tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-47988040828912730302024-02-07T21:19:57.981-05:00EtsyFame - Handmade GiftsEtsy Fame is comprised of a talented and ambitious group of artists who strive to create genuine handmade goods for all of mankind. Each artist maintains their own store. Please inquire with the appropriate store owner with any questions regarding the products in their store.EtsyFamehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/00112403741659000731noreply@blogger.comBlogger13125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4798804082891273030.post-61275365550049965332009-04-03T12:24:00.008-04:002009-04-03T13:02:55.738-04:00Getting to Know Winklepots<a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgby3vmvc3nQnLnAsRachTSP6mgI6_uNTysuAPXPpHCzw7x2zLwP4PgwZcI600xzshI6UH5PjIvGDkD6bvEi5umS_t1ttOjZxNw6P_QogI0o_oJaWPBF9F-UnL5AFAG33YjqaKJ_EZeYraF/s1600-h/WinklePots+Layout1.jpg"><img style="margin: 0pt 10px 10px 0pt; float: left; cursor: pointer; width: 259px; height: 259px;" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgby3vmvc3nQnLnAsRachTSP6mgI6_uNTysuAPXPpHCzw7x2zLwP4PgwZcI600xzshI6UH5PjIvGDkD6bvEi5umS_t1ttOjZxNw6P_QogI0o_oJaWPBF9F-UnL5AFAG33YjqaKJ_EZeYraF/s400/WinklePots+Layout1.jpg" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5320506579291081970" border="0" /></a><span style="font-size:130%;"><a href="http://www.winklepots.blogspot.com/"><br />Winklepots</a> has a wonderful <a href="http://www.winklepots.blogspot.com/">etsy shop</a> where she creates her own designs and then hand paints them onto clothing. How clever!!! be sure to check out her links.</span><br /><span style="font-weight: bold;"><span style="font-weight: bold;"><br /></span><br /><br />What region do you live in?</span><br />I live in the sunny state of Oregon. Oh, yeah, give me that liquid sunshine. :op<br /><br /><span style="font-weight: bold;">What kind of items do you create?</span><br />I create hand painted clothing for children and adults. I also make korker hair bows for girls or boys, I'm not gender biased.<br /><br /><span style="font-weight: bold;">How long have you been creating?</span><br />I've been painting since 2006 and creating hair bows since early 2008.<br /><br /><span style="font-weight: bold;">What or Who are your creative influences?</span><br />I see potential everywhere; the zoo, the store, my kids, my weird sense of humor. The idea for the birds in my store came from a baby blanket that had various animals on it, and I was really drawn to the bird image. So I made my own.<br /><br /><span style="font-weight: bold;">Do you work outside of the home/studio? </span><br />I used to, but fortunately I'm able to slowly go insane at home rather than the quicker pace I previously had been while I was in Accounting.<br /><br /><span style="font-weight: bold;">If you could be in someone else's studio or kitchen, whose would that be?</span><br /><a href="http://doubledippedsweets.etsy.com/">Krista's from DoubleDippedSweets</a> or <a href="http://www.etsy.com/shop.php?user_id=6107008">Nicole from Nikid</a>.. I'd like to offer my services as an official taste tester.<br /><br /><span style="font-weight: bold;">Where do you see yourself in 5 years? What are your goals with your business?</span><br />Once the kids are in school, I'd like to dedicate more time to my business and hopefully see it grow significantly. I'd like to sell in more boutiques and have fairly regular sales. One a day would be cool. :o)<br /><br /><span style="font-weight: bold;">Do you sell wholesale/consignment?</span><br />Sometimes. I haven't been successful with it yet. I'm actually meeting with a local boutique today who is interested in carrying some of my items. We shall see....<br /><br /><span style="font-weight: bold;">Where else can your products be found?</span><br />Right now, my products can be found in my Etsy store at <a href="http://www.winklepots.etsy.com/" target="_blank">http://www.winklepots.etsy.com</a><br /><br /><span style="font-weight: bold;">What groups and/or affiliations are you a part of?<br /></span>EtsyFAME - <a href="http://etsyfame.com/">http://etsyfame.com/<br /></a><br />Etsy FAM - <a href="http://fam-fabulousartisticmoms.blogspot.com">http://fam-fabulousartisticmoms.blogspot.com</a><br /><br />Etsykids Team as a regional co-leader for the Pacific NW Region. <a href="http://www.etsykids.blogspot.com/" target="_blank" rel="nofollow">http://www.etsykids.blogspot.com/</a><br /><span style="font-weight: bold;"><br />What is your education as it pertains to your craft?</span><a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjYU4cxYQ-8ne5Z3foZdk8NOD7sV-FojEA2ZIfBrzmFRef-bAtXpVv3syiq2ooEvmad3TVvO-5ZlBBlwizUiKzT0bFht94qMB-ywe0ovpLdaUG2WIQpcjnizAlm6oZj-YSFXUl6A1v0rhP-/s1600-h/WinklePots+Layout2.jpg"><img style="margin: 0pt 0pt 10px 10px; float: right; cursor: pointer; width: 239px; height: 239px;" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjYU4cxYQ-8ne5Z3foZdk8NOD7sV-FojEA2ZIfBrzmFRef-bAtXpVv3syiq2ooEvmad3TVvO-5ZlBBlwizUiKzT0bFht94qMB-ywe0ovpLdaUG2WIQpcjnizAlm6oZj-YSFXUl6A1v0rhP-/s400/WinklePots+Layout2.jpg" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5320506808683286946" border="0" /></a><br />I received a certificate in Interior Decorating which ultimately led me to painting murals and eventually painting clothing.<br /><br /><span style="font-weight: bold;">What is your favorite part of creating handmade items?</span><br />It's such a great escape. I'm in my "creative zone" once that first brush stroke hits the fabric. Aaaaah, crafting nirvana.<br /><br /><span style="font-weight: bold;">do you have any connection likes you'd like to share?</span><br /><a href="http://www.winklepots.blogspot.com/" target="_blank" rel="nofollow">http://www.winklepots.blogspot.com</a>. Mostly random thoughts, a weekly featured artist and plenty of snarkiness by moi. :o)<br /><br /><br /><br /><table style="text-align: center;"><tbody><tr><td><object type="application/x-shockwave-flash" data="http://www.etsy.com/flash/spots/etsy_mini.swf?user_id=5430769&user_name=Winklepots&item_source=shop&item_size=gallery&rows=3&columns=2" width="354" height="546"><param name="movie" value="http://www.etsy.com/flash/spots/etsy_mini.swf?user_id=5430769&user_name=Winklepots&item_source=shop&item_size=gallery&rows=3&columns=2"></object><br /></td></tr><tr><td><a style="color: rgb(211, 87, 1); font-size: 14px; text-decoration: none; font-family: Arial,Helvetica,sans-serif; font-weight: bold;" href="http://www.etsy.com/">Etsy: Your place to buy & sell all things handmade</a><br /><a style="font-family: Arial,Helvetica,sans-serif; font-size: 12px; color: rgb(1, 146, 181); text-decoration: none;" href="http://winklepots.etsy.com/">Winklepots.etsy.com</a></td></tr></tbody></table>Andrea Bakerhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/12989006891683809660noreply@blogger.com1tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4798804082891273030.post-80135289286101041382009-03-13T11:39:00.000-04:002009-03-13T11:42:16.087-04:00Getting to know Valeries GalleryValerie is a wonderfully talented artist. She creates such wonderful items with felt. Her bowls are by far my favorite item.<br /><br /><a href="http://valeriesgallery.etsy.com/"><img class="aligncenter size-full wp-image-890" title="Valeries Gallery" src="http://www.andreabakerdesigns.com/wp-content/uploads/2009/03/valery-page-layout1.jpg" alt="Valeries Gallery" width="470" height="470" /></a><br /><strong>What region do you live in?</strong><br />I live in Central NY State, just before entering the Adirondack Park. When I tell people I live in NY, everyone thinks I live in the city, but I live just outside a town of only 2,300 people. Hometown goodness!<br /><br /><strong>What kind of items do you create?</strong><br />My shop features items that are knit, crocheted and/or felted. I mainly use wool and wool blends, but have been experimenting with some soy and bamboo yarns as well.<br /><br /><strong>How long have you been creating?</strong><br />I've been crafting since I was in junior high. I really put craftiness in action when my children were little and made many of their toys, clothes and decorated their rooms. When one of my daughters only wish for Christmas was a store bought sweater, it broke my heart...<br /><br /><strong>What or Who are your creative influences?</strong><br />My parents have always been my biggest influence regarding creativity. Mom would make everything for our home, including curtains, rugs, tablecloths and clothes. My dad was a wonderful woodworker and made absolutely gorgeous items that I will treasure forever, including a hand carved cradle for my children.<br /><br /><strong>Do you work outside of the home/studio? </strong><br />I do work full time as a Business Consultant at MetLife Insurance Co and will be celebrating my 20th year there in April. It has been a rewarding and fun career.<br /><br /><strong>If you could be in someone else's studio or kitchen, whose would that be?</strong><br />There are sooo many talented people that it would be very difficult to choose.<br /><br /><strong>Where do you see yourself in 5 years? What are your goals with your business?</strong><br />In 5 years I would love to have my business be supportive enough to retire from MetLife and keep my days filled with knitting! There are just too many ideas in my head and not enough time to do them all.<br /><br /><strong>Where else can your products be found?</strong><br />In addition to <a title="Etsy" href="http://etsy.com/" target="_blank">Etsy</a>, I have a shop on Shophandmade - <a title="http://valeriesgallery.shophandmade.com" href="http://valeriesgallery.shophandmade.com/" target="_blank">http://valeriesgallery.shophandmade.com</a> and Art Fire - <a title="http://valeriesgallery.artfire.com" href="http://valeriesgallery.artfire.com/" target="_blank">http://valeriesgallery.artfire.com</a><br /><br /><strong>Are you a member of any organizations or have any affiliations? </strong><br />I am a member of Fabulous Artistic Moms - FAM -<a title="http://fam-fabulousartisticmoms.blogspot.com/" href="http://fam-fabulousartisticmoms.blogspot.com/" target="_blank"> http://fam-fabulousartisticmoms.blogspot.com</a>/ Etsy For Charity - <a title="http://etsyforcharity.etsy.com" href="http://etsyforcharity.etsy.com/" target="_blank">http://etsyforcharity.etsy.com</a> , EtsyHookers (a crochet group), Artfire Fiber Arts Guild, WeLoveArtfire Guild, and Artfire Yarnies<br /><br /><strong>What is your education as it pertains to your craft?</strong><br />I was taught the basics by my mother and self taught from there.<br /><br /><strong>What is your favorite part of creating handmade items?</strong><br />I love working out the details and perfecting the finished product. I am always trying new techniques and although they may not always work out as planned, I always learn something..whether is is what works or what doesn't.<br /><br />Please Connect with Valerie at all her links.<br />Blog: <a title="http://feltedtreasures.blogspot.com" href="http://feltedtreasures.blogspot.com/" target="_blank">http://feltedtreasures.blogspot.com</a><br />Twitter: <a title="http://twitter.com/valeriesgallery" href="http://twitter.com/valeriesgallery" target="_blank">http://twitter.com/valeriesgallery</a><br /><br />If you are viewing Valeries feature via email. Please click on the blog title to view it online. This way you are able to see the widget below showcasing her wonderful talents.<br /><table style="text-align: center;" border="0"><br /><tbody><br /><tr><br /><td><object data="http://www.etsy.com/flash/spots/etsy_mini.swf?user_id=5247391&user_name=valeriesgallery&item_source=shop&item_size=thumbnail&rows=4&columns=4" type="application/x-shockwave-flash" width="374" height="374"><param name="src" value="http://www.etsy.com/flash/spots/etsy_mini.swf?user_id=5247391&user_name=valeriesgallery&item_source=shop&item_size=thumbnail&rows=4&columns=4"></object><br /></td><br /></tr><br /><tr><br /><td><a style="text-decoration: none; font-family: Arial,Helvetica,sans-serif; color: rgb(211, 87, 1); font-size: 14px; font-weight: bold;" href="http://www.etsy.com/">Etsy</a><br /><a style="text-decoration: none; color: rgb(211, 87, 1); font-size: 10px; font-family: Arial,Helvetica,sans-serif;" href="http://www.etsy.com/">Buy Handmade</a><br /><a style="font-family: Arial,Helvetica,sans-serif; color: rgb(1, 146, 181); font-size: 12px; text-decoration: none;" href="http://valeriesgallery.etsy.com/">valeriesgallery</a></td><br /></tr><br /></tbody></table>Andrea Bakerhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/12989006891683809660noreply@blogger.com1tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4798804082891273030.post-13250838964209922342009-02-03T09:33:00.010-05:002009-02-03T21:01:07.312-05:00Getting to know Lily of Sweet and Tranquil<a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhe_0QQI-6Ll5Kgrlztj37-q8ypmnhcaI_-2O7Kq5adRLFrrgN21bzMddgpaOrzgOom1bY11vBdM2bzDs71RsRZcWfK49fJfYRjuB_tB3AU7gMxB8QOaum7itYfc4aqhk_7V1cmi7mj74Zj/s1600-h/lily.jpg"><img style="margin: 0pt 10px 10px 0pt; float: left; cursor: pointer; width: 270px; height: 224px;" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhe_0QQI-6Ll5Kgrlztj37-q8ypmnhcaI_-2O7Kq5adRLFrrgN21bzMddgpaOrzgOom1bY11vBdM2bzDs71RsRZcWfK49fJfYRjuB_tB3AU7gMxB8QOaum7itYfc4aqhk_7V1cmi7mj74Zj/s320/lily.jpg" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5298756355890806066" border="0" /></a><br /><span style="font-weight: bold;">Andrea :</span> What region do you live in?<br /><span style="font-weight: bold;">Lily :</span> I Live in Halton Hills Ontario Canada,.I Grew up in a big city and moved to this small town a few years ago, as I wanted a quieter life style to raise my family<br /><br /><span style="font-weight: bold;">Andrea :</span> What kind of items do you create?<br /><span style="font-weight: bold;">Lily : </span>Currently I am creating Bath and Body Products as well as Jewelry. In my spare time I also Crochet, Paint and Sew. I am always trying new things<br /><br /><span style="font-weight: bold;">Andrea : </span>How long have you been creating?<br /><span style="font-weight: bold;">Lily :</span> I first started creating at a young age when my Aunt taught me to Crochet and my mother taught me to cross stitch. As I got older I worked in a Craft store here in Canada and starting trying new crafts. About 2 years ago I started making Bath and Body products and fell in love with the creativity and satisfaction of making my own soap.<br /><br /><span style="font-weight: bold;">Andrea :</span> What or Who are your creative influences?<br /><span style="font-weight: bold;">Lily :</span> As I was growing up I was influenced by my mother who I thought could do anything. She was able to sew, needlepoint and was the best cook. You could always find me tagging along with my mother to help with whatever she was doing. My father also influenced me as he was had the ability to make anything. I would ask for a bird house for the backyard and my father would take me out to the garage and we would make the bird house. I am still influenced by my early childhood as well as Food/Cooking .<br /><br /><span style="font-weight: bold;">Andrea :</span> Do you work outside of the home/studio?<br /><span style="font-weight: bold;">Lily :</span> After my Son was born I quit my job and began a new chapter in my life being a stay at home mom.<br /><br /><span style="font-weight: bold;">Andrea :</span> If you could be in someone else's studio or kitchen, whose would that be?<br /><span style="font-weight: bold;">Lily :</span> I would love to be in the Barefoot Contessa – Ina Garten’s kitchen. I watch her show religiously and have all of her cookbooks.<br /><br /><span style="font-weight: bold;">Andrea :</span> Where do you see yourself in 5 years? What are your goals with your business?<br /><span style="font-weight: bold;">Lily : </span> As far as the business, I hope to have a larger Wholesale base and expand my website to start selling my products there as well as Etsy.<br /><br /><span style="font-weight: bold;">Andrea :</span> Do you sell wholesale/consignment?<br /><span style="font-weight: bold;">Lily : </span>Yes I Sell Wholesale as well as have one consignment account.<br /><br /><span style="font-weight: bold;">Andrea :</span> Where else can your products be found?<br /><span style="font-weight: bold;">Lily :</span> Currently I am selling my products in a shop in Kitchener/Waterloo, Ontario called Rarefunk <a href="http://www.rarefunk.ca/">http://www.rarefunk.ca/</a>. as well as my 2 shops on Etsy. <a href="http://www.sweetandtranquil.etsy.com/">http://www.sweetandtranquil.etsy.com</a> and <a href="http://www.sweettranquiljewelry.etsy.com/">http://www.sweettranquiljewelry.etsy.com</a><br /><br /><span style="font-weight: bold;">Andrea : </span>Are you a member of any organizations or have any affiliations?<br /><span style="font-weight: bold;">Lily :</span> I am a member of FAM, Fabulous Artistic Moms { <a href="http://fam-fabulousartisticmoms.blogspot.com/">http://fam-fabulousartisticmoms.blogspot.com</a> }<br /><br /><span style="font-weight: bold;">Andrea :</span> What is your education as it pertains to your craft?<br /><span style="font-weight: bold;">Lily :</span> I am self taught.<br /><br /><span style="font-weight: bold;">Andrea :</span> What is your favorite part of creating handmade items?<br /><span style="font-weight: bold;">Lily :</span> I love the entire creative process. Thinking of an idea of what I want to create and then finding the components to have it come to fruition.<br /><span style="font-weight: bold;">Andrea :</span> Please take some time and visit Sweet and Tranquil's blog.<br />{ <a href="http://sweetandtranquil.blogspot.com/">http://sweetandtranquil.blogspot.com/</a> }<br /><br /><a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="http://www.etsy.com/view_listing.php?listing_id=19824769"><img style="cursor: pointer; width: 238px; height: 172px;" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEinxfbQmMC8m8wD0N8dJqMpFjLsvsmvxIp5knK5-7Jjyju0296UeSHc9d1gT7dgoa0jkvIvCsf1Ux4Cm5AreuSivoshsY76KGmV40GJzgGAxG8QDNkR0Jj9RuzsEsCP8icFMaASt78EvC_C/s320/sweetandtranquil3.jpg" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5298586719258435282" border="0" /></a> <a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="http://www.etsy.com/view_listing.php?listing_id=18616108"><img style="cursor: pointer; width: 238px; height: 172px;" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhXbZySxFSYF_wu3qoHLXhk0uOC8tSQG8USMVcMIRirDL0L9l2lmnTZ5m5gPpbpcxLfAm3H2XJLdG3JLkqCzE1w-8lOlAmG650HkEq2vRnp_Vx4LmYbylU-_B8W-g3WjLI4RXDzM5ZittD4/s320/sweetandtranquil1.jpg" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5298586721917479922" border="0" /></a> <a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="http://www.etsy.com/view_listing.php?listing_id=15742115"><img style="cursor: pointer; width: 238px; height: 230px;" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhvPIzTs2-geWjj_kDu9GMvpc4rIvjhPM2tNZXg_EQB3-_9a6GVXPdrAx-9BRS9phyphenhyphenjGq2KDUEolY9ZGBSBbHQj3ai2ZcocKHjDCM7ZGfFL-NYt9FJEeFpn8kSEr3DQxn1xXhLxfrHibIVL/s320/sweetandtranquil4.jpg" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5298587753636883490" border="0" /></a><a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="http://www.etsy.com/view_listing.php?listing_id=20343023"><img style="cursor: pointer; width: 238px; height: 171px;" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhbMafuCIW8H-26v98a57ZHZJki7b0Xomqn8he1FA3vcAalPwhe4Y_WK8et9abIiDx_DrbrLRXg-w3zSU0NZR7Os3LpOHxmTpilbzELL096gaxscX5iEpEGu4Pb9ockQ3kt18ejwmXbQqww/s320/sweetandtranquil2.jpg" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5298586718785933330" border="0" /></a>Andrea Bakerhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/12989006891683809660noreply@blogger.com4tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4798804082891273030.post-39363810669007156602009-01-20T07:22:00.007-05:002009-01-20T07:55:48.219-05:00Getting to know Kelly of 5LittleMonkeys<a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiv8dU-9T73kpEaEtTNsazkOwxlkB63LgWECgyxtAjGX01He_hkH98Mj5ZZ09dsyrwdaE1hWby2Gf7sbivxi3PdpuNWhGqc879rsyWWghL5BUEFf7Gf2Uhnqvf9-oDNhd8eNri6EPBaQCAf/s1600-h/kelly+5littlemonkeys2.jpg"><img style="margin: 0pt 0pt 10px 10px; float: right; cursor: pointer; width: 242px; height: 220px;" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiv8dU-9T73kpEaEtTNsazkOwxlkB63LgWECgyxtAjGX01He_hkH98Mj5ZZ09dsyrwdaE1hWby2Gf7sbivxi3PdpuNWhGqc879rsyWWghL5BUEFf7Gf2Uhnqvf9-oDNhd8eNri6EPBaQCAf/s320/kelly+5littlemonkeys2.jpg" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5293357140596674002" border="0" /></a><br />I sat down for an interview with Kelly. Here is what we talked about. Be sure to visit Kelly at all her links.<br /><br />Andrea : What region do you live in?<br />Kelly : I live in Queens, which is a borough of New York City. We live close enough to enjoy all the city has to offer, but far enough away to not be right in the middle of the insanity.<br /><br />Andrea : What kind of items do you create?<br />Kelly : I like to make almost anything. I get distracted really easily because I want to try everything! I enjoy making jewelry and things for babies and little girls. I recently learned to knit, so that is my current obsession. Look for knitted items in my shop soon.<br /><a href="http://www.etsy.com/view_listing.php?listing_id=8739926" target="_blank">http://www.etsy.com/view_listing.php?listing_id=8739926</a><br /><a href="http://www.etsy.com/view_listing.php?listing_id=9262069" target="_blank">http://www.etsy.com/view_listing.php?listing_id=9262069</a><br /><br />Andrea : How long have you been creating?<br />Kelly : Since I was a little girl, but now that my kids are getting bigger, I have a little more time to do things I enjoy.<br /><br />Andrea : What or Who are your creative influences?<br />Kelly : Growing up, my mother was always doing some kind of needlework, whether it be knitting, crochet, or needlepoint. She inspires me to make beautiful handmade items. Etsy artist are also so inspiring. By seeing their beautiful creations, they make me want to go beyond the ordinary and make something really beautiful and one of a kind.<br /><br />Andrea : Do you work outside of the home/studio?<br />Kelly : I have been a stay at home mom to my five kids for almost 12 years. I will be starting a part time job very soon as the swim coach for my kids' team, the Barracudas <a href="http://www.ciybarracudas.com/index.html" target="_blank" rel="nofollow">http://www.ciybarracudas.com/index.html</a><br /><br />Andrea : If you could be in someone else's studio or kitchen, whose would that be?<br />Kelly : I'd love to spend time with Martha Stewart. She just has so many creative ideas for every area you could think of from meals to decorating to parties.<br /><br />Andrea : Where do you see yourself in 5 years? What are your goals with your business?<br />Kelly : I hope to still be coaching swimming and helping those kids achieve their goals. As far as my business, I hope to be able to devote more time to it as my kids will be older, and have a customer base that comes to me when they need a gift or just want to treat themselves to something special.<br /><br />Andrea : Do you sell wholesale/consignment?<br />Kelly : Not at the moment, but I am open to any and all possibilities.<br /><br />Andrea : Where else {besides etsy} can your products be found?<br />Kelly : I have a few items for sale at Texas Art Spot in Corsicana,TX. I also sell on ecrater <a href="http://www.5littlemonkeys.com/" target="_blank" rel="nofollow">http://www.5littlemonkeys.com</a> and <a href="http://www.madeitmyself.com/" target="_blank" rel="nofollow">http://www.madeitmyself.com/</a><br /><br />Andrea : Are you a member of any organizations or have any affiliations?<br />Kelly : I am a member of FAM, Fabulous Artistic Moms { <a href="http://fam-fabulousartisticmoms.blogspot.com/">http://fam-fabulousartisticmoms.blogspot.com</a> }and Etsymom { <a href="http://etsymom.blogspot.com/">http://etsymom.blogspot.com</a> }, both street teams on Etsy.<br /><br />Andrea : What is your education as it pertains to your craft?<br />Kelly : I have a B.S. in business management. I'm not sure if it's helping out all that much at the moment, but I am trying to educate myself on all the marketing tools we have at our disposal on Etsy.<br /><br />Andrea : What is your favorite part of creating handmade items?<br />Kelly : I love the whole process from coming up with an idea to gathering the materials to putting it all together. But my favorite part of all, by far, is when it's all done, and I can show off what I've done!<br /><br /><br /><div style="text-align: center;"><a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjcC-FAXhflgv72Xu9eT6TXr8Et3JFaQ9MFdkxgaJW_10AFq4OUJtMeZfkjRaGeTVAQ8gAuvukqnFv5cwO7xJsuhqhOhBlWQTVHqvSRty5VYQP9kssJi3rBTdwZlPftBHsBdjoizM_L_EdQ/s1600-h/kelly+5littlemonkeys4.jpg"><img style="cursor: pointer; width: 269px; height: 200px;" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjcC-FAXhflgv72Xu9eT6TXr8Et3JFaQ9MFdkxgaJW_10AFq4OUJtMeZfkjRaGeTVAQ8gAuvukqnFv5cwO7xJsuhqhOhBlWQTVHqvSRty5VYQP9kssJi3rBTdwZlPftBHsBdjoizM_L_EdQ/s320/kelly+5littlemonkeys4.jpg" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5293357567971223234" border="0" /> </a><br /><a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhN4JqTUnNgT6SXvPX0BqXSBLRdr8Ar8gaSab6jzWEKubADohl4wbCoFmjw77dCbREag6dzVYGP13J9gGeVq1jSWykPRyoNIC98r2URFl_GD2KL8gPQMUzpGJ06gPz7PRg_NPjfONMSZqwb/s1600-h/kelly+5littlemonkeys3.jpg"><img style="cursor: pointer; width: 264px; height: 196px;" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhN4JqTUnNgT6SXvPX0BqXSBLRdr8Ar8gaSab6jzWEKubADohl4wbCoFmjw77dCbREag6dzVYGP13J9gGeVq1jSWykPRyoNIC98r2URFl_GD2KL8gPQMUzpGJ06gPz7PRg_NPjfONMSZqwb/s320/kelly+5littlemonkeys3.jpg" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5293357403225872898" border="0" /></a> <a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEil2Y40_x0C-9KPT2DNNnhz19HBJZkYyOVWENYS1kJPOpIDsLM7qvldrx4lvepZl21gH4ZEAmTXGJDv3utzAh0009-0voYwj_xljzY3NPt5vfrXM8rhp4GhMZ9ivI5wydTguwHpO-jj4P-M/s1600-h/kelly+5littlemonkeys5.jpg"><img style="cursor: pointer; width: 255px; height: 271px;" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEil2Y40_x0C-9KPT2DNNnhz19HBJZkYyOVWENYS1kJPOpIDsLM7qvldrx4lvepZl21gH4ZEAmTXGJDv3utzAh0009-0voYwj_xljzY3NPt5vfrXM8rhp4GhMZ9ivI5wydTguwHpO-jj4P-M/s320/kelly+5littlemonkeys5.jpg" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5293357573651401890" border="0" /></a><br /></div><a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiv8dU-9T73kpEaEtTNsazkOwxlkB63LgWECgyxtAjGX01He_hkH98Mj5ZZ09dsyrwdaE1hWby2Gf7sbivxi3PdpuNWhGqc879rsyWWghL5BUEFf7Gf2Uhnqvf9-oDNhd8eNri6EPBaQCAf/s1600-h/kelly+5littlemonkeys2.jpg"><br /></a>Andrea Bakerhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/12989006891683809660noreply@blogger.com4tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4798804082891273030.post-52341469604312962182009-01-19T12:38:00.002-05:002009-01-19T12:51:31.691-05:00Etsy FAME for Valentine's Day<a href="http://www.etsyfame.com/">Etsy FAME</a> is full of wonderful Moms who craft. Valentine's Day is right around the corner. Below is just a small example of what you can expect from our <a href="http://www.etsyfame.com/">Etsy FAME</a> members.<br /><br />So come on over and look for something special for your Valentine this year.<br /><br /><br /><a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgYLLvQ-M68jQPnGXoNXreMpHCPc8Y25wPH-LR3JKVUHxmCSNq8L6USfiDoftYaTuBGWF34mWIcQ5Xk620RVN8Fv6zr6b2638u7QoYVhTXK_oVhEAR5l2v5wqdgOyhFWGLsVabEtgnc5eC2/s1600-h/etsyfame+valentine+daylayout3.jpg"><img style="margin: 0px auto 10px; display: block; text-align: center; cursor: pointer; width: 320px; height: 320px;" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgYLLvQ-M68jQPnGXoNXreMpHCPc8Y25wPH-LR3JKVUHxmCSNq8L6USfiDoftYaTuBGWF34mWIcQ5Xk620RVN8Fv6zr6b2638u7QoYVhTXK_oVhEAR5l2v5wqdgOyhFWGLsVabEtgnc5eC2/s320/etsyfame+valentine+daylayout3.jpg" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5293061269277646882" border="0" /></a>1. The Pretty Peacock - <a href="http://www.etsy.com/view_listing.php?listing_id=19648969">Gorgeous Guitar Pics Personalized and Eco Friendly</a><br />2. Mad Hatters Pottery - <a href="http://www.etsy.com/view_listing.php?listing_id=17290389">Soy Candle - Handcrafted Ceramic - Cabernet Scented</a><br />3. Macaroni & Glue - <a href="http://www.etsy.com/view_listing.php?listing_id=19766757">The Definition of Feminine - Simple & Sassy Blank Notecards </a><br />4. Annie Howes - <a href="http://www.etsy.com/view_listing.php?listing_id=19596668">Heirloom Sterling Silver Photo Pendant</a><br />5. Merkaba Jewelry - <a href="http://www.etsy.com/view_listing.php?listing_id=19427942">Peppermint Red, White, & Pink Soft Scarflette with Button & Fringe</a><br />6. Valeries Gallery - <a href="http://www.etsy.com/view_listing.php?listing_id=17771790">Felted Bangle - Holiday Red- Large</a><br />7. Sweet and Tranquil - <a href="http://www.etsy.com/view_listing.php?listing_id=15657069">Sensual Woman Soap</a><br />8. A Sugar Affair - <a href="http://www.etsy.com/view_listing.php?listing_id=19493531">Chocolate Covered Graham Crackers </a><br />9. Chamberry Cherry - <a href="http://www.etsy.com/view_listing.php?listing_id=14842909">Fairy Princess, A Tutu, T-shirt and Crown, Costume for baby or toddler</a><br />10. Francisbel - <a href="http://www.etsy.com/view_listing.php?listing_id=18590422">Valentine Pink and Red Heart Purse</a><br />And we have many more Etsy FAME members who make a vast variety of goods!Andrea Bakerhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/12989006891683809660noreply@blogger.com4tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4798804082891273030.post-60832654565534533972009-01-13T11:23:00.008-05:002009-01-13T11:51:48.319-05:00Getting to Know Carissa Black<a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiPjBcnggHUGen3O_OuX1xzrkiFA6PzwPVUyBtIJAY-SVfQuVrhpW9iN9GkDE6LBjUStYLI9hBB1brC4Bsj3aC3ee2pYJdI2AMWBcPKCdGDmZdzhibjZiXU79yzyiX-p80mw6WdPRt2JWeW/s1600-h/carissablack.jpg"><img style="margin: 0pt 0pt 10px 10px; float: right; cursor: pointer; width: 263px; height: 320px;" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiPjBcnggHUGen3O_OuX1xzrkiFA6PzwPVUyBtIJAY-SVfQuVrhpW9iN9GkDE6LBjUStYLI9hBB1brC4Bsj3aC3ee2pYJdI2AMWBcPKCdGDmZdzhibjZiXU79yzyiX-p80mw6WdPRt2JWeW/s320/carissablack.jpg" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5290819706319436818" border="0" /></a><br />I sat down for an interview with Carissa Black. Here is what we talked about. Be sure to visit Carissa at all her links and if your ever in Connecticut, visit the shops who sell Carissa's items.<br /><br />Andrea: What region do you live in?<br />Carissa : I live in Connecticut, so the East Coast.<br /><br />Andrea: What kind of items do you create?<br />Carissa: I create handbags and all of the accessories to go with them.<br /><br />Andrea: How long have you been creating?<br />Carissa: I have been creating "officially" for about 5 years now. I have always loved designing and sewing.<br /><br /><div style="text-align: left;">Andrea: What or Who are your creative influences?<br /></div>Carissa: I find that the artists on etsy really inspire me. There is so much creativity. It really makes me push myself. I also really love fabric. It is fun to look at a design or color and imagine all of the wonderful things it could become.<br /><br />Andrea: Do you work outside of the home/studio?<br />Carissa: I work out of my home. I would love to have my own studio some day.<br /><br />Andrea: If you could be in someone else's studio or kitchen, whose would that be?<br />Carissa: There was an etsy artist on the Martha Show a year or two back who had a one room studio in the cutest little house. It looked like a playhouse, but was big enough for all of her things. It was whimsical, fun, inspiring, functional, and right in her own backyard.<br /><br />Andrea: Where do you see yourself in 5 years? What are your goals with your business?<br />Carissa: In 5 years I want Carissa Black to be a household name. We can all dream can't we? No really I just hope that I still love creating and doing what I do.<br /><br />Andrea: Do you sell wholesale?<br />Carissa: Yes, I do wholesale and consignment.<br /><br />Andrea: Where else can your products be found (name B&M stores or internet urls, including your own)?<br />Carissa: Here are a list of shops where you can find me at.<br />My online shop at <a href="http://www.blogger.com/www.gardencris27.etsy.com" target="_blank" rel="nofollow">www.gardencris27.etsy.com</a><br />I also sell at the following boutiques:<br />Yummy Goods in Cape Cod, Massachusetts <a href="http://www.yummygoods.com/" target="_blank" rel="nofollow">http://www.yummygoods.com/</a><br />Bella Boutique in Alaska <a href="http://www.shop-bella.com/" target="_blank" rel="nofollow">http://www.shop-bella.com/</a><br />Indigo Lily Co. in Cochester CT <a href="http://www.indigolilycompany.com/" target="_blank" rel="nofollow">http://www.indigolilycompany.com/</a><br />Piper Maypop in Farmington CT <a href="http://pipermaypop.blogspot.com/" target="_blank" rel="nofollow">http://pipermaypop.blogspot.com/</a><br />A Whole Lotta Bags in Bangor Maine <a href="http://www.awholelottabags.com/" target="_blank" rel="nofollow">http://www.awholelottabags.com/</a><br /><br />Andrea: Are you a member of any organizations or have any affiliations?<br />Carissa: Of course I belong to <a href="http://fam-fabulousartisticmoms.blogspot.com/">Fabulous Artistic Moms</a>. I also belong to the Connecticut Etsy Street Team.<br /><br />Andrea: What is your education as it pertains to your craft?<br />Carissa: I haven't had any formal training, except for high school home economics. All of my sewing has been self taught.<br /><br />Andrea: What is your favorite part of creating handmade items?<br />Carissa: I love to have an outlet to express myself. It is just plain fun!<br /><br /><div style="text-align: center;"><a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgg72o5aBXhDAJGPUyicuZCuKj89-RmHUWY2F-KultbtUTA-9xiOf_OBuyndDhTHWPcVfTLiQiO4N43fevHQCQP4Y1Bxajjh8LCF7LSE6SUHdQgPGEE76Qk-U2FZwyLBs4VJJ9lw-cRyJ0o/s1600-h/carissablackfav1.jpg"><img style="cursor: pointer; width: 158px; height: 200px;" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgg72o5aBXhDAJGPUyicuZCuKj89-RmHUWY2F-KultbtUTA-9xiOf_OBuyndDhTHWPcVfTLiQiO4N43fevHQCQP4Y1Bxajjh8LCF7LSE6SUHdQgPGEE76Qk-U2FZwyLBs4VJJ9lw-cRyJ0o/s200/carissablackfav1.jpg" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5290820855844160370" border="0" /></a> <a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiZS9brbVvhgyTdVrx0C3aJ0eqOQko6VqROMTzFwYV8khM7k6gXhT_14QqRCSRrOAvdVbCrqRAEV78h2DtQbwme3oSDHe4-DeIBa9Jdw5It88Y28IVDcBB_U0GbrmPXH19oFBEkikkd7-mS/s1600-h/carissablackfav2.jpg"><img style="cursor: pointer; width: 200px; height: 144px;" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiZS9brbVvhgyTdVrx0C3aJ0eqOQko6VqROMTzFwYV8khM7k6gXhT_14QqRCSRrOAvdVbCrqRAEV78h2DtQbwme3oSDHe4-DeIBa9Jdw5It88Y28IVDcBB_U0GbrmPXH19oFBEkikkd7-mS/s200/carissablackfav2.jpg" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5290821894952639714" border="0" /></a><br /></div>Andrea Bakerhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/12989006891683809660noreply@blogger.com10tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4798804082891273030.post-6665204944430676282008-08-14T15:00:00.001-04:002008-08-22T22:54:51.580-04:00GETTING TO KNOW...Angie of Cute and Sweet<a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="http://www.etsy.com/shop.php?user_id=5165416"><img style="margin: 0pt 10px 10px 0pt; float: left; cursor: pointer;" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgMcCCpzA_0yrbdKoGfBaedslfA1xtZvOkVe9gsUl00B4IWUjZX3AHupH6kgw2SjV1CcSzVcaK0pnJAGGg3-mUBLBXj9BDcGpvtWLBA76HbiwNNQ3IqWvocUloKeepSzWQKsNXRO5BZ3eg/s200/2008-03-29+etsy+profile.jpg" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5237540215739619330" border="0" /></a><br /><p><br /><span style="font-weight: bold; font-family: lucida grande; color: rgb(102, 51, 102); font-style: italic;font-size:130%;" >We have such talent on EtsyFAME - it's a pleasure to feature another talented Etsian every week.<br /><br />This week we are getting to know Angie of <a href="http://tracisase.etsy.com/"></a><a href="http://www.etsy.com/shop.php?user_id=5165416">Cute and Sweet</a><br /></span></p><p><span style="font-family:Times New Roman;font-size:100%;"><span style="font-size:12;"><br /></span></span></p><p style="font-weight: bold;"><span style="font-family:Times New Roman;font-size:100%;">What region do you live in?</span></p> <p style="text-indent: 0.5in;"><span style="font-style: italic;font-family:Times New Roman;font-size:100%;" >Midwest</span><span style="font-style: italic;font-size:100%;" >,</span><span style="font-style: italic;"> WI</span><br /><span style="font-weight: bold;">What kind of items do you create?</span><span style="font-family:Times New Roman;font-size:100%;"><span style="font-size:12;"><span style="font-size:100%;"><br /></span></span></span></p><p style="text-indent: 0.5in;"><span style="font-family:Times New Roman;font-size:100%;"><span style="font-size:12;"><span style="font-style: italic;font-size:100%;" >Hair accessories for the young and young at heart!</span><br /><br /><span style="font-weight: bold;font-size:100%;" >How long have you been creating?</span></span></span></p> <p style="text-indent: 0.5in;"><span style="font-family:Times New Roman;font-size:100%;"><span style="font-style: italic;">Forever. I don't remember a time when I wasn't. Specifically creating hair accessories, I've been doing that for almost a year.</span><br /><br /><span style="font-weight: bold;">What are your creative influences?</span></span></p> <p style="text-indent: 0.5in;"><span style="font-family:Times New Roman;font-size:100%;"><span style="font-style: italic;">My two little princesses who have a ton of curly hair</span><br /><br /><span style="font-weight: bold;">Do you work outside of the home/studio?</span></span></p> <p style="text-indent: 0.5in;"><span style="font-family:Times New Roman;font-size:100%;"><span style="font-style: italic;">Not currently</span></span><a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="http://www.etsy.com/view_listing.php?listing_id=12546906"><img style="margin: 0pt 0pt 10px 10px; float: right; cursor: pointer; width: 262px; height: 196px;" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgAJ9DQJE65tL7OQjiWDf1F3CMecdt8zKSuTTfU2aY4iETbDXag2TtAz3GHtLSWWlPejKlX6nlPR39wi98YmTsGvSsR01PIo6KRnL_U7ukwqN9lZ4atK5HAMtAxzFgF099jPjlBxDqZMY4/s200/cuteandsweet.jpg" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5237540475011194914" border="0" /></a><span style="font-family:Times New Roman;font-size:100%;"><br /><span style="font-weight: bold;">If you could be in someone else's studio or kitchen, whose would that be?</span></span></p> <p style="text-indent: 0.5in;"><span style="font-family:Times New Roman;font-size:100%;"><span style="font-style: italic;">I would love to be in ANYONE's kitchen who can cook. I'm an awful cook.</span><br /><br /><span style="font-weight: bold;">Where do you see yourself in 5 years? What are your goals with your business?</span></span></p> <p style="text-indent: 0.5in;"><span style="font-family:Times New Roman;font-size:100%;"><span style="font-style: italic;">In five years my youngest will be entering Kindergarten (eek!) so I will most likely be working outside the home. But maybe if sales continue and more opportunities arise I won't have to!</span><br /><br /><span style="font-weight: bold;">Do you sell wholesale?</span></span></p> <p style="text-indent: 0.5in;"><span style="font-family:Times New Roman;font-size:100%;"><span style="font-style: italic;">Sure!</span><br /><span style="font-weight: bold;">Where else can your products be found (name B&M stores or internet urls, including your own)?</span></span></p> <p style="text-indent: 0.5in;"><span style="font-family:Times New Roman;font-size:100%;"><a style="font-style: italic;" href="http://www.flickr.com/photos/cuteandsweetx2/" target="_blank">http://www.flickr.com/photos/<wbr>cuteandsweetx2/</a><span style="font-style: italic;"></span><a style="font-style: italic;" href="http://www.myspace.com/cuteandsweetx2" target="_blank"><br /></a></span></p><p style="text-indent: 0.5in;"><span style="font-family:Times New Roman;font-size:100%;"><a style="font-style: italic;" href="http://www.myspace.com/cuteandsweetx2" target="_blank">http://www.myspace.com/<wbr>cuteandsweetx2</a><span style="font-style: italic;"></span><a style="font-style: italic;" href="http://www.myspace.com/cuteandsweetx2" target="_blank"><br /></a></span></p><p style="text-indent: 0.5in;"><span style="font-family:Times New Roman;font-size:100%;"><a style="font-style: italic;" href="http://www.myspace.com/cuteandsweetx2" target="_blank">http://www.myspace.com/<wbr>cuteandsweetx2</a><br /><span style="font-weight: bold;">Are you a member of any organizations or have any affiliations?</span></span></p> <p style="text-indent: 0.5in; font-style: italic;"><span style="font-family:Times New Roman;font-size:100%;">Just on Etsy. Wist (WI street team), Etsymom, etsykids, FAM</span></p> <p style="text-indent: 0.5in;"><a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="http://www.etsy.com/view_listing.php?listing_id=13845447"><img style="margin: 0pt 10px 10px 0pt; float: left; cursor: pointer;" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjSMTIZUVOAknD6DWeRaDjxr6YT9Plf49u0cPd8E1ri-crT0C2KJylMWHb9v-SqC74IZVNiDqdGDYC7SUsL9E-LBpd9LtdwqDZNjExLHgEGsIcWF97xasKVLCPOvBcz2FqS7HGWsMHcFWU/s320/cuteandsweet2.jpg" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5237540990340565874" border="0" /></a><br /><span style="font-family:Times New Roman;font-size:100%;"><span style="font-weight: bold;">What is your education as it pertains to your craft?</span></span></p> <p style="text-indent: 0.5in;"><span style="font-family:Times New Roman;font-size:100%;"><span style="font-style: italic;">Self-taught</span><br /><span style="font-weight: bold;">Pick one product and describe it briefly and how long it takes to make a certain item in your store.</span></span></p> <span style="font-style: italic;font-family:Times New Roman;font-size:100%;" >I'll pick my woven headband….any one of them. These are the most fun to make and take at the most 15 minutes—if all goes well. I have so much fun coming up with color combinations. Just when I think I have all the color combinations I could possibly have, colors sort of jump out at me! </span>Unknownnoreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4798804082891273030.post-21395055186411307472008-08-05T17:12:00.000-04:002008-08-07T22:46:58.831-04:00Getting to Know...Corinne of Daydream Art StudiosAnother feature of another great FAMEr...<a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="http://daydreamartstudios.etsy.com/"><img id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5231147852508414658" style="DISPLAY: block; MARGIN: 0px auto 10px; CURSOR: pointer; TEXT-ALIGN: center" alt="" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEj4lbIXN87SAyynyY_waq1FyF10ZYACRF2Yo_eO9cA8rlcLvr08gqrFkFxDpCQFWs8d4XfUihkGIBpBHJmG4XpsAP7trEF5KMM1xgblpnxse_mbIE8gTXkFYVm-hYDZ36JUJsvgTfT0njs/s200/corinneEtsyFame.jpg" border="0" /></a><br /><span style="FONT-WEIGHT: bold">What region do you live in?</span><br /><span style="FONT-STYLE: italic">Grand Rivers, Kentucky- A small resort town in</span><span style="FONT-STYLE: italic"> western Kentucky bordered by two lakes. We were even named one of the most romantic places by Cosmo a couple of years ago! Very pretty and lovely, especially in the summer time!</span> <span style="FONT-WEIGHT: bold"><br /><br />What kind of items do you create? </span><br /><span style="FONT-STYLE: italic">I make jewelry, both fun and kitschy types and also modern, one of a kind gemstone jewelry. I also paint and create mixed media art.</span><br /><br /><span style="FONT-WEIGHT: bold">How long have you been crea</span><span style="FONT-WEIGHT: bold">ting? </span><br /><span style="FONT-STYLE: italic">As long as I can remember! Even as a child, I would spend hours in the yard with a sketchbook! I sold my crafts when other kids sold lemonade, and even had a business selling handmade personalized leather key chains when I was in the 6th grade.</span><br /><br /><span style="FONT-WEIGHT: bold">What are your creative influences? </span><br /><span style="FONT-STYLE: italic">Some of my favorite painters are Salvador Dali and Frida Kahlo, but I try to stay current and am always finding new painters that I am inspired by. I have tons of artist friends and like to</span> <span style="FONT-STYLE: italic">think we all inspire each other to try new things. A lot of my art is inspired by music I listen to while I work and the beautiful area I live in.</span><br /><br /><span style="FONT-WEIGHT: bold">Do you work outside of the home/studio?</span><br /><span style="FONT-STYLE: italic">I have a part time job out of my house placing exchange students in host families in the area. Its very rewarding and interesting. My main job is my art, and I am saving up to</span> <span style="FONT-STYLE: italic">remodel the outbuilding on our property into a respectable studio where I can have children's art classes and affordable workshops.</span><br /><span style="FONT-WEIGHT: bold">If you could be in someone else's studio or kitchen, whose would that be?</span><br /><span style="FONT-STYLE: italic">My mother always said "we're Irish, and the Irish aren't known for their cooking." Our family joke is that if its frozen, that's our "old family recipe." So in some kind of rebellion, I learned how to cook. </span><span style="FONT-STYLE: italic">I love it, and would probably stay in my own kitchen. But, if Paula Deen wants to come over and show me a thing or two, she's always welcome here! I love butter!</span><br /><br /><span style="FONT-WEIGHT: bold">Where do you see yourself in 5 years? What are your goals with your business?</span><br /><span style="FONT-STYLE: italic">I hope that in five years, my studio is complete and I am teaching again! There are no after school programs here and want to fill that need. I also home school my daughter and would love to have art classes for other home schooled kids in the area.</span><br /><br /><span style="FONT-WEIGHT: bold">Do you sell wholesale? </span><br /><span style="FONT-STYLE: italic">Not currently, most of my work is one of a kind and I just haven't ventured into this yet. I'm considering looking into it, though.</span><br /><br /><span style="FONT-WEIGHT: bold">Where else can your products be found (name B&M stores or internet urls, including your own)?</span><br /><span style="FONT-STYLE: italic">I have my own website, </span><a style="FONT-STYLE: italic" href="http://daydreamartstudios.com/" target="_blank">http://daydreamartstudios.com/</a><span style="FONT-STYLE: italic"> as well as a daily blog, </span><a style="FONT-STYLE: italic" href="http://www.daydreamartstudios.blogspot.com/" target="_blank">www.daydreamartstudios.<wbr>blogspot.com</a><span style="FONT-STYLE: italic"> I also show and sell my paintings at the PAPA Gallery in Paducah, Kentucky.</span><br /><br /><span style="FONT-WEIGHT: bold">Are you a member of any organizations or have any affiliations?</span><br />Paducah AreaPainter's Association (PAPA), and Bluegrass Etsy.<br /><br /><span style="FONT-WEIGHT: bold">What is your education as it pertains to your craft?</span><br />I have a degree in Art Education, and am always learning and educating myself. I have an addiction to art dvds and books.<br /><a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEin0NJijiHxhpoeotyNbaJr5ZIdhdIXJyOTwrNwuqENa5uSBZSTlcx8LbuSU1_zp1O9s6nr7aht3LUiqDsPSlu4h9rjzwsfotnmua4nW9KyKn9Flw2jdwEgaW0vtj5qKSxG0ZBJJ-ES-jo/s1600-h/shell+bracelet3.jpg"><img id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5231161489140879666" style="FLOAT: right; MARGIN: 0pt 0pt 10px 10px; CURSOR: pointer" alt="" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEin0NJijiHxhpoeotyNbaJr5ZIdhdIXJyOTwrNwuqENa5uSBZSTlcx8LbuSU1_zp1O9s6nr7aht3LUiqDsPSlu4h9rjzwsfotnmua4nW9KyKn9Flw2jdwEgaW0vtj5qKSxG0ZBJJ-ES-jo/s320/shell+bracelet3.jpg" border="0" /></a><br /><span style="FONT-WEIGHT: bold">Pick one product and describe it briefly and how long it takes to make a certain item in your store. </span><br /><span style="FONT-STYLE: italic">My newest favorite is the Shell and Freshwater Pearl bracelet. (Picture attached) I made this with shell slices, so the shape is modern on the outside, very geometric, but also very organic.</span> <span style="FONT-STYLE: italic">I'm super interested in taking geometric shapes and contrasting them with something very natural. I also added freshwater pearls that I work together so they move and dance as the wearer moves. I also threw in some faceted cut Czech glass beads for some subtle sparkle. It took me a few hours to get this bracelet just the way I wanted it, but was very happy with the</span> <span style="FONT-STYLE: italic">results.<br /><br />Check out Corinne's Etsy site: <a href="http://daydreamartsstudios.etsy.com/">daydreamartstudios.etsy.com</a><br />Make sure you take a look at her "<a href="http://www.etsy.com/shop.php?user_id=5727208&section_id=5450144">kitsch and rock and roll</a>" section - it's so fun!!<br /></span>Unknownnoreply@blogger.com1tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4798804082891273030.post-58794217463011578482008-08-01T10:39:00.000-04:002008-08-01T11:05:25.169-04:00Getting to Know...Sweetpickles Pottery<a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="http://sweetpicklespottery.etsy.com/"><img style="margin: 0pt 10px 10px 0pt; float: left; cursor: pointer;" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgk3eBBgc-DHmVEicWpmxmuJRL0TYMAH5E2tVYlwb0mljY56OAfTn9hMQHtpwh8uVk8yaWD4iGPvZy3EfidhsW9mOYP4sMRJbETt-EaZZ5AUHCl0AAXZ2f_7W05ymaOCU7rsnmmJ4HyyeQ/s200/MelanieSweetPickles.jpg" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5229561030373210226" border="0" /></a><br />It is always so wonderful to learn about the artist behind the art. Today's Featured FAMEr is Melanie of Sweetpickles Pottery!<br /><br /><span style="font-weight: bold;">What region do you live in?</span><br /><span style="font-style: italic;">I'm a Southern girl! (born and bred LOL!) </span> <div><span style="font-style: italic;">I'm in Louisiana and LOVE it! :)</span><br /><br /><span style="font-weight: bold;">What kind of items do you create? </span><br /><span style="font-style: italic;">Hand painted pottery and ceramics. (sometimes other things if </span> <span style="font-style: italic;">I get in the mood. I like paper and stickers and glue and canvas and paint. well, you get the picture. )</span><br /><br /><span style="font-weight: bold;">How long have you been creating?</span><br /><span style="font-style: italic;">I think the first thing I painted I was probably about 12. But steadily the last 4 or 5. </span> <span style="font-style: italic;">What are your creative influences? I daydream about things that might be fun to draw or paint all day long.. My children sometimes are veyr influential in what I paint as well. I am always sketching or writing things down so I don't forget an idea I have. Although I might not use it right away. I have tons of them tucked away.</span><br /><span style="font-weight: bold;"><br />Do you work outside of the home/studio?</span><br /><span style="font-style: italic;">No, and I am so grateful to be able to stay at home and raise my children and be able to work on my craft at the same time.<br /><br /></span><span style="font-weight: bold;">If you could be in someone else’s studio or kitchen, whose would that be?</span><br /><span style="font-style: italic;">If it were a kitchen I would say Paula Deens its so homey and yummy too.. </span><br /><span style="font-weight: bold;"><br />Where do you see yourself in 5 years?</span><br /><span style="font-style: italic;">What are your goals with your business? Provided hubby doesn't decide to transfer somewhere else by then) I hope to have grown my business and possibly open a little studio of my very own with a paint your own pottery studio. I go back and forth with this ALL the time. I've been there and done that so I know the hard work involved. </span> <span style="font-weight: bold;"><br /><br />Do you sell wholesale?</span><br /><span style="font-style: italic;">Yes, YES and Yes.. </span><br /><br /><span style="font-weight: bold;">Where else can your products be found (name B&M stores or internet urls, including your own)?</span><br /><span style="font-style: italic;">Right now they are currently in my etsy store, and a little shop called "The Cat's Meow", and also on the website </span><a style="font-style: italic;" href="http://teapartytreasures.com/" target="_blank">teapartytreasures.com</a></div> <div><br /><span style="font-weight: bold;">Are you a member of any organizations or have any affiliations?</span><br /><span style="font-style: italic;">The wonderful FAM Team, of course.</span></div> <div><br /><br /><span style="font-weight: bold;">What is your education as it pertains to your craft?<br /><span style="font-style: italic;"> </span></span><span style="font-style: italic;">Absolutley NOTHING! I went to school to be a kindergarten teacher. Although now that I think about it maybe that is why I liked that age group so much. All the fun arts and crafts!</span><br /><span style="font-weight: bold;"><br />Pick one product and describe it briefly and how long it takes to make a certain item in your store.</span><br /><span style="font-style: italic;">I would have to pick my <a href="http://http//www.etsy.com/view_listing.php?listing_id=13222915">tea set</a> for little girls probably. I love it. Its one of my favorite things to paint. I can spend hours on it.. I must confess. I ponder what I want different about each little set I paint. I have sold so many of these I have lost count. Its something I can't seem to keep enough of in stock! </span><br /></div><br /><span style="font-weight: bold;">You have to check out Melanie's shop:<a href="http://sweetpicklespottery.etsy.com/"> sweetpicklespottery.etsy.com</a><br />She has gorgeous products that would make excellent gifts for yourself - or, if you have to, someone else!! My favorite product (besides the <a href="http://www.etsy.com/view_listing.php?listing_id=13222915">tea set</a>, of course, is this <a href="http://http//www.etsy.com/view_listing.php?listing_id=8149045">Personalized Wedding Monogram Platter.</a></span><span style="font-weight: bold;"><a href="http://http//www.etsy.com/view_listing.php?listing_id=8149045"> </a></span> <span style="font-weight: bold;">This would make such a fabulous housewarming gift, too!!</span><span style="font-weight: bold;"> Thanks, Melanie!!<br /></span>Unknownnoreply@blogger.com6tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4798804082891273030.post-42031933900707140822008-07-29T22:27:00.000-04:002008-07-29T22:38:41.220-04:00Is this a healthy obsession? 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All true –most days. </p> <p class="MsoNormal">Being an obsessive Etsy shop owner takes its toll on our little ones, loved ones, friends, relationships, etc. <span style=""> </span>I make no apologies for wanting my shop to succeed or being in love with my work, but I do not want it to negatively affect my life, because, then, what would be the point?<span style=""> </span>So,<span style=""> </span>I invested in an inexpensive little timer with a loud buzzer to keep my obsession in check , and what it ended up doing was help me manage my time and invest it where it needed to go – so EVERYONE is happy! Don’t get me wrong, there totally needs to be more hours in the day, but at least now, I have more definite direction of where my time is going. </p> <p class="MsoNormal">I typically set up my email/convo time for fifteen minute segments a few times a day. 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That would allow me to major in something fantastic like Philosophy or English and still have that “realistic career” that my parents desperately wanted for me. I ended up majoring in Political Science and Philosophy, took the LSATS, and applied to law school relatively heavy heartedly.<span style=""> </span>I remember the day that I got some acceptance letters, threw them in the trash and decided that I had enough of trying to please someone other than myself.<span style=""> </span>And life began for the first time for me.</p> <p class="MsoNormal">I spent the next few years trying to figure out what my “dream” was – I still had to help pay the bills, so I worked in corporate America all the way up until my first child was born. I spent the following two years after his birth completely decorating our new home, remodeling and getting prepared to have a second child. Now I have my two children, a lovely husband, our house is decorated just the way I want, my stint in corporate America was successful but completely unfulfilling and here I was at a time in my life where I had the luxury of putting real thought and motivation behind my creative endeavors.</p> <p class="MsoNormal">I started a shop on Etsy somewhat on a whim. I had been selling my pieces here and there for a little over a year and I was working in a new medium and very much in love with the creative process once again.<span style=""> </span>When I opened my Etsy shop in April of this year, I had no idea what to expect. Here it is three months later and I have learned so many invaluable lessons and have a more solid understanding of how my glorified hobby is now a full-fledged small business and I will treat it as such.<span style=""> </span>I could go on and on about the lessons I have learned, but the most important one is that I have found success in my own happiness.<span style=""> </span>I am not the corporate business woman that my parents hoped I would be – or that I even at one point hoped for myself. I have truly become so much more.<span style=""> </span>Success is not the six figure paycheck, or power.<span style=""> </span>It is ultimately judged by happiness.<span style=""> </span>Hope you have found yours. </p>Unknownnoreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4798804082891273030.post-46863088860074812672008-05-07T17:47:00.000-04:002008-05-11T12:28:42.538-04:00Etsy Fame Featured Seller: Andrea Baker<a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjAih-AoALjysiBDd6L8DZTBjbTH-WYcomLRj8QwcGKazMqZ7X4Ed4ww_D6SatJMBEUmSm-a3mUwd0CQFuyNt8gS-m3177WE3Fou-d1PvoaC_QdFLY8JA6YiMujCaXs_tBVWMpbBJou3a3o/s1600-h/andreabaker_pic.jpg"><img id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5197756414681565090" style="FLOAT: left; MARGIN: 0px 10px 10px 0px; CURSOR: hand" alt="" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjAih-AoALjysiBDd6L8DZTBjbTH-WYcomLRj8QwcGKazMqZ7X4Ed4ww_D6SatJMBEUmSm-a3mUwd0CQFuyNt8gS-m3177WE3Fou-d1PvoaC_QdFLY8JA6YiMujCaXs_tBVWMpbBJou3a3o/s320/andreabaker_pic.jpg" border="0" /></a><br /><br /><div><a href="http://www.etsyfame.com/andreabaker.html">Andrea Baker</a> has been creating her beautiful products in her home in North East Columbus, Ohio for the past 6 years. Her creative focus is on making quality handmade handbags, tote bags, sleep masks, and business card cozies. She also makes beautiful and functional aprons that are anything but ordinary.</div><br /><br /><div>Andrea is a mom to two young girls, ages 11 and 2, and is happily married. Her work is influenced by her mom, her family, and the world around her. Much to her credit, she also manages a part time position as a parent consultant outside of the home at a local school. She’s also active in the school PTA and added “I believe that when parents are involved in their child’s education, their child does so much better academically.” She’s also an active member of the Etsy street team Fabulous Artisic Moms (FAM). </div><br /><div><br />She began her early training by the traditional method: through the teachings by her mother. She has mastered her craft skills through experience and experimentation. When asked which was her favorite projects she responded with the business card cozies. “I love to make my business card cozies. It has two pockets so you can hold 40 or more business cards. It is a simple project that only takes about an hour to make.” </div><br /><div><br />Andrea currently sells her handmade goods on Etsy. To contact Andrea Baker, please visit her <a href="http://andreabaker.etsy.com/">Etsy</a> page.</div>EtsyFamehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/00112403741659000731noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4798804082891273030.post-57052241575642822562008-04-26T16:25:00.000-04:002008-04-27T15:03:17.054-04:00Welcome to Etsy FAME!<span style="font-family:trebuchet ms;"><a href="http://www.etsyfame.com/">Etsy FAME</a>, or Fabulous Artistic Moms of Etsy, is comprised of a talented and ambitious group of artists who strive to create genuine handmade goods for all of mankind. We are diverse in both our personalities, our locations, and our handmade wares. </span><br /><span style="font-family:trebuchet ms;"></span><br /><div align="left"><span style="font-family:trebuchet ms;">Enjoy a variety of shopping opportunities for people of all ages, and meet the artists who make their creations by hand, with the love and attention to detail you won't find elsewhere. Such categories as:</span></div><span style="font-family:trebuchet ms;"><div align="center"><br /><a href="http://www.etsyfame.com/categories.html#accessories">Accessories</a><br /><a href="http://www.etsyfame.com/categories.html#art">Art & Photography </a><br /><a href="http://www.etsyfame.com/categories.html#baby">Baby & Toddler </a><br /><a href="http://www.etsyfame.com/categories.html#bath">Bath & Body </a><br /><a href="http://www.etsyfame.com/categories.html#ceramics">Ceramics & Pottery </a><br /><a href="http://www.etsyfame.com/categories.html#children">Children</a><br /><a href="http://www.etsyfame.com/categories.html#clothing">Clothing</a><br /><a href="http://www.etsyfame.com/categories.html#fiber">Fiber Arts </a><br /><a href="http://www.etsyfame.com/categories.html#edibles">Edibles</a><br /><a href="http://www.etsyfame.com/categories.html#holiday">Holiday Items</a><br /><a href="http://www.etsyfame.com/categories.html#furniture">Home Decor </a><br /><a href="http://www.etsyfame.com/categories.html#housewares">Housewares</a><br /><a href="http://www.etsyfame.com/categories.html#jewelry">Jewelry</a><br /><a href="http://www.etsyfame.com/categories.html#pets">Pets</a><br /><a href="http://www.etsyfame.com/categories.html#recycled">Recycled & Reclaimed </a><br /><a href="http://www.etsyfame.com/categories.html#stationery">Stationery & Paper</a><br /><a href="http://www.etsyfame.com/categories.html#vintage">Vintage</a></span></div><span style="font-family:Trebuchet MS;"></span><span style="font-family:trebuchet ms;"></span><br /><span style="font-family:trebuchet ms;">Each artist maintains her own store. Please inquire with the appropriate store owner with any questions regarding the products in their store. Thank you very much for visiting <a href="http://www.etsyfame.com/">Etsy Fame</a>!</span>EtsyFamehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/00112403741659000731noreply@blogger.com0