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Phyllis Serbes
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I've been crocheting since 6th grade, which is a longer while ago than I'd like to admit! Over the years, I have experimented with different crochet techniques (lace, Tunisian, etc.) and different projects for friends and family, but it was in 2005 that I decided to pursue the business potential of my craft. I set up my company Many Creative Gifts and an Etsy shop. I've completed a number of custom-made designer orders -- from a top and skirt set for a plus-size client to a stuffed axolotl for someone who had lost her pet one (pictures available on my Flickr account!)
I've branched out since then to teach crochet in Washington DC through Knit-a-Gogo.com and to self-publish some crochet patterns and booklets through my Lulu shop. I especially love teaching the Beginner Crochet classes because it's so fun sharing both the techniques of crochet as well as the sense of creativity and community. There's nothing more satisfying than picking up a hook and ball of yarn and seeing what can be created in just a few hours. I look forward to continuing to share my passion and enthusiasm for crochet through LifeTips!
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What books have most influenced your life? Stumbling on Happiness by Daniel Gilbert because the author writes about a very complex and fascinating subject (how the human brain works) in such an understandable and humorous way.
Who are your favorite music artists? U2, Bon Jovi, Kanye West, Bruce Springsteen, Natasha Bedingfield, George Michael -- oh, so much music to love out there!
What are your favorite websites and why? www.Etsy.com because it's amazing how creative people can be!
Where else can people find you on the web? www.manycreativegifts.com; www.Knit-a-Gogo.com; http://www.flickr.com/photos/manycreativegifts/
What are your professional highlights? I don't know about highlights at this point, but I aspire to be on Oprah's Favorites List!
What advice do you have for the journey of life? Truly enjoy the journey -- the destination will take care of itself.
What are you most passionate about in life? Spending time with all of the wonderful people in my life!
What ticks you off? Rude, inconsiderate people; how unfair life really can be sometimes
Any thoughts or ideas on living a greener life? It's hard to be perfect all the time in terms of recycling and not being wasteful, but at least be aware of the choices you are making and strive to do better each day.
What would people be surprised to know about you? my day job in my off-line life :-)
Philosophy
Work-life balance is such a crock! You just have to throw yourself 100% into the different compartments of your life at different times and then just try to balance how often you have to jump from one compartment into another. Most of all, though, grab each moment and just enjoy it!
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