Giveaway: Meet Jenny & Enter to win a Gorgeous Bracelet!

Originally I tried to post this a little while ago while I was in Canada, but something went wonky and the giveaway never populated.  SO, we're trying it again. Enter to win this! 

You guys.  Hole in Her Stockings Designs is basically famous now.  I mean, her beautiful beaded bracelets were featured in the GBK MTV Movie Awards Gift Lounge and worn by the stars, plus they were featured on the Elvis Duran Morning Show!  So believe me, I feel super lucky to have this talented girl and her awesome jewelry as a regular sponsor, and here for an interview today with an awesome giveaway!

When you're not creating, what kind of things do you do in your free time? 
I love spending time with my family, writing, singing karaoke and having Netflix binges

When you were a kid, what did you want to be when you grew up? Does this line up with it? 
When I was really young I wanted to be a ballerina. I do remember from a young age always wanting to own my own "store" and I am actually at a point where that may be possible in the not too distant future.

How did Hole in Her Stocking Designs get started? 
I opened up an Etsy shop as a hobby several years ago. Never took it too seriously until the last year or so and things and all of a sudden been growing by leaps and bounds.

What inspires your lovely creations? 
Although it's quite trendy now, I always had a bohemian style. I feel many of my pieces give that vibe. Of course, I'll keep up with trends but I feel the boho undertone is always there.

You recently had your jewelry featured on the Elvis Duran Morning Show, can you tell us about that experience? 
Ahhh!! Still feel like I'm dreaming. A few of the girls on the show wear my bracelets and one day I got an email from Carla Marie saying she was going to feature me the following morning. She emailed me a little interview and that was that. When I heard them talking about me on the radio the next morning I was literally jumping up and down.

You also recently had your designs included in the GBK 2015 MTV Movie Awards Gift Lounge, how did that go? Are there famous people wearing your jewelry now?
It was exciting. I am part of an amazing group called The Artisan Group who gave me this opportunity and the celebrities adore all the hand made items and are really supportive of all the artisans. Some celebrities got the bags at the event and some HUGE names are getting bags sent to them but I'm not allowed to release those names at this time. But I do have photos of Paige Hurd from "Hawaii Five-0" wearing one of my bracelets and Dylan Gelula from "Unbreakable Kimmy Schmidt" checking out a bracelet.

What are some of your favorite creations you have made so far? 
Oh jeez. I really love everything I make but I am definitely loving corals, turquoises and mint for the spring/summer. And I am always a fan of blues and purples. It's funny, with all the creating I do I barely make anything for myself. Have to change that. Although I did need to make one of these for myself.

What does your work space look like? 
Ha!! It looks like a mini tornado went across my kitchen table. I wish I could be one of those bloggers or shop owners who Instagrams their adorable and clean work space but so not me. I'm a mess. Although, with things getting so busy it is becoming a necessity to become organized so maybe it can still be me one day.

What kind of things have you done to make your brand so successful? 
Worked really hard. Hard work does truly pay off. I work long hours not just creating and fulfilling orders but spending time connecting with other shop owners, bloggers, social media influencers, etc to market my brand. Marketing is perhaps the most vital thing is having a successful business.

What kind of advice would you give someone who wants to start a business like this?
Make a great product, know your target audience and get your name out there. It may mean sending out products for free or buying sponsorships on blogs but these are the necessities in getting your name out there. You could have the greatest product but if nobody knows about it you won't have any sales. We are lucky to live in the age of social media, use it to your advantage.

How do you work your business into your daily life along with everything else you do?
This is a rough one for me. I feel like I am always working. I'm trying to make a conscious effort to set "business hours" so I can truly be present when spending time with my family. Still working towards getting some balance.

Use code CHAOS for 20% off at Hole in Her Stocking Designs! 

Jenny is giving one lucky winner in the USA her popular White Beaded Silver Bar Beaded Wrap Bracelet!  (It's the one the stars are rocking in THIS POST)  Giveaway ends 5/20/2015 at 12AM. Entering below agrees to all T&C in the Rafflecopter.

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