So, I have this online friend FOREVER now. Her name is Carrie and she is one of the sweetest people you could ever meet. She only has one flaw that I have ever noticed and that is her undying love of cats. She is always getting a new cat. She even has some freaky dwarf cat! It's like a wiener dog! If you know me even a little bit, you have probably learned I have a huge FEAR of cats......and wiener cats just push me past my limit......but really, this isn't about me, it's all about Carrie
Tell me about you and your family......
I am a stay at home mom, I have 4 children ranging in age from 3-12. I have been married to my wonderful husband Tom for 8 years. We live on the "Funny Farm" (That's what a lot of people call us) We have around 40 animals. Dogs, Cats, Chickens, Goats, Rabbits - you name it we have taken it in!
What is your store name and link?
My store is Country Cottage Aromas
What do you specialize in?
Well, I started out with Goats Milk soap, then added tarts, and now I am adding my handcrafted items and more.
How did you get started?
I started out because I had tried a bar of Goats Milk Soap and fell in love! I tried to order again and saw that the wahm went out of business. So, I tried someone else - same deal, she went out of business as well. So, I thought to myself "I can do it!"
What do you love about your business?
I love that I am home with my children most of all. I also love making soaps and sewing so I do what I love :-) Working from home gives you the freedom to work when you want like it isn't a 9-5 job!
What is your favorite product right now?
Definitely my Oatmeal Milk & Honey Soap! I LOVE IT!
What makes your shop different?
I think my shop is different because I sell such a wide variety of items and I make them all myself.
What do you love about handcrafts?
I love how every item is unique!
What are some other sites to find out more about you and what you love to create?
??????? No clue!
Stitchblade note.....MY BLOG!
What are some of your favorite online shops?
Of course Stitchblade! I think you are awesome!!! I could learn SO MUCH from you!!! I also love Missys Tempting Tarts, and Bella Bug Boutique
Stitchblade note...head is swelling, it may explode...
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There's this girl....I call her Lin. She is one of those girls that I just know I would get a long with. Like I see us drinking coffee and talking over top of one another cause we're all jacked up on caffeine and hyper like that. She has some mad skills....
1. Whats yer nickname? You know the one that the Hubby calls you?
Lol! He calls me Kitten. He says it's because I'm very cute but I have really sharp claws, haha!2. How many kids do you have?
Two gorgeous little girls - Anaya (3) and Breanne (10 months)
3. What is your fav color?
3. What is your fav color?
Oh, gosh. I'm so indecisive. I love any shade of blue, and red comes in a close second.
4. Favorite song?
4. Favorite song?
I can only pick one? The current is The Story by Brandi Carlile. She's such an amazing vocalist! I had the awesome opportunity to see her in Reno a week back - amazing show.
5. Favorite movie?
5. Favorite movie?
Oh, wow. This is a tough one, but ultimately, I have to go with Serenity. It's by far the best sci-fi movie in existence. And the only sci-fi movie my husband will watch!
6. You have an etsy shop and I have certainly shopped there, please tell everyone else about it.
6. You have an etsy shop and I have certainly shopped there, please tell everyone else about it.
Boho Baby Designs is pretty much like another baby for me. I've been crocheting for about seven or so years now, and really love making small toys and different little accessories. It's so relaxing for me, and to be able to share that with other people, and have people pay for my work, is just unbelievable. Now that we're settled from our move to Nevada, I'm hoping to re-open on July 15th!
7. Favorite food?
7. Favorite food?
Oooh, restaurant food? Italian, hands down. Jack in the Box owns me when it comes to fast food!
8. Favorite online community?
8. Favorite online community?
Granola Chicks, of course! Hands down the best community I've ever been a part of!
9. Favorite WAHMS?
9. Favorite WAHMS?
Stitchblade - of course you're on my list! ;)
Cotton Mamma - so many awesome items. Totally gifted mama, exceptional customer service!
The Granola Chicks Ring - Excellent congo of some really talented WAHMs! One of my favorite places to go drool when I'm low on cash, lol!
Cotton Mamma - so many awesome items. Totally gifted mama, exceptional customer service!
The Granola Chicks Ring - Excellent congo of some really talented WAHMs! One of my favorite places to go drool when I'm low on cash, lol!
10. Favorite pic of you!
That, at the moment, would have to be the one of me wearing that rocking tie on headband you made! I've got nothing but compliments about it!
Lin should be reopening her shop soon! She said the 15th, but you know how mamas are! Anyhow you can always contact her through her blog or etsy convo for a custom!
This is Beth and she is such a rockin lady. I have been talking to her for a few years on the internet and she is so cool that I had to share her with y'all.......
Tell me about you and your family......I am a Navy wife and mother to 4 kids. On top of that I am an artist.
What do you specialize in?
Hand dyed and hand made stuff. Mostly dyed yarn and fiber, but I will dye pretty much anything that will hold still. I sew, and have grand plans for some really cool bags and the like.
Hand dyed and hand made stuff. Mostly dyed yarn and fiber, but I will dye pretty much anything that will hold still. I sew, and have grand plans for some really cool bags and the like.
How did you get started?
Well I learned to sew when I was about 5. My grandma showed me how. When Doodlebirds Creations came to life, it was about 4 years ago. At that time I was sewing cloth diapers and other baby related items. I took some time off when we were going to have our 4th child. When I came back to start up again I decided I didn't really like sewing the diapers and baby stuff, but I did love dyeing things. I had been dyeing fabric for years, and I had played with the yarn some, so I jumped in with both feet and went with the fiber, and here we are now.
Well I learned to sew when I was about 5. My grandma showed me how. When Doodlebirds Creations came to life, it was about 4 years ago. At that time I was sewing cloth diapers and other baby related items. I took some time off when we were going to have our 4th child. When I came back to start up again I decided I didn't really like sewing the diapers and baby stuff, but I did love dyeing things. I had been dyeing fabric for years, and I had played with the yarn some, so I jumped in with both feet and went with the fiber, and here we are now.
What do you love about your business?
I love that it is mine. I get to choose everything that that goes into my store. I can pick a higher end fiber or fabric and I know I won't be in trouble from someone who would be my boss for spending too much money on our base products. I belive in quality goods, and in order to sell quality goods, you have to start with them. Everything I sell is top of the line wonderful products. I love my work so much I want to keep it all. I love creating all the colors. It is like art. I have always loved art and color, and that is what this is for me.
I love that it is mine. I get to choose everything that that goes into my store. I can pick a higher end fiber or fabric and I know I won't be in trouble from someone who would be my boss for spending too much money on our base products. I belive in quality goods, and in order to sell quality goods, you have to start with them. Everything I sell is top of the line wonderful products. I love my work so much I want to keep it all. I love creating all the colors. It is like art. I have always loved art and color, and that is what this is for me.
What is your favorite product right now?
My favorite product right now is our Merino sock yarn. Is is soft and squoosy (is that even a word) and it takes the colors really well. I get the best colors with it! My other fave is (because I can have two if I want) is our brand new Merino single ply lace weight yarn. It is so very nice. I can't want to work with it. I will be making a shawl for myself out of it.
My favorite product right now is our Merino sock yarn. Is is soft and squoosy (is that even a word) and it takes the colors really well. I get the best colors with it! My other fave is (because I can have two if I want) is our brand new Merino single ply lace weight yarn. It is so very nice. I can't want to work with it. I will be making a shawl for myself out of it.
What makes your shop different?
I think what makes my shop different is my sense of style and color. I really like to use a wide variety of colors, fibers and other fun stuff, and they are ever changing. No two store stockings are the same. Also, what makes me different is that I carry a lot of different yarns. I'm not just a sock yarn girl. I carry lace, worsted weight yarns in all sorts of wools and blends and I am adding new ones all the time.
I think what makes my shop different is my sense of style and color. I really like to use a wide variety of colors, fibers and other fun stuff, and they are ever changing. No two store stockings are the same. Also, what makes me different is that I carry a lot of different yarns. I'm not just a sock yarn girl. I carry lace, worsted weight yarns in all sorts of wools and blends and I am adding new ones all the time.
What do you love about handcrafts?
What's not to love? They are handcrafts. Doesn't that say it all? It is so totally awesome to get something someone made by hand. It is even better when you can then make something you love out of it, or use it in a way that makes it very useful.
What's not to love? They are handcrafts. Doesn't that say it all? It is so totally awesome to get something someone made by hand. It is even better when you can then make something you love out of it, or use it in a way that makes it very useful.
What are some other sites to find out more about you and what you love to create?
I have an etsy shop. (etsy rocks!) www.doodlebirds.etsy.com
Our shop blog- www.doodlebirds.blogspot.com
And my blog- www.xanga.com/theknittingidiot (the daily goings on and stuff for my life)
What are some of your favorite online shops?
I am all about supporting the indie dyers and crafters, so all of my faves are doing their own thing.
www.limeandviolet.com/shop the ladies behind Lime and Violet rock! They are funny and naughty and put out the best stuff! (and I know them for real!)
www.scoutsswag.com She puts out great yummy stuff you should go buy.
www.yarnnerd.com Because dudes can dye yarn too (and make some darn good stuff)
www.yarnpirate.com (click on yarn pirate shop) Mrs. Yarn Pirate can dye up some mean yarn! I love it so much I am on the booty club.
http://lunastrixae.etsy.com Not yarn, but some really cool needle holders so you don't loose you needles (or hooks) out of your socks or stab yourself like some of us tend to do. (please note, they really don't slow small children down while they are breaking your knitting or crochet)
Also if you stop on over and enter the code stitchblade at check out you will save 10% off your order.
Shop- enter it in the code box.
Etsy- enter it in the notes along with your paypal address and I will send you a revised invoice with your new total.
Our shop blog- www.doodlebirds.blogspot.com
And my blog- www.xanga.com/theknittingidiot (the daily goings on and stuff for my life)
What are some of your favorite online shops?
I am all about supporting the indie dyers and crafters, so all of my faves are doing their own thing.
www.limeandviolet.com/shop the ladies behind Lime and Violet rock! They are funny and naughty and put out the best stuff! (and I know them for real!)
www.scoutsswag.com She puts out great yummy stuff you should go buy.
www.yarnnerd.com Because dudes can dye yarn too (and make some darn good stuff)
www.yarnpirate.com (click on yarn pirate shop) Mrs. Yarn Pirate can dye up some mean yarn! I love it so much I am on the booty club.
http://lunastrixae.etsy.com Not yarn, but some really cool needle holders so you don't loose you needles (or hooks) out of your socks or stab yourself like some of us tend to do. (please note, they really don't slow small children down while they are breaking your knitting or crochet)
Also if you stop on over and enter the code stitchblade at check out you will save 10% off your order.
Shop- enter it in the code box.
Etsy- enter it in the notes along with your paypal address and I will send you a revised invoice with your new total.
Look....Beth is so cool she can knit while standing!
This......
is my bestest friend in the whole wide world. We have been friends for OVER a decade....I like saying that...decade. She rocks my world, and she can rock yours too! See the goodies above that she sent me in the mail? She makes all my clothing labels for me too! She hates doing it but she still does cause she rocks like that! Here is an interview with Jessica so you can get to know her better!
Tell me about you and your family......
I've been married for 12 years to a totally dreamy boy! I love his workin' man hands!
I have an almost 12 year old son and a 6 year old daughter. My kids draw some of the crazy creations I stitch up!
What is your store name and link?
'Cuz I Felt Like It!
http://www.etsy.com/shop.php?user_id=5163580
What do you specialize in?
Awesome felt creations and everything else I felt like doin'! Catchy huh?
I make monsters, bears, barrettes, keychains, ornaments.....old kinds of stuff using felt. GOOD felt. I use only wool felt or plush felt which can be a bit expensive, but the difference is WELL worth it! I also make some pretty cool aprons out of vintage pillowcases. Everyone that has gotten one has loved it!
How did you get started?
I've always had a bit of craftiness in me. I come from it! It's what we do! I really got started though when a friend of mine asked me what I wanted to be when I grew up, and whamo it hit me! I love making things. Me. With my hands. Making things!
What do you love about your business?
It's all me!
What is your favorite product right now?
My Battle Scarred Bears! They're so pitifully cute! I have TONS of them and I love the next one even more than the one before! They just keep gettin' cuter and cuter. I mean really, who wouldn't just fall in love with a little bear that's missing an arm, a leg, an eye or maybe even all three!
I think I really got the idea for them from seeing all these men and women going off to war and not returning as whole as they were when they left, whether it be mentally of physically and they're still loved just as much.
What makes your shop different?
I'm doing this out of pure enjoyment. I just want people to see something I made and fall in love with it. I'm not just mass producing. A lot of thought goes into everything I do. I think also it's really cool that my kids help out with some ideas!
What do you love about handcrafts?
The blood sweat and tears that comes out of it! I've had all of it! Blood from poking my fingers over and over and over. I jabbed the heck outta my hand once with a seam ripper, then the tears came and it can get dang hot in my "sweat shop" as I call it. Especially working with wool felt and having an iron on....HOT!!! Plus there's not a lot better feeling then when someone truly appreciates something that you can up with all by your little lonesome (or maybe with a little help from the kids!).
What are some other sites to find out more about you and what you love to create?
I have a myspace page where I try to keep pictures of everything I'm doing. You can check it out at here
What are some of your favorite online shops?
Stitchblade of course! She makes some really cute dresses and bibs and she has some mad sewing skills! I've never seen such straight lines on something hand sewn!
This is LoriK...she does some pretty sweet quilting! Check out her corndog potholder!!
This is "that jewelry girl"...I'm not much of a jewelry fan, but her stuff is very feminine with a vintage flare! I love her stuff! I will have one of her necklaces!
This is Pigsy Art....One word...Insultlets!!!!
This is One Ugly Baby....one of her "shower arts" had the word assface....that's like my favorite word!
There's TONS more but I'll leave it at that!
Buy something from my shop and mention that you heard about me from Stitchblade and you'll get free shippin' yo!
XOXOXOXOXOX
Jessica
'Cuz I Felt Like It!
*********Awesome! Also wanted to add that Jessica was featured on one of the winning Etsy posters! Check it out:
I want to start featuring some of my favorite shops, spread the love ya know? I'm going to try and make this a regular thing, as life allows of course. To get this started I am featuring Missy of Missy's Tempting Tarts.
If you love yummy smelling stuff this is THE place to go! Her prices are great and she is even offering a special for my readers! Visit Missy's and upon checkout enter stitchblade as the coupon code and save 10% off her already low prices. These make such great gifts and I have created a few tart addicts by giving them some tarts from Missy.
Here is my interview with Missy:
Tell me about you and your family......
I am Missy 38 married with kids. I am a teacher.
What is your store name and link?
Missy's Tempting Tarts. http://www.missystemptingtarts.com/
What do you specialize in?
Tarts, bath & body items.
How did you get started?
I got hooked on tarts and I figured it would be cheaper for me to make them myself. That was almost 4 years ago.
What do you love about your business?
Customers that have became friends of mine.
What is your favorite product right now?
My tarts have to be my favorite.
What makes your shop different?
I don't know different but I make everything to order and I ship usually within 24 hours. I am known for fast shipping and strong tarts!
What do you love about handcrafts?
Being able to make people smile knowing I did that!
What are some of your favorite online shops?
Thanks Missy! Also thanks for the great discount!
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