About Shirley

Hello, I'm Shirley Vojkovich! I currently live in So. Calif. I learned many creative skills from my family as I was growing up. My Mother taught me knitting, crocheting, quilting, and embroidering, and my Grandmother taught me the lost art of tatting. My Father, who also embroiders, is a rock hound & jewelry designer in his own right. I taught him tatting & he has even won Best of Show at the Iowa County Fair for his tatting creations.

I've always been creative, and even taught various crafting classes for several years. When I was young I made pot holders & other crafty things that I would take door to door to sell, not realizing that it would be something I would also do as an adult. Click on my picture for more pictures of the things I love.

I started my business, SLV Gifts in 1998, & in May 2001 I created my website www.ShirleysCrystal.com . I've done art & craft shows, street fairs, and farmer's markets. I have been gluing & beading for years & a few years ago I started wire wrapping. I have recently started making lampwork beads, as soon as I get some nice ones, I will use them in my jewelry and also sell the beads to whoever wants to buy them.

Being from Iowa I've always hated the cold but I love looking at snow so I've created my own snowflakes, both 'shiny' & tatted. My favorite things are snowflakes, flowers, chocolate, and anything that sparkles!

Custom orders are welcome, you can pick your own color, style, and size. If you have a stone or other object you'd like wrapped, I will do my best to give you a piece that you will cherish.

Shirley's brother Bob Ehrenberger, who used to be a computer programmer, is now a blacksmith. His son, Daniel Ehrenberger, is a blade smith. Check out Bob & Daniel's Show Schedule.