MsAnomaly's interview with AnnieKDesigns
1. When did you open your Etsy store and begin selling?
I opened my store on September 11, 2007 but did not list anything until November.
2. How did you select your shop’s name?
My real name is Ann and my dad always called me Annie. I thought it would be a good way to honor him.
3. What do you create and sell in your Etsy shop?
I create with fabric. I love to do crafts of all kinds and have tried to limit my creations to fabric otherwise I would be all over the place. Not that I am not already.
4. How did you become involved in your craft?
My father was ill when I was a child and I needed to do something quiet so I learned how to sew. My mother is a great seamstress and now a master quilter.
5. Explain your favorite part of the creative process.
When it clicks. I have tons and tons of fabric. I love it when it all comes together with fabric, trims and the design. Sometimes sleeping on it is the best way to make it click!
6. Do you sell in another Etsy store or anywhere outside of Etsy? If so, where?
I have two other Etsy stores, Cody’s Closet (dog collars and other dog related items) and AnnieKClothing, accessories mostly but hopefully clothing at some point.
7. So far, what project are you most proud of?
Growing up in North Dakota, there are not a lot of shopping opportunities and this was long before the internet. I would see gorgeous clothes in magazines and I would copy the design and make them for myself. A lot of trial-and-error but I always made it work.
8. What advice can you give to someone who would like to learn your craft?
Don’t be afraid to make mistakes. I still make them. It’s how you learn and sometimes it works out for the best.
9. What motivated you to join the Etsy Beagle Street Team?
I LOVE dogs. I saw the thread and popped in to say hello wish the team all the best. I learned you didn’t have to have a beagle to be a member. I have a Lab/Weimarainer, Cody, and a Springer Spaniel, Copper.
10. Any other places we might find you (Flickr, blog, MySpace, etc.)?
I have a blog that is mostly neglected at http://codyscloset.blogspot.com/
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Friday, February 27, 2009
Thursday, February 19, 2009
Team Spotlight! Interview with dogsrule
MsAnomaly's interview with team member dogsrule
1. When did you open your Etsy store and begin selling?
I opened my Etsy store May 30th, 2006. I was actually selling/purchasing on Ebay at the time...and came to Etsy to make a 'purchase' from a fave seller of mine who decided to leave Ebay and come to sell at Etsy. So, I decided after a few purchases to give Etsy a try and open a shop! My first sale was 3 months later, August 2006, and the sale was for 2 of my crocheted doilies! My next order came a few days later for 30 origami butterflies for a wedding! I was hooked on Etsy!
2. How did you select your shop's name?
Well, I must admit, when I came to Etsy, it was just to make a purchase, so I didn't give much thought to a name! I have dogs and they are my world since my kids have grown up and have lives of their own...so, I signed on with “dogsrule!” Kind of silly when I look back now! I just didn't put any thought into it at the moment, not realizing that I might open a shop, and “dogsrule” popped into my head, and I ran with it. I can think of a million other cool names that would have been good now!
3. What do you create and sell in your Etsy shop?
I love origami, crocheting, card making and sewing! I love my papillons, the “butterfly dogs,” so, I practiced for a year perfecting the intricate origami folding of a Michael La Fosse Butterfly. Crocheting I have done since I was youngster. I love to use hand dyed, size 10 threads to create pieces! And sewing was always a passion of mine. Card making just gives me a very unique way to create. I have incorporated both origami and crocheting into many of my cards! What fun I am having doing the things I love to do! My next challenge is to learn how to dry needle felt !
4. How did you become involved in your craft?
I learned to crochet and sew from my Mom! Origami was self taught; I used to do simple pieces with the children in my pre school classes. Once I retired from teaching, I involved myself with more complex origami diagrams. When I am really stressed, I usually always run to fold!
5. Explain your favorite part of the creative process.
I like to create things that are different and simple, with a clean, neat look, and most times one of a kind. I am a perfectionist, so that sometimes gets in my way! Most times with my doilies I make them one time and not again. I like to try new patterns/things. I don't know if that is good or bad!
6. Do you sell in another Etsy store or anywhere outside of Etsy? If so, where?
I started out on Ebay and did well; got my feet wet so to speak. Once I came to Etsy, I haven't gone back to Ebay! Etsy has grown tremendously since I joined back in 2006. There weren't too many origami artists on Etsy then, but now there is a huge number of sellers! Lots of competition!
7. So far, what project are you most proud of?
I am proud of many things I have made. I guess if I had to pick one, it might be the 1st doily I sold on Etsy, for sentimental reasons:http://www.etsy.com/view_transaction.php?transaction_id=112771
8. What advice can you give to someone who would like to learn your craft?
I think practice and perfection are key with me. Pride in your work is the most important thing!
9. What motivated you to join the Etsy Beagle Street Team?
Well, again, the love of my dogs. My breeds are beagles and papillons! I have 2 of the greatest BEAGLES in the world! I was thrilled to see a BEAGLE TEAM! I thought belonging to a team with fellow Etsians that I had something in common with would be a lot of fun! And, I would love to show off my pack in my Flicker Pics:http://www.flickr.com/photos/28909979@N03/
10. Any other places we might find you (Flickr, blog, MySpace, etc.)?
I have a Flicker Photo Page, and I am “ papnbeagle “ on Ebay. I am working my way up to starting a blog!
1. When did you open your Etsy store and begin selling?
I opened my Etsy store May 30th, 2006. I was actually selling/purchasing on Ebay at the time...and came to Etsy to make a 'purchase' from a fave seller of mine who decided to leave Ebay and come to sell at Etsy. So, I decided after a few purchases to give Etsy a try and open a shop! My first sale was 3 months later, August 2006, and the sale was for 2 of my crocheted doilies! My next order came a few days later for 30 origami butterflies for a wedding! I was hooked on Etsy!
2. How did you select your shop's name?
Well, I must admit, when I came to Etsy, it was just to make a purchase, so I didn't give much thought to a name! I have dogs and they are my world since my kids have grown up and have lives of their own...so, I signed on with “dogsrule!” Kind of silly when I look back now! I just didn't put any thought into it at the moment, not realizing that I might open a shop, and “dogsrule” popped into my head, and I ran with it. I can think of a million other cool names that would have been good now!
3. What do you create and sell in your Etsy shop?
I love origami, crocheting, card making and sewing! I love my papillons, the “butterfly dogs,” so, I practiced for a year perfecting the intricate origami folding of a Michael La Fosse Butterfly. Crocheting I have done since I was youngster. I love to use hand dyed, size 10 threads to create pieces! And sewing was always a passion of mine. Card making just gives me a very unique way to create. I have incorporated both origami and crocheting into many of my cards! What fun I am having doing the things I love to do! My next challenge is to learn how to dry needle felt !
4. How did you become involved in your craft?
I learned to crochet and sew from my Mom! Origami was self taught; I used to do simple pieces with the children in my pre school classes. Once I retired from teaching, I involved myself with more complex origami diagrams. When I am really stressed, I usually always run to fold!
5. Explain your favorite part of the creative process.
I like to create things that are different and simple, with a clean, neat look, and most times one of a kind. I am a perfectionist, so that sometimes gets in my way! Most times with my doilies I make them one time and not again. I like to try new patterns/things. I don't know if that is good or bad!
6. Do you sell in another Etsy store or anywhere outside of Etsy? If so, where?
I started out on Ebay and did well; got my feet wet so to speak. Once I came to Etsy, I haven't gone back to Ebay! Etsy has grown tremendously since I joined back in 2006. There weren't too many origami artists on Etsy then, but now there is a huge number of sellers! Lots of competition!
7. So far, what project are you most proud of?
I am proud of many things I have made. I guess if I had to pick one, it might be the 1st doily I sold on Etsy, for sentimental reasons:http://www.etsy.com/view_transaction.php?transaction_id=112771
8. What advice can you give to someone who would like to learn your craft?
I think practice and perfection are key with me. Pride in your work is the most important thing!
9. What motivated you to join the Etsy Beagle Street Team?
Well, again, the love of my dogs. My breeds are beagles and papillons! I have 2 of the greatest BEAGLES in the world! I was thrilled to see a BEAGLE TEAM! I thought belonging to a team with fellow Etsians that I had something in common with would be a lot of fun! And, I would love to show off my pack in my Flicker Pics:http://www.flickr.com/photos/28909979@N03/
10. Any other places we might find you (Flickr, blog, MySpace, etc.)?
I have a Flicker Photo Page, and I am “ papnbeagle “ on Ebay. I am working my way up to starting a blog!
Wednesday, February 18, 2009
WE HAVE A WINNER!
Flash has chosen the winner of the prize for the Beagle Team's "Puppy Love" challenge contest!
No, really, Flash chose. I put a snausage dog treat in the bottom of a small bowl. I put strips of paper with the entrants' names on top of the snausage. I called Flash. He stuck that lovely beagle nose into the bowl to nab that snausage, and one paper strip was nudged out of the bowl (luckily, because we would have had to do it over if more than one paper had come out!) the name on that paper, and the winner of FrumsGlassMenagerie's paw print pin is...
PRETTYCHEAPJEWELRY
Congratulations! Please send your shipping address to Sue via contact through her Etsy store, FrumsGlassMenagerie: http://www.etsy.com/shop.php?user_id=17830 The Beagles team would like to thank all of our posters for entering this contest. The Beagles Team's first challenge giveaway was lots of fun, and we hope to do it agian! :0)
No, really, Flash chose. I put a snausage dog treat in the bottom of a small bowl. I put strips of paper with the entrants' names on top of the snausage. I called Flash. He stuck that lovely beagle nose into the bowl to nab that snausage, and one paper strip was nudged out of the bowl (luckily, because we would have had to do it over if more than one paper had come out!) the name on that paper, and the winner of FrumsGlassMenagerie's paw print pin is...
PRETTYCHEAPJEWELRY
Congratulations! Please send your shipping address to Sue via contact through her Etsy store, FrumsGlassMenagerie: http://www.etsy.com/shop.php?user_id=17830 The Beagles team would like to thank all of our posters for entering this contest. The Beagles Team's first challenge giveaway was lots of fun, and we hope to do it agian! :0)
Friday, February 13, 2009
Team Spotlight! Interview with creativecomforts07
This week's team interview is with creativecomforts07. MsAnomaly or kookyhandbags will be posting interviews of Beagles team members every Friday. The interviews are a great way to meet our team members and learn about them, their dog(s), and their Etsy shops!
1. When did you open your Etsy store and begin selling?
I joined Etsy on June 18, 2008 and started selling around the 23rd of that month.I did not have that much in my shop when I started and learned as I went along. I am always changing and tweaking things in my shop.
2. How did you select your shop’s name?
http://www.creativecomforts07.etsy.com/ I used the name from my craft fair business, Creative Comforts LLC. I think it is because I love to create things that are creative and comfortable. It only took me 3 months to find a name for my shows and I stayed with it since. I think it is a nice name that you can remember.
3. What do you create and sell in your Etsy shop?
I make crocheted and loom knitted items for everyone, even our four legged friends. My favorites to make are blankets and slippers. I make h2o & earth friendly bags, slippers for all seasons and different styles of blankets. I want to add more pet friendly and crocheted socks eventually.
4. How did you become involved in your craft?
I started to crochet when I was about 5 and started to loom knit about 10 years ago. I started selling when my daughter was 3 and my oldest son was18 months old. I am just addicted to yarn and everything that goes with it. My favorite yarn has to be cashmere for its softness.
5. Explain your favorite part of the creative process?
My favorite part of the creative process is the shopping. I get to go and feel the materials that I am going to be working with and look at the colors. I get to mix and match the colors, then I get to buy my favorites. I usually start making my creations as soon as I get home unless the family needs me.
6. Do you sell in another Etsy store or anywhere outside of Etsy? If so, where?
I only have my one store but I may be adding another since my daughter wants to sell on Etsy now.
7. So far, what project are you most proud of?
http://www.etsy.com/view_listing.php?listing_id=19836879This is my favorite creation. Who knew that a Beagle would sit still long enough to get the picture taken. I think that’s why I used all 3 of them. I love making things for my dogs. I have made the coats and paw warmers. I made this to keep Teli’s ears warm when he was busy digging and playing in the snow.
8. What advice can you give to someone who would like to learn your craft?
The best advice I was given by my Great Aunt JoJo is to have patience, read the pattern books and try out a few classes, then if I still don’t get it ask for help.
9. What motivated you to join the Etsy Beagle Street Team?
I was motivated by how we all love beagles (& our other breeds to). We are a relaxed and fun group. I have a 12 year old puppy and my parents have his sister (Sid) and a 5yr old wild beagle (Barron). I have shown them in AKC shows and Teli was, believe it or not, an obedience and therapy dog. http://www.flickr.com/photos/creativecomforts07/3208583388/ This is the picture of all 3 of the hounds at my parents with my daughter Kayla.
10. Any other places we might find you (Flickr, blog, MySpace, etc.)?
I am on MySpace (creativecomforts07), flickr (creativecomfortso7), My blog is http://www.creativecomfortsllc.blogspot.com/ , cafemom (KrissyK) and some times you can find me on yahoo (creative_comforts07)
1. When did you open your Etsy store and begin selling?
I joined Etsy on June 18, 2008 and started selling around the 23rd of that month.I did not have that much in my shop when I started and learned as I went along. I am always changing and tweaking things in my shop.
2. How did you select your shop’s name?
http://www.creativecomforts07.etsy.com/ I used the name from my craft fair business, Creative Comforts LLC. I think it is because I love to create things that are creative and comfortable. It only took me 3 months to find a name for my shows and I stayed with it since. I think it is a nice name that you can remember.
3. What do you create and sell in your Etsy shop?
I make crocheted and loom knitted items for everyone, even our four legged friends. My favorites to make are blankets and slippers. I make h2o & earth friendly bags, slippers for all seasons and different styles of blankets. I want to add more pet friendly and crocheted socks eventually.
4. How did you become involved in your craft?
I started to crochet when I was about 5 and started to loom knit about 10 years ago. I started selling when my daughter was 3 and my oldest son was18 months old. I am just addicted to yarn and everything that goes with it. My favorite yarn has to be cashmere for its softness.
5. Explain your favorite part of the creative process?
My favorite part of the creative process is the shopping. I get to go and feel the materials that I am going to be working with and look at the colors. I get to mix and match the colors, then I get to buy my favorites. I usually start making my creations as soon as I get home unless the family needs me.
6. Do you sell in another Etsy store or anywhere outside of Etsy? If so, where?
I only have my one store but I may be adding another since my daughter wants to sell on Etsy now.
7. So far, what project are you most proud of?
http://www.etsy.com/view_listing.php?listing_id=19836879This is my favorite creation. Who knew that a Beagle would sit still long enough to get the picture taken. I think that’s why I used all 3 of them. I love making things for my dogs. I have made the coats and paw warmers. I made this to keep Teli’s ears warm when he was busy digging and playing in the snow.
8. What advice can you give to someone who would like to learn your craft?
The best advice I was given by my Great Aunt JoJo is to have patience, read the pattern books and try out a few classes, then if I still don’t get it ask for help.
9. What motivated you to join the Etsy Beagle Street Team?
I was motivated by how we all love beagles (& our other breeds to). We are a relaxed and fun group. I have a 12 year old puppy and my parents have his sister (Sid) and a 5yr old wild beagle (Barron). I have shown them in AKC shows and Teli was, believe it or not, an obedience and therapy dog. http://www.flickr.com/photos/creativecomforts07/3208583388/ This is the picture of all 3 of the hounds at my parents with my daughter Kayla.
10. Any other places we might find you (Flickr, blog, MySpace, etc.)?
I am on MySpace (creativecomforts07), flickr (creativecomfortso7), My blog is http://www.creativecomfortsllc.blogspot.com/ , cafemom (KrissyK) and some times you can find me on yahoo (creative_comforts07)
Tuesday, February 10, 2009
Enter the first ever Etsy Beagles Team contest!
Want to win the supercute pin (pictured above) from Etsy Beagles Team Member, Frums Glass Menagerie ? Then vote for your favorite Etsy Beagles Team Challenge entry (pictured below).
Here's how to enter:
First, visit the shops linked below for a close-up view of our Puppy Love challenge entries.
Then, you can either repost our challenge entry image above (the second one with all of them) on your own blog with info about our contest, link it back to here and then leave a comment on this post with the url where you posted the entry.
OR
You can come back here, tell us your favorite challenge item and shop (the item doesn't have to be from your favorite shop and vice versa).
And that's it! You're entered. One entry per person. Sorry, only those in the U.S. are eligible to win. Contest begins Wednesday, February 11, 2009 at 12 a.m. and ends at 11:59 p.m. on February 17, 2009. Winner will be chosen randomly from all entries on February 18, 2009.
***We'll announce the winner here on our blog, so make sure you check back to claim your prize! If you're the winner, contact Sue at Frums Glass Menagerie via her Etsy shop. Winner will have until February 23, 2009 to contact Sue to claim their prize. If winner fails to claim prize before that date, we'll select an alternate winner, who will then have until February 26, 2009 to claim their prize.
Sorry, Beagles Team members, you aren't eligible to enter this contest.
Thanks for checking us out! We hope you enjoy our challenge. Here is our shop list:
dogsrule, Puppy Love Heart Blanket for Dogs:
http://www.etsy.com/view_listing.php?listing_id=19645422
MsAnomaly, Puppies in Love Necklace:
http://www.etsy.com/view_listing.php?listing_id=19689522
cutiepiecompany, snow day gocco print:
http://www.etsy.com/view_listing.php?listing_id=19729603
creativecomforts07, Puppy Love ear warmer for dogs:
http://www.etsy.com/view_listing.php?listing_id=19836879
fatbasset, Puppy Love Beagle Paper Ornament:
http://www.etsy.com/view_listing.php?listing_id=19868243
kookyhandbags, Scotty/Checky dog plush/pillow:
http://www.etsy.com/view_listing.php?listing_id=19997841
pineapplesugar, Beagle Love necklace:
http://www.etsy.com/view_listing.php?listing_id=20504442
CodysCloset, Red Heart Dog Bone Placemat:
http://www.etsy.com/view_listing.php?listing_id=18941853
Frumsglassmenagerie, Paw Print Cell Phone Charm:
http://www.etsy.com/view_listing.php?listing_id=20847357
Happy voting!
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