Feature Blog on Inspirations By Jordan

Hi everyone,
This Blog feature is on a adorable shop called Inspirations By Jordan. She is a Fellow Etsy kids Member. She makes Awesome Nursery Decor , hair bows and so much more.

1)How did you first hear about Etsy?: I received a gift of personalized burp clothes from a friend at my baby shower and loved them so much I had to ask were she got them from....and my addiction to Etsy.com began. As a stay at home mom who loves to craft and paint I had to join in to sell and buy fun, unique, and cute handmade items.

2)Tell us about a little about yourself and your favorite craft/art!: I am a mom of a beautiful baby girl (Addison Grace) who is my "Inspiration" for everything and a wife to my best friend and husband (Brett). I graduated from UCF in Orlando, Fl in 2002 in Marketing....but my interests has always been in designing, crafting, and creating. My favorite would definitely be drawing/painting children's art....even though I am addicted to anything that is pink, glittery, and girly!



3)How did you get started as a designer? I've always loved to draw and paint since I was a little girl....but I became truly motivated when I began designing my little girls nursery. I just couldn't find any art that I really liked to put in her room.....so I painted them all myself. Next thing I new I had friends asking my to paint something for their kids or just paint something they could give as a gift.

Also, my daughter loves to wear headband and bows. That started when she was only 3 weeks old...now she is going to be a year old on March 22. I was buying some bows at craft shows...but I wanted something unique and different. So I started making my own Double Layer version of a bow for her....and Addison just had to have one to match each of her outfits ; )

4)What inspires you to create?: Mostly my daughter, but really I find inspiration in everything I see. From bedding sets to mobiles, Christmas ornaments to clothing, stuffed animals to children's toys, movies to sports teams, and even purses.......inspirations truly do come from everywhere.

5)How do you get the word out about your shop and Etsy?: Facebook is a great way to advertise. I also participate in local craft shows, and have even been featured in magazines (i.e. February/March 2011 issue or Orlando, Fl "Babyourself" magazine).

6)Any advice you would give to aspiring designers?: Believe in yourself and your work!

Check out her shop for more Awesome items:
www.InspirationsByJordan.etsy.com

Check back later this week for another Awesome Feature Blog!!!

Shabby Chic Finds

I had Medical Emergency last week and had to have unexpected surgery. So I have been laying around with my laptop virtual window shopping. I Love Shabby Chic items. I have found so many items I want LOL

Mason Jar Flower Vases:
www.treasureagain.etsy.com

15inx20in Vintage Antique Shabby Chic Pink and White Damask Ornate Nursery Gilrs Magnetic Board:
www.ShugabeeLane.etsy.com

Primitive Country Mint Chip Green WOOD Coat Hooks Shabby Chic Cottage Wall Shelf:
www.ACOUNTRYWAY.etsy.com

I found so many more Shabby chic Items I feel in love with. I want them all.

Feature Blog on Brooks Boutique

Today's Feature blog is on another awesome Fellow Etsy kids member Brooks Boutique.

1)How did you first hear about Etsy?: I started selling on ebay first and then saw a vendor at a craft fair was using ETSY. I looked it up once I got home and fell in love!!!

2)Tell us about a little about yourself and your favorite craft/art!: I live in Cary, NC with my awesome husband and 2 kiddos and 1 on the way, due any day now! I am so lucky to have such a supportive and helpful husband. I really couldn't do all that I do without him. When he sees that I have several orders that need to get made, he jumps into daddy mode, takes the kids out, and lets me work. I love tutorials- just wish I had more time to try them all!:)

3)How did you get started as a designer? I had a baby girl and saw all these cute, trendy items at the local boutique stores that I could not afford. I went home and decided that I could make that same stuff for far less money. All my friends saw my cute items and, thus, began Brooks Boutique!!

4)What inspires you to create?: All the gorgeous fabric available!! I love, love, love fabric. I just hold it up and imagine where I could use it! On a dress, car seat, blanket, curtain, pillow, whatever strikes me! :)

5)How do you get the word out about your shop and Etsy?: I sell on ETSY, at local craft fairs, and pass out business cards everywhere I go. I have them in the local post office and also put magnets on mailboxes every few months. My friends and family are big supporters and also facebook and twitter help tremendously!

6)Any advice you would give to aspiring designers?: To never give up and always HAVE FUN! Always be persistent- nothing ever comes easy, but the harder you work at something, the more pleasure you will get from its results. This business takes along time to really "get going" but once it does, it is awesome!

Check out her shop:
www.brooksboutique.etsy.com

Feature Blog On Melon Dot

Hi Everyone,
This weeks Feature shop is Melon dot. She is a Fellow etsy Kids seller and has Adorable Kids Cloths!!!

1)How did you first hear about Etsy?:
I think it must have been an ad or feature in a parents' magazine that interested me and brought me into the wonderful world of etsy.


2)Tell us about a little about yourself and your favorite craft/art!:

I am a wisconsin girl through and through although I long for the beach all year long! I have a 4 year old daughter and 2 year old son and a grown kid husband.

I love sewing, photography and trying my hands at any tutorial that I find. Someday I would love to learn to knit more than the washcloths my grammy taught me to knit. If i had more time and money I probably would delve into even more crafts.

3)How did you get started as a designer?
I had kids. and, there are such cute things on the market but, somethings I just wanted to be able to make myself and make them unique in my own way. Plus, our friends are at the age of babies too, and what better gift than some handmade goodness.

4)What inspires you to create?:
color, string, catalogs, magazines, blogs, my children.....everything.

5)How do you get the word out about your shop and Etsy?:

This is something that I am working on. I tend to be somewhat on the shy side (especially in person) so blogging, facebook, and email or tops for me right now. soon I hope to step out with business cards in hand.

6)Any advice you would give to aspiring designers?:
Designing is about doing what you love. In a way, it is kind of a way to be selfish because you get to do something you love but, for others.

Check out her shop for More Awesome Items:
http://www.melondot.etsy.com
Facebook Fan page:
http://www.facebook.com/melondot