First there is Glademade who makes very colorful cards ( in more than one way, I might add :p ). They are very whimsical and creative. Go take a look!
Then we have a fantastic artist who makes things just as I like them.
miniature!
For some reason I go ga-ga over teeny, tiny replicas of real items. So cute! You must also check out Lilly Bug Boutique's one-of-a-kind pens as well!
For some reason I go ga-ga over teeny, tiny replicas of real items. So cute! You must also check out Lilly Bug Boutique's one-of-a-kind pens as well!
Name Glade Whitworth
Location Austin, TX
Etsy Store Address www.glademade.etsy.com
Facebook, Twitter, etc. address None
What Etsy groups do you belong to? Team Etsy Austin
How did you start doing what you do?
I started by making holiday cards for my friends (valentine's and Christmas cards). I started the stitched fabric art when i graduated from college and didn't have any art for my bedroom. I wanted to fill the void.
What part of your work do you most enjoy?
I enjoy all of it, I love bright colors, sewing, running my own business, cutting paper, creating something that did not exist before I made it.
What part of your work do you find the hardest?
The hardest part for me is staying organized. I'm a mess-maker!
Where do you get/find your inspiration?
Going to art openings and finding beautiful things on the internet. I also am a member of a sketch club, where me and some friends get together and just draw all night. Talking to other artists, and seeing what they are up to is always inspiring. I just saw the documentary Handmade Nation, and that was inspiring also.
What are the three most favorite items in your store right now?
My favorite items right now are my
"Kiss Me Now, You Fool" greeting card,
the "Bird says 'Wut Up?'" greeting card,
and the Octopus Gouache Painting. What is the best advice you have received?
The best advice I have received for my etsy shop is to keep constantly adding new items to your shop. Shoppers want to see fresh goods!
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Name Christine Lehto
Location Wisconsin
Etsy Address http://lillybugboutique.etsy.com
Facebook, Twitter etc
Blog address http://lillybugblog.com
Facebook fan page http://facebook.com/lillybugboutique
Twitter http://twitter.com/lillybug_boutiq
byhand profile http://byhand.me/lilly_bug
What Etsy teams do you belong to?
Etsy WI team
What is your craft?
sculptures, pins, magnets, Petite Purses, Artful Pens
I started doing sculptural work while in college although I did dabble in sculptng with Polymer clay during high school. Currently, most of my sculptural work is done in Apoxie Sculpt.
What part of your work do you most enjoy?
I love thinking of new ideas and painting my pieces, painting is so relaxing and enjoyable, I love color.
The hardest part is knowing when to stop, sometimes I want to continue to work on something when I should just say, "stop!"
Where do you get/find your inspiration?
I often get inspiration from nature and from looking at a variety of images from photos to other artist's work.
What are the three most favorite items in your shop right now?
I like my
Recyc-a-lite penguin sculptures that I make using burned out light bulbs,
What is the best advice you've received?
and my Artful Pens
(because the pens are unique and refillable, you can continue to use a "personalized" pen over and over again). I've always had a pen/writing instrument obsession, so I wanted to design my own unique pen for people to use to sign in my guest book at my senior art exhibit. I designed my pen to reflect my personality and love for ladybugs.
(because the pens are unique and refillable, you can continue to use a "personalized" pen over and over again). I've always had a pen/writing instrument obsession, so I wanted to design my own unique pen for people to use to sign in my guest book at my senior art exhibit. I designed my pen to reflect my personality and love for ladybugs.Q-TIP = "Quit Taking It Personally"
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