Feature blog

My shop has been featured on Three Kids and Just as Many Brain Cells Left. Check it out :
http://mymamamultitasks.blogspot.com/

Winter Storm 2009

I really don't like winter for this reason.Ice and snow and we got lots of it.
We have a lot of branches down in our yard.Trees are down everywhere.Almost all of Bullitt county doesn't have power.Thanks goodness we do for right now.The power flickers and shut offs then comes back on.It been like that all day know.Tons of people in Kentucky are with out power.Here some pictures I took:



Lovie Really hates snow



Tree branches down in the back yard

More branches from the back yard





Branches down in the front yard

more branches in the front yard

New shop!!!

closed my Lollishop and open another shop. Lollishop was just not for me I didn't fit in there.Artfire is were I open my new shop.It's alot like etsy. I Love it !!!
Check out my artfire:
www.expressionsbydevin.artfire.com

Thanks for your on going support:0)

Its not just toys!! Save handmade

The CPSIA does not just affect toys--it regulates all products for children under 12.Kids Clothing, school supplies, cloth diapers, car seats, boy scout patches, bicycles, sippy cups--everything.
Other items include
hair bows
kids cds
kids books
doll
baby and kids blanket
anything to do with baby (baby slings ,hats,clothes,bids etc)
any toys(felt food,wooden toys etc)
Help keep toymaker's and crafter's in business.This will effect all of us

Check out this site for more info:
http://www.handmadetoyalliance.org

50th Sale Feature on 3 Magpies

1)How did you first hear about etsy:

I first heard about etsy when visiting Arkansas last April. My daughters and I were shopping in a quaint rock shop and the proprietor told us that her husband listed and sold some of his beautiful handcrafted pendants online at etsy. I came home and researched etsy on the internet. I joined in September of 2008, but did not list anything until November 28. I have only made 8 sales on etsy, but I have made lots of contacts with many other fabulous artisans, yourself included, Devin. I love your cards!

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

I am the mother of two daughters. We live in Grand Rivers Kentucky near the lake. We love to explore and travel. I have always had a love for rocks and have collected them since childhood. We "treasure hunt" fairly often in LBL and other secret places looking for treasures to turn into jewelry!

I began making jewelry as a way to be creative and positive away from my regular job. I work in a school district with at risk and truant students. The job is rewarding, but often is very very stressful. Making jewelry takes my mind off of the stresses of my job and really off life in general.

3)How did you get started as a designer?:

I took a wirewrapping class at a shop (now closed) in Paducah called Poppyseeds and Beads with Sherry Johnson as the instructor. A couple of my friends and I had a blast there. That was two years ago. I haven't taken any additional jewelry classes, but I have logged many hours practicing and creating. I simply lovelovelove it! I wear some of my designs. Friends and family members complimented them and others wanted to buy them. I was astounded that anyone would want to purchase something I had made, but I have given away and sold probably 200 original designs.

4)What inspires you to create?:

The colors of stones and the way they look and feel together inspires me.

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

I'm still struggling with that one. I really love to create... selling...not so much. I wish I had an agent. Is there such a thing as an etsy agent???

6)Any advice you would give to aspiring designers?:

Make beautiful objects and have lots of fun!



Check out her Awesome shop: www.3magpies.etsy.com

Feature Shop : Heart Felt Crafts

This feature is a special feature.This shop is my mom's shop.She has been crafting as long as i can remember.I get my craftiness from her lol.She has super cute purses , so awesome primitives items and the most Delicious looking felt food I have ever seen.She just posted her first felt food listings yesterday:




This felt food is great because it wont add to your hips lol.You children will love to play with a yummy looking cake and a adorable box of donuts and don't forget to that special some on in your life. the Box of Candy is great fro Valentines day.This felt food is great because it wont add to your hips lol.
check out her shop
www.heartfelt3.etsy.com

Tuesday Feature on Cute and Sweet!!!

1)How did you first hear about Lollishops:

I believe someone mentioned LolliShops in the Etsy forums. I checked out the site and thought it was awfully cute so I decided to apply. Much to my surprise I was accepted!
2)Tell us about a little about yourself and your favorite craft/art!:

I'm a wife to a very hard working man and a SAHM to a 5 year old and 2 year old. I love going on scrapbook weekend getaways, learning to sew, and "playing" with my ribbons. My secret passion is...as crazy as it may sound...organization. Yes, if I could, I would spend all my time organizing closets, cupboards, drawers--you name it!

3)How did you get started as a designer?:

I started making hair accessories about 2 years ago. My girls were blessed with a fair amount of hair when they were born and I always had a hard time finding really cute hair pretties. I did some researching and found I could easily make my own. CuteAndSweetDesigns began after requests from friends and family (and a nudge from my husband) to make hair pretties for them too. I brought my items to Etsy and it didn’t take long for those first non-family, non-friend customers to start buying!



4)What inspires you to create?:

My girls are my inspiration. Without them I wouldn't be creating hair accessories or learning to sew, and my scrapbook albums just wouldn't be the same. :) I do get a lot of ideas from surfing popular children's clothing websites or just taking a peek into my daughters' closet for the latest color trends.



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

I never thought I would need a blog, but blogging has turned out to be a great tool in spreading the word about just about anything! I mentioned I’d be selling on LolliShops on my blog and have had a lot of hits that way.



6)Any advice you would give to aspiring designers?:

Believe in yourself and your business. I never would've thought I'd be selling in B&M shops and taking wholesale orders, but I am because I believe in myself and in the items I sell.



Check out her adorable shop:
http://lollishops.com/cuteandsweet