A gift for the muscian who has everything.
I needed a quick birthday something for my man. A beader by nature, I realized that I couldn't really give him anything from my shop, The Big Blue Bead. So, I decided to make him a homemade guitar pick out of some metal I was planning to use for earrings. He loved it. So, I made a few more and sent them to friends and family. All came back with high regards. I decided to throw a few onto the internet and sold out within 4 days. The beading has taken a backseat ever since.
Over the past 3 years, I've seen my role and customer base evolve. I'm not just a pick maker, but a conduit, a connection. What I hand stamp on my picks is a message from one person to another. Sometimes it's wishing someone Happy Birthday or Thank You. Sometimes I'm telling someone faraway that they are missed. Ultimately, I'm always telling someone that they're loved and appreciated and really, you can't find a better job than that.
Because each customer and project is different, my job is fresh and new everyday and that makes it fun and interesting. As my skills have improved, I've invited more challenging elements into my work. I try very hard not to say no to a lyric, phrase or format until I'm absolutely sure it's beyond my range. More often than not, we can make it work out between us.
My picks have been bought and sent to countries all over the world. It's been a bit thrilling to watch my little business grow into something that reaches places that I, myself, may never go to. Thank heavens for the internet and Etsy!
Slainte! Cheers!
