Tuesday, November 24, 2009

Another Newbie!! Yay!






I am sorry, I can't get the one of Rowdy and his mom big.


1. Shop Name(s)

Custom Made N Things

2. First Name: Kimberley

3. How long have you been a member of the Etsy Community? About 2 weeks

4. Married/Single? Spouse's name: I'm single

5. Birthday Month/Day... we don't need the year. March 11

6. What state/country do you live in? Texas

7. Do you have any children? Will you tell us their lst name and age? One child, named Rowdy and he is 12

8. How long have you been crafting what you sell on Etsy? Since July

9. When you have free time, what do you like to do? I like to go to the movies, and read scary, religious, or sci-fi novels.

10. Are you on a ministry team at your church or do you have your own ministry? No

What type is it?

11. How long have you been a Christian? 27 years

12. What is your favorite item in your shop right now? A adjustable religious ring

13. What would you like to do that you have not done yet? Go to Hawaii or a cruise

14. If we were having a team party, what would you be bringing? Chocolate chip cookies

15. Do you prefer salty or sweet snacks? sweet

16. What type of pets do you have, if any? I have an australia shepard, eskimo spitz and a leopard gecko

17. Which of these three would you prefer to do? Hang glide, bungee jump, or sit by the pool and be waited on hand and foot? Sit by the pool and be waited on

18. If you were on a rocket to the moon, what is one thing you would want to have? My music

19. Does your vehicle have a name, if so, what is it? Gladys

20. Is there anything other type of items that you would like to add to your current shop? Doorknobs, more of my custom made items

Got another newbie!!!

1. Shop Name(s) www.whiteserenade.etsy.com


2. First Name D.E.

3. How long have you been a member of the Etsy Community? About a year I changed my shop name.

4. Married/Single? Spouse's name Married-- Brian

5. Birthday Month/Day... we don't need the year. 5-21

6. What state/country do you live in? California USA

7. Do you have any children? Will you tell us their lst name and age? Yes. Trevor 14 and Emily 10.

8. How long have you been crafting what you sell on Etsy? 6 years

9. When you have free time, what do you like to do? Bible Study, Mountain Bike

10. Are you on a ministry team at your church or do you have your own ministry? I was the craft lady for a few years.

What type is it? We are all in some sort of Ministry, our kids, family friends strangers. I’m always looking for opportunities to share Christ with someone.

11. How long have you been a Christian? 1991

12. What is your favorite item in your shop right now? My two birds and a heart art on religious sheet music.

13. What would you like to do that you have not done yet? Oh don’t get me started. I can’t answer this question because I can’t list it all.

14. If we were having a team party, what would you be bringing? -- Not sure if this a treat question or not. I’ll say candy re-wrapped with a bible scripture on it.

15. Do you prefer salty or sweet snacks? Dark Chocolate

16. What type of pets do you have, if any? Dog

17. Which of these three would you prefer to do? Hang glide, bungee jump, or sit by the pool and be waited on hand and foot? -- I’m adding Mountain Biking but the pool thing does sound relaxing.

18. If you were on a rocket to the moon, what is one thing you would want to have? My Bible

19. Does your vehicle have a name, if so, what is it? Tahoe

20. Is there anything other type of items that you would like to add to your current shop? So many things so little time. I’m a mom with two very active kids in sports, plus a taxi driver, cook, bad house keeper, clutter maker and the list goes on. I also sell my

art at 2 stores locally in my area and one store in Maryland. I am very blessed to have a job that I can do the fits into my kids and family life. God is so good I’d love to sell some scripture items on Etsy. Blessings, D

Friday, November 20, 2009

Welcome PACountryCrafts aka Lindsay!

1. Shop Name(s) PACountryCrafts


2. First Name Lindsay

3. How long have you been a member of the Etsy Community? since August

4. Married/Single? Spouse's name Married to Malachi

5. Birthday Month/Day... we don't need the year. August 31

6. What state/country do you live in? Just like the name says... PA!

7. Do you have any children? Will you tell us their lst name and age? Caleb-9, Halley-5, Isabelle-3, and Lydia-1

8. How long have you been crafting what you sell on Etsy? I learned to make baskets in 4H when I was 10 and I started to paint and use the scroll saw when I was 13 or 14.

9. When you have free time, what do you like to do? quilt, bake, read, crafts

10. Are you on a ministry team at your church or do you have your own ministry?

What type is it? We are pretty new at this church, so I haven't gotten involved in much except Vacation Bible School.

11. How long have you been a Christian? since 2nd grade

12. What is your favorite item in your shop right now? the snowman families

13. What would you like to do that you have not done yet? take my kids to the beach

14. If we were having a team party, what would you be bringing? Cream Cheese Marble Brownies

15. Do you prefer salty or sweet snacks? sweet- although sweet AND salty is great too!

16. What type of pets do you have, if any? just some outdoor cats and a few fish

17. Which of these three would you prefer to do? Hang glide, bungee jump, or sit by the pool and be waited on hand and foot? I always said I wanted to bungee jump, but when I read the last option I realized just how much I've changed- sit by the pool (just not in a dreaded bathing suit)!

18. If you were on a rocket to the moon, what is one thing you would want to have? My family (who would all happen to be carrying a bible and lots of chocolate and potatoes).

19. Does your vehicle have a name, if so, what is it? Expedition (my daughter says the EX part extra loud!)



20. Is there anything other type of items that you would like to add to your current shop? sewing items- quilts, pillows, and the like...


Thursday, November 19, 2009

We have a Newbie!! Welcome Joanie!






1. Shop Name(s) - TheGirlyPlace.etsy.com, Tailsnsnails.etsy.com, RUAScrapper.etsy.com
2. First Name - Joanie
3. How long have you been a member of the Etsy Community? Since June 2009
4. Married/Single? Spouse's name - Married to Corey
5. Birthday Month/Day... we don't need the year. - December 23
6. What state/country do you live in? - North Carolina
7. Do you have any children? Will you tell us their lst name and age? Yes, Connor (2, almost 3) and Madison (1)
8. How long have you been crafting what you sell on Etsy? October 2008 (when my daughter was born)
9. When you have free time, what do you like to do? Read, craft, play with my kids, take long baths (those are long gone since the kids came along, LOL).
10. Are you on a ministry team at your church or do you have your own ministry?
What type is it? No.
11. How long have you been a Christian? All my life!
12. What is your favorite item in your shop right now? My tutus, especially the Tutu Cute light pink tutu, the look on my daughter's face is classic.
13. What would you like to do that you have not done yet? - I'm learning to work on Felt Food right now, it's definitely interesting and a new challenge.
14. If we were having a team party, what would you be bringing? - The tutus!
15. Do you prefer salty or sweet snacks? - Salty and sweet at the same time!
16. What type of pets do you have, if any? NONE
17. Which of these three would you prefer to do? Hang glide, bungee jump, or sit by the pool and be waited on hand and foot? Ummmm, gee. Sit by the pool and be waited on hand and foot.
18. If you were on a rocket to the moon, what is one thing you would want to have? Oxygen.
19. Does your vehicle have a name, if so, what is it? The truck. It's an inannimate object.
20. Is there anything other type of items that you would like to add to your current shop? Adding felt food right now, but I think that's about it for me in this shop right now. Adding toys to my boys shop and thinking about adding soap (funky fun soap) to both shops, but that's a ways down the road.

Sunday, November 8, 2009

Welcome BonhomieJewelry aka Kirstie

1. Shop Name(s) Bonhomie Jewelry
2. First Name Kirstie
3. How long have you been a member of the Etsy Community? I joined Etsy in June of 2008
4. Married/Single? Spouse's name I'm married to my wonderfully supportive husband Dana
5. Birthday Month/Day... we don't need the year. March 31st
6. What state/country do you live in? We live in Connecticut, USA
7. Do you have any children? Will you tell us their lst name and age? We have one son, Aidan who's 3
8. How long have you been crafting what you sell on Etsy? I began crafting silver jewelry shortly before I began selling on Etsy - around May of 2008
9. When you have free time, what do you like to do? I read A LOT but there's not much free time for a stayat-home, work-from-home mom ;-)
10. Are you on a ministry team at your church or do you have your own ministry?
What type is it? I'd been away from the church for some time until about 3 years ago. As soon as I we began attending a church, I jumped into every music ministry I could but we didn't stay at that church long. After finding the church we attend now, I realized that I need to be still and wait for God to tell me what to do. I am still patiently and blessedly waiting.
11. How long have you been a Christian? I was born and raised in the church but pulled away in my teens until just recently as I mentioned above. Now I'm home.
12. What is your favorite item in your shop right now? It would have to be my "Love Knot" Rings
13. What would you like to do that you have not done yet? I would like to be able to take pay for some of the things - vacations, home improvements - that my husband feels guilty about not providing with money earned from my wildly successful jewelry business!
14. If we were having a team party, what would you be bringing? Hmmmm. Either my tortellini antipasta or Derby Pie
15. Do you prefer salty or sweet snacks? salty
16. What type of pets do you have, if any? none
17. Which of these three would you prefer to do? Hang glide, bungee jump, or sit by the pool and be waited on hand and foot? pool, definitely
18. If you were on a rocket to the moon, what is one thing you would want to have? enough to read!
19. Does your vehicle have a name, if so, what is it? I'd like to call it "gone" but I think I'm going to be stuck with it for a bit longer!
20. Is there anything other type of items that you would like to add to your current shop? I'm constantly trying to included different styles of jewelry but no, nothing other than jewelry. I'm hooked!

Saturday, November 7, 2009

A change of face!

I was trying to freshen things up around here. I want to do more with the blog, but I have a feeling it will take a while to get it like I truly want it. Be patient with me...I am open to having help here, so if you would have an idea, please comment on this post or convo me. Thanks so much.

Jesus loves your face!

xoxoxo
Angela

Friday, November 6, 2009

Welcome Teresa aka tmpenrose!

Hello!

1. Shop Name(s): Penrose Designs (tmpenrose) and Marie's De-Stash (tmariepenrose)
2. First Name: Teresa
3. How long have you been a member of the Etsy Community? A little over a year.
4. Married/Single? Spouse's name: Single
5. Birthday Month/Day... we don't need the year. 11/22/59
6. What state/country do you live in? California, USA
7. Do you have any children? Will you tell us their lst name and age? No children - unless you count all the children at the Preschool where I work. :)
8. How long have you been crafting what you sell on Etsy? I've been making jewelry since May of 2008. I sell handcrafted necklaces, earrings, bracelets, etc. I'm also selling off some of my extra materials, such as Swarovski crystals, czech firepolish, etc.
9. When you have free time, what do you like to do? Make jewelry! But I also love to read and watch some of my favorite TV shows and movies on DVD.
10. Are you on a ministry team at your church or do you have your own ministry? I work at a Preschool that is a ministry of Mariners Church in Irvine. I've served many years on singles ministry teams as well as on Royal Family Kids Camp teams.
What type is it? Preschool
11. How long have you been a Christian? Since December of 1995, so almost 14 years now!
12. What is your favorite item in your shop right now? My White Christmas set.
13. What would you like to do that you have not done yet? Work with clay.
14. If we were having a team party, what would you be bringing? I make a great batch of fudge and also for chips and yummy sour cream/cream cheese and onion dip.
15. Do you prefer salty or sweet snacks? Mostly chocolate. Sometimes I have a craving for tortilla chips though.
16. What type of pets do you have, if any? None now. Used to have dogs, then siamese cats (my favorite breed of cat).
17. Which of these three would you prefer to do? Hang glide, bungee jump, or sit by the pool and be waited on hand and foot? Sit by the pool, in the shade (not into sunbathing), but I would more than likely be trying to make sure everyone else had what they needed. I've been told my gift is hospitality.
18. If you were on a rocket to the moon, what is one thing you would want to have? My bible and a good pair of reading glasses.
19. Does your vehicle have a name, if so, what is it? No, no name.
20. Is there anything other type of items that you would like to add to your current shop? Not yet, I'm still a little overwhelmed. :)

Welcome Shirley of Shirley Fulgham Jewlery Designs!

1. Shop Name(s) Shirley Fulgham Jewelry Designs
2. First Name Shirley
3. How long have you been a member of the Etsy Community? less than a month
4. Married/Single? Spouse's name Married to Ray
5. Birthday Month/Day... we don't need the year. June 29
6. What state/country do you live in? Sierra foothills of California
7. Do you have any children? Will you tell us their lst name and age? Robb 42
8. How long have you been crafting what you sell on Etsy? 4 months
9. When you have free time, what do you like to do? Fellowship with Christian friends, craft
10. Are you on a ministry team at your church or do you have your own ministry?
What type is it? I am the finance director.
11. How long have you been a Christian? 6 years
12. What is your favorite item in your shop right now? Gunmetal chain maille bracelet
13. What would you like to do that you have not done yet? Sell something :-)
14. If we were having a team party, what would you be bringing? Cookies
15. Do you prefer salty or sweet snacks? sweet
16. What type of pets do you have, if any? 4 dogs, 2 cats, plus goats, chickens, ducks
17. Which of these three would you prefer to do? Hang glide, bungee jump, or sit by the pool and be waited on hand and foot? sit by the pool
18. If you were on a rocket to the moon, what is one thing you would want to have? Bible
19. Does your vehicle have a name, if so, what is it? No
20. Is there anything other type of items that you would like to add to your current shop? Sterling silver chain maille

Thursday, November 5, 2009

Welcome Jenell aka Triplicate ARTS!





1. Triplicate ARTS
2. Jenell
3. Member of Etsy since Sept, 2009
4. Married to Rob
5. DOB 10/7
6. Indiana
7. 3 kids, Girls ages 8 and 6, Boy age 5 (I don't post their names online, sorry!)
8. I have been making jewelry for about 4 years
9. Free time - make jewelry, volunteer, exercise (yoga, pilates, bike, run), read (non-fiction mostly), be with friends and family, hike, garden
10. I teach 1st grade parish religious education, and I participate in Meals for New Moms
11. Always have been a Christian, baptized at age 8
12. Favorite is this bracelet, because the beads were made by an artist from my own city. http://www.etsy.com/view_listing.php?listing_id=33205941
13. I would like to travel to Europe with my husband, see my kids marry Christians, design a sustainable building, and so much more... I am a planner. :)
14. I would probably bring homemade apple crisp to a team party, and a bottle of wine for the hostess.
15. Salty snacks
16. A 12 year old beagle named Piper
17. Hang glide!
18. On a rocket to the moon, I would want my "hope" bracelet to remind me that I have to put my faith in the hands of others.
19. Nope. No names for cars in our house.
20. I am planning to add beaded prayer bracelets and bookmarks. I would LOVE to add girls' book bags, too. Maybe when I'm retired and have more time!

Another Newbie!! Welcome Rachel aka A Time To Heal

1. Shop Name- A Time To Heal
2. First Name- Rachel
3. How long have you been a member of the Etsy Community?- about a year
4. Married/Single? Spouse's name- Married, my husband's name is Jared
5. Birthday Month/Day... we don't need the year- November 20
6. What state/country do you live in?- Texas
7. Do you have any children? Will you tell us their lst name and age?- No children yet
8. How long have you been crafting what you sell on Etsy?- I've been crafting ever since I can remember, I sell unique vintage, upcycled and new items :)
9. When you have free time, what do you like to do?- In my free time I usually find myself, well...crafting!
10. Are you on a ministry team at your church or do you have your own ministry?
What type is it?- My husband is a youth minister so I'm involved with that and I also am involved with Compassion International, a WONDERFUL organization that helps release children from poverty around the world.
11. How long have you been a Christian?- about 8 years
12. What is your favorite item in your shop right now?- that's a tough one but probably the Lemongrass Cowl Scarf...or the Linen and Lace clutch...
13. What would you like to do that you have not done yet?- Pay off my student loans!! haha
14. If we were having a team party, what would you be bringing? Probably something I picked up from the grocery store on the way there, I ALWAYS forget to make things for parties
15. Do you prefer salty or sweet snacks? Salty definitely
16. What type of pets do you have, if any:?- I have two dogs, Barkley and Clyde, and a cat named Precious
17. Which of these three would you prefer to do? Hang glide, bungee jump, or sit by the pool and be waited on hand and foot?- Well of course I'd like to sit by the pool, but I might like to hang glide too. I would never bungee jump.
18. If you were on a rocket to the moon, what is one thing you would want to have? An astronaut that knew how to fly a rocket
19. Does your vehicle have a name, if so, what is it? Yes, it's Mighty Mouse
20. Is there anything other type of items that you would like to add to your current shop?- I'd like to come up with some crochet patterns and some more men's items

Another Newbie! Welcome Judi!

1. Shop Name(s)
VintageLegacyStudio (my first shop), PocketComfort, Imaginuity

I also have two blogs -- http://vintagelegacystudio.blogspot.com and http://creativedailyliving.blogspot.com where you can learn more about me.

2. First Name
Judi

3. How long have you been a member of the Etsy Community?

Since June 23rd, 2009

4. Married/Single? Spouse's name

Married, Dick

5. Birthday Month/Day... we don't need the year.
June 11

6. What state/country do you live in?
Colorado


7. Do you have any children? Will you tell us their lst name and age?
6 sons – all grown – you won’t remember all their names – sometimes I don’t! My youngest is Nathan who still lives with us and will soon turn 21. We have also taken in Tyler who was in the foster system and ended up on the streets when he turned 18. He is now 19, has a job and got his GED diploma last week, praise the Lord!

8. How long have you been crafting what you sell on Etsy?
I have been crafting since I was 8 years old! I have been dreaming and designing with textiles since I could hold a needle. I took a sewing class in school, and by the end of my 8th grade year, I had made a formal gown, two tailored suits, a wool winter coat and I was designing all of my own wardrobe.

I remember wanting a "Knitting for Barbie" kit as a girl of 8. My parents told me that didn't make sense since I didn't know how to knit and neither did anyone in my family. So, I took toothpicks and string to school and asked my friend to teach me. She did -- and I got my wish!
When my husband started seminary back in the mid-70s, I started sewing professionally – doing mostly custom weddings and some costuming for the theater. I picked back up theater costuming during the 1990s, working for the theater department of Colorado Christian University.
From 1992 through 2006, I had my own one-woman show where I created all the costumes and many of the props for “Visits With a Victorian Lady®.” During those years, I also wrote a syndicated column under my trademarked name that ran in 26 newspapers throughout the USA and Canada. I loved to write about designs I discovered in my collection of over 200 vintage magazines and books – frequently creating my own patterns as adaptations of what I discovered in the public domain.
I started teaching the art of embroidery and crazy quilting in several shops in our locale in the mid 1990s, designing many of the items I then began selling in area shops. I started selling on Ebay in 2007. Things I create to sell come and go. I am not into production. I learned that was a creativity killer for me when I did craft fairs in the 1980s. So, I call myself a change and variety girl – one of the reasons I have 3 shops! That way I never get bored.


9. When you have free time, what do you like to do?
I love to try new recipes and entertain. I also enjoy reading and knitting. I rarely sell knitted items because that is my way to relax!

10. Are you on a ministry team at your church or do you have your own ministry? I am in a small group in our church, but currently not serving on a ministry team. My longing is to be able to work with supporting women’s ministry, which our church does not have – but is not currently wanting to do. So, I am prayerful!

Much of what I do right now in ministry is specifically directed in coaching students (life and leadership) for a very small Christian liberal arts college where I am the Director of Coaching and Assessment Services. I also love to work with women in creativity coaching – empowering others to bring their ideas and dreams to life.

11. How long have you been a Christian?
For 54 years, but always fresh and growing in my relationship!

12. What is your favorite item in your shop right now?
That’s a tough one! I think I am most fascinated with the new Christmas Fantasy Cuff in my Imaginuity shop. I have other Cuffs I am making – and so I will probably have another favorite soon. But, I also love the fiber art cards I make and sell in PocketComfort. Each one is born out of word and pictures the Lord lays on my heart. I liken working on them to painting with thread and needle.

13. What would you like to do that you have not done yet?
I really want to take watercolor painting classes! I want to finish the novel I started and see it published. And I want to visit other parts of the world – via short term missions, if not via vacation trips.

14. If we were having a team party, what would you be bringing?
Chocolate Raspberry Truffle Brownies

15. Do you prefer salty or sweet snacks?
I go back and forth – I like both. I think I actually eat more salty if I’m not careful.

16. What type of pets do you have, if any?
Here’s the menagerie: 14 laying chickens, 2 bantee roosters, 1 duck who thinks he is a chicken, 1 large dog (Great Pyranese/German Shepherd mix), 2 cats and 1 parakeet

17. Which of these three would you prefer to do? Hang glide, bungee jump, or sit by the pool and be waited on hand and foot?
Hang glide!

18. If you were on a rocket to the moon, what is one thing you would want to have?
Motion sickness pills and my Bible

19. Does your vehicle have a name, if so, what is it?
Nope

20. Is there anything other type of items that you would like to add to your current shop?

I wrote a 12 book series of inspirational gifts books that were almost published, but then 9/11 happened – which impacted the publishing world negatively. I lost the book deal, but got to keep my advance and the copyrights to my books. I am working on some ways to bring my writing into my VintageLegacyStudio shop in unique, artful ways. I think I have some fun ideas – I’ll share them as I begin to list them. I also have some ideas for more fiber art jewelry for Imaginuity, including earrings. And, I want to add some other “pockets” including books with pockets in my PocketComfort shop. As I said, I am not into mass production at all – so you will always find variety in my shops on Etsy – and I’m always dreaming up something new. I endeavor to honor my personal mission statement in what I do every day:
“I am an artist for my King, designing space to grow, and empowering myself and others to be creative, connect interdependently, and live with passion our callings for His glory.”

Wednesday, November 4, 2009

Welcome Sofisticata aka Hir!


1. Shop Name(s) Sofisticata
2. First Name Hir
3. How long have you been a member of the Etsy Community? Since Sep. 29'09
4. Married/Single? Spouse's name My handsome husband's name is Steve
5. Birthday Month/Day... we don't need the year. Agt. 17
6. What state/country do you live in? We live in Florida
7. Do you have any children? Will you tell us their lst name and age? We don't have any children yet :o) However, we have a little boy name Samson Handsome, he is our 5 yr Shi-tzu. He doesn't know he is not a human, so please don't tell him ;o) He is my model also: http://www.etsy.com/view_listing.php?listing_id=31728742
8. How long have you been crafting what you sell on Etsy? For a few years, only for nieces, and myself, however this is the first time I'm brave to sell them.
9. When you have free time, what do you like to do? wow, I live to read, paint, create something, cook, decorate, do something at the church, take pictures, etc...
10. Are you on a ministry team at your church or do you have your own ministry? What type is it? Yes, I'm the Sunday School Director, I also praise sing, and give confereces and teach sometimes on midweek services, I also clean, and organize our dinners and eventes, whatever is needed :)
11. How long have you been a Christian? Since I was 13 1/2 years, and since then I knew I want it to serve Him forever!
12. What is your favorite item in your shop right now? http://www.etsy.com/view_listing.php?listing_id=31668636
13. What would you like to do that you have not done yet? Maybe go to Italy and Africa
14. If we were having a team party, what would you be bringing? A very cute and delicious appetizer
15. Do you prefer salty or sweet snacks? I don't really eat snacks, but I like both the same!
16. What type of pets do you have, if any? I doggie... see #7 (above)
17. Which of these three would you prefer to do? Hang glide, bungee jump, or sit by the pool and be waited on hand and foot? I think hang glide would be a lot of fun! (however, I dont think I'm brave enough in this days!... so the pool souds more realistic)
18. If you were on a rocket to the moon, what is one thing you would want to have? My Bible!
19. Does your vehicle have a name, if so, what is it? Its a Land Rover Discovery II
20. Is there anything other type of items that you would like to add to your current shop? Maybe some of our drawings, and organic soup mixes

Welcome HangingHalo aka Sharon!

1. Shop Name(s) Hanging Halo
2. First Name Sharon
3. How long have you been a member of the Etsy Community? 2 months
4. Married/Single? Spouse's name Nink
5. Birthday Month/Day... we don't need the year. August 5
6. What state/country do you live in? Alabama/USA
7. Do you have any children? Will you tell us their lst name and age? Kelley, age 12 Michael, age 9
8. How long have you been crafting what you sell on Etsy? 16 years on and off, more on recently and a lot more off before etsy!!
9. When you have free time, what do you like to do? talk on the phone
10. Are you on a ministry team at your church or do you have your own ministry?
What type is it? Women's ministry and Sunday School greeting
11. How long have you been a Christian? a believer since I was a child, but truly became a follower/born again at Young Life camp in 1984.
12. What is your favorite item in your shop right now? Blessed and Firmly Planted painting of Psalm One
13. What would you like to do that you have not done yet? paint for families at the Ronald McDonald House in Birmingham
14. If we were having a team party, what would you be bringing? brownies
15. Do you prefer salty or sweet snacks? mix them together
16. What type of pets do you have, if any? a mean cat named Sweetie and a precious wienie dog named Daisy
17. Which of these three would you prefer to do? Hang glide, bungee jump, or sit by the pool and be waited on hand and foot? absolutely sit by the pool
18. If you were on a rocket to the moon, what is one thing you would want to have? oxygen
19. Does your vehicle have a name, if so, what is it? no name
20. Is there anything other type of items that you would like to add to your current shop? maybe ornaments

Monday, November 2, 2009

Welcome Jan! We are glad you have joined us!

1. Shop Name(s)
FourHarpDesigns - a little background on that name: The name for Four Harp Designs comes from biblical imagery. In the Bible, the number four is used to symbolize creation (e.g. the four elements, the four directions, four corners of the earth). You may have noticed in the banner on my home page that the number four is inverted like a reflection. This is to symbolize that everything we are (creativity included) is a reflection of part of who God is. My creative side is a reflection of God's creativity. Harps, in the Bible, are an instrument of praise. I hope that my shop, my designs, my work can be used to bring praise to God as well. So from this, I came up with Four Harp Designs!

2. First Name
Jan

3. How long have you been a member of the Etsy Community?
I started shopping on Etsy in early 2008, but didn't start selling until June 2009.

4. Married/Single? Spouse's name
My husband Tim and I have been married for almost 5 years.

5. Birthday Month/Day... we don't need the year.
September 8

6. What state/country do you live in?
California

7. Do you have any children? Will you tell us their lst name and age?
I have two busy little boys! Caleb is 21 months and Asher is 4 months.

8. How long have you been crafting what you sell on Etsy?
about 8 months

9. When you have free time, what do you like to do?
See question #7 ;-) I'm a full-time stay-at-home-mom so I don't really have *free* time. After the boys go to bed, I get to spend some time with my husband or working on my photo cards. Occasionally, I get to have a moms' night out with our playgroup moms. I love going to coffee shops and catching up with other moms who are walking this crazy life with toddlers also.

10. Are you on a ministry team at your church or do you have your own ministry?
What type is it?
I currently serve on the Care Team at my church. We cover a variety of needs including planning and support for memorial services, sending cards to members of our community who need encouragement, doing home or hospital visits, etc. My specific role in the Care Team is to coordinate meals where needed. The majority of our meals are for housebound elderly church members and young families who have just had babies.

11. How long have you been a Christian?
I was raised in a Christian home (I still attend the church I grew up in!). By my junior high years I had really learned how to make my faith my own rather than just my parents faith. Having a teen study Bible that led me through the Bible was a significant factor in my exploring the Bible and my faith.

12. What is your favorite item in your shop right now?
All of my holiday cards! I've had a lot of fun playing with patterns and trying out different things to make some unique cards.

13. What would you like to do that you have not done yet?
Show my husband this beautiful country! I was blessed to have done a lot of traveling growing up, but he has only seen California, Hawaii and Washington. I can't wait to drive across the country and show him this amazing place. I'd also love to go back to Israel and the Middle East and bring him along. :)

14. If we were having a team party, what would you be bringing?
Definitely dessert. And it would definitely include chocolate.

15. Do you prefer salty or sweet snacks?
sweet

16. What type of pets do you have, if any?
We have 2 cats, Zoe & Belle.

17. Which of these three would you prefer to do? Hang glide, bungee jump, or sit by the pool and be waited on hand and foot?
Sitting by the pool and being waited on.

18. If you were on a rocket to the moon, what is one thing you would want to have?
My camera!

19. Does your vehicle have a name, if so, what is it?
No actually! My first car was named Indy and I was so attached to her. I haven't named a car since.

20. Is there anything other type of items that you would like to add to your current shop?
I am constantly thinking of other items to sell. I'm trying to design note cards but so far haven't come up with anything I love. I also make burp rags with ribbon and buttons. I have some that are halfway done. I need to sit down and finish those so I can get them posted.

Adding the Sales Blog to your Blog

CreekBedThreads says:

I just want to take this chance to remind everyone that it'd be really awesome if you could put a Cyber Monday Giveaway button on your blog, and possibly do a write up on it.

The giveaway starts on Monday, so we need to get as much attention to it as possible!

Here is the link where you can find the buttons:
http://www.flickr.com/photos/12059275@N05/

Click on whatever button you want, click "all sizes" (has a magnifying glass next to it), then click "download the large size"

Save the file somewhere where you will remember it

If you use blogger, go to your dashboard (go to blogger.com then sign in)

Click layout under the name of your blog

Click add a gadget

Scroll down to see the "picture" option and click it

Name it something like teamCAC giveaway

Caption can be again, whatever you like "click here to enter our super awesome 40+ item giveaway" would work :)

Enter http://shopteamcac.blogspot.com for the link

Click "browse" and find where you saved the picture from flickr

Click Save

You're done! You can drag the gadget to wherever you want it to show up.


Thank you all in advance!!!!! Let me or one9 know if you have any questions.