Sunday, August 3, 2008

I'm famous!

I'm hoping that a lot of you are finding this blog due to the article in the Sunday Gazette (Schenectady, NY) today! I was so thrilled that the reporter, Elysia Nest, was willing to write a story about me. And having the photographer over was a lot of fun.

If you want to see the article you can find it here.

There's also photos online that aren't in the paper, you can see them here.

A summary:
"Brigette Zacharczenko is passionate about all things creepy-crawly. The 19-year-old Burnt Hills-Ballston Lake high school graduate turned college zoology major, in fact, can’t ever recall a time when the outdoors and its myriad inhabitants were not the focal point of her days and nights. She has gained international attention and has become a favorite among area insect enthusiasts for her ability to replicate a variety of critters by using crafting techniques her grandmother taught her as a child, including sewing, cross-stitch, knitting and crochet"

That last line is partly right - I only use machine and hand sewing to create my creatures, but I *did* learn all those other techniques and use them now and then for things for myself.

I love that, "international attention", hehe!

I'm going to go bounce off the walls now.

10 comments:

Anonymous said...

Congrats, you should be very proud!
Love the new sea creatures!

Unknown said...

that's great! a nice big color pic, too, right smack dab at the top of "lifestyles." :-D

Earmark Social said...

OH CONGRATULATIONS! what a fantastic feature! that is so wonderful, i hope it brings you much attention (and sales) :)

great blog!

Damselle Jewelry said...

What great press! Congratulations! I love reading your blog because you have a clear and refreshing perspective on the world we live in.

Stick Nymph said...

This is so cool! What wonderful pictures and a great write up! You deserve it, weirdbuglady.

Gray Eyed Scorpio said...

Hurray! What great exposure.

Ravenswick said...

How exciting!!! A big congrats to you. What a great article. Hopefully it will bring lots of attention to your Etsy Shop.

Liz said...

wow, how exciting! well done

Moonchild Dancing! said...

Yay! That is sooo coool! :D Huge congrats to you.. you must be bugging high right now. :)

Peace.

Tizzalicious said...

That's really awesome! Congrats!