tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-384391652024-03-06T23:22:35.329-08:00The Creation StationPast the WalMart, beyond the Target, crafters in crap-cluttered living rooms are plotting a revolution... Meet the warriors devoted to saving the world with handmade goods (and ice cream).Social Services Supermodelhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/17039967597058449541noreply@blogger.comBlogger59125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-38439165.post-50489205734107105422007-03-10T16:18:00.000-08:002007-03-10T17:10:50.872-08:00Featured Seller: Sharon Foster ArtI'm no literary critic, but My Sweet Audrina rocks.<br /><br />No, I'm not just discovering this fiction gem. I read this book more than 20 years ago. Loved it then, love it now.<br /><br />Poor Audrina. It's not easy growing up in a house full of wackos. but at least she has pretty hair and fabulous eyes, and, in the end, isn't that what it's all about?<br /><br />Speaking of beauty, check this out:<br /><br /><a href="http://images.etsy.com/all_images/9/914/116/il_fullxfull.5687950.jpg"><img style="cursor:pointer; cursor:hand;width: 400px;" src="http://images.etsy.com/all_images/9/914/116/il_fullxfull.5687950.jpg" border="0" alt="" /></a><br /><br /><a href="http://Sharonfosterart.etsy.com">Sharon Foster Art</a> has the most beautiful things. I love her bold colors and choice of subjects. So let's learn more about her!<br /><br /> <strong>Your Shop Name</strong><br />Sharon Foster Art --- More descriptive than creative. Have to save all that creativity for the paintings and art.<br /><br /><strong>Your real name</strong> <br />Sharon Gee, I hope all the questions are this easy.<br /><br /><strong>Fifth grade teacher?</strong><br />Anabelle Shivers - she was also my 3rd grade teacher. She graduated to the 5th grade too. We thought she was incredibly cool and she was. Single, tall and pretty and drove a convertible. She loved to read to us. Since retiring from teaching, Miss Shivers is a story teller and performs at those storytelling festivals. <br /><br /><a href="http://images.etsy.com/all_images/0/02c/43c/il_fullxfull.5495470.jpg"><img style="cursor:pointer; cursor:hand;width: 400px;" src="http://images.etsy.com/all_images/0/02c/43c/il_fullxfull.5495470.jpg" border="0" alt="" /></a><br /><br /><strong>When did you first start crafting?</strong> <br />Age 5 or 6 --I always loved the crayons, the scissors, the paper, making stuff and clay and playdough, etc. I went to a great school on the campus of the university that I work at now. We had art classes all the time and wonderful projects and art teachers & student teachers. Very progressive.<br /><br /><strong>Got a day job?</strong><br /> Oh, yeah. Human Resources Professional at a university. <br /><br /><strong>What creation are you most proud of and why?</strong> <br />It changes all the time. Right now it is a painting that I worked at when I went to a painting workshop with Kaffe Fassett. It's loaded with color. He's wonderful! He works in several different medias - we share a love of color. Google him! Buy his books. I love the process of creating and painting. <br /><br /><strong>What's the ugliest thing you ever made?</strong> <br />Too many to count. The ugliest was probably a milk can -those big metal cans that farmers used to get the milk to the dairy that I painted some horrible picture on. I hope by now it has rusted away in some landfill and is resting in peace. It also could be in some haunted house scaring children. There is also a bad painting at my mom's house. It is hung to the right of the Bad Hair Photo Wall of Shame. I keep meaning to redo it.<br /><br /><a href="http://images.etsy.com/all_images/b/b50/3ae/il_fullxfull.6504642.jpg"><img style="cursor:pointer; cursor:hand;width: 400px;" src="http://images.etsy.com/all_images/b/b50/3ae/il_fullxfull.6504642.jpg" border="0" alt="" /></a> <br /><br /><strong>Explain your etsy shop name.</strong> <br />It's easy. My user id on Ebay is the name of my former two fish and I wanted something more descriptive.<br /><br /><strong>Angelina or Jen?</strong><br /> Jen. I still miss the Rachel haircut from "Friends".<br /><br /><strong>Final words?</strong><br /> Etsy is extremely fun and a super vehicle by which to introduce others to your art. I have meet the best people - both customers and artists & crafters and artist customers amd crafter customers. And BLOG writers. I could spend all my time just looking at the wonderful things on etsy. Thanks for letting me be on your blog.<br /></a><br /><a href="http://images.etsy.com/all_images/0/07f/8ac/il_fullxfull.5140970.jpg"><img style="cursor:pointer; cursor:hand;width: 400px;" src="http://images.etsy.com/all_images/0/07f/8ac/il_fullxfull.5140970.jpg" border="0" alt="" /></a>Social Services Supermodelhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/17039967597058449541noreply@blogger.com1tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-38439165.post-49721991848613711342007-03-04T16:16:00.000-08:002007-03-04T16:24:27.227-08:00Featured Seller: HalflyngMean people suck. And today, I was one of them.<br /><br />God the etsy forums have been on fire lately, huh? And some people have no idea how to express themselves without being complete jerks.<br /><br />So today, I was a jerk in the forums too. I'm not particulary proud of myself. Usually I try to be funny or thoughtful when I post something for public consumption. I'm not going to say anything that's going to change the world, so why bother being negative?<br /><br />But today... Eh. Threw caution to the wind. Acted like an ass.<br /><br />So now I must change my ways. I must not fall into the pit of forum darkness.<br /><br />I think I can change by looking at beautiful things like this: <br /><br /><a href="http://images.etsy.com/all_images/1/159/578/il_fullxfull.6363055.jpg"><img style="cursor:pointer; cursor:hand;width: 400px;" src="http://images.etsy.com/all_images/1/159/578/il_fullxfull.6363055.jpg" border="0" alt="" /></a><br /><br />Ahhhh... I feel better already. Check out the creator of these and other lovely soaps made by <a href="http://halflyng.etsy.com">Halflyng</a><br /><br /><strong>Your Shop Name</strong><br /><a href="http://halflyng.etsy.com">Halflyng</a><br /><br /><strong>Your real name</strong><br />Jenn (normally spelled jeNN, so people will see it has 2 N's)<br /><br /><strong>First boyfriend</strong> (or girlfriend)?<br />Eric Ashbrook in 3rd grade when I lived in Fenwick, Michigan near <br />Ionia. We went out/broke up 19 times :)<br /><br />When did you first start crafting?<br />Valentine's Day last year. My husband bought me a crapload of soap <br />stuff for V-day :)<br /><br /> <a href="http://images.etsy.com/all_images/e/eb6/d49/il_fullxfull.6240989.jpg"><img style="cursor:pointer; cursor:hand;width: 400px;" src="http://images.etsy.com/all_images/e/eb6/d49/il_fullxfull.6240989.jpg" border="0" alt="" /></a><br /> <br /><strong>Got a day job? What is it?</strong><br />Currently unemployed. So I'm a full time housewife and mom to our 3 <br />cats.<br /><br /><strong>Smurfs or Barbies?</strong><br />Screw that sissy stuff, I'm all about Transformers :D<br /><br /><strong>What creation are you most proud of and why?</strong><br /> Any one of my ducks or embeds. They make kids happy and in turn make <br />me happy :)<br /><br /><a href="http://images.etsy.com/all_images/3/36d/abe/il_fullxfull.5762243.jpg"><img style="cursor:pointer; cursor:hand;width: 400px;" src="http://images.etsy.com/all_images/3/36d/abe/il_fullxfull.5762243.jpg" border="0" alt="" /></a><br /><br /><strong>What's the ugliest thing you ever made? </strong><br />I make ugly things all the time, that's why i have "Sampler Packs"<br /><br /><br /><strong>Explain your etsy shop name</strong>.<br />Most idiots think that it's because of Dungeons and Dragons, but it <br />goes back farther then that. It's from Lord of the Rings... you know, the <br />Hobbits? I just gave it a special twist with the Y. So.. It's not <br />Half lying, or Hal flying... THERE IS NO I! It's like Halfling, but with <br />a Y.<br /> <br /><strong>If you could have any superpower, what would it be?</strong><br />I would want to be like Clayface from the Batman Animated Series :D<br /><br /><strong>Final words?</strong> <br />You'll find a ton of people doing embeds in their soaps.. I wasn't the <br />first and I sure as hell won't be the last. But I can promise you one <br />thing, I will have the most :) Whenever you need a custom order for <br />your munchkins, I will bend over backwards to provide you with the <br />greatest soaps possible :)<br /><br /><a href="http://images.etsy.com/all_images/9/977/c00/il_fullxfull.6109260.jpg"><img style="cursor:pointer; cursor:hand;width: 400px;" src="http://images.etsy.com/all_images/9/977/c00/il_fullxfull.6109260.jpg" border="0" alt="" /></a>Social Services Supermodelhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/17039967597058449541noreply@blogger.com8tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-38439165.post-13108496344335980192007-03-02T18:28:00.000-08:002007-03-02T18:32:36.083-08:00It's not you, it's meI thought I could juggle it. I really did. But I can't. <br /><br />I wanted to be able to blog about some new seller every day. You know, spread the good will and karma and all that. But I just don't have time.<br /><br />Each post takes about 20-30 minutes to get up. I have to code things, then pluck pictures and load them on to this site.<br /><br />That's 20 or 30 minutes I could be cleaning my house. Or rescuing my husband from a screaming toddler.<br /><br />Don't cry. What we had is not all gone. <br /><br />Sadly, I won't be here as much. Once or twice a week, max. But those one or two entries will be the butt-kickiest entries EVER.<br /><br />And now, back to our regularly scheduled cleaning...Social Services Supermodelhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/17039967597058449541noreply@blogger.com1tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-38439165.post-30335821389334526832007-02-27T20:19:00.000-08:002007-02-27T20:21:36.443-08:00Featured Seller: POQAdottedWhat a crappy day.<br /><br />The bosses are loading work on all of us in their slave labor camp. My coworker asked me to crochet him a monster, then didn't pay, telling people he thought it was a "gift." And my diet is failing miserably.<br /><br />I need to buy something, STAT. And lemme tell ya, this is pretty tempting:<br /><br /><a href="http://images.etsy.com/all_images/d/d0e/503/il_fullxfull.5902826.jpg"><img style="cursor:pointer; cursor:hand;width: 400px;" src="http://images.etsy.com/all_images/d/d0e/503/il_fullxfull.5902826.jpg" border="0" alt="" /></a><br /><br />I will not think about bad things. I. Will. NOT.<br /><br />Instead, I will drool over (but not ON) the beautiful things in the shop of <a href="POQAdotted.etsy.com">POQAdotted</a><br /><br /><strong>Shop Name:</strong><br /><a href="POQAdotted.etsy.com">POQAdotted</a><br /><br /><strong>Your real name</strong><br />Nicole<br /><br /><strong>Fifth grade teacher?</strong><br />I think it was Mrs Cordero. Its hard to remember when you changed schools every six months or so<br /><br /><strong>When did you first start crafting?</strong> <br />Gosh before I could walk I would imagine. I come from a super crafty family.<br /><br /><strong>Got a day job? What is it?</strong><br />I'm a nurse but I'm taking some time off to be with my family.<br /><br /><strong>What creation are you most proud of and why?</strong> <br />My Kids!<br /><br /><a href="http://images.etsy.com/all_images/4/4ae/d16/il_fullxfull.5902408.jpg"><img style="cursor:pointer; cursor:hand;width: 400px;" src="http://images.etsy.com/all_images/4/4ae/d16/il_fullxfull.5902408.jpg" border="0" alt="" /></a><br /><br /><br /><strong>What's the ugliest thing you ever made?</strong><br />I honestly dont know. Maybe some of my early sewing projects when I though patterns and pins were not a necessity<br /><br /><strong>Explain your etsy shop name.</strong><br />It stems from something my dad used to say to me and I blended it with one of my favorite things..polka-dots so it came out as POQA(princess of quite alot)-dotted<br /><br /><a href="http://images.etsy.com/all_images/3/349/035/il_fullxfull.5026050.jpg"><img style="cursor:pointer; cursor:hand;width: 400px;" src="http://images.etsy.com/all_images/3/349/035/il_fullxfull.5026050.jpg" border="0" alt="" /></a><br /><br /><br /><strong>Angelina or Jen?</strong><br />hmm maybe if June or Johnny Cash reincarnated into one of them<br /><br /><strong>Final words?</strong><br />Create! Inspire! Craft!<br /><br /><a href="http://images.etsy.com/all_images/1/12e/c2a/il_fullxfull.1800884.jpg"><img style="cursor:pointer; cursor:hand;width: 400px;" src="http://images.etsy.com/all_images/1/12e/c2a/il_fullxfull.1800884.jpg" border="0" alt="" /></a>Social Services Supermodelhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/17039967597058449541noreply@blogger.com1tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-38439165.post-81399110994568802512007-02-25T10:37:00.001-08:002007-02-25T11:09:43.955-08:00Featured Seller: Creative SparkleI am such a dope.<br /><br />Would you believe that I stayed up until almost 3 a.m. this morning watching-- of all things -- The Burning Bed? I can not express how that movie transfixes me. No one does Sick-Of-Being-Beat-Up-Gonna-Light-My-Man-On-Fire like Farrah. The woman is my hero.<br /><br />I do, however, wonder if the actor playing her hubby got a few real shots in there during shooting. Farrah, cancer aside, is looking pretty rough these days.<br /><br />But you know what DOES NOT look like hell? Anything in the shop of <a href="http://creativesparkle.etsy.com">Creative Sparkle</a><br /><br /><a href="http://images.etsy.com/all_images/0/020/450/il_fullxfull.5518331.jpg"><img style="cursor:pointer; cursor:hand;width: 400px;" src="http://images.etsy.com/all_images/0/020/450/il_fullxfull.5518331.jpg" border="0" alt="" /></a><br /><br />I love this lady's stuff. Let's learn more about her, shall we?<br /><br /><strong>Your shop name</strong><br /><a href="http://creativesparkle.etsy.com">Creative Sparkle</a><br /><br /><br /><strong>Your real name</strong><br />Christina (My friends call me Stina)<br /><br /><strong>Fifth grade teacher?</strong><br />Ms. Cory. She loved pigs and chocolate. She was a very quirky lady. I gave her a drawing of a pig and a hershey bar and I was set.<br /><br /><a href="http://images.etsy.com/all_images/c/cd9/69a/il_fullxfull.5476793.jpg"><img style="cursor:pointer; cursor:hand;width: 400px;" src="http://images.etsy.com/all_images/c/cd9/69a/il_fullxfull.5476793.jpg" border="0" alt="" /></a><br /> <br /><strong>When did you first start crafting?</strong> <br />I've been crafting since I could use scissors. I used to cut out pieces of felt, construction paper, and other things and glue them together. Everything was topped with mountains of glitter, of course. <br /><br /><strong>Got a day job? What is it?</strong><br />I run an after school program for elementary school kids. That group has taught me patience, definitely. The kids inspire me every day.<br /><br /><strong>What creation are you most proud of and why?</strong> <br />My Cinderella Story Box <br /><br /><a href="http://images.etsy.com/all_images/1/17c/411/il_fullxfull.5657936.jpg"><img style="cursor:pointer; cursor:hand;width: 400px;" src="http://images.etsy.com/all_images/1/17c/411/il_fullxfull.5657936.jpg" border="0" alt="" /></a><br /><br />The colors matched the illustration so perfectly. <br /><br /><strong>What's the ugliest thing you ever made?</strong><br />When I was about nine years old, I cut strips of paper and made a "woven" basket. I couldn't get the pieces to stay so I covered the entire thing in scotch tape. I thought I was a genius. Thank goodness I don't have any pictures of it. <br /><br /><strong>Explain your etsy shop name.</strong><br />Pretty straight forward. My mother always called me creative, and I believe that when you find an item that is perfect for you, it has a certain sparkle to it. Plus its a homage to all the glitter I used as a child. <br /><br /><strong>Angelina or Jen?</strong><br />Neither, I'm not big on celebrities in general. <br /><br /><strong>Final words?</strong> <br />Do what you love, love what you do. Have fun, and don't settle, ever.<br /><br /><a href="http://images.etsy.com/all_images/e/e67/be3/il_fullxfull.5467076.jpg"><img style="cursor:pointer; cursor:hand;width: 400px;" src="http://images.etsy.com/all_images/e/e67/be3/il_fullxfull.5467076.jpg" border="0" alt="" /></a>Social Services Supermodelhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/17039967597058449541noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-38439165.post-65411173083211252162007-02-24T07:58:00.000-08:002007-02-24T08:16:40.164-08:00Featured seller: Carrie ScottI want to look like this:<br /><br /><a href="http://images.etsy.com/all_images/7/79b/c9a/il_fullxfull.5960868.jpg"><img style="cursor:pointer; cursor:hand;width: 400px;" src="http://images.etsy.com/all_images/7/79b/c9a/il_fullxfull.5960868.jpg" border="0" alt="" /></a><br /><br />I know it's wrong. I'm 35 years old. I should be embracing the unbraceable me. Hugging my womanhood. Loving my lard all that.<br /><br />But no. I want to be a fabulously blond cartoon character created by <a href="http://CarrieScott.etsy.com">Carrie Scott</a>. Don't hate me because I'm ridiculous.<br /><br /><strong>Your Shop Name</strong><br /><a href="http://CarrieScott.etsy.com">Carrie Scott</a><br /><br /><strong>Your real name</strong><br />Carrie<br /><br /><strong>Fifth grade teacher?</strong><br />I honestly can't remember, which is horrible because it was not that long ago.<br /><br /><strong>When did you first start crafting?</strong> <br />If I can consider my first crafting experience as coloring books, then I think I was two. If we're talking actually creating something from scratch, then I'd have to go with the age of six or seven. I would create custom cards and comic strips for my parents out of the same character. He had a spike mo-hawk and a lot of piercings and would say all of the things in the comics that I wasn't allowed to say or was too afraid to. Better than an imaginary friend, right? <br /><br /><a href="http://images.etsy.com/all_images/6/652/41f/il_fullxfull.5434081.jpg"><img style="cursor:pointer; cursor:hand;width: 400px;" src="http://images.etsy.com/all_images/6/652/41f/il_fullxfull.5434081.jpg" border="0" alt="" /></a><br /><br /><br /><strong>Got a day job? What is it?</strong><br />I'm an insurance agent. When people ask me where I work, I tell them to close their eyes and imagine the most boring place they have ever been. Now multiply that by ten.<br /><br /><strong>What creation are you most proud of and why?</strong><br />I was pretty proud of the last mural I did. Here's a pic: <br /><br /><a href="http://i42.photobucket.com/albums/e302/CarrieRR82/paintings/DONE.jpg"><img style="cursor:pointer; cursor:hand;width: 400px;" src="http://i42.photobucket.com/albums/e302/CarrieRR82/paintings/DONE.jpg" border="0" alt="" /></a><br /><br />The people that I painted it for have a beautiful custom home. I was so proud that they allowed me to be a part of creating a permanant piece of art on their wall.<br /><br /><strong>What's the ugliest thing you ever made?</strong> <br />Anything ugly I have ever made has been thrown away to erase all proof that it ever existed. Therefore, I have NEVER made anything ugly.<br /><br /><strong>Explain your etsy shop name.</strong><br />It's my name! (I thought long and hard about it)<br /><br /><strong>Angelina or Jen?</strong> <br />Jen because she's the underdog. Everyone loves the lady who adopts all the orphans!<br /><br /><a href="http://images.etsy.com/all_images/4/448/e19/il_fullxfull.5405953.jpg"><img style="cursor:pointer; cursor:hand;width: 400px;" src="http://images.etsy.com/all_images/4/448/e19/il_fullxfull.5405953.jpg" border="0" alt="" /></a><br /><br /><br /><strong>Final words?</strong> <br />I find that I'm bipolar when it comes to inspiration. I'm bone dry or spilling over the edges with ideas. This is why I love creating custom work. You get to tell me what you want. This way I don't end up walking around the house in circles with painters-block. (It IS a word)<br /><br /><a href="http://images.etsy.com/all_images/7/7c0/790/il_fullxfull.6235351.jpg"><img style="cursor:pointer; cursor:hand;width: 400px;" src="http://images.etsy.com/all_images/7/7c0/790/il_fullxfull.6235351.jpg" border="0" alt="" /></a>Social Services Supermodelhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/17039967597058449541noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-38439165.post-60153545633382646092007-02-22T15:04:00.000-08:002007-02-22T15:24:59.286-08:00Featured Seller: Jared KSWell, it's been almost two months since I started this blog and I've decided to shake things up.<br /><br />Be afraid.<br /><br />Today, instead of doing the usual interview feature, I've picked a featured seller at random from the ranks of Etsy. I just clicked on a few names until I found some cool stuff. It took about 3 seconds.<br /><br />Seriously. Etsy has the best stuff. From the moment I saw this photo by <a href="http://jaredks.etsy.com"> Jared KS </a>, I could not take my eyes off it.<br /><br /><a href="http://images.etsy.com/all_images/3/336/d56/il_fullxfull.6104510.jpg"><img style="cursor:pointer; cursor:hand;width: 400px;" src="http://images.etsy.com/all_images/3/336/d56/il_fullxfull.6104510.jpg" border="0" alt="" /></a><br /><br />And look at this:<br /><br /><a href="http://images.etsy.com/all_images/d/d85/92f/il_fullxfull.6269903.jpg"><img style="cursor:pointer; cursor:hand;width: 400px;" src="http://images.etsy.com/all_images/d/d85/92f/il_fullxfull.6269903.jpg" border="0" alt="" /></a><br /><br />And this:<br /><br /><a href="http://images.etsy.com/all_images/0/083/39c/il_fullxfull.6093949.jpg"><img style="cursor:pointer; cursor:hand;width: 400px;" src="http://images.etsy.com/all_images/0/083/39c/il_fullxfull.6093949.jpg" border="0" alt="" /></a><br /><br />And this!<br /><br /><a href="http://images.etsy.com/all_images/2/23b/362/il_fullxfull.6119164.jpg"><img style="cursor:pointer; cursor:hand;width: 400px;" src="http://images.etsy.com/all_images/2/23b/362/il_fullxfull.6119164.jpg" border="0" alt="" /></a><br /><br />Bravo <a href="http://jaredks.etsy.com"> Jared KS </a>. Your beautiful art has made my day!Social Services Supermodelhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/17039967597058449541noreply@blogger.com3tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-38439165.post-67766231128985169272007-02-20T16:11:00.000-08:002007-02-20T16:12:17.614-08:00Featured Seller: My Creative CornerSome of my favorite Etsy items are cards and paper. Look at this:<br /> <br /><a href="http://images.etsy.com/all_images/8/8e4/9fb/il_fullxfull.5583104.jpg"><img style="cursor:pointer; cursor:hand;width: 400px;" src="http://images.etsy.com/all_images/8/8e4/9fb/il_fullxfull.5583104.jpg" border="0" alt="" /></a><br /><br />I just love the colors! <br /><br />This is usually the part where I tell you some charming anecdote about how I once painted clam shells or ate a box of crayons or ate a human kidney or whatever. Not today, my friends! Now I just want to tell you to check out the great work from today's featured seller <a href="http://mycreativecorner.etsy.com">My Creative Corner</a><br /><br /><strong>Your Shop Name</strong><br /><a href="http://mycreativecorner.etsy.com">My Creative Corner</a><br /><br /><strong>Your real name</strong><br />Sherry<br /><br /><strong>Fifth grade teacher?</strong><br />OK, it’s on the tip of my tongue, I can picture her. Nope can’t remember. I do remember her trying to help me with math but it was hopeless.<br /><br /><strong>When did you first start crafting?</strong><br />I have been crafting forever. My Mom is an artist and she discovered to keep kids still give them paper and crayons. As an adult, I started sewing again after I was married. My husband bought a sewing machine for my birthday. I have a friends, Jan, who has her own jewelry making business and she is teaching me. I love doing all sorts of creative stuff.<br /><br /><a href="http://images.etsy.com/all_images/7/7d2/61f/il_fullxfull.1131737.jpg"><img style="cursor:pointer; cursor:hand;width: 400px;" src="http://images.etsy.com/all_images/7/7d2/61f/il_fullxfull.1131737.jpg" border="0" alt="" /></a><br /><br /><strong>Got a day job? What is it?</strong><br />Yes, I have been in law enforcement for almost 10 years. I was a patrol officer and now I am training in Investigations.<br /><br /><strong>What creation are you most proud of and why?</strong><br />I am really proud of a dress that is almost finished. I used a vintage remake fabric and a 1940’s pattern. I think it is one of the best I have made.<br /><br /><strong>What's the ugliest thing you ever made?</strong><br />No picture. My upcycling attempt for the contest on Etsy was a disaster and I threw it away. It involved vinyl, fabric, and a JoAnn’s flyer. I was going to make a wallet with the flyer behind the vinyl and it really didn’t work. I threw it away.<br /><br /><a href="http://images.etsy.com/all_images/f/f00/9ee/il_fullxfull.5814000.jpg"><img style="cursor:pointer; cursor:hand;width: 400px;" src="http://images.etsy.com/all_images/f/f00/9ee/il_fullxfull.5814000.jpg" border="0" alt="" /></a><br /><br /><strong>Explain your etsy shop name.</strong><br />My Mom has 6 kids so space was at a premium. She kept a corner to herself that she tried to keep us out of and called it her creative corner. I stole it from Mom.<br /><br /><strong>Angelina or Jen?</strong> <br />Jen – but I don’t really care in the long run. I am not much on who’s doing what in Hollywood.<br /><br /><strong>Final words?</strong><br />Thanks for doing this. I have been trying to get my Etsy shop exposure and I love your blog so this is perfect. Good luck to everyone being featured. <br />Don't be afraid to do trades. It is a great way to get great Etsy items without spending money. Plus, your site gets "sales". My advise is to not leave feedback until you receive the item because there are probably a couple of shops doing it for sales and then not sending the item so that they can relist it. The only recourse you would have is the negative feedback.<br /><br /><a href="http://images.etsy.com/all_images/8/85b/206/il_fullxfull.5478182.jpg"><img style="cursor:pointer; cursor:hand;width: 400px;" src="http://images.etsy.com/all_images/8/85b/206/il_fullxfull.5478182.jpg" border="0" alt="" /></a>Social Services Supermodelhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/17039967597058449541noreply@blogger.com1tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-38439165.post-60756139148681594072007-02-19T09:11:00.000-08:002007-02-19T17:45:17.977-08:00Featured Seller: Bead Gal DesignsI am a karaoke whore.<br /><br />Mostly I sing in my car. I will bellow along to Olivia Newtown John from the minute I climb into my Saturn to the second I get to the company parking lot. And usually, that's where it ends.<br /><br />But now? Oh now.<br /><br />A few fine ladies started an etsy karaoke contest at http://www.singshot.com/contestDetail.html?contestId=1562. And now I am hooked. Ridiculously hooked. Obsessed, one might call it.<br /><br />And this is why you must forgive me. I was so busy singing yesterday, I forgot to post a new seller.<br /><br />I can not face the shame. Forgive me. <br /><br />Look, new pretty things to see!<br /><br /> <a href="http://images.etsy.com/all_images/d/d3a/893/il_fullxfull.5202053.jpg"><img style="cursor:pointer; cursor:hand;width: 400px;" src="http://images.etsy.com/all_images/d/d3a/893/il_fullxfull.5202053.jpg" border="0" alt="" /></a><br /><strong>Your Shop Name</strong><br /> <a href="http://beadgaldesigns.etsy.com">Bead Gal Designs</a><br /><br /><strong>Your real name</strong><br /> Sarah<br /><br /><strong>Fifth grade teacher?</strong><br /> I honestly don't remember!<br /><br /><strong>When did you first start crafting?</strong><br /> So when did I start walking? Seriously, I come from a line of crafty ladies, so crafting as as integral as learning my ABCs. My mom used to buy big rolls of butcher paper (what it was called then, now it's probably just craft paper) and spread it out. We drew complex machines and long sceneries. She was always keeping our creative sides engaged.<br /><br /><strong>Got a day job? What is it?</strong><br /> Yup. I'm a project editor at an educational publishing company, however I hope to someday actually use my engineering degree.<br /><br /><strong>What creation are you most proud of and why?</strong><br />Oh gee, I don't know! I like both this piece:<br /><br /><a href="http://images.etsy.com/all_images/6/678/9a6/il_fullxfull.1769277.jpg"><img style="cursor:pointer; cursor:hand;width: 400px;" src="http://images.etsy.com/all_images/6/678/9a6/il_fullxfull.1769277.jpg" border="0" alt="" /></a><br /><br />and this piece: <br /><br /><a href="http://images.etsy.com/all_images/a/a9c/3cf/il_fullxfull.1829408.jpg"><img style="cursor:pointer; cursor:hand;width: 400px;" src="http://images.etsy.com/all_images/a/a9c/3cf/il_fullxfull.1829408.jpg" border="0" alt="" /></a><br /><br />Are they what I'm most proud of? I don't know, I just know that I'm *really* fond of them!<br /><br /><strong>What's the ugliest thing you ever made?</strong> <br /> ugliest thing? hummm..I don't think I have any photos of those. I tend to scrap all my projects that go pearshaped ;-)<br /><br /><strong>Explain your etsy shop name.</strong><br />Well, I'm a gal and I like beads. I also design jewelry. So I came up with BeadGal Designs. Original, I know. I was stuck, what can I say?<br /><br /><strong>Angelina or Jen?</strong><br />Angelina, I like a woman who kicks ass.<br /><br /><strong>Final words?</strong><br />I enjoy what I do and it makes me so happy to see other people enjoying my work. I can't wait to see what ideas I come up with next!Social Services Supermodelhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/17039967597058449541noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-38439165.post-77828830511823304712007-02-17T15:46:00.001-08:002007-02-17T17:12:29.488-08:00Featured seller: Lava JewelryI'm at work and have nothing witty to say.<br /><br />DAMN YOU EMPLOYER! Damn you for crushing my creative sprit!<br /><br />A peek at this might get the old juices going again:<br /><br /><a href="http://images.etsy.com/all_images/9/978/0d1/il_fullxfull.6015799.jpg"><img style="cursor:pointer; cursor:hand;width: 400px;" src="http://images.etsy.com/all_images/9/978/0d1/il_fullxfull.6015799.jpg" border="0" alt="" /></a><br /><br />Isn't that lovely? Very Jackie O, to me anyway. And as some of you may know, Jackie and I were very close back in the day... <br /><br />OK I'm lying. I am so lame tonight. Save yourself and go visit <a href="http://Lavajewelry.etsy.com">Lava Jewelry</a>. She'll give you the respect and attention you truly deserve.<br /><br /><strong>Your Shop Name</strong><br /><a href="http://lavajewelry.etsy.com">Lava Jewelry</a><br /><br /><strong>Your real name</strong><br />Chel<br /><br /><strong>Fifth grade teacher?</strong><br />Mrs. Brenda Lyle - she was amazing!<br /><br /><a href="http://images.etsy.com/all_images/5/5b7/d0b/il_fullxfull.6112743.jpg"><img style="cursor:pointer; cursor:hand;width: 400px;" src="http://images.etsy.com/all_images/5/5b7/d0b/il_fullxfull.6112743.jpg" border="0" alt="" /></a><br /><br /><strong>When did you first start crafting?</strong><br />I don't remember ever _not_ crafting. I used to set up "craft stations" for my younger siblings. In each station would be a different project. They would work on one project for about 20 minutes or so, and then I'd have them switch to the next one. It's a good thing I had so many younger siblings.<br /><br /><strong>Got a day job? What is it?</strong><br />I'm currently devoting all of my time to my business, but I'm a geologist by training, and I do plan to keep geology in my life.<br /><br /><strong>What creation are you most proud of and why?</strong> <br />Right now I'm most proud of my blue mystery stone pendant. It is made from a rock I collected myself in the Sierra Nevada. A friend of mine cabbed it, and I wirewrapped it. It's not my most sophisticated piece, but it has special meaning since I collected the rock myself. <br /><br /><a href="http://images.etsy.com/all_images/8/86c/42b/il_fullxfull.5926989.jpg"><img style="cursor:pointer; cursor:hand;width: 400px;" src="http://images.etsy.com/all_images/8/86c/42b/il_fullxfull.5926989.jpg" border="0" alt="" /></a><br /><br /><strong>What's the ugliest thing you ever made?</strong> <br />The ugliest thing I've ever made would probably be the first scarf I ever knitted. I don't have a picture, but it was an obnoxious bright purply pinky reddish color, and I skipped all kinds of stitches, the rows weren't even in size, and it ended up being about ten feet long because I couldn't figure out how to bind off.<br /><br /><strong>Explain your etsy shop name.</strong><br />I chose the name Lava Jewelry because of my background in geology. There's not much that I love more than molten rock. I went to college in Hawaii, where I'd spend every possible spare moment at the active lava fields on Kilauea, helping various people with their research or just exploring. I love the flow and curves of hot lava, and I think some of those same<br />curves can be seen in my designs. I like the word "lava" itself too - it's two pretty syllables. And I do incorporate lava into my jewelry; I make designs using basalt, rhyolite, and obsidian.<br /><br /><strong>Angelina or Jen?</strong><br />Ummm, what?<br /><br /><strong>Final words?</strong> <br />None. I plan to live forever. Really. <br /><br />http://cheldodge.net/blog<br /><br /><a href="http://images.etsy.com/all_images/6/69d/01b/il_fullxfull.5242230.jpg"><img style="cursor:pointer; cursor:hand;width: 400px;" src="http://images.etsy.com/all_images/6/69d/01b/il_fullxfull.5242230.jpg" border="0" alt="" /></a>Social Services Supermodelhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/17039967597058449541noreply@blogger.com2tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-38439165.post-65778783972835877682007-02-16T08:19:00.000-08:002007-02-16T08:20:31.596-08:00Featured Seller: NecciesDear <a href="http://neccies.etsy.com">Neccies</a>:<br /><br />Your photography is AMAZING.<br /><br />SERIOUSLY. You could sell these pictures...<br /><br /><a href="http://images.etsy.com/all_images/5/5c1/aae/il_fullxfull.5783606.jpg"><img style="cursor:pointer; cursor:hand;width: 400px;" src="http://images.etsy.com/all_images/5/5c1/aae/il_fullxfull.5783606.jpg" border="0" alt="" /></a><br /><br /><a href="http://images.etsy.com/all_images/f/fa4/479/il_fullxfull.5767733.jpg"><img style="cursor:pointer; cursor:hand;width: 400px;" src="http://images.etsy.com/all_images/f/fa4/479/il_fullxfull.5767733.jpg" border="0" alt="" /></a><br /><br />And, oh yeah. Your jewelry rocks too :)<br /><br /><strong>Your Shop Name</strong><br /><a href="http://neccies.etsy.com">Neccies</a><br /><br /><strong>Your real name</strong><br />Kelly<br /><br /><strong>Fifth grade teacher?</strong><br />Mrs. Johnson - Not related to the Mr. Johnson who taught 4th grade. ; ) <br /><br /><strong>When did you first start crafting?</strong> <br />As a child, I used to do cross-stitch and tried my hand at crochet. During high school, I moved onto simple beading projects. Most of my crafting time disappeared through my college years (I was lucky to find time to read a book for pleasure, let alone craft something!), though I did take a pottery class as an elective. That was fun times! I recently got back into beading/jewelry-making.<br /><br /><a href="http://images.etsy.com/all_images/5/5d2/6e3/il_fullxfull.5766768.jpg"><img style="cursor:pointer; cursor:hand;width: 400px;" src="http://images.etsy.com/all_images/5/5d2/6e3/il_fullxfull.5766768.jpg" border="0" alt="" /></a><br /><br /><strong>Got a day job? What is it?</strong><br />I do. I'm a Network Administrator for an electrical manufacturer. Another cohort and I keep our computer systems up and running for about 500 users. Some days are easier than others... But, after being on a computer all day, it's nice to go home and bend wire or string beads.<br /><br />What creation are you most proud of and why? <br /><br /><a href="http://images.etsy.com/all_images/0/0ea/3f7/il_fullxfull.5766714.jpg"><img style="cursor:pointer; cursor:hand;width: 400px;" src="http://images.etsy.com/all_images/0/0ea/3f7/il_fullxfull.5766714.jpg" border="0" alt="" /></a><br /> <br />My amber bracelet. It's one of my earlier creations. I decided to wrap the jump rings I made to give it some interest. I love how it turned out.<br /><br /><strong>What's the ugliest thing you ever made? </strong><br />I made some pretty ugly Mardi Gras masks (think feathers exploding, glitter paint everywhere...) as a pre-teen. <br /><br /><strong>Explain your etsy shop name.</strong><br />Mimi & Neccie<br />My 2 year old daughter has a bear blanket lovey, one of those loveys with a small bear with a small square of fabric attached. One day, she started calling the bear "Mimi". Probably "Meme", more accurately - she is two after all! <br />She also has an amber teething necklace that she likes to wear. She couldn't say "necklace", though. It comes out as "nessy".<br /><br /><strong>Angelina or Jen?</strong> <br />What exactly are whe choosing here? Which one I need to off so Brad Pitt ends up as my love slave? (Obviously, I choose Angelina, then) ; ) <br /><br /><strong>Final words?</strong> <br />Thank you for giving Etsy sellers another forum to get the word out!<br /><br /><a href="http://images.etsy.com/all_images/e/edd/c88/il_fullxfull.5767921.jpg"><img style="cursor:pointer; cursor:hand;width: 400px;" src="http://images.etsy.com/all_images/e/edd/c88/il_fullxfull.5767921.jpg" border="0" alt="" /></a>Social Services Supermodelhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/17039967597058449541noreply@blogger.com3tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-38439165.post-46787712706522981902007-02-15T09:28:00.000-08:002007-02-15T09:29:17.182-08:00Featured Seller: Gin Gin's GoodiesWhat would you do if today was your last day to live?<br /><br />I would:<br /><br />1) Eat every single thing I wanted, including the entire Chicken Broccoli Combo at Golden Wok<br />2) Jump on a plane to China and see the Great Wall<br />3) Rent Walk the Line.<br />4) Buy this print from <a href="http://ginginsgoodies.etsy.com">Gin Gin's Goodies</a><br /><br /><br /><a href="http://images.etsy.com/all_images/1/1a0/e88/il_fullxfull.6123066.jpg"><img style="cursor:pointer; cursor:hand;width: 400px;" src="http://images.etsy.com/all_images/1/1a0/e88/il_fullxfull.6123066.jpg" border="0" alt="" /></a><br /><br /><strong>Shop Name: </strong><br /><a href="http://ginginsgoodies.etsy.com">Gin Gin's Goodies</a><br /><br /><strong>Real name:</strong> <br />Ginny<br /><br /><strong>5th Grade Teacher:</strong><br /> Miss Cook. She was the most awesome teacher. Loved sports, (I was a tomboy) read us the gruesome stories in the bible, and the ultimate, to be chosen to play against her in scrabble. She was rough and told it like it was, yet made each of us feel special.<br /><br /><strong>1st started crafting:</strong> <br />I first started crafting in 2003. My husband had died and I needed something to fill the void. My daughter did scrapbooking and suggested that I try it. Instead, I started making cards and explored from there.<br /><br /><strong>Day Job?</strong><br />Nope, don't know what I want to be yet!!!!<br /><br /><br /><a href="http://images.etsy.com/all_images/0/03a/7d0/il_fullxfull.6091735.jpg"><img style="cursor:pointer; cursor:hand;width: 400px;" src="http://images.etsy.com/all_images/0/03a/7d0/il_fullxfull.6091735.jpg" border="0" alt="" /></a><br /><br /><br /><strong>What creation are you the most proud of:</strong><br />I have several, but don't have them anymore. I am currently working on 2 Faux Stain Glass projects that I think are going to be really nice. Keep checking my shop to look out for them.<br /><br /><strong>Ugliest Creation:</strong> <br />There have been so many!!! Needless to say, I throw them out.<br /><br /><strong>Shop Name:</strong><br /> I was only 39 when I first became a grandmother. I figured I was too young for the usual "grandmother" names so, chose Gin Gin. My oldest grnadson, ( I have 4) who is 6 now, is extremely artistic and loves playing with my "stuff". He calls them my goodies, hence the name, Ginginsgoodies.<br /><br /><strong>Jen or Angelina?</strong> <br />Jen<br /><br /><strong>Final Words:</strong><br />Live each day as if it is your last!!!!<br /><br /><a href="http://images.etsy.com/all_images/d/dba/419/il_fullxfull.5626570.jpg"><img style="cursor:pointer; cursor:hand;width: 400px;" src="http://images.etsy.com/all_images/d/dba/419/il_fullxfull.5626570.jpg" border="0" alt="" /></a>Social Services Supermodelhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/17039967597058449541noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-38439165.post-43719648051961664862007-02-13T06:09:00.000-08:002007-02-13T06:09:22.235-08:00Featured Seller: Katiebug's QuiltsThis is cute, right?<br /><br /><a href="http://images.etsy.com/all_images/0/06f/e32/il_fullxfull.5838411.jpg"><img style="cursor:pointer; cursor:hand;width: 400px;" src="http://images.etsy.com/all_images/0/06f/e32/il_fullxfull.5838411.jpg" border="0" alt="" /></a><br /><br />And while I'm at it, I think I'll take the chair too. Just one year ago -- oh tax time how I love ya -- I bought a gently used couch, chair and ottoman. They're still used. Only now, after a year with two kids and three dogs, not so gently.<br /><br />I look at that picture, that lovely, dog-hair free chair, and remember what life should be. Thanks <a href="http://katiebugsquilts.etsy.com"> Katiebug's Quilts </a>!<br /><br /><strong>Your Shop Name</strong><br /><a href="http://katiebugsquilts.etsy.com"> Katiebug's Quilts </a><br /><br /><strong>Your real name</strong><br />Katie<br /><br /><strong>Fifth grade teacher?</strong> <br />I can't remember, I hated school. <br /><br /><br /><a href="http://images.etsy.com/all_images/a/a1d/8ca/il_fullxfull.1384605.jpg"><img style="cursor:pointer; cursor:hand;width: 400px;" src="http://images.etsy.com/all_images/a/a1d/8ca/il_fullxfull.1384605.jpg" border="0" alt="" /></a><br /><br /><br /><strong>When did you first start crafting?</strong><br />I played in my dad's cabinetry shop ever since I can remember. I always enjoyed creating stuff with him. I started quilting in 2004 and I learned to knit and crochet in October of 2006<br /><br /><strong>Got a day job? What is it?</strong> <br />I am a full time MOM<br /><br />What creation are you most proud of and why?<br /><br /><a href="http://images.etsy.com/all_images/9/9e6/723/il_fullxfull.1681825.jpg"><img style="cursor:pointer; cursor:hand;width: 400px;" src="http://images.etsy.com/all_images/9/9e6/723/il_fullxfull.1681825.jpg" border="0" alt="" /></a><br /><br />I made the three dresden plates and I hand appliqued them on the quilt. Tedious work, but lovely. <br /><br /><strong>What's the ugliest thing you ever made?</strong><br />I wish I had a picture. It was the UGLIEST art quilt EVER! I haven't tried another one since. I think I will stick with traditional quilts.<br /> <br /><strong>Explain your etsy shop name.</strong> <br />I had a group of friends at church who named me Katiebug. My step daughters call me Katiebug. So I took the name and add quilts because that is what I thought I would list in my shop. I love to learn new crafts and my shop shows it. You never know what you will find there. <br /><br /><strong>Angelina or Jen?</strong> <br />Oh I don't know. What's so great about Brad anyways? Other than he's hot and rich? Oh yeah he's hot and rich do I need to say more?<br /><br /><strong>Final words?</strong> <br />"Etsy Rocks my Socks off". This is a quote from my 14 year old daughter. <br /><br /><a href="http://images.etsy.com/all_images/5/548/976/il_fullxfull.1680961.jpg"><img style="cursor:pointer; cursor:hand;width: 400px;" src="http://images.etsy.com/all_images/5/548/976/il_fullxfull.1680961.jpg" border="0" alt="" /></a>Social Services Supermodelhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/17039967597058449541noreply@blogger.com1tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-38439165.post-61784441693163140622007-02-11T08:31:00.000-08:002007-02-11T08:32:10.777-08:00Featured Seller: Lucid Dream DesignsOh caffeine. When did I fall prey to your evil ways?<br /><br />Yesterday I had FIVE Diet Pepsis. And now there are none in my house. NONNNNEEEEE!<br /><br />Must. Calm. Down.<br /><br />Must. Think. Relaxing. Thoughts.<br /><br /><a href="http://images.etsy.com/all_images/9/963/d01/il_fullxfull.5693866.jpg"><img style="cursor:pointer; cursor:hand;width: 320px;" src="http://images.etsy.com/all_images/9/963/d01/il_fullxfull.5693866.jpg" border="0" alt="" /></a><br /><br /><a href="http://images.etsy.com/all_images/1/12f/109/il_fullxfull.5475687.jpg"><img style="cursor:pointer; cursor:hand;width: 320px;" src="http://images.etsy.com/all_images/1/12f/109/il_fullxfull.5475687.jpg" border="0" alt="" /></a><br /><br /><br />Ahhhhhh. That's better.<br /><br />Your Shop Name: <br /><a href="http://luciddreamdesigns"> Lucid Dream Designs</a><br /><br /><strong>Your real name</strong> <br />Desirai<br /><br /><strong>Fifth grade teacher?</strong><br />Mrs. Reade<br /><br /><strong>When did you first start crafting?</strong><br />As far back as I can remember. I always played teacher's pet to all of my art teachers. I was also kind of poor growing up so I had to find creative ways to improvise and create the things I couldn't afford.<br /><br /><a href="http://images.etsy.com/all_images/0/018/9de/il_fullxfull.5815515.jpg"><img style="cursor:pointer; cursor:hand;width: 320px;" src="http://images.etsy.com/all_images/0/018/9de/il_fullxfull.5815515.jpg" border="0" alt="" /></a><br /><br /><strong>Got a day job? What is it?</strong><br />Full time student four months away from getting a Bachelor of Science in Digital Art and Design<br /><br /><strong>What creation are you most proud of and why?</strong><br /> I had these really torn up Reebok sneakers while I was in high school. I bought some glitter paint and glow in the dark paint and went crazy. They were the coolest glitter glow sneakers on the planet. People would stop me on the subway all the time to ask where I had gotten them. I guess I was proudest of them cause I took something that the average person would have thrown away and turned them into something I had a really hard time parting with (the holes in the soles forced me to finally put them to rest.)I stopped wearing them but still couldn't throw them out. I might still have them somewhere.<br /><br /><strong>What's the ugliest thing you ever made?</strong><br />The first abstract piece I ever created. I was feeling uninspired and bored but felt I should probably make something to get my creative juices flowing. Alot of people ended up liked it. <br /><br /><a href="http://desirai.com/images/NotSure3smaller.jpg"><img style="cursor:pointer; cursor:hand;width: 320px;" src="http://desirai.com/images/NotSure3smaller.jpg" border="0" alt="" /></a><br /><br /><br /><strong>Explain your etsy shop name.</strong><br />I'm a lucid dreamer that can control my dreams. When thinking of a company name I felt it should say something about me, something personal. Everyone that knows me knows how important my dreams are, hence the name Lucid Dream Designs. "Helping you realize and take control of your visual dream so we can make it a reality."<br /><br /><strong>Angelina or Jen?</strong><br />Angelina. Big lucious lips are sexy. Then again I might just be saying that cause I have big lips.<br /><br /><strong>Final words?</strong><br />Well I guess first off I'd like to thank Powderpuff for featuring me. I love reading your features not only because I get to see new shops but because they are highly entertaining as well. Lastly, please stop by my shop. Send me a note. Tell me what you like, what you don't like, what could make my shop better. But more importantly just send me a note to say hi. I'd really like to connect with as many like minded creative people as I can. =)<br /><br /><a href="http://images.etsy.com/all_images/2/21c/b2d/il_fullxfull.5651720.jpg"><img style="cursor:pointer; cursor:hand;width: 320px;" src="http://images.etsy.com/all_images/2/21c/b2d/il_fullxfull.5651720.jpg" border="0" alt="" /></a>Social Services Supermodelhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/17039967597058449541noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-38439165.post-63510807614934094162007-02-09T06:50:00.001-08:002007-02-09T06:58:39.115-08:00Featured seller: TrollflingsI am wayyyyyyy too manic. In my next life, I'm going to take it easy, see the sights, smell the flowers, all that jazz.<br /><br />In my next life, I'm coming back as this:<br /><br /><a href="http://images.etsy.com/all_images/7/756/6e6/il_fullxfull.6072907.jpg"><img style="cursor:pointer; cursor:hand;width: 320px;" src="http://images.etsy.com/all_images/7/756/6e6/il_fullxfull.6072907.jpg" border="0" alt="" /></a><br /><br />I will live in a mystical, magical kingdom filled with fairies and elves and goofy looking creatures. I will live here:<br /><br /><a href="http://images.etsy.com/all_images/f/f59/34c/il_fullxfull.5875344.jpg"><img style="cursor:pointer; cursor:hand;width: 320px;" src="http://images.etsy.com/all_images/f/f59/34c/il_fullxfull.5875344.jpg" border="0" alt="" /></a><br /><br /><br />This will be my best friend:<br /><br /><a href="http://images.etsy.com/all_images/d/d74/602/il_fullxfull.5812432.jpg"><img style="cursor:pointer; cursor:hand;width: 320px;" src="http://images.etsy.com/all_images/d/d74/602/il_fullxfull.5812432.jpg" border="0" alt="" /></a><br /><br />And this is the grizzled, wise old soul who will guide us through our many adventures:<br /><br /><a href="http://images.etsy.com/all_images/c/caf/fd1/il_fullxfull.5853699.jpg"><img style="cursor:pointer; cursor:hand;width: 320px;" src="http://images.etsy.com/all_images/c/caf/fd1/il_fullxfull.5853699.jpg" border="0" alt="" /></a><br /><br />Doesn't that sound great? But it may take a while to find this brave new world of mine. So until then, I'll have to live the dream through <a href="Http://trollflings.etsy.com">The Trollflings® of Amber Matthies</a>.<br /><br /><strong>Your Shop Name</strong><br /><a href="Http://trollflings.etsy.com">The Trollflings® of Amber Matthies</a>.<br /><br /><strong>Your real name</strong><br />Amber<br /><br /><strong>Fifth grade teacher?</strong><br /> Mr. Gibbons<br /><br /><strong>When did you first start crafting?</strong><br /> When I was 12. I sold wire wrapped marble necklaces..to kids at my school. Had a nice little business going from it, and I got hooked. <br /><br /><strong>Got a day job? What is it?</strong> <br />No Day job<br /><br /><strong>What creation are you most proud of and why?</strong><br /> This little guy here<br /><br /><a href="http://trollflings.com/yodaff.jpg"><img style="cursor:pointer; cursor:hand;width: 320px;" src="http://trollflings.com/yodaff.jpg" border="0" alt="" /></a><br /><br />He combined my love of the muppets and yoda, with my love of trolls. I also felt after his completion...that I was as real of an artist as anyone else. :)<br /><br /><strong>What's the ugliest thing you ever made?</strong><br />When I first started sculpting...I made this ugly little blue sleeping goblin. (no, no pic) I can't begin to think about what I was thinking when I made him...but yep I kept him anyway. Not his fault he is horrid.<br /><br /><strong>Explain your etsy shop name.</strong><br /> Trollflings are half elf-ling(baby elves) and half trolls...hence...trollfling! <br /><br /><strong>Angelina or Jen?</strong><br /> DEFINITELY Jen.<br /><br /><strong>Final words?</strong><br /> I have a reputation for being too "cheery" but honestly...I spent enough of my life being miserable. I am in a good place now and I wish that same happiness for everyone.Social Services Supermodelhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/17039967597058449541noreply@blogger.com1tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-38439165.post-36874169088025750902007-02-08T06:58:00.000-08:002007-02-08T07:12:33.574-08:00Featured Seller: Dragonflyfae Handmade CreationsJust so you know, rumors of my death have been only slightly exaggerated.<br /><br />I am so sick. Anyone know where I can order some new sinuses?<br /><br />No? Well then I will have to try to heal myself with the soothing powers of <a href="http://dragonflyfae.etsy.com">Dragonflyfae Handmade Creations</a><br /><br /><a href="http://images.etsy.com/all_images/d/d95/aa6/il_fullxfull.5876464.jpg"><img style="cursor:pointer; cursor:hand;width: 320px;" src="http://images.etsy.com/all_images/d/d95/aa6/il_fullxfull.5876464.jpg" border="0" alt="" /></a><br /><br />If I were a well woman, I'd go on and on about the beauty of this magical shop. Instead, I must go cough up a lung. Everyone just read quietly to themselves while I go die. <br /><br />Thank you for your cooperation.<br /><br /><strong>Your Shop Name</strong><br /><a href="http://dragonflyfae.etsy.com">Dragonflyfae Handmade Creations</a><br /><br /><br /><strong>Your real name</strong><br />Alice<br /><br /><strong>Fifth grade teacher?</strong><br />Ms. Sullivan<br /><br /><strong>When did you first start crafting?</strong><br />12 years old, but selling at age 28 <br /><br /><strong>Got a day job? What is it?</strong><br />I was a school therapist. Now looking forward to being a stay at home mom. We are adopting soon.<br /><br /><strong>What creation are you most proud of and why?</strong><br />Sasha Fairy is one because I think she turned out great and funky<br /><a href="http://images.etsy.com/all_images/c/c9d/73e/il_fullxfull.5157512.jpg"><img style="cursor:pointer; cursor:hand;width: 320px;" src="http://images.etsy.com/all_images/c/c9d/73e/il_fullxfull.5157512.jpg" border="0" alt="" /></a><br /><br />Also, Fairy Wading in the Birdbath, because I haven't done a lot of painting lately and this turned out just the way I wanted it to: <br /><br /><a href="http://images.etsy.com/all_images/c/c96/f58/il_fullxfull.5385954.jpg"><img style="cursor:pointer; cursor:hand;width: 320px;" src="http://images.etsy.com/all_images/c/c96/f58/il_fullxfull.5385954.jpg" border="0" alt="" /></a><br /><br /><br />What's the ugliest thing you ever made? <br />I don't have pics, probably because I threw it away or changed it somehow. So not sure what the ugliest thing would be.<br /><br />Explain your etsy shop name.<br />I love dragonflies and faeries, hence dragonflyfae<br /><br />Angelina or Jen?<br />Both<br /><br />Final words?<br />Fairies Rule!!! I will be creating more fairies in the coming weeks, so check back to my shop often. I also like to come up with new ideas and concepts for my shop, in order to keep it original and unique. www.dragonflyfae.etsy.comSocial Services Supermodelhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/17039967597058449541noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-38439165.post-35809752968350006442007-02-07T13:22:00.000-08:002007-02-07T13:34:42.883-08:00Featured Seller: Willow ArtistThis is where I want to be right now:<br /><br /><a href="http://images.etsy.com/all_images/2/259/c17/il_fullxfull.5434913.jpg"><img style="cursor:pointer; cursor:hand;width: 320px;" src="http://images.etsy.com/all_images/2/259/c17/il_fullxfull.5434913.jpg" border="0" alt="" /></a><br /><br />But no. I'm in a cubicle. How uninspiring.<br /><br />Unlike Miss <a href="http://willowartist.etsy.com">Willow Artist</a>. Look at her beautiful photographs! And her great stitching -- she makes Ipods look like art.<br /><br /><strong>Your Shop Name</strong><br /><a href="http://willowartist.etsy.com">Willow Artist</a><br /><br /><strong>Your real name</strong><br />Julie<br /><br /><strong>Fifth grade teacher?</strong> <br />I remember his name but he was a creep and because I reported some of the crazy stuff he did I reported him and he got fired. I better not say his name!!! :)<br /><br /><a href="http://images.etsy.com/all_images/9/9c8/b92/il_fullxfull.6018015.jpg"><img style="cursor:pointer; cursor:hand;width: 320px;" src="http://images.etsy.com/all_images/9/9c8/b92/il_fullxfull.6018015.jpg" border="0" alt="" /></a><br /><br /><strong>When did you first start crafting?</strong><br /> My Mom was crafty and always did stuff with us. My first craft was a styrofoam ball covered in blue tissue paper and glitter.<br /><br /><strong>Got a day job? What is it?</strong><br /> I teach k-12 art in a small rural school.<br /><br /><a href="http://images.etsy.com/all_images/3/31a/1ab/il_fullxfull.5763249.jpg"><img style="cursor:pointer; cursor:hand;width: 320px;" src="http://images.etsy.com/all_images/3/31a/1ab/il_fullxfull.5763249.jpg" border="0" alt="" /></a><br /><br /><strong>What creation are you most proud of and why?</strong><br /> That is a tough one! I once created a backdrop for a school prom photo spot. It was a lot of work but I really enjoyed doing it. <br /><strong>What's the ugliest thing you ever made?</strong> <br />An "Art Car" I designed at an Art Teacher workshop last summer.<br /><br /><strong>Explain your etsy shop name.</strong><br /> I have a website called www.willowtreecreek.com. I love willow trees and have GREAT memories of playing in a creek outside my house when I was little. The name just fits me.<br /><br /><strong>Angelina or Jen?</strong> <br />I'd say Jen - My hubby would say Angelina!<br /><br /><strong>Final words?</strong><br />Visit my site http://willowartist.etsy.com<br /><br /><a href="http://images.etsy.com/all_images/a/a6b/0ea/il_fullxfull.5103786.jpg"><img style="cursor:pointer; cursor:hand;width: 320px;" src="http://images.etsy.com/all_images/a/a6b/0ea/il_fullxfull.5103786.jpg" border="0" alt="" /></a>Social Services Supermodelhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/17039967597058449541noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-38439165.post-52854353954739609352007-02-06T14:51:00.001-08:002007-02-06T14:51:43.438-08:00Featured Seller: Ashton's Funky Folk Art and JewelryDamn you cedar fever! Damn you to hell!<br /><br />It is so ridiculous, having allergies in the winter. I'm a New York native. Allergies are for fall and spring! Not dead of winter!<br /><br />Alas, Texas is evil this way. Just looking at this makes me feel better.<br /><br /><a href="http://images.etsy.com/all_images/6/69b/8a7/il_fullxfull.1621705.jpg"><img style="cursor:pointer; cursor:hand;width: 320px;" src="http://images.etsy.com/all_images/6/69b/8a7/il_fullxfull.1621705.jpg" border="0" alt="" /></a><br /><br />Whining aside, today is a good day because I get to feature the terrific and always sweet <a href="http//ashtonsart.etsy.com">Ashton's Funky Folk Art and Jewelry</a>.<br /><br /><strong>Your Shop Name</strong><br /><a href="http//ashtonsart.etsy.com">Ashton's Funky Folk Art and Jewelry</a><br /><br /><strong>Your real name: </strong><br />Ashton<br /><br /><strong>Fifth grade teacher:</strong><br /> Mr. Johnson<br /><br /><strong>When did you first start crafting:</strong><br /> Making jewelry since i was 9, painting in the past 2 years. <br /><br /><strong>Got a day job: </strong><br />No i go to school, and am taking Early Childhood Studies<br /><br /><strong>What creation are you most proud of and why?</strong><br /> This one because just think it's such a interesting concept. I like creating art, that just isn't pretty but that has almost a hidden message. Art that you have to look at for a bit to understand that it really means something. Even though most of the hidden messages i make are sad, i think they each have their unqiue style. <br /><br /><a href="http://images.etsy.com/all_images/b/be6/737/il_fullxfull.1673426.jpg"><img style="cursor:pointer; cursor:hand;width: 320px;" src="http://images.etsy.com/all_images/b/be6/737/il_fullxfull.1673426.jpg" border="0" alt="" /></a><br /><br /><strong>What's the ugliest thing you ever made?</strong><br /> haha. Umm.. Probably this:<br /><br /><object width="450" height="560"><param name="movie" value="http://backend.deviantart.com/embed/view.swf"></param><param name="flashvars" value="id=34484000" /><embed src="http://backend.deviantart.com/embed/view.swf" type="application/x-shockwave-flash" width="450" flashvars="id=34484000" height="560"></embed></object><br /><a href="http://www.deviantart.com/deviation/34484000/">Rain, leaf and earth</a> by ~<a class="u" href="http://rashtyon.deviantart.com/">rashtyon</a> on <a href="http://www.deviantart.com">deviant</a><a href="http://www.deviantart.com">ART</a> <br /><br />i don't even know why i even posted it on deviantart. It was more an experiment. <br /><br /><strong>Explain your etsy shop name:</strong><br /> I wanted to express what i was all about really. <br /><br /><strong>Angelina or Jen: </strong><br />Totally Jen. <br /><br /><strong>Final words: </strong> <br />Thank you!<br /><br /><a href="http://images.etsy.com/all_images/4/409/97d/il_fullxfull.5798695.jpg"><img style="cursor:pointer; cursor:hand;width: 320px;" src="http://images.etsy.com/all_images/4/409/97d/il_fullxfull.5798695.jpg" border="0" alt="" /></a>Social Services Supermodelhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/17039967597058449541noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-38439165.post-42584711456200862652007-02-04T20:08:00.000-08:002007-02-04T21:11:07.884-08:00A special thank youMy house is full of etsy creations.<br /><br />The coffee soap in my shower from Pegasus Soaps. The yarn from <a href="http://larkspurfunnyfarm.etsy.com">Larkspur Funny Farm</a>, <a href="http://handspunanddyedtoo.etsy.com">Hand Spun and Dyed Too</a>, and <a href="http://shunklies.etsy.com">Shunklies</a>. The patches from <a href="http://prizepig.etsy.com">Prize Pig</a>, the dolls from <a href="http://jenniesartlove.etsy.com">Jennie's Art Love</a>, the onesie from <a href="http://lemoncadet.etsy.com">Lemon Cadet</a>, and the little jacket from <a href="http://quiltedblessings.etsy.com">Quilted Blessings</a>.<br /><br />But one item is extra special to me.<br /><br />Last month, I asked <a href="http://cccreations.etsy.com">CC Creations</a> to make me a memory box for my baby Jack. <br /><br />Jack died 5 years ago due to extreme prematurity.<br /><br />Since then, I've kept all his memories -- footprints, blanket, sympathy cards -- stuffed in the white lacy box the hospital gave me. I hate that box. It's so funeral-like.<br /><br />I asked CC Creations to make a cobalt blue box with sunflowers on it. I wanted something pretty and happy, but not silly or cheap.<br /><br />This is what she made me.<br /><br /><a href="http://images.etsy.com/all_images/4/4eb/ded/il_fullxfull.5997709.jpg"><img style="cursor:pointer; cursor:hand;width: 320px;" src="http://images.etsy.com/all_images/4/4eb/ded/il_fullxfull.5997709.jpg" border="0" alt="" /></a><br /><br /><a href="http://images.etsy.com/all_images/3/310/e0b/il_fullxfull.5997769.jpg"><img style="cursor:pointer; cursor:hand;width: 320px;" src="http://images.etsy.com/all_images/3/310/e0b/il_fullxfull.5997769.jpg" border="0" alt="" /></a><br /><br />The butterflies were a surprise. They made me cry.<br /><br />So thank you CC, for bringing beauty to a very painful part of my life.<br /><br />Fellow Etsians, I know we all get caught up in selling our wares. We want to be successful and make money. And yes, we love the art, but let's be honest: sometimes that gets lost in the heat of the moment.<br /><br />But the art that you create can really change lives. CC's changed mine.<br /><br />Thanks to all of you and for everything you do.Social Services Supermodelhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/17039967597058449541noreply@blogger.com7tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-38439165.post-24114298593952105962007-02-04T08:12:00.000-08:002007-02-04T08:14:05.234-08:00Featured Seller: Mmm...Fiber!I admit I'm a fiber whore.<br /><br />I just love to look at fabulous fiber creations like this:<br /><br /><a href="http://images.etsy.com/all_images/8/864/0c9/il_fullxfull.5656281.jpg"><img style="cursor:pointer; cursor:hand;width: 320px;" src="http://images.etsy.com/all_images/8/864/0c9/il_fullxfull.5656281.jpg" border="0" alt="" /></a><br /><br />I spend hours pouring over etsy knitted and crocheted items. I stalk the yarn shops. <br /><br />So you can imagine how I feel about <a href="http://mmmfiber.etsy.com">Mmm...Fiber!</a> Her items are so amazing. And she's sold about a bazillion of them so obviously other people think so too. <br /><br />Please enjoy our feature of <a href="http://mmmfiber.etsy.com">Mmm...Fiber!</a><br /><br /><strong>Your Shop Name:</strong><br /><a href="http://mmmfiber.etsy.com">Mmm...Fiber!</a><br /><br /><strong>Your real name:</strong><br />Adrienne<br /><br /><strong>Fifth grade teacher?</strong><br />Mrs. Lipps (I'm not kidding)<br /><br /><strong>When did you first start crafting?</strong><br />I crafted and crocheted as a kid and started sewing clothes in high school. <br /><br /><strong>Got a day job? What is it?</strong><br />I'm an accountant at a private massage therapy college.<br /><br /><strong>What creation are you most proud of and why?</strong><br /> (send me a photo link and we can post pic): I really like the Sciarpa Dell'anello (means ring scarf in Italian, fancy eh?), they turned out well, I think.<br /><br /><a href="http://images.etsy.com/all_images/3/305/9ad/il_fullxfull.5441792.jpg"><img style="cursor:pointer; cursor:hand;width: 320px;" src="http://images.etsy.com/all_images/3/305/9ad/il_fullxfull.5441792.jpg" border="0" alt="" /></a><br /><br /><strong>What's the ugliest thing you ever made? </strong><br />My first knit and felted bag was pretty hideous. It had orange, yellow and brown stripes, which looked cool together until felted.<br /><br /><strong>Explain your etsy shop name:</strong> <br />Well...I purchased the web domain name intending for it to be a knitting blog, then I began to sell handmade items and figured since I already had it...<br /><br /><strong>Angelina or Jen?</strong><br />Jen<br /><br /><strong>Final words?</strong><br />I really love the current DIY movement. I think it's wonderful that so many cool and creative types have found an outlet and community on Etsy. Shop local, shop small, save the world!<br /><br /><a href="http://images.etsy.com/all_images/9/9b0/90e/il_fullxfull.5434123.jpg"><img style="cursor:pointer; cursor:hand;width: 320px;" src="http://images.etsy.com/all_images/9/9b0/90e/il_fullxfull.5434123.jpg" border="0" alt="" /></a>Social Services Supermodelhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/17039967597058449541noreply@blogger.com2tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-38439165.post-13394106962719431542007-02-03T08:10:00.000-08:002007-02-03T08:53:36.062-08:00Featured Seller: Mystic SpiralConfession du Jour:<br /><br />I stayed up too late last night watching Staying Alive. That's right. The sequel to Saturday Night Fever. With John Travolta in tights. And hair up to the ceiling.<br /><br />I was fixated. It was like a flaming forum fire. No matter what, I could not look away.<br /><br />Damn I love that movie. There, I've said it. Let the chips fall where they may.<br /><br />I need to focus my attention on true, hairspray-free art such as this: <br /><br /><a href="http://images.etsy.com/all_images/7/7cc/e3a/il_fullxfull.1359685.jpg"><img style="cursor:pointer; cursor:hand;width: 320px;" src="http://images.etsy.com/all_images/7/7cc/e3a/il_fullxfull.1359685.jpg" border="0" alt="" /></a><br /><br />Help me, <a href="http://MysticSpiral.etsy.com">Mystic Spiral</a>. You're my only hope.<br /><br /><br /><strong>Your Shop Name</strong><br /><a href="http://MysticSpiral.etsy.com">Mystic Spiral</a><br /><br /><strong>Your real name</strong><br />You wouldn’t think that would be a tricky question, but it is. My first name, as it appears on my birth certificate and my legal identification is actually not a name that I use. I was named after my grandmothers (yes, both of them) and to prevent confusion I was always called by my middle name. Now everyone just calls me Andi.<br /><br /><strong>Fifth grade teacher?</strong><br />Ms. Ahart. I should probably follow some wise advice and decline to say anything else since I have absolutely nothing nice to say about the woman. Let’s just say that I know that my hatred of school is a direct result of the time spent in her classroom.<br /><br /><strong>When did you first start crafting?</strong> <br />I think I may have tried macramé with my umbilical cord. I won a fire safety poster contest when I was in kindergarten. My mom has a flag that I knitted in 1976, when I was 7 years old.<br /><br /><strong>Got a day job? What is it?</strong><br />I describe myself as an “Almost Full-Time Artist”. I haven’t worked outside my studio in about 14 years. These days, however, my daughter takes enough of my time that the studio hours are fewer and farther between than I’d like.<br /><br /><strong>What creation are you most proud of and why?</strong> <br />Hmmm… I’m pretty impressed with my pierced porcelain beads. I’m trying to talk myself into listing some on Etsy. You can learn more about them on this page of my website: http://www.mysticspiral.com/pierced/<br /><br /><a href="http://www.mysticspiral.com/pierced/smround.jpg"><img style="cursor:pointer; cursor:hand;width: 320px;" src="http://www.mysticspiral.com/pierced/smround.jpg" border="0" alt="" /></a><br /><br /><strong>What's the ugliest thing you ever made?</strong> <br />When I first got my spinning wheel, the results of my early efforts looked more like something that someone would create if they attempted to make a drawing of a cat’s hairball using a spirograph. I’d like to think that my spinning is improving, but it’s still not at a point where I’m ready to try competing with any of Etsy’s wonderful yarn artists.<br /><br /><strong>Explain your etsy shop name.</strong><br />Wow… I started calling my studio MysticSpiral after my first experience walking a labyrinth. At the right time, under the right circumstances, if you’re in the right place in your life, walking a labyrinth is like walking into your innermost spirit and then emerging again as a renewed person. Ideally, I have the same experience walking into my studio.<br /><br /><strong>Angelina or Jen?</strong> <br />Angelina. I have a weakness for brunettes. Besides, she reminds me of Wednesday Addams, and who couldn’t love that?<br /><br /><strong>Final words? </strong><br />“Go on, get out! Last words are for fools who haven't said enough!*” Really, I’d rather think of this as the beginning of a conversation (or series of conversations) than the end of one. One of the greatest things about being an artist and selling through Etsy is that I get the opportunity to “meet” so many people who I’d never have encountered otherwise. I love getting to know my customers. <br /><br />* I have a morbid fascination with the last words of historical figures. The quote is from Karl Marx. (who would probably have plotzed if someone had shown him the internet…) If you’re at all interested in this kind of thing, I had a lot of fun reading the quotes at http://en.wikiquote.org/wiki/Famous_last_words<strong></strong><br /><br /><a href="http://images.etsy.com/all_images/e/e00/be9/il_fullxfull.5225555.jpg"><img style="cursor:pointer; cursor:hand;width: 320px;" src="http://images.etsy.com/all_images/e/e00/be9/il_fullxfull.5225555.jpg" border="0" alt="" /></a>Social Services Supermodelhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/17039967597058449541noreply@blogger.com3tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-38439165.post-61673658922267893322007-02-02T07:17:00.001-08:002007-02-02T07:17:33.375-08:00Featured Seller: Creative KiwiIf you were a fruit, what kind of fruit would you be?<br /><br />My husband says I would be a Granny Smith Apple because:<br /><br />a) I like old people<br />b) I'm a little tart<br />c) I'm a little crisp<br /><br />He's such a punk. He knows I hate apples.<br /><br />I think we all know what kind of fruit our next seller <a href="http://creativekiwi.etsy.com">Creative Kiwi</a> would be. Get to know her right now!<br /><br /><a href="http://images.etsy.com/all_images/7/76e/1c7/il_fullxfull.5400189.jpg"><img style="cursor:pointer; cursor:hand;width: 320px;" src="http://images.etsy.com/all_images/7/76e/1c7/il_fullxfull.5400189.jpg" border="0" alt="" /></a><br /><br /><strong>Your Shop Name</strong> <br /><a href="http://creativekiwi.etsy.com">Creative Kiwi</a><br /><br /><strong>Your real name </strong><br />Donna<br /><br /><strong>Fifth grade teacher?</strong> <br />Am I suppose to remember this?<br /><br /><strong>When did you first start crafting?</strong> <br />Back when I was bored as a teenager.<br /><br /><strong>Got a day job? What is it? </strong><br />I wish! Actively looking though, when I don’t have my nose stuck in your blog!<br /><br /><strong>What creation are you most proud of and why?</strong> <br />I am most proud of all the things I make. Considering I taught myself the crafts I do.<br /><br /><a href="http://images.etsy.com/all_images/9/97f/c7e/il_fullxfull.5744444.jpg"><img style="cursor:pointer; cursor:hand;width: 320px;" src="http://images.etsy.com/all_images/9/97f/c7e/il_fullxfull.5744444.jpg" border="0" alt="" /></a><br /><br /><strong>What's the ugliest thing you ever made?</strong><br />Oh gosh I have done a few of those. lol. But you are not getting any pic’s of those!<br /><br /><br /><strong>Explain your etsy shop name.</strong><br />My shop name came about with some help from my husband. He said creative and I said Kiwi. There you have it. For those who don’t know what a kiwi is. It is the native bird of New Zealand. That’s where I am originally from.<br /><br /><strong>Angelina or Jen?</strong> <br />Jen she has a great sense of humor and so do I. .lol.<br /><br /><strong>Final words?</strong> <br />“Smile, for you never know who may miss it”<br /><br /><a href="http://images.etsy.com/all_images/6/6ab/db5/il_fullxfull.5901342.jpg"><img style="cursor:pointer; cursor:hand;width: 320px;" src="http://images.etsy.com/all_images/6/6ab/db5/il_fullxfull.5901342.jpg" border="0" alt="" /></a>Social Services Supermodelhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/17039967597058449541noreply@blogger.com1tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-38439165.post-45305757374255374712007-02-01T06:43:00.000-08:002007-02-01T07:44:21.160-08:00Featured seller: Basil the CatThere are real smokers and there are pseudo smokers.<br /><br />Real smokers are people who seem to have been born with nicotine in their blood. They can smoke anywhere, any time: washing dishes, swimming in the pool, on a roller coaster, giving birth, anywhere. To them, blue wisps of smoke in their eyes and up their noses are like mother's milk to a newborn.<br /><br />Pseudo smokers are smokers who are always AWARE that they are smoking. Sure, they'll do it in bars or while drunk. But secretly, when no one is watching, they're waving smoke out of their eyes, airing out their clothes and scrubbing themselves with Super Duper Soap to get the smoke off their stained upper lip and off their yellow fingertips.<br /><br />That was me. I smoked for four years -- Marlboro Reds -- and always managed to look stupid while doing it. But for the life of me, I know I would have looked FABULOUS with this goodie from the shop of <a href="http://basilthecat.etsy.com">Basil the Cat</a>:<br /><br /><a href="http://images.etsy.com/all_images/7/71f/d76/il_fullxfull.5523102.jpg"><img style="cursor:pointer; cursor:hand;width: 320px;" src="http://images.etsy.com/all_images/7/71f/d76/il_fullxfull.5523102.jpg" border="0" alt="" /></a><br /><br />Today I wouldn't think to use this lovely vintage case for cigarettes. But credit cards, business cards, maybe even an ipod or something? Perfect. And if I ever get back to smoking, well, it'd be great for that too!<br /><br />Shop name:<br /><a href="http://basilthecat.etsy.com">Basil the Cat</a>:<br /><br /><strong>Your real name</strong><br />Rachel<br /><br /><strong>Fifth grade teacher?</strong> <br />Some elderly woman that wouldn't let me go to the nurse when I stapled my finger.<br /><br /><strong>When did you first start crafting?</strong><br /> As soon as I could write, I guess.<br /><br /><strong>Got a day job? What is it?</strong><br />Currently a stay-at-home mom ; trained as a Psychiatrist<br /><br /><a href="http://images.etsy.com/all_images/9/90e/405/il_fullxfull.5520532.jpg"><img style="cursor:pointer; cursor:hand;width: 320px;" src="http://images.etsy.com/all_images/9/90e/405/il_fullxfull.5520532.jpg" border="0" alt="" /></a><br /><br /><br /><strong>What creation are you most proud of and why?</strong> <br />That's a tough one to answer on the spur-of-the-moment <br /><br /><strong>What's the ugliest thing you ever made?</strong><br />A birhtday present halloween costume...ugly and completely impractical<br /><br /><strong>Explain your etsy shop name.</strong> <br />It's the name of one of my cats, I started on etsy as a buyer and just used one of the logins I usually use on websites (I probably shouldn't say that for security purposes :)<br /><br /> <a href="http://images.etsy.com/all_images/7/75c/436/il_fullxfull.5374574.jpg"><img style="cursor:pointer; cursor:hand;width: 320px;" src="http://images.etsy.com/all_images/7/75c/436/il_fullxfull.5374574.jpg" border="0" alt="" /></a><br /><br /><br /><strong>Angelina or Jen?</strong><br />Angelina...definitely!<br /><br /><strong>Final words?</strong> <br />Thanks Andrea, you rock for doing this!<br /><br /><a href="http://images.etsy.com/all_images/a/adf/1a2/il_fullxfull.5886807.jpg"><img style="cursor:pointer; cursor:hand;width: 320px;" src="http://images.etsy.com/all_images/a/adf/1a2/il_fullxfull.5886807.jpg" border="0" alt="" /></a>Social Services Supermodelhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/17039967597058449541noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-38439165.post-75832113956983906182007-01-31T07:07:00.001-08:002007-01-31T07:29:08.811-08:00Featured Seller: Catherine MarissaDear Angry Etsy Forum Posters:<br /><br />How I love the forums.<br /><br />I love the ideas, the cameraderie, the sense of play. And I love the drama.<br /><br />I'm sorry, I do. I know that's very low-brow for me to admit. I know I should claim to ignore it in favor of reading the classics.<br /><br />But no. It's a train wreck I just can't ignore. <br /><br />I have plenty to say on most topics, but, really, who cares what I think? So I just read everything, then talk about all of you behind your backs. To my husband. Who has no idea what I am going on about.<br /><br />You know what would heal all of us? SHOPPING THERAPY.<br /><br />And, personally, I would start with this:<br /><br /><a href="http://images.etsy.com/all_images/6/68e/dc5/il_fullxfull.5790078.jpg"><img style="cursor:pointer; cursor:hand;width: 320px;" src="http://images.etsy.com/all_images/6/68e/dc5/il_fullxfull.5790078.jpg" border="0" alt="" /></a><br /><br />One look at this lovely lady's page is enough to make the venom evaporate, even if just for a few moments. It's so pretty and colorful and fun. She's got a great range of prices and all sorts of styles.<br /><br />So seriously people -- stop being angry and start being MATERIALISTIC! It's the American way.<br /><br />Love and money orders,<br />Powderpuff<br /><br /><strong>Your Shop Name</strong><br /><a href="http://CatherineMarissa.etsy.com">Catherine Marissa</a><br /><br /><strong>Your real name</strong> <br />Catherine <br /><br /><strong>Fifth grade teacher?</strong><br />Mrs. Shaw - I remember we got to do ceramics in her class. I made a sleeping raccoon for my Grandpa and a sleeping bunny for me. Guess I was really into napping even back then.<br /><br /><strong>When did you first start crafting?</strong> <br />My mom did craft shows when I was young, so I used to craft alongside her. I mostly strung beads on pipe cleaners or painted at the easel. I liked making Christmas ornaments with beads and clay.<br /><br /><a href="http://images.etsy.com/all_images/7/7d2/a18/il_fullxfull.5814726.jpg"><img style="cursor:pointer; cursor:hand;width: 320px;" src="http://images.etsy.com/all_images/7/7d2/a18/il_fullxfull.5814726.jpg" border="0" alt="" /></a><br /><br /><strong>Got a day job? What is it?</strong><br />I have a day (and night) job taking care of a two year old and a seven week old. Some wouldn't classify it as a job since I'm not making money doing it, but I do get paid in hugs, mispronounced words, and coos.<br /><br /><strong>What creation are you most proud of and why?</strong><br />My kids since they are so darn cute and smart. Craftwise, I was really pleased with a necklace I made with a whole lotta crystal in it.<br /><br /><strong>What's the ugliest thing you ever made?</strong> <br />Hmmm...I don't think anything was ever ugly, but I sure had a lot that got taken apart and made into something else. ;)<br /><br /><strong>Explain your etsy shop name.</strong><br />It's my name. It seems totally lacking creativity, but you'd be surprised how many people compliment my business name and ask how I came up with it.<br /><br /><a href="http://images.etsy.com/all_images/f/f65/d1e/il_fullxfull.5704927.jpg"><img style="cursor:pointer; cursor:hand;width: 320px;" src="http://images.etsy.com/all_images/f/f65/d1e/il_fullxfull.5704927.jpg" border="0" alt="" /></a><br /><br /><strong>Angelina or Jen?</strong><br />That whole thing is just wrong, but I guess I'd pick Jen since I feel sorry for her.<br /><br /><strong>Final words?</strong> <br />Come check me out and let me know what you think. I always appreciate feedback, good or bad and love getting suggestions for jewelry that people would like to see in the shop. Oh yeah, you have to shop Etsy! It's full of talented people and unique crafts.<br /><br /><a href="http://images.etsy.com/all_images/2/258/a09/il_fullxfull.5904546.jpg"><img style="cursor:pointer; cursor:hand;width: 320px;" src="http://images.etsy.com/all_images/2/258/a09/il_fullxfull.5904546.jpg" border="0" alt="" /></a>Social Services Supermodelhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/17039967597058449541noreply@blogger.com2tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-38439165.post-17159064205524332032007-01-30T09:38:00.000-08:002007-01-30T09:45:15.426-08:00Super Duper Sale!Hello Etsy lovers!<br /><br />Just thought I'd drop a line about one of my favorite gals <a href="http://starrz85.etsy.com">Beedz with a Zing!</a><br /><br />Miss Beedz is emptying out her shop in anticipation of bring you some fantastic new and exciting things. So everything is 50 percent off her already low prices.<br /><br />You NEED this.<br /><br /><a href="http://images.etsy.com/all_images/a/a9c/20b/il_fullxfull.5566419.jpg"><img style="cursor:pointer; cursor:hand;width: 320px;" src="http://images.etsy.com/all_images/a/a9c/20b/il_fullxfull.5566419.jpg" border="0" alt="" /></a><br /><br />You know you do.Social Services Supermodelhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/17039967597058449541noreply@blogger.com1