Friday, August 26, 2011

Member Feature: The Pink Lobster

Tell us a little about your shop.
I had made a few key fobs for people as gifts, and they requested to give some as gifts. After a little searching I realized there weren't many in the "genre" that I was aiming for, so I decided to give it a try on Etsy.

What brought you to etsy?
I love etsy.com. I've purchased a lot of gifts and things for myself. It seemed like a natural progression for me.

How long have you been crafting?
As long as I can remember! I loved arts and crafts as a child and even when life gets busy, I try to steal away to get some time in. While planning my wedding I did A LOT of the projects myself and really enjoyed how much everyone else enjoyed everything!




What is your favorite item in your shop right now?
Hmm, probably the pink lobster on yellow ribbon fob. It's light, it's fun and obviously I love pink lobsters!

What is your "day job?"
I am a litigation paralegal. Very busy, fast paced, high stress environment but I love it.

Where do you find inspiration?
The beach! Anything beach related, I love. I grew up at the beach, it's my favorite place to go to relax and anything that says beach life I love.


What is one thing you wish you could do better?
Knit and crochet. I can knit, although I'd say i'm at a beginner level. I would love to learn to crochet.

What is one crafting tool you couldn't live without?
A good pair of fabric scissors.

What is your favorite book/movie/song?
I have way to many favorite books to even pick one. Movie: The Quiz Show or The Notebook. Song: currently You Lie by The Band Perry

Where else can we find you?
For right now... just on etsy.


Monday, August 1, 2011

Member Feature: Cut.Your.Heart.Out

Tell us a little about your shop.
Cut.Your.Heart.Out is a collection of handmade jewelry, accessories, home decor and artwork. Most of what I make has a youthful, fun and hip appeal. Girly with an edge.

What brought you to etsy?
A few years ago I got into a jewelry making frenzy where I began to make way more jewelry than I could ever wear and decided that opening a shop on Etsy might be a great way to put my creative energy to good use.

How long have you been crafting?
I've been keeping my hands busy by creating crafty goodness since I was a child.

What is your favorite item in your shop right now?
I really like the necklace titled Black and Blue. It's casually sophisticated.

What is your "day job?"
I am a child and adolescent therapist.

Where do you find inspiration?
Everywhere! I'm constantly inspired by my surroundings, events and materials.

What is one thing you wish you could do better?
Knit! I would love to knit cute and adorable baby things, but so far I can only knit scarfs... and potholders... and anything that doesn't force me to deviate from the square and rectangle shapes.

What is one crafting tool you couldn't live without?
My hot glue gun.

What is your favorite book/movie/song?
All time favorite book is Alice in Wonderland. Movie is The Breakfast Club. Song... I'll have to get back to that!

Where else can we find you?
http://cutyourheartout.blogspot.com
http://www.facebook.com/#!/cutyourheartout
http://www.etsy.com/shop/cutyourheartout