Tell us about yourself.(Name, Shop Name, Shop Link, location, etc)
Betty Lee
http://renewedresources.etsy.com
http://grandmabettys.etsy.com
Schertz, TX a suburb of San Antonio
What made you want to start crafting?
I have always had a love for making things. Started out teaching myself
to oil paint and enjoyed that for many years and gave more away as gifts
then I sold since I had no idea how to 'promote' or 'sell'. Had lots of
artistic and creative relatives that made neat 'stuff' just to save money
instead of buying a store bought item.
What do you sell?
In my art and supply shop, Renewed Resources, I sell
everything from feathers to vintage.
In my Grandma Betty's shop I sell handmade all natural body and lip
butters and bug away, all of which I formulated mainly for myself because
I wanted to get away from products that had chemicals, dyes and unnatural
ingredients.
What makes you different from other sellers?
Probably my low pricing since I love to share things with others. Definitely my customer service
attitude as I want my customers to want to come back and visit my shops
and see what is new or on sale.
What advice to you have for other crafters?
Do what you love to do and don't let the world tell you that you can not do it! Read, study, learn
from others and always be willing to share ideas and thoughts with others
to help them along the road of life, too.
Do you have an items in your store that you love? Tell us about it.
I am one of those people who loves it all! But right now I would say that
the floral book, pamphlets and papers are one of the best vintage items I
have seen in a long time and if people could see it in real life I think
it would of sold several times over! I did write a post about it with
some great pictures on my blog if anyone would like to check it out.
Tell us about your newest item for sale?
I really like the gift certificate I came up with for my Grandma Betty's
shop and also have a how-to about it on my blog. In my supply shop I have
some candy and gum wreaths (4-5" in diameter) that I made that are perfect
for an office gift to share or for a birthday for both adults and kids.
My daughter reminded me I use to make them when she was a kid so I made
some for my grandkids and decided to put them on Etsy to see if anyone
would love to buy them for their kids!
Where do you see yourself going with your craft in the future?
I am in the process of reworking my website (www.leescandles.com) and will
be calling it Homespun Alley. It will have all my Grandma Betty's
products along with Renewed Resources products, Lee's Candles products and
I want to add pages for some of the local art and crafters that I know
that do not have their own websites.
It will be a fun place to shop and share ideas.
Where can we buy your products?
http://renewedresources.etsy.com
http://grandmabettys.etsy.com
www.leescandles.com
www.victorianheartshoppe.com
www.homespunalley.com (Will be up and running in about a month)
Are there any other links that you would like to include?
Yes, I would like to invite all to visit my blog where I share ideas, info
about many different topics such as benefits of coconut oil, blogging,
promoting and how-tos.
www.etsysupplyshoppe.blogspot.com
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Saturday, October 25, 2008
Sunday, October 5, 2008
Featured Seller- No. 11
Let's hear it for LieblingDesigns!
What made you want to start crafting?
I've been crafting all my life, and can't pinpoint an exact moment except to say that the women in my family have always been very crafty. My grandmother is a talented seamstress, knitter and crocheter and my mother was always into one creative project or another. It's always been a natural thing for me to do.
What do you sell?
I am currently selling my personally designed and handcrafted line of jewelry.
What makes you different from other sellers?
I have a signature style to my work, and this fall I've launched a line of floral necklaces that incorporate different materials like silk florals, ribbon, chain, lace and more. I don't see many others doing exactly what I'm doing right now, so I definately differ in that aspect.
What advice to you have for other crafters?
No matter what, do what you love. Whether it sells or not, the most important thing is to go after what you enjoy in life. I think we all got into crafting because we simply love to create, and keeping that your sole focus will keep you happy.
Do you have an items in your store that you love? Tell us about it.
I love them all, but if I have to play favorites right now I'm really loving the Josephine Necklace. It's soft and romantic yet bold and striking at the same time. http://www.etsy.com/view_listing.php?listing_id=14580961
Tell us about your newest item for sale?
I have a necklace in my shop that is on sale in support of breast cancer research called "Passionately Pink". It's a lovely strand of white teardrop glass pearls and a single pretty little pink rose. I'll be donating a portion of the proceeds from the sale of these necklaces to the Susan G. Komen Foundation. I'm very excited to raise money for breast cancer research, it affects so many women and I'd really like to see more education and resources for women.
Where do you see yourself going with your craft in the future?
I'd love to be creating and selling my jewelry independently and running a successful business based on my designs. I'm always learning, and would love to keep layering my skills over the years and eventually teach jewelry design in some capacity.
Where can we buy your products?
You can find my jewelry online at www.lieblingdesigns.etsy.com.
Are there any other links that you would like to include?
I have a blog that I maintain fairly well, it's a spot for me to talk about my craft and what I'm learning as well as highlight fashion, style and interesting things I find online and fall in love with. I also use it to make announcements about new lines, accomplishments, show tutorials and give advice on turning your craft hobby into a business. You can find it at www.lieblingartcrafts.wordpress.com
What made you want to start crafting?
I've been crafting all my life, and can't pinpoint an exact moment except to say that the women in my family have always been very crafty. My grandmother is a talented seamstress, knitter and crocheter and my mother was always into one creative project or another. It's always been a natural thing for me to do.
What do you sell?
I am currently selling my personally designed and handcrafted line of jewelry.
What makes you different from other sellers?
I have a signature style to my work, and this fall I've launched a line of floral necklaces that incorporate different materials like silk florals, ribbon, chain, lace and more. I don't see many others doing exactly what I'm doing right now, so I definately differ in that aspect.
What advice to you have for other crafters?
No matter what, do what you love. Whether it sells or not, the most important thing is to go after what you enjoy in life. I think we all got into crafting because we simply love to create, and keeping that your sole focus will keep you happy.
Do you have an items in your store that you love? Tell us about it.
I love them all, but if I have to play favorites right now I'm really loving the Josephine Necklace. It's soft and romantic yet bold and striking at the same time. http://www.etsy.com/view_listing.php?listing_id=14580961
Tell us about your newest item for sale?
I have a necklace in my shop that is on sale in support of breast cancer research called "Passionately Pink". It's a lovely strand of white teardrop glass pearls and a single pretty little pink rose. I'll be donating a portion of the proceeds from the sale of these necklaces to the Susan G. Komen Foundation. I'm very excited to raise money for breast cancer research, it affects so many women and I'd really like to see more education and resources for women.
Where do you see yourself going with your craft in the future?
I'd love to be creating and selling my jewelry independently and running a successful business based on my designs. I'm always learning, and would love to keep layering my skills over the years and eventually teach jewelry design in some capacity.
Where can we buy your products?
You can find my jewelry online at www.lieblingdesigns.etsy.com.
Are there any other links that you would like to include?
I have a blog that I maintain fairly well, it's a spot for me to talk about my craft and what I'm learning as well as highlight fashion, style and interesting things I find online and fall in love with. I also use it to make announcements about new lines, accomplishments, show tutorials and give advice on turning your craft hobby into a business. You can find it at www.lieblingartcrafts.wordpress.com
Monday, September 22, 2008
Featured Seller
Let's hear it for RandomCatGirl!
Tell us about yourself.(Name, Shop Name, Shop Link, location, etc)
My name is Sarah Macklin and I run the accessories business Random CatGirl. Meow! You can find me at my main store, www.randomcatgirl.com and on etsy at www.randomcatgirl.etsy.com.
What made you want to start crafting?
Heh-heh. When wasn’t I crafting? I’ve always been a creative person (went to school for art) and loved working with my hands so crafting just evolved from my art.
What do you sell?
I sell jewelry, totes and purses, and kanzashi which is Japanese for hair ornaments.
What makes you different from other sellers?
I try to blend a unique style to my creations by mixing in different influences and cultures.
What advice to you have for other crafters?
Love what you do and try to do your best at it. Remember, there is always room for improvement and new ideas.
Do you have any items in your store that you love? Tell us about it.
I absolutely love my kanzashi. They’re made from a technique that I learned that is similar to origami. Instead of paper, squares of fabric are folded to make different flowers, cranes, butterflies, and more. It’s sadly dying out in Japan so I’m very glad that I learned how to do it.
Tell us about your latest item for sale.
Well, it’s a kanzashi as well. It’s made in the style of a cherry blossom and since I made it from a sushi print I made a sushi roll bead from polymer clay for the center embellishment. It was really fun to make.
Where do you see yourself going with your craft in the future?
I would love to have my items in boutiques around my area and see one of my purses in a fashion magazine. I’ll get there eventually.
Where can we buy your products?
You can buy my products at www.randomcatgirl.com for my limited edition accessories and at www.randomcatgirl.etsy.com for many of my one-of-a-kind items. ^_^
Are there any other links that you would like to include?
If you’d like to see how I work and what else is going on with the random catgirl you can check out my blog at www.randomcatgirl.wordpress.com.
Tell us about yourself.(Name, Shop Name, Shop Link, location, etc)
My name is Sarah Macklin and I run the accessories business Random CatGirl. Meow! You can find me at my main store, www.randomcatgirl.com and on etsy at www.randomcatgirl.etsy.com.
What made you want to start crafting?
Heh-heh. When wasn’t I crafting? I’ve always been a creative person (went to school for art) and loved working with my hands so crafting just evolved from my art.
What do you sell?
I sell jewelry, totes and purses, and kanzashi which is Japanese for hair ornaments.
What makes you different from other sellers?
I try to blend a unique style to my creations by mixing in different influences and cultures.
What advice to you have for other crafters?
Love what you do and try to do your best at it. Remember, there is always room for improvement and new ideas.
Do you have any items in your store that you love? Tell us about it.
I absolutely love my kanzashi. They’re made from a technique that I learned that is similar to origami. Instead of paper, squares of fabric are folded to make different flowers, cranes, butterflies, and more. It’s sadly dying out in Japan so I’m very glad that I learned how to do it.
Tell us about your latest item for sale.
Well, it’s a kanzashi as well. It’s made in the style of a cherry blossom and since I made it from a sushi print I made a sushi roll bead from polymer clay for the center embellishment. It was really fun to make.
Where do you see yourself going with your craft in the future?
I would love to have my items in boutiques around my area and see one of my purses in a fashion magazine. I’ll get there eventually.
Where can we buy your products?
You can buy my products at www.randomcatgirl.com for my limited edition accessories and at www.randomcatgirl.etsy.com for many of my one-of-a-kind items. ^_^
Are there any other links that you would like to include?
If you’d like to see how I work and what else is going on with the random catgirl you can check out my blog at www.randomcatgirl.wordpress.com.
Tuesday, September 16, 2008
Featured Seller
This week's featured seller is Ellen from Just Add Memories.
Tell us about yourself.(Name, Shop Name, Shop Link, location, etc)
name= Ellen Sviatko, shop= www.JustAddMemories.etsy.com , shop name=Just Add Memories, location= Maryland
What made you want to start crafting?
About 3 years ago I discovered scrapbooking at a MOPS (Mothers of Preschoolers) meeting
at my church and I have been hooked ever since! I love the idea of making a scrapbook item for someone and having it be an item they will treasure for years to come!
What do you sell?
I sell scrapbook items. I make custom scrapbook albums just for you. I also have pre-made mini scrapbook albums, journals, and scrapbook embellishments in my shop.
What makes you different from other sellers?
I have a passion for scrapbooking and I have my own unique style.
What advice to you have for other crafters?
Advice-Stick with it and do not give up. Also- If you do not record your memories of your life who will?
Do you have an items in your store that you love? Tell us about it.
I love all my mini scrapbbok albums. They become like my children. Each is unique and different. I also love the ribbon flowers I have in my shop.
Where do you see yourself going with your craft in the future?
I would love to expand and grow as a scrapbooker and do more custom work for individuals.
Where can we buy your products?
You can buy my products on www.justaddmemories.etsy.com .
Tell us about yourself.(Name, Shop Name, Shop Link, location, etc)
name= Ellen Sviatko, shop= www.JustAddMemories.etsy.com , shop name=Just Add Memories, location= Maryland
What made you want to start crafting?
About 3 years ago I discovered scrapbooking at a MOPS (Mothers of Preschoolers) meeting
at my church and I have been hooked ever since! I love the idea of making a scrapbook item for someone and having it be an item they will treasure for years to come!
What do you sell?
I sell scrapbook items. I make custom scrapbook albums just for you. I also have pre-made mini scrapbook albums, journals, and scrapbook embellishments in my shop.
What makes you different from other sellers?
I have a passion for scrapbooking and I have my own unique style.
What advice to you have for other crafters?
Advice-Stick with it and do not give up. Also- If you do not record your memories of your life who will?
Do you have an items in your store that you love? Tell us about it.
I love all my mini scrapbbok albums. They become like my children. Each is unique and different. I also love the ribbon flowers I have in my shop.
Where do you see yourself going with your craft in the future?
I would love to expand and grow as a scrapbooker and do more custom work for individuals.
Where can we buy your products?
You can buy my products on www.justaddmemories.etsy.com .
Monday, September 1, 2008
Featured Seller 9/1- 9/7
This week's featured seller is Crystal from Pampered Ponytails.
Tell us about yourself.(Name, Location, Shop Name, etc)
My name is Crystal. I live in Thomasville, NC. I am 34 years old and a stay at home mom of three wonderful daughters. My shop name is PamperedPonytails, my daughter's named it for me!
What made you want to start crafting?
I have always been creative and loved to craft from an early age. My grandmother helped with that being a painter herself. I loved taking something ordinary and making it different from what everyone else had.
What do you sell?
I sell all kinds of paper goods. Anything from notepads to custom promo items, and anything in between.
What makes you different from other sellers?
I don't know how different I am from other paper good sellers, but I try to be. I like to try to keep things simple, but fun. I think that describes my style.
What advice to you have for other crafters?
Do what you love. Try out different techniques and apply them to what you do now. I have learned so much, just from listing to my friends and customers and applying it into my products.
Do you have an items in your store that you love? Tell us about it.
I love my mini notepads. I a paper junkie, so I love making them with all types of paper in various sizes. I have a minimus of 5 sitting around my workspace at any given time so I can jot down any notes or ideas that I have, so I don't forget.
Tell us about your newest item for sale?
My Owl Notes - a set of 5 note cards. These are just the beginning of the notecard sets that I am going to make. I love cute little embellishments and I will be incorporating them in different sets of notecards.
Where do you see yourself going with your craft in the future?
Keep doing what I am doing, but experimenting with new and different techniques. I would love to learn to sew, the one thing that I can't do yet, and use that with expanding my current products.
Where can we buy your products?
Currently in my etsy store right now.
Are there any other links that you would like to include?
http://www.flickr.com/photos/27503031@N03/
Tell us about yourself.(Name, Location, Shop Name, etc)
My name is Crystal. I live in Thomasville, NC. I am 34 years old and a stay at home mom of three wonderful daughters. My shop name is PamperedPonytails, my daughter's named it for me!
What made you want to start crafting?
I have always been creative and loved to craft from an early age. My grandmother helped with that being a painter herself. I loved taking something ordinary and making it different from what everyone else had.
What do you sell?
I sell all kinds of paper goods. Anything from notepads to custom promo items, and anything in between.
What makes you different from other sellers?
I don't know how different I am from other paper good sellers, but I try to be. I like to try to keep things simple, but fun. I think that describes my style.
What advice to you have for other crafters?
Do what you love. Try out different techniques and apply them to what you do now. I have learned so much, just from listing to my friends and customers and applying it into my products.
Do you have an items in your store that you love? Tell us about it.
I love my mini notepads. I a paper junkie, so I love making them with all types of paper in various sizes. I have a minimus of 5 sitting around my workspace at any given time so I can jot down any notes or ideas that I have, so I don't forget.
Tell us about your newest item for sale?
My Owl Notes - a set of 5 note cards. These are just the beginning of the notecard sets that I am going to make. I love cute little embellishments and I will be incorporating them in different sets of notecards.
Where do you see yourself going with your craft in the future?
Keep doing what I am doing, but experimenting with new and different techniques. I would love to learn to sew, the one thing that I can't do yet, and use that with expanding my current products.
Where can we buy your products?
Currently in my etsy store right now.
Are there any other links that you would like to include?
http://www.flickr.com/photos/27503031@N03/
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