Saturday, February 27, 2010

Say Hi to Nancy!

Hello. My name is Nancy and I am the designer and owner of two shops on Etsy. My first shop that I opened is NancysBagsEtc… It opened in Oct. 2009. My other shop is DesignsStainedGlass and I opened that shop in Dec. 2009.
I have been married for almost 33 years to my high school sweetheart, Guy. We have two adult kids, Kim is 25 and Aaron is 22. We live in Rhode Island and are recently empty nesters. Still trying to get used to that idea. Although our kids do not live very far away and visit often we still miss them. My birthday is August 10th.

I have been sewing since I was a little girl. I started sewing my own clothes, then went on to sewing for friends and family members. When our kids were born I made many of their outfits. Now I am sewing pillows, quilts, and some clothes for myself along with the purses in my shop.

I started taking stained glass lessons 9 years ago and was immediately intrigued with the art. I have been selling my stained glass items at local gift and consignment shops for 5 years now.

In my free time I like to spend time with my family and friends. We recently built a beautiful new home and have plenty of room to have large get togethers for our families and friends. I also love to cook and garden. I enjoy knitting, cross stitch, and other crafts.

We belong to a wonderful parish in our town. We joined this parish many years ago when our children were young and have formed many great friendships. We do try and volunteer in our parish when something comes up that we have time for. (My husband and I also own our own small business and our time is very limited.) I recently volunteered to help sew a quilt for the church that will be auctioned off to raise funds for our church.

My husband and I were brought up in Christian families and have always been active in our church.

My favorite item in my shop right now: NancysBagsEtc… I would have to say it is my new Bridal Purse. I just love the way it came out.

In my DesignsStainedGlass shop: I like my black cat suncatcher. It reminds me of my cat looking out the window.

If we were having a team party I would definitely bring something made with chocolate. I love to cook and bake and chocolate is my main ingredient when I am baking.

I am scared of heights so I will not be hang gliding or bungee jumping or going to the moon any time soon.

But if I have to chose I do love to sit by the pool - if you want to bring me a nice refreshing drink while I am there I won’t say no to that.

We have two cats, one is 16 pounds about 2 years old, and our other cat is almost 1 year old and weighs about 5 pounds. It great to see them together with such a big difference in their size.

I am always trying to create different items for both of my shops. As a newbie here on Etsy I am still playing around with different items to see what draws more interest from buyers. I am very glad to have found Etsy and have met a lot of very nice, friendly, and extremely talented people. I love it here.

Another Newbie! Laurie!

1. Periwinkle Lime (www.PeriwinkleLime.etsy.com)


2. Laurie

3. Since August 2008

4. Married to my soulmate, Rick

5. 4/30

6. California USA

7. No kids, but we have two furry kids (Marlowe, a Tibetan Terrier and Bailey, a golden retriever)

8. I have been painting since I was about 8 years old

9. Walk, ride bikes, travel and just hang out with family and friends and pups

10. I am on the Childrens Ministry and my husband and I also lead a small group...right now we are studying Genesis in detail....very interesting!

11. Even though I always believed in God, I didn't give my life to Jesus and start having a real relationship with Him until 1998. My husband became Christians at the same time....what an awesome journey!

12. I think it would be "Good Morning Bluebird"....the colors just make me happy and cheerful and I love flowers and birds.

13. Own a successful bakery.

14. Homemade cookies, lemon icebox pie and bruschetta

15. That is tough...I love crunchy salty potato chips and I love cookies...toss up.

16. Same as 7 (Marlowe and Bailey)....precious furry blessings.

17. Hang glide. I've always wanted to try it and am sure I will someday. I have bungee jumped before (talk about an adrenaline rush) and sometimes it is fun to sit by the pool, but I don't think I'd like being waited on hand and foot.

18. Good music

19. Toots

20. I'm thinking about adding some jewelry with my art and maybe more accessories for kids rooms.

Welcom Maggie! Glad you are here!

My Shop name is Beautyinyou and my name is Maggie.I've been a member to etsy for four months.I'Am married to a wounderful husband named Ron.My brithday is on March 21.I live in state of Pennsylvania.I have five children,three boys and one girl.Three are married two are still at home.It seems I've been crafting forever.I create and design jewelry necklaces,bracelets,earrings,key rings,and cell phones charms.My free time is spent reading,praying,I love to bake and drink coffee,watch movies,research my jewelry,oh and organize my mess.At church I help were help is needed and prayer band.Soon a bible study


in my home.I've been a christian for twenty years.Every piece in my shop is my favorite,but I am excited right now on a new custom order.What I would like to do that I haven't done yet is make(donate) necklaces for a group of teenage girls in a group home,in Houndras,South America.I would be sending the braclets with a missionary that travels to Houndras.I would bring cake or chicken salad to the team meeting.Any snack is fine for me.We don't have any pets.My vehicle dosn't have a name.I would like to add more wedding items to my shop.

Sunday, February 21, 2010

Another Newbie! Josette

1. TreasuredJewels4You


2. Josette

3. Dec.2,2009

4. Married, Wayne

5. 12/18

6. Texas

7. 3, Eddy 45, Deanna 43, Rick 39

8. 3 or 4 years

9. Sit by the pond with my husband

10.no, being a witness in everyday living

11.30 years

12.Listing#40859985

13.See the grand canyon or any other wonder of God's creation

14.Whatever was needed

15.Sweet

16.2 dogs, 2 cats, parrots

17.sit by the pool

18.my bible

19.no

20.no

Welcome Melodie!

1. Shop Name(s)-- Anya Baby


2. First Name-- Melodie

3. How long have you been a member of the Etsy Community? Since December 2009

4. Married/Single? Spouse's name-- Married to Justin

5. Birthday Month/Day... we don't need the year.--January 19th

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

7. Do you have any children? Will you tell us their lst name and age? One baby girl, Anastacia- she is almost 6 months old

8. How long have you been crafting what you sell on Etsy? Just since my baby girl came along

9. When you have free time, what do you like to do? Well...free time mostly includes changing diapers or playing peek-a-boo. If I do get a free moment I'm usually just sitting down and drinking a cup of coffee!!

10. Are you on a ministry team at your church or do you have your own ministry? My husband and I are small group leaders with the youth group at our church.

What type is it?

11. How long have you been a Christian? Since I was 7 years old, pretty much my entire life.
12. What is your favorite item in your shop right now? I think my ruffled onesie, who doesn't love ruffles on a little bottom!

13. What would you like to do that you have not done yet? If you are asking in life, I would like to move closer to my home and buy a house.

14. If we were having a team party, what would you be bringing? Probably lots of food. I'm from the south and we do food right! I usually over do it when entertaining! :)

15. Do you prefer salty or sweet snacks? Both but I do love sweets!

16. What type of pets do you have, if any? No pets, just a baby!

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 for sure!

18. If you were on a rocket to the moon, what is one thing you would want to have? Hmmm... I can't imagine leaving my family, but I'm not sure I would want to take my daughter to the moon. If I'm going alone I would want my Bible to read.

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? Yes, I hope to add more onesies and baby leggings soon!

Welcome to A Touch of Heaven!

1. Shop Name(s) A Touch of Heaven


2. First Name Mary

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

4. Married/Single? Spouse's name Married, husband's name is Venn

5. Birthday Month/Day... we don't need the year. June 16

6. What state/country do you live in? I live in Western NY

7. Do you have any children? Will you tell us their lst name and age? We have 5 children, youngest is in college. 4 daughters and 1 son. 3 grandchildren

8. How long have you been crafting what you sell on Etsy? I've been crocheting for more than 30 years, making jewelry for about 6 and leather crafting for less than a year.

9. When you have free time, what do you like to do? Besides crafting, watching old movies and reading.

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

What type is it? I'm on the hospitality commitee and I work in the nursery for our MOPS program.

11. How long have you been a Christian? I have been a Christian since I was 7 years old.

12. What is your favorite item in your shop right now?The chick hat.

13. What would you like to do that you have not done yet? I'm very content with mu life.

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

15. Do you prefer salty or sweet snacks? Uh oh....both.

16. What type of pets do you have, if any? We have one cat and one 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? The pool, except I would prefer a quiet lake

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? No name

20. Is there anything other type of items that you would like to add to your current shop? I'm always open for new things.

Saturday, February 20, 2010

Another Newbie! :o) Susan!

1. Shop Name: Joybucket


2. First Name: Susan

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

Well, gosh, I've been selling since 2007 but I am only now joining my first team. I suppose I'm a bit shy.

4. Married/Single? Spouse's name

Married, my husband's name is Henry.

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

June 22nd

6. What state/country do you live in?

Ohio, USA

7. Do you have any children? Will you tell us their lst name and age?

We have one child, Lucy, who will turn 7 next month.

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

I started making dolls in the summer of 2005 for my daughter who was 2 at the time. My work has evolved and now I make OOAK sculpted art dolls as well as other items which I create using my own fabric designs through Spoonflower.com

9. When you have free time, what do you like to do?

I enjoy working with my dog. We recently got him through a Doberman Rescue group. He's wicked smart and a total clown.

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

What type is it?

My husband and I taught 1st grade Sunday School for a number of years before we became parents. We're not involved in anything right now.

11. How long have you been a Christian?
I was raised Lutheran and had a solid Biblical upbringing. I would say though, that in 1996 I made a very definite decision for Jesus to be Lord over my life.

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

My Joybucket Girl pins which I make from my Kokeshi Doll fabric.

13. What would you like to do that you have not done yet?

Have my entire house, from basement to bedrooms, cleaned and all our meals planned for a week. I heard rumor that the space/time continuum actually implodes if this feat is accomplished so really I'm saving the world by not attempting it.

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

Napkins. I know my limitations.

15. Do you prefer salty or sweet snacks?

Both together please.

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

One young doberman I refer to as Jeff Vader although that's not his name. Who would name their dog that?

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. I'm too big of a chicken to do the other two.

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

A camera

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

It hasn't occurred to me to name it.

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

Yep, I'll be making more OOAK dolls. I have some plans to make items from my fabric designs and perhaps kits so people can make their own dolls & crafts

Say Hi to Tracey!

1. Shop Name
MyDivineTreasures (www.mydivinetreasures.etsy.com)

2. First Name
Tracey

3. How long have you been a member of the Etsy Community?
I joined Etsy in November 2009

4. Married/Single? Spouse’s name
I have been married to my husband, Michael for 22 years. We will celebrate 23 years in May and have been planning a trip to Los Cabos, Mexico for over a year to celebrate our anniversary.

5. Birthday Month/Day…we don’t need the year.
I was born on a beautiful day, September 12th.

6. What state/country do you live in?
I live in Arizona and consider myself a native after 32 years, but my heart is always in Middletown, Connecticut where I was born.

7. Do you have any children? Will you tell us there 1st name and age?
I have two wonderful sons, Michael (24) and Joshua (21). Michael is a 2nd year medical student and Joshua is a junior in college.
8. How long have you been crafting what you sell on Etsy?
I learned to crochet and macramé when I was 11 years old. I have continued to enjoy it over the years. I believe everyone in my family has a least one of my handmade gifts.

9. When you have free time, what do you like to do?
I am an avid reader, and my favorite book is the Bible. Although I have more books than the average person, the Bible is what keeps me sane and able to endure the ways of the world.
I also enjoy crocheting in my spare time, and I always take a ball of yarn and a crochet hook wherever I go.
I enjoy listening to inspirational music. I am pretty low-key and enjoy the simple things in life, like walking on a beautiful day.
I have a passion for the elderly, and I enjoy volunteering and spending time with them as much as I can.

10. Are you on a ministry team at your church or do you have your own ministry? What type is it?
In my church, we are building a health ministry which I am a part of. I also am involved in our women’s ministry and the prayer ministry.
I also make prayer shawls and lapghans for the mothers and seniors in our church, as well as those you are unable to attend church service, so I consider this a ministry also.

11. How long have you been a Christian?
Christ came into my life at the tender age of 8 years old….so a long, long time!!

12. What is your favorite item in your shop right now?
I just listed a set of lovely scrubbies, which includes a soap holder, a bath mitt, and a bath puff. I can’t wait to make more of these. They make beautiful gifts or you can just pamper yourself.
13. What would you like to do that you have not done yet?
I hope to one day have a non-profit organization that will provide eldercare to those in need. I am also looking forward to being a “grandma” one day in the future.

14. If we had a team party, what would you be bringing?
I would bring a platter of fresh fruit, strawberries, grapes, cantaloupe, pineapple, watermelon, whatever is in season.

15. Do you prefer salty or sweet snacks?
I would have to say salty, I love cashews and pistachios.

16. What types of pets do you have, if any?
I have a white miniature schnauzer named Kobe. He’s been my faithful companion for 11 years…the best dog you could ever ask for.

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 would sit by the pool, but it would be better if I could be on the beach enjoying the beautiful ocean.

18. If you were on a rocket to the moon, what is one thing you would want to have?
I’d have my Bible, with a picture of my family inside.

19. Does your vehicle have a name, if so what is it?
Precious…takes me everywhere I need to go!

20. Is there anything or other types of items that you would like to add to your current shop?
I plan to design inspirational cards and bookmarks….hopefully you can see them soon!

Welcome to Scriptito!

1. Shop Name - Felicity

2. First Name - Felecia

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

4. Married/Single? Single

5. Birthday Month/Day... Feb. 17

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

7. Do you have any children? Will you tell us their lst name and age? Nope

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

9. When you have free time, what do you like to do? Write and Read, take photos

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? 8 years

12. What is your favorite item in your shop right now? Candy Dot Earrings

13. What would you like to do that you have not done yet? Visit Italy and go on an extended mission trip

14. If we were having a team party, what would you be bringing? homemade cookies or a game

15. Do you prefer salty or sweet snacks? I like to mix sweet and 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? 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? A good Camera.

19. Does your vehicle have a name, if so, what is it? Don't have one

20. Is there anything other type of items that you would like to add to your current shop? Accessories made from Recycled clothing

Saturday, February 13, 2010

Wecome RedbudDesigns!

1. Redbud Designs(the OK state tree is a Redbud).
2. Phyllis
3. 18mos.
4.married/Robert
5. July,18
6. Indiana, USA
7. 2 sons, Sam,age 40/Lori w/Gage 12,Caleb 5; Joseph, age 33/Sandy w/Cade 2mos.
8. 3yrs
9.read/listen to music and prayer time on internet
10.no
11. forever
12. inspirational hand
13.Volunteer on pediatric ward at hospital
14. smiles, spinach/artichoke dip with toast
15. sweet 16. dog(allergic to cats)
17. hang glide
18. bible
19. no
20. Precious metal clay(silver)pendants.

Welcome Holly!

1. Shop Name: hollydoll handmade


2. First Name: holly

3. How long have you been a member of the Etsy Community? It will be my 1 year anniversary in april!

4. Married, Spouse's name: Jesse

5. Birthday Month/Day... January 10

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

7. Do you have any children? Will you tell us their lst name and age? 2 kids, Addy 3, Orin 1.

8. How long have you been crafting what you sell on Etsy? As long as I can remember…

9. When you have free time, what do you like to do? I like cooking and baking, crocheting, sewing, decorating, (of course) and just being with my family.

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

What type is it? I am part of our churches’ ladies ministry and of course, I’m in full time mommy ministry staying at home with my babies!

11. How long have you been a Christian? 21 years.

12. What is your favorite item in your shop right now? A simple little sew on patch that I embroidered- http://www.etsy.com/view_listing.php?listing_id=40538047

13. What would you like to do that you have not done yet? Travel! Inside and outside the US.

14. If we were having a team party, what would you be bringing? Homemade cookies and my latest project to show everyone.

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? Wow. I guess I’d take the pool.

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?

20. Is there anything other type of items that you would like to add to your current shop? High fashion clothing, designed and sewn by me. I have the inspiration, the know how, and the drive. What I DON”T have is the serger or the time. :) That’s ok though, I wouldn’t miss my kids’ baby and toddler years for anything!!!

Another Newbie :o) Amelie!

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1. Shop Name(s)
ToScarboroughFair.etsy.com and ToScarboroughFair2.etsy.com

2. First Name
Amelie

3. How long have you been a member of the Etsy Community?
Autumn 2008

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

5. Birthday Month/Day... we don't need the year.
September 17

6. What state/country do you live in?
Georgia US

7. Do you have any children? Will you tell us their lst name and age?
No children

8. How long have you been crafting what you sell on Etsy?
I started crafting what I sell on Etsy in 2008.

9. When you have free time, what do you like to do?
Read, paint.

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?
1980

12. What is your favorite item in your shop right now?
They are all my creations so I am really fond of them all. If I have to choose... maybe the felted vessels.

13. What would you like to do that you have not done yet?
Try other art mediums.

14. If we were having a team party, what would you be bringing?
Potato salad and German chocolate cake, made from scratch.
15. Do you prefer salty or sweet snacks?
Both

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

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?
The first one, and after I get tired, the third.
18. If you were on a rocket to the moon, what is one thing you would want to have?
The survival equipment

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

CRV

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

Yes, I like to create, and when my inspiration strikes I will.

Welcome Kathy from AuntCarriesAttic!

1. My shop name is auntcarriesattic, named after my great aunt whose great vintage stuff I was not allowed to keep because I was only 8. Even then I knew vintage was good.


2. Kathy

3. I've been doing Etsy in a serious way since 9/09 when my daughter-in-law got interested. It's so much fun to have a partner!

4. Married, Gregg

5. 11/14

6. Connecticut

7. Annie, 17, Tim, 28

8. I've been collecting vintage forever (since I was a little girl) making things from vintage linens (dolls, angels, pillows, bags, clothing)for about 10 years.

9. In my free time I try to straighten and organize the mess I've made after I go through my vintage items! I also love thrift shops. And soaking things in Oxyclean.

10. Currently I am blessed to be leading a Bible study, The Friendships of Women by Dee Brestin, and an offshoot of that is that I am leading the group in a gift basket ministry whereby we reach out to others with a gift basket and prayer.

11. 30 years a Christian

12. I especially love the pillowcases with scripture on them because I feel I am combining the Lord's word with my vintage linens.

13. My husband and I would like to set up a foundation to aid loving Christian couples who cannot afford to adopt to do so.

14. I'd bring a gooey dessert.

15. Sweet!

16. Due to allergies, we can only have our pet guinea pig, Cinammon.

17. Are there any more choices? I'd rather sew.

18. sugar. I know, I'm supposed to say the Bible, but it's really sugar.

19. No,it's just a car that my husband is always cleaning.

20. Yes, I want to continue to develop the Christian scripture embroidery with all sizes of pillows. And baby/children's vintage clothing.

Friday, February 12, 2010

Some more newbies! Lets start with Carla!

1. Shop Name(s)
Faith Vintage

2. First Name
Carla

3. How long have you been a member of the Etsy Community?
I've been browsing for a couple of years and shopping for about a year and a half. My shop is brand new.

4. Married/Single? Spouse's name
Single

5. Birthday Month/Day... we don't need the year.
September 22

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

7. Do you have any children? Will you tell us their lst name and age?
Just cats and maybe a chicken or two.

8. How long have you been crafting what you sell on Etsy?
I'm not crafting yet, but I've been shopping vintage since I was kneehigh to an apple and had my first little sale when I was seven.

9. When you have free time, what do you like to do?
I enjoy working on my website (launching soon), writing, browsing estate and yard sales, and learning to bake.

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

What type is it?
Philemon 6 encourages us to be active in sharing our faith so that our understanding of Christ will be full and rich. This made me realize that everyone is called to minister, even me. In recent months I've come to realize that my ministry is to older women who are wobbly in their faith and partially rooted in the allure of non-Christian spiritualities. I hope to reach these women via my blog, JesusNotes.com, which launches on Valentine's Day.
11. How long have you been a Christian?
Since 1999 or 2000, but I was strongly anchored in my yoga practice and other spiritual practices and just wasn't believing the words I uttered when I asked Jesus into my life. And then that dastardly DaVinci Code came out, which shook what little faith I had at the time. Talk about gullible and vulnerable. But now there's no looking back. Jesus is rocking my world these days. It's truly awesome giving it up to God.

12. What is your favorite item in your shop right now?
My shop is currently under construction, but my favorite item in my inventory is probably ... oh, gosh. Just one item? Hmmm, I would say my "category" of favorite items is vintage needlecrafts. Anything that has been lovingly knitted, crocheted, embroidered or cross-stitched speaks dearly to my heart.

13. What would you like to do that you have not done yet?
Buy land and build my dream cabin. :o)

14. If we were having a team party, what would you be bringing?
Cheery colorful cupcakes on a vintage glass cake stand!
15. Do you prefer salty or sweet snacks?
Yes. :o)
16. What type of pets do you have, if any?
Two cats, one rescued off the streets of Hiroshima, Japan, and the other rescued from in front of Starbucks in a rather unglamorous location in the States. And I keep talking about chickens. I want a chicken.

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've jumped out of planes seven times in my life and had other adventures as well. Although I'm always up for more adventures, at this point I would love to be waited on hand and foot, but I burn easily, so how about by a sauna on a crisp winter day!

18. If you were on a rocket to the moon, what is one thing you would want to have?
Easy access to the bathroom.
19. Does your vehicle have a name, if so, what is it?
Fred.

20. Is there anything other type of items that you would like to add to your current shop?
I'm loving mid-century costume rings and would love to find some more for my shop.

Welcome to the team Crystal!

1. Shop Name(s) luvmymonkeys


2. First Name crystal

3. How long have you been a member of the Etsy Community? 1 year 3 months

4. Married/Single? Spouse's name married dave

5. Birthday Month/Day... we don't need the year. april 13

6. What state/country do you live in? nc usa

7. Do you have any children? Will you tell us their lst name and age? 4 brittany 18, bethany 16, breanna 15, isaiah 13

8. How long have you been crafting what you sell on Etsy? 1 year

9. When you have free time, what do you like to do? hike, and photography

10. Are you on a ministry team at your church or do you have your own ministry? no, but very active in mission support our church doesn't have teams

What type is it?

11. How long have you been a Christian? 5 years

12. What is your favorite item in your shop right now? the laundry soap

13. What would you like to do that you have not done yet? quilt

14. If we were having a team party, what would you be bringing? crochet hooks, a bible for devotions, and midget pickles..

15. Do you prefer salty or sweet snacks? sweet

16. What type of pets do you have, if any? 1 90 pound chocalate lab, ( outdoors) a 23 pound main coon cat indoors

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 i don't swim, but i hate heights

18. If you were on a rocket to the moon, what is one thing you would want to have? God's presence

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?yes

Welcome Elo!

1. Shop Name(s) RightBrainy


2. First Name Elo

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

4. Married/Single? Spouse's name Married to Roger for nearly 16 years

5. Birthday Month/Day... we don't need the year. July 2nd

6. What state/country do you live in? Oregon, United States

7. Do you have any children? Will you tell us their lst name and age? 3 boys ages 5,8, 10

8. How long have you been crafting what you sell on Etsy? 3 months
9. When you have free time, what do you like to do? I’m sorry, I don’t understand that question?

10. Are you on a ministry team at your church or do you have your own ministry? I volunteer for a non-profit nearly free clinic for the poor

What type is it?

11. How long have you been a Christian? Since high school.
12. What is your favorite item in your shop right now? I’m always most excited about the thing I’m actively working on. I just completed a baptism card commissioned by a friend who was looking for something that wasn’t so baby-ish. It’s not in the store yet, though. My favorite thing in the store lately is the personal pencil greetings. I had not seen anything like it elsewhere, so I’m rather excited about that. http://www.etsy.com/view_listing.php?listing_id=38827059
13. What would you like to do that you have not done yet? Professionally or personally? Artistically, I’d like to get back into fine arts some day but that seems like a long long ways away.

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

Something chocolate or fruity.

15. Do you prefer salty or sweet snacks? BOTH

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!

18. If you were on a rocket to the moon, what is one thing you would want to have? My famiy.
19. Does your vehicle have a name, if so, what is it? It should be named, “my second home.”

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

I’d like to make more things geared towards kids. They are my constant inspiration.

Sunday, February 7, 2010

Welcome MakoandMylo!

1. Mako+Mylo

2. Catt

3. Since Jan. 2010

4. Just Married!

5. Oct. 27

6. Pittsburgh, PA

7. No kids

8. 1 year

9. Enjoying Mother Nature, drawing, listening to music, meditating, praying, reading, crafting!

10. No, but I attend Hilltop Baptist Church regularly

11. Saved since Feb 2007

12. My Funimal (Fun animal) Totes

13. Go on a mission trip, travel the world

14. I've never been to a team party and don't know what it is but if I had to bring something it would be something that i made to trade with a fellow Etisian

15. Sweet!!

16. 2 doggies (pekingnese 8yrs old, rhodisian ridgeback mix 6yrs old)

17. Hang Glide, but i don't think i have the guts for it.

18. My husband, but if it has to be a thing it would be my camera.

19. yes, her name is Elly the Element

20. Just future useful creations

Welcome LaurelArts aka Jean!

1. Shop Name(s) Laurel Arts

2. First Name Jean

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

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

5. Birthday Month/Day... we don't need the year. June 3

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

7. Do you have any children? Will you tell us their lst name and age? Mitzi, age 40; Cyndi, age 37

8. How long have you been crafting what you sell on Etsy? Since 1971 (39 years)

9. When you have free time, what do you like to do? Read

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

What type is it? Christian

11. How long have you been a Christian? 19 years

12. What is your favorite item in your shop right now? Family Tree Wind Chimes

13. What would you like to do that you have not done yet? Craft full time

14. If we were having a team party, what would you be bringing? Something homemade

15. Do you prefer salty or sweet snacks? Sweet

16. What type of pets do you have, if any? Cats and dogs

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? Penelope, my granddaughter named it when she heard the GPS voice

20. Is there anything other type of items that you would like to add to your current shop? No

Saturday, February 6, 2010

A couple more newbies! Yay! Welcome John!

1. Soy Country Candles


2. John

3. December 25, 2009

4. Single

5. September 4

6. Grandville, Michigan

7. Three Charlene, Stephanie, Richard all late twenties

8. Not much longer than being on etsy, all come together at one time

9. All outdoor stuff, geocaching, riding my harley and fixing stuff.

10. No ministy groups at this time

11. April, 1994.

12. The mountain sage scent

13. Find peace in a relationship

14. Don't know what goes on at one so not sure. If good I would bake a desert, if gift a candle.

15. Sweet if my downfall.

16. A blue fronted amazon bird and a pond with koi and goldfish in my back yard.

17. Do not like heights at all so would have to be sit by the pond and get waited on

18. A way back home

19. Yes, #@%* junk

20. Yes, I made a electric warmer out of clay flower pots, but not really sure how well they would ship

Say Hi and Welcome to Jaya!

1. Shop Name(s)


GreenTrunkDesigns, and a partner in my mother-in-laws vintage shop auntcarriesattic.

2. First Name

Jaya

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

November 2009…not very long

4. Married/Single? Spouse's name

Happily married to my wonderful Timothy

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

May

6. What state/country do you live in?

Upstate New York

7. Do you have any children? Will you tell us their lst name and age?

No children

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

I’ve been crafting all my life…crafting what I sell on etsy only about 6 months.

9. When you have free time, what do you like to do?

Go trail running with my husband

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

What type is it?

My husband and I are very involved in the youth ministry at our church

I also am a PraiseMoves instructor for the fitness ministry at our church.

11. How long have you been a Christian?

19 years

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

This is such a tough question… I don’t make stuff I don’t like… so I love all my items…but since I have to pick…I guess my favorite would be my Mr. Man Mat Bag. I love its colors and quirkiness.

13. What would you like to do that you have not done yet?

Visit Ireland and Scotland

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

Fruit and vegetable tray…we all need to eat more fruit and veggies.

15. Do you prefer salty or sweet snacks?

Defiantly salty!

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

None…but looking for a cute guinea pig to keep my husband company while I sew!

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 scared of heights and hydrophobic…so you wouldn’t find me doing any of those things…I love running and my husband and I enjoy bouldering, which is climbing small rocks--not cliffs!

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

Some one who knows how to fly the rocket.

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

Mine is the Batmobile and my husbands is Grover

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

Shoes…I want to make shoes….

Friday, February 5, 2010

Welcome Amanda!



1. Shop Name(s) - Treacle And Ink

2. First Name - Amanda

3. How long have you been a member of the Etsy Community? - Since September, 2009

4. Married/Single? Spouse's name - Married to Adam

5. Birthday Month/Day... we don't need the year. - January 05

6. What state/country do you live in? - TX, USA

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 sewing since I was young, but I made my first tablecloth about a year ago. - I'm always trying to brainstorm new items that will go with the theme of my shop.

9. When you have free time, what do you like to do? I'm an musician and actor. - I love writing music and playing the piano, and I'm currently a cast member of a comedy improv troupe. I'm also a bit of a video gamer.

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

What type is it? - My husband and I moved to Texas recently, and we're looking forward to joining our new church next month and jumping in with both feet! Before we moved, I served as a church music director.

11. How long have you been a Christian? - I was blessed to grow up in a Christian home, but I made a public profession of faith about 18 years ago.

12. What is your favorite item in your shop right now? - I love my Sophie styled tablecloth. Blue and yellow is probably my favorite color combination, and I'm a sucker for paisley.

13. What would you like to do that you have not done yet? - I've wanted to go to Ireland for as long as I can remember. My husband promised that we would do that for our fifth anniversary if I didn't make it before then. Number five is coming up this year, and I'm already saving!

14. If we were having a team party, what would you be bringing? - Something unexpected. I love trying out new recipes and tend to veer away from the standard cookies and chips.
15. Do you prefer salty or sweet snacks? Salty all the way.

16. What type of pets do you have, if any? - I have two dogs, both mutts. The two-year-old is named Pemberley, and the six-month-old is named Cattie-brie.

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 would love to hang glide. I've always wanted to fly, and that seems like the closest thing.

18. If you were on a rocket to the moon, what is one thing you would want to have? - Another tank of fuel to get home.

19. Does your vehicle have a name, if so, what is it? - No name for my car.

20. Is there anything other type of items that you would like to add to your current shop? - I've just come into some champaign glasses that are dying to be painted, and my napkins are lonely for napkin rings.

Yep, Another newbie! :o) Welcome Lucinda!

1. My Etsy shop name is From My Art To Yours


2. My first name is Lucinda.

3. I started my shop front in November, but didn't start listing until the last week.

4. I'm married to Russ.

5. My birthday is 5/5.

6. I live in Tennessee, USA.

7. My kids are Chelsea 17, and Sam 15. They're two really great kids.

8. I've been working with glass for nearly 20 years, and with fiber for about 8.

9. Free time? What free time?-) When I do have a little free time I like to get together with friends.

10. At present, I'm actually taking a little bit of a break. In the past, I've done Women's bible studies, taught Sunday School (4th & 5th grade, jr. high, and womens), sign language translation, praise dance, and drama writing and production. See why I'm taking a break?-)

11. I've been saved for 30 years.

12. My favorite item in my shop right now is some gorgeous soft and squishy yarn I recycled from three different sweaters and then gently plied together.

13. Have a place where missionaries could come and rejuvinate as well as learn different art projects.

14. I would have my aspiring chef son smoke something in his smoker.

15. Do I prefer salty or sweet snacks? Yes.

16. Our only pet right now is a mini dachshund named Lalo. We rescued him from a bad situation and I am ridiculously crazy about him. He loves fiber like his "Mom"!

17. Would I prefer hang gliding, bungee jumping or laying by the pool? Since I'm afraid of heights, I guess I would just "have to" take the pool!!

18. On a rocket to the moon? If you all had ever seen me pack, you'd know I couldn't just take one thing. Do they have weight restrictions on moon voyages?-)

19. No name.

20. I'm going to be listing more kits. Glass, more fiber. Lots of stuff!!

Some more newbies! Wecome Joy!

1.Madebyciel


2. Joy

3. Been a member at Etsy since August 2009

4. Married to Rhey Luna

5. Born on Nov. 18

6. California, USA

7. I have three boys: Ezekiel 7, Jacob 4 year old and Titus 11 month old

8. Less than a year

9. Read

10. I'm involve with church family. I do many things w/ my church; I disciple young women; I sing in our praise & worship team.

11. I grew up in a Christian home, but I came to know my Savior when I was 10 yrs old.

12.I love making Stella Wristlets

13. Sing with an orchestra

14. I'll bring famous spinach dip and chips

15. salty... and sweet.. I like both

16. no pets.. I already have so much responsibility

17. I've been para sailing.. I Loved it.. I would try to hang glide

18. food, and my bible

19. sienna... ummm we named our irobot, bill. Does that count?

20. more pencil toppers made out of felt.

Say Hi to Joel!

1. Shop Name: joelquiggle.etsy.com


2. First Name: Joel

3. How long have you been a member of the Etsy Community? I have been signed up on Etsy for about 5 or 6 months but have recently started listing about 2 or 3 months ago.

4. Married/Single? Spouse's name: I am not married but I am in a serious relationship. so marriage is in the near future.

5. Birthday Month/Day... we don't need the year: October 13.

6. What state/country do you live in? : Pennsylvania, United States

7. Do you have any children? Will you tell us their lst name and age?: I don't have any children

8. How long have you been crafting what you sell on Etsy? I actually started crafting what I sell on Etsy around the same time I joined Etsy. I am now listing things I created years ago.

9. When you have free time, what do you like to do?: I like to draw and create music on my computer through Garage Band.

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

What type is it?: I am not on any ministry team.

11. How long have you been a Christian? : I was saved during Vacation Bible School when I was 12 years old. So I would say thats when I became a christian.

12. What is your favorite item in your shop right now? : I have a bunch of things I created that I love so it's hard to pick one but if I had to i would pick my "Veggie Lover"art print.

13. What would you like to do that you have not done yet? Learn to play the piano so I can write my own piano music.

14. If we were having a team party, what would you be bringing? : the Pizza!!

15. Do you prefer salty or sweet snacks?: Salty

16. What type of pets do you have, if any?: I have two cats

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, but i don't think I could have someone wait on me. I would have them sit with me.

18. If you were on a rocket to the moon, what is one thing you would want to have?: My ipod with music and the Bible read by James Earl Jones on it. that way i can have the Bible AND Music.

19. Does your vehicle have a name, if so, what is it?: ha ha no I havent given it a name yet.

20. Is there anything other type of items that you would like to add to your current shop?: I would like to maybe add some postcards and blank greeting cards in the future

PACountryCraft's Monkey Bread

(4) 7.5-ozcans refridgerated biscuit dough (the cheapy kind that comes in a 4-pack for little biscuits)

1 cup sugar

2 tsp. cinnamon

1 stick margerine

1 cup brown sugar

Mix granulated sugar and cinnamon in a gallon ziploc bag. Cut each biscuit into quarters and drop peices, one at a time into bag, seal, and coat with sugar mixture. (My kids do that part) Place peices in a greased bundt pan (I use a cake pan cause I don't have one). Melt brown sugar and margerine in small saucepan, boil for 2 minutes, and pour over biscuit peices. Bake at 350 for about 30 minutes or until it gets lightly crispy on top.



It is really easy and the kids like to help- it is something like sticky buns.

Welcome Heather Nicole!

1. HeatherNicoleStudios.etsy.com                  



2. Heather

3. 1 year!

4. Married, Jon for 4 years

5. 1/17

6. TN

7. Isabel, 13 mos.

8. I have my BFA in studio art with a focus in ceramics. I was a public school art teacher for 4 years. After having my daughter, I became a SAHM who is trying to get back in the swing of things in regards to making art. Essentially about 8 years with ceramics specifically.

9. Be outside: camping or just relaxing

10. No specific ministry team, but I love mission trips

11. 22 years (since age 8)

12. http://www.etsy.com/view_listing.php?listing_id=39632386

13. In regards to art...I want to do some craft fairs this summer to see if that will be a good avenue for selling. Life in general...travel travel travel...make enough $$ through art to allow my husband and I to focus on that as our main income.

14. Some awesome salsa or a dessert
15. SWEET!!!

16. One shih tzu dog

17. Sit by the pool...in Hawaii of course :-)

18. My camera (aside from the usual answers..my hubby, daughter, and some good reading...Bible)

19. Just "the Honda"

20. I am working on some clay jewelry which I think will be a good seller. I hope to get some listed in the next 2 weeks. Also, I am working on clay sinks!