Featured Seller 8/25- 8/31

This weeks featured seller is Andrea of The Cuddle Shop

Tell us about yourself.(Name, location, etc)
My name is Andrea and I live on the coast of Virginia. I’m 22 years old and I am majoring in Computer Arts.

What made you want to start crafting?
I have always loved doing anything artsy. I got very interested in sewing because of my Girl Scout Leader who is a Seamstress. She taught me the basics of sewing and a few years after I had graduated from girl scouts I got a sewing machine and taught myself how to sew with that. Now I can’t stop sewing! I love it a lot.

What do you sell?
I sell handmade sock monkeys of all sizes and for all ages.


What makes you different from other sellers?
I have been working hard to keep my sock monkeys different from the others out there. I have been working on my own styles and my own ideas.

What advice to you have for other crafters?
I would say that if you love what you’re doing then never give up. Also to try new things and have fun.

Do you have an items in your store that you love? Tell us about it.
I love all my sock monkeys but my very favorite that is in my shop right now is Punkin, my Halloween Jack-O-Lantern Sock Monkey. He comes with his own little felt trick or treat bag and I just love the way he turned out.


Tell us about your newest item for sale?
My newest item for sale is my Frosty the Snow Monkey. I’ve been listing a few Christmas items early. I’ll be listing them as I make them. He turned out better than I expected! He’s cute and super soft!

Where do you see yourself going with your craft in the future?
I’m always improving so in the future I see myself with newer ideas and my skill perfected more than it is now. Also I would like to be making clothing and I would like to have started making cloth dolls again.

Where can we buy your products?
Currently my products are only for sale on etsy.


Are there any other links that you would like to include?
My second shop: http://www.thecosplayhatrack.com
http://www.flickr.com/photos/CuddleMonkey101
http://www.CuddleMonkey101.deviantart.com