This give away is closed as of FEB 28. Thank you for entering!
I think by now, everyone knows my love for AuntieDis' candles, jewelry, tags and cards. She's not only a friend, but an amazing crafter! Di has the BEST candles on Etsy....and customer service to match her unparalleled products.
I think by now, everyone knows my love for AuntieDis' candles, jewelry, tags and cards. She's not only a friend, but an amazing crafter! Di has the BEST candles on Etsy....and customer service to match her unparalleled products.
1. Tell us a bit about yourself.
I'm a stay at home mom of 3 and one furbaby, and wife to the love of my life, my soldier, my hero. I live for pizza, 80's rock, and Food Network. I have a huge and voracious sweet tooth. I would die without chocolate and coke (coca cola that is).
I'm a stay at home mom of 3 and one furbaby, and wife to the love of my life, my soldier, my hero. I live for pizza, 80's rock, and Food Network. I have a huge and voracious sweet tooth. I would die without chocolate and coke (coca cola that is).
2. Apart from creating things, what do you do?
Take lots of naps while the kids are at school, talk to the dog (she understands, I swear!!), shop, chat online, and right now I'm in the process of redecorating my house.
3. What first made you want to become an artist and crafter?
A long, LONG time ago (about 10 years now), I used to be a Yankee Candle fanatic, but after some time, and lots of money, they just weren't doing it for me. I decided that I had to be able to do it better (and at a better value), so I started researching. The beads and paper addictions started more recently. I think I have an addictive personality, and I do love anything that sparkles! And there's a lot of things I just have to *have* so then eventually I have to find stuff to do with them before they overtake my house.
A long, LONG time ago (about 10 years now), I used to be a Yankee Candle fanatic, but after some time, and lots of money, they just weren't doing it for me. I decided that I had to be able to do it better (and at a better value), so I started researching. The beads and paper addictions started more recently. I think I have an addictive personality, and I do love anything that sparkles! And there's a lot of things I just have to *have* so then eventually I have to find stuff to do with them before they overtake my house.
4. What advice would you give to artists who are new to selling their handmade products?
Don't give up! Keep your chin up, and keep working to find what works for you. Keep improving your pictures, your site, your product, and remember that just because someone does great at craft shows, or on one venue, or one social networking site, doesn't necessarily mean it's going to work for you. Try different things. Don't be afraid to experiment. Advertising is important. Talk to anyone who will listen about your stuff!
Don't give up! Keep your chin up, and keep working to find what works for you. Keep improving your pictures, your site, your product, and remember that just because someone does great at craft shows, or on one venue, or one social networking site, doesn't necessarily mean it's going to work for you. Try different things. Don't be afraid to experiment. Advertising is important. Talk to anyone who will listen about your stuff!
5. How did you first find Etsy?
Honestly? I can't remember what we had for dinner last night, I surely can't remember how I found Etsy 3 years ago. LOL I am sure someone probably told me about it! It has become another facet to my 'addictive personality'. It's the first thing I check in the morning and the last thing I check at night.
Honestly? I can't remember what we had for dinner last night, I surely can't remember how I found Etsy 3 years ago. LOL I am sure someone probably told me about it! It has become another facet to my 'addictive personality'. It's the first thing I check in the morning and the last thing I check at night.
6. How do you promote your work?
Flickr, Myspace, most recently Facebook, I have vinyl on my car, I pass out business cards wherever I can.
Flickr, Myspace, most recently Facebook, I have vinyl on my car, I pass out business cards wherever I can.
7. Anything else you would like to add?
Rock on!
Rock on!
AuntieDis is offering one of her amazing candles for this giveaway...and it just so happens to be my very favorite scent, Pink Sugar! You have 5 chances to win!
1. Go to AuntieDis' Etsy Shop and come back here and leave a comment telling us which of her scents is your favorite!
2. Go to her other shop, auntiescardshop, and come back here telling us what your favorite item in that shop is.
3. Go to her blog and become a follower...then come back here and leave another comment letting us know you have done so!
4. Blog/twitter/plurk/etc about this giveway and come back and leave another comment letting us know you have done so!
5. Purchase something from either of her shops and come back here leaving another entry letting us know you have done so!
Be sure you leave your email address so we can contact you if you are the winner!
This giveaway is open to the US only and will run until Saturday, February 28th at midnight EST. Good luck!
This giveaway is open to the US only and will run until Saturday, February 28th at midnight EST. Good luck!
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