/241199807/steampunk-moon?ref=shop_home_active_7

Retails:($3.00)

 

The next item is a decoden covered compact mirror! I love this, as soon as I seen this I instantly put it into my purse. She did such a good job at the Decoden! She used really bright and colorful pieces.

*Currently not listed in her shop*

 

The mirror is really good quality and its actually pretty big as well!

 

The next item is a small little ring. I'm not going to lie at first I was really confused to what this exactly was, but then I figured out that its a little cat, pretty cute! The quality of this ring is okay, not bad but not the best.

*Currently not listed in her shop*

The last item I have to review is a choker. This one is beautiful, she sells a few different styles of chokers in her shop but I think this one is my favorite. It's pretty simple but also really pretty. Its made out of lace, and has a bow with a big rhinestone in the center.

https://www.etsy.com/listing/241038720/elegant-chocker-with-sparkly-gem?ref=shop_home_active_10

Retails : ($2.00)

 

Make sure you check her shop out for more adorable pieces!

https://www.etsy.com/shop/AtelierOfCat?ref=pr_shop_more