Wednesday, January 28, 2009
A favorite-sprinklemehappy
Are you ready for some fun? This shop is full of fun. The name sprinklemehappy, is the perfect choice for this shop. It is so colorful and I love looking at every single item, they really do make me happy! I love this pillow.I love anything that can be personalized and this pillow is so festive and bright. Go check it out!
Monday, January 26, 2009
Featured this week
Oh, I love jewelry! Check out this great shop for great jewelry!
http://Sarahwongjewelry.etsy.com
Here is the interview-
1.How did you get started in your art/craft?2.Why do you creat?3.What is your favorite item to make?4.What do you like about etsy?5.Where do you make your work?6.Tell us something about yourself...
1) I began making jewelry with my super awesome mentor Nina Bagley (etsy shop: http://www.etsy.com/shop.php?user_id=29835) as a project during my senior year of high school. I helped her a little bit with her business and then began to create things of my own! I have always been an artist but I didnt begin to really pursue it as a business until my freshmen year of college.2) I create because my life is so crazy and the minutes I get to be creative are a great outlet for me. I get to imagine pieces and design them, find inspiration from materials and various places that I visit. Much of that inspiration comes through in the pieces and I try to incorporate my experiences in everything that I create.3) My river rock pendants are a lot of fun to make! Mostly because I get to go down to the river with my family (or the beach with friends) and I can take time to really look around and observe. Then I find beautiful rocks or shells that I keep and make beautiful pieces with! I make a lot of things but these are so personal and special to me that they are probably my favorite!4) Etsy is great because you can find anything! All different kinds of prices, different artists from all around the world. The improvements they have made to the search engine are great too! The treasury's are awesome as well.5) In my little apartment in Raleigh, NC.6) I'm a biology student at North Carolina State University!
Here is one of my favorites....I love these river rocks, very creative.
http://Sarahwongjewelry.etsy.com
Here is the interview-
1.How did you get started in your art/craft?2.Why do you creat?3.What is your favorite item to make?4.What do you like about etsy?5.Where do you make your work?6.Tell us something about yourself...
1) I began making jewelry with my super awesome mentor Nina Bagley (etsy shop: http://www.etsy.com/shop.php?user_id=29835) as a project during my senior year of high school. I helped her a little bit with her business and then began to create things of my own! I have always been an artist but I didnt begin to really pursue it as a business until my freshmen year of college.2) I create because my life is so crazy and the minutes I get to be creative are a great outlet for me. I get to imagine pieces and design them, find inspiration from materials and various places that I visit. Much of that inspiration comes through in the pieces and I try to incorporate my experiences in everything that I create.3) My river rock pendants are a lot of fun to make! Mostly because I get to go down to the river with my family (or the beach with friends) and I can take time to really look around and observe. Then I find beautiful rocks or shells that I keep and make beautiful pieces with! I make a lot of things but these are so personal and special to me that they are probably my favorite!4) Etsy is great because you can find anything! All different kinds of prices, different artists from all around the world. The improvements they have made to the search engine are great too! The treasury's are awesome as well.5) In my little apartment in Raleigh, NC.6) I'm a biology student at North Carolina State University!
Here is one of my favorites....I love these river rocks, very creative.
Wednesday, January 21, 2009
A favorite-KreatedbyKelly
Two words came to mind when I first saw this shop, unique and colorful! I feel as if I am walking through a rainbow when I check out the items in this shop. It's hard to pick a favorite from KreatedbyKelly but this one is truly unique. A button bouquet? Yes, a button bouquet! It is totally original, colorful, fun and I would think a great addition to any room. I love it!
Monday, January 19, 2009
Featured this week
Here is another great store Nycole.etsy.com I love it!
One of my favorite things is scrapbooking, look at this great shop!
Here is her interview-
1.How did you get started doing your art/craft?
I saw a mini album in a magazine that I thought was very cute. I gathered the supplies necessary and attempted to make something similar. It turned out nothing like the photo; but I liked it. I began selling them at various craft fairs and found that people really liked what I had to offer. I continued to add different styles and types of albums which allowed me to expand my client base.
2.Why do you create?
I am a sucker for scrapbooks and keeping memories close to the surface. I like to reminisce and relive good times, so a scrapbook close by helps me to do this. I like to make the mini albums because they make such wonderful gifts and I want everyone to enjoy a little piece of what I love.
3.What is your favorite item to make?
The accordion album is my favorite thing to make. I think they are so neat and fun! Second up would be a 12X12 scrapbook page. Those mean the most to me, since they contain my thoughts, feelings and memories. But any project that I create gets special attention and love while I am making it.
4.What do you like about etsy?
Etsy has given me the opportunity to focus on doing what I love and not have to spend as much time doing craft fairs and such. I have been able to sell to customers from all over the world including the UK, Japan, Australia and many other places. I
5.Where do you make your work?
I have a great studio in a funky room above the garage in my house. It also doubles as my office where I work my “regular” job. I have my layouts all over the walls to give me both inspiration and a place to showcase my work. I’m a very organized person, so my studio/office is usually pretty well kept. (Unless my four year old has decided to go to work with me. Then things get interesting.)
6.Tell us something about yourself...
I am 27 years old, a wife of nearly nine years and a mother of four years. I am currently working in the staffing industry as an assistant to the president. I also attend school through external degree programs working on my Bachelor’s degree in business. When I am not working or studying, I create items to sell in my Etsy shop or at local craft shows. All the money I make goes to my education, since I am paying for that solely from my “scrapbook” money.
One of my favorite things is scrapbooking, look at this great shop!
Here is her interview-
1.How did you get started doing your art/craft?
I saw a mini album in a magazine that I thought was very cute. I gathered the supplies necessary and attempted to make something similar. It turned out nothing like the photo; but I liked it. I began selling them at various craft fairs and found that people really liked what I had to offer. I continued to add different styles and types of albums which allowed me to expand my client base.
2.Why do you create?
I am a sucker for scrapbooks and keeping memories close to the surface. I like to reminisce and relive good times, so a scrapbook close by helps me to do this. I like to make the mini albums because they make such wonderful gifts and I want everyone to enjoy a little piece of what I love.
3.What is your favorite item to make?
The accordion album is my favorite thing to make. I think they are so neat and fun! Second up would be a 12X12 scrapbook page. Those mean the most to me, since they contain my thoughts, feelings and memories. But any project that I create gets special attention and love while I am making it.
4.What do you like about etsy?
Etsy has given me the opportunity to focus on doing what I love and not have to spend as much time doing craft fairs and such. I have been able to sell to customers from all over the world including the UK, Japan, Australia and many other places. I
5.Where do you make your work?
I have a great studio in a funky room above the garage in my house. It also doubles as my office where I work my “regular” job. I have my layouts all over the walls to give me both inspiration and a place to showcase my work. I’m a very organized person, so my studio/office is usually pretty well kept. (Unless my four year old has decided to go to work with me. Then things get interesting.)
6.Tell us something about yourself...
I am 27 years old, a wife of nearly nine years and a mother of four years. I am currently working in the staffing industry as an assistant to the president. I also attend school through external degree programs working on my Bachelor’s degree in business. When I am not working or studying, I create items to sell in my Etsy shop or at local craft shows. All the money I make goes to my education, since I am paying for that solely from my “scrapbook” money.
Saturday, January 17, 2009
I am in a treasury!
As I sit here watching my kids play, I decided to check out etsy. I then noticed that I had a convo, I love convos! Well, this was a great convo because I found out that I am in a treasury!
http://www.etsy.com/treasury_list.php?room_id=33755
It's all about roses!
http://www.etsy.com/treasury_list.php?room_id=33755
It's all about roses!
Friday, January 16, 2009
Oh,how I love it
I hadn't planned on blogging today but I decided to share my new love with all of you. Are you ready? It's exercise! I know... I am just as shocked as you. I never liked exercise but now I love it. It's all because of the Wii fit. That thing is amazing. I have lost 3.5 pounds in 20 days and now my bmi is at a normal level! My husband is also using it and he has lost weight too. It really is inspiring to see results. We are, of course, trying to change our eating habits also. It isn't easy but when exercise is fun and results are seen it is easier to stick with. When I lose a couple of more pounds I'll let you know, only 16 more to go!
Wednesday, January 14, 2009
A favorite-HudsonQuilts.etsy.com
Oh how I wish I had a baby to buy for!!!!!!! I have found the most beautiful baby items!You have to check out HudsonQuilts. I will admit that I love everything in this shop. Everything is so appealing to the eye. If I had to pick out one favorite it would be this stunning quilt. I love everything about it. It looks so soft, I love the colors, ok, I want one in my size! I am going to have to find someone to buy this for, check it out!
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