Something could sit for months, maybe years in the closets, back rooms, and junk drawers of the world. Sitting and waiting for the day that someone takes pity on it and tosses it, quite unceremoniously, into the rubbish bin. Forgotten and discarded. Its glory days long since past, it slowly erodes into the ether.
Until Illusionaire Design came along.
Seeing the spark of life within a tiniest remnant or the glint of beauty on the most innocuous of objects, Jenn crafts unique items that intrigue the mind. Using recycled and found materials, she brings into creation the most unique of bags, wallets, and other accessorizing wonders.
Whimsically recycled materials, many of them one of a kind, with stories to tell.
I’ve been making “creations” for as long as I can remember. From the selling my artwork door-to-door when I was 8 to custom-designing hats, vests, and jewelry in a joint-venture with my mom when I was in high school, I have always enjoyed sharing my work with the world.
Every year during the holiday season, I try to make as many as my gifts as I can because it is more personal that way. It’s also much more relaxing to be at home sewing, knitting, and crafting than to be out fighting the crazed maniacs who just *have to* grab that popular toy before you can, and so on.
Since my day job is in technology, creating things with my hands is a wonderful stress relief after pounding away at a keyboard all day.
I love the challenge of working with recycled materials. While I think it is terrific that America is undergoing a craft revolution where knitting, scrapbooking, and other DIY activities are now terribly cool, I believe there should be more to it than following the instructions. The box craft marts carry good supplies and encourage folks who wouldn’t ordinarily craft to get creative, but I believe trying to find new uses for recycled items fuels the imagination much more than working with the pre-cut materials out of the box.
With so many people wearing the exact same thing, I like my clothing and accessories to have a bit of fun and uniqueness to them. Many of my pieces were created for myself when I couldn’t find what I wanted in a store.
If you see something you like on this site that is not currently for sale, I do custom work depending on available materials. (Some of this stuff is *really* one of a kind!) Drop me a line and let me know what you’re thinking of, and I’ll see what I can do. I’m also open to bartering for materials or other crafty creations.
Enjoy,
Jenn
illusionaire2000-design@yahoo.com