Frost Flower Creations

Cassandra DeBaets is a designer and artist located in Anchorage, Alaska. She designs and creates jewelry out of new and upcycled materials. Frost Flower Creations donates a portion of every sale to Natasha and Brady Aulbrach of Portland, Oregon. They are currently experiencing homelessness. Link to their fundraiser here.

What inspired you to name your collection Frost Flower Creations?

It was actually a pair of earrings I made. They remind me of crystalline ice formations, and they have a forget-me-not blue glass teardrop. I had read something about frost flowers, so it was perfect.

 

What motivated you to create jewelry?

I wanted pretty things that my grandparents just couldn't afford to buy, so that was part of it. I always liked Stevie Nicks' bohemian, mystical goddess style, so when my stepmother offered to teach me to use a beading loom, I dove into beading.

 

What inspires you to utilize upcycled materials in some of your pieces?

People throw away some good garbage. If I'm broke and I need to craft, I will go full raccoon.

 

Who inspired you as a child, creatively?

A lot of dead people. Frida Kahlo, for one..

 

"Use the Force... but don't strain."

 

 

Cassandra recently gave me a pair of these Aurora gem earrings as a gift.

 

 

In addition to her collection, Cassandra is attempting to finish her certification. Due to financial woes, she has one last obstacle to overcome before eligible for a fantastic position in Anchorage. If you wish to donate, please visit the fundraiser here. Thank you!