Mad Maggi’s Creations

Meet Maggi! She isn’t really that mad…we swear!! Maybe a little busy, a little creative, but never mad. But then again we must all be a little mad to be involved in the crafting world right?? Today we are gathered here to learn her story and “ooh and aww” over one of her (in our opinion) delightful jewelry pieces in our review below!

The Interview

Building Bridges: Tell us a little bit about you, your family, and what you like to do for fun!

I am a mother of two crazy awesome boys, one with an extra chromosome and one with a smart mouth. I have been with my husband since we were teenagers. We spend most of our free time exploring and seeing animals. Since I was 13 I have enjoyed sewing and making new outfits. When I had my boys I stopped sewing and making items. When they napped and I did not want to wake them that’s when I picked up sewing and making pieces again. Soon after is when I started making items for others and when I opened a shop on Etsy. I still enjoy making items, sewing is always my favorite, hiking, gardening with my kids, and swimming.

Building Bridges: Why did you choose the name of your business? Is there a special meaning behind it?

When I was pregnant with my second child I was extremely cranky compared to my first. When I would walk into a room my sister and husband would ask if it was mad Maggi or nice Maggi coming into the room. When I decided to open up a shop I asked them for help with a name and both said I should name it Mad Maggi’s. And that is how it became named Mad Maggi’s Creations.

Building Bridges: Why did you decide to open your shop and why sell on Etsy.com?

My sister mentioned Etsy and I looked into and I opened shop there. So far it has been helpful to build my shops name and let people see what I offer.

I opened up shop on April 1, 2012 and made my own website just this last year.

The first item that was sold was a Bright Yellow Sunflower Headband.

Building Bridges: Do you have any shop promo discounts, if so when do they end?

I try to keep my price reasonable enough throughout the year. I do offer gift with purchases over a twenty dollar amount and for returning shoppers.

Building Bridges: Do you take custom orders?

I started taking custom orders a year ago and kept it going. Custom orders are always fun to make and keep me on my toes.

Building Bridges: Why make handmade products?

I started making handmade items because it was hard to find any items that I liked or it was extremely out of my price range. My boys like to “hide” or pull on my necklaces when they were babies which was no fun and buying again and again became not an option. That was another reason I started making pieces.

Building Bridges: What do you love or hate about selling?

I do enjoy meeting new people, making new items and making custom item. The only downfall would be when my oldest gets sick due to some medical issues and I fall behind in orders. Other than that so far I do not have any complaint.

Building Bridges: What is your favorite part about owning your own business?

The upside of owning my own shop is that I get to be with my kids when they are not in school. Also a plus is I get to have random hours that work with my busy family schedule.

Building Bridges: Do you have a product that you prefer to design/create over others?

I enjoy making sweater guards and hair bows the most. Painting certain items is also exciting for me.

Building Bridges: Do you have any advice for other crafters who would like to start selling their creations?

As long as you are passionate about what you are making go for it. People will see that passion and will love it just as much as you do.  Make sure to that you have time and patience. Always have extras of certain things, so you do not run out of pieces. Sometimes it will get overwhelming, that is when you need to relax and take your time to ensure everything comes out perfect.

Building Bridges: We love to attend craft and vendor markets - do you?

I do love going out to events/ art shows. Living in California there is always one going on. For the most part they are kid friendly and we go as often as possible. When I join a show it is nice when my kids can come and see me. Even the adult art shows are a blast.

Building Bridges: Did you always see yourself becoming an entrepreneur?

No, when I was little I wanted to be a Lawyer. Once I learned to sew and started making my own clothes. That quickly changed. From then on I would make things or pieces for family members and friends. Now with the internet I make pieces to sell for anyone interested in them.

Building Bridges: What is your most popular product on the market right now?

At the moment I have bone hair clips that seem to be leaving my work space regularly. Things always change as more items I make. This is always fun for me to see my creations find new owners and the new styles they wear them in.

Building Bridges: What is the favorite item you make and why

My favorite pieces are these shape earrings that have Beetlejuice and Lydia in them and a Frankenstein ring I make.

Building Bridges: Do you have any giveaways running right now?

At the moment I do not have any giveaways. I do plan on having another give away around Halloween time.

The Review

Were you or are you a DC comics fan? Narrowing it down a bit, are you a Batman fan? If the answer is yes…then you are almost most definitely a Harley Quinn Fan. The Quinn stole our hearts some years ago and that little trickster hasn’t given it back yet! Just like the tricks she plays on Mr. J she is mesmerizing us with her dazzling “inspired

jewelry” from crafters all over the world.

Maggi is amazing at making unique jewelry. She was gracious enough to send me one of her dazzling Harley Quinn rings (as seen in the photos). 

WHY WE LOVE THIS:

1)    This ring is perfect for almost any size adult fingers along with teens! I just love the adjustable size so I can wear it on my thumb or middle finger without and size issues.

2)   The glass cabochon (18x35 mm) is so smooth and nice and adds a lovely touch of class!

3)   It’s classy steampunk with the silver ring base – what can be better than that!?

4)   Zero flaws. There is not one bad thing we can say about this ring, the image is crystal clear, the base is extraordinary and the glass brings it to perfection!

 

Maggi resides in Chino, California with my family, dog, and iguana. Please visit ALL of Maggi’s fabulous websites and social media accounts: Www.madmaggiscreations.com, www.madmaggiscreations.etsy.com. She is also on Fackbook and Instagram as Mad Maggi’s Creations. Thank you so much Maggi for such a fabulous product review! Have a wonderful season and happy sales to you!