Your Name: Sandi Ramirez
Company Name: Sassy Soaps N Such, Always Crafty2 and Shweet Potato Dolls N Patterns
Location: Dallas, TX
Email Address: sandi_0510@msn.com
Etsy Shop Url: http://sassysoapsnsuch.etsy.com
When/how did you get started in crafting? In 2003 when I became disabled I decided to teach myself to sew to keep from going nuts. I have been painting and been crafty for as longs as I can remember growing up. In 2004 my youngest daughter got me hooked on Melt/Pour Soaping so we set up Sassy Soaps N Such for our Soap. Now she is off at Beauty School and she gives me the designs and I create the soaps in between making dolls and patterns.
What medium do you design with and why did you choose it? I mainly like to sew cloth dolls and ornies but have been known to make melt and pour soaps too. I choose cloth and sewing to keep from going nuts when I lost both my hearing and my ability to get around.
What/Who inspires you? Most of my dolls and ornies are inspired by graphics created by Carm with Shweet Potato Designs (with her permission of course).
Do you have a work room/studio? No I live in a tiny apartment but I have a small corner in the living room that the girls and hubby call my sewing recliner.
What do you do when you get a creative block? That’s easy I soap. If I can’t sew I am usually propped up in the kitchen making fun melt and pour soaps.
Do you have a “Day Job”, or is this your sole employment? No I am what you call disabled. This is not my employment it is my therapy, it keeps me somewhat sane.
Do you find that there are ebbs and flows of income with your business? How do you handle the unsteadiness, if there is any? For sure and lately more ebbs than flows. After some pushing from online friends I decided to make my creations into patterns and ePattern so that has been a nice steady income. Now it is a matter of finding the energy to sit and write up what I create.
Do you have future plans for your business? I plan to expand my Shweet Potato Dolls N Pattern line as long as I am able to type and sew. I would love to learn and perfect Cold Process Soaping and work along side Kassy in making a designer line. We have started a charity blog that we are working to incorporate as a not for profit; Shweet Creations 4 Cures. As a business we have adopted an Autism Classroom at my girls old elementary school and hope to expand to some of the other local Autism Classrooms soon.
Where can your products be found, both online and offline?
We only sell our products online.
Dolls and Ornaments can be found at
http://www.alwayscrafty2.com/
http://tiny.cc/AlwaysCrafty2Zibbet
http://tiny.cc/AlwaysCrafty2FuzzB
http://www.lemonpoppyseeds.com/shoppes/psalwayscrafty2/
http://www.countryfriedprimitives.com/shoppes/cfpalwayscrafty2/
http://www.countrycraftshowonline.com/crafbooth189
Our soaps are located at:
http://www.sassysoapsnsuch.com/
http://sassysoapsnsuch.etsy.com/
Our Patterns Can be found:
http://www.alwayscrafty2.com/
http://www.thepatterncupboard.com/
http://www.craftyavenue.com/
Saturday, November 7, 2009
Tuesday, September 29, 2009
Featured Artist - Wilmas Wimzees
Your Name: Alice Fleury
Company Name: Wilma’s Wimzees
Location: Palmetto, Florida
Email Address: raggedywilma@yahoo.com
Etsy Shop Url: www.willmaswimzees.etsy.com
When/how did you get started in crafting? Ten years ago I purchased a doll pattern and decided I wanted to make them to sell.
What medium do you design with and why did you choose it? Fabric, because I can sew!
What/Who inspires you? I don’t think I really have anyone in particular. I just sew what grabs me at the time. That’s why “Wimzees” is in my name.
Do you have a work room/studio? NO.
What do you do when you get a creative block? I just take a break.
Do you have a “Day Job”, or is this your sole employment? My day job is a Homemaker. It’s not always easy!
Do you find that there are ebbs and flows of income with your business? How do you handle the unsteadiness, if there is any? Always, I do this for fun.
Do you have future plans for your business?
I plan to create more patterns.
Where can your products be found, both online and offline?
http://www.wilmaswimzees.com
http://www.patternmart.com
http://www.wilmaswimzees.etsy.com
Company Name: Wilma’s Wimzees
Location: Palmetto, Florida
Email Address: raggedywilma@yahoo.com
Etsy Shop Url: www.willmaswimzees.etsy.com
When/how did you get started in crafting? Ten years ago I purchased a doll pattern and decided I wanted to make them to sell.
What medium do you design with and why did you choose it? Fabric, because I can sew!
What/Who inspires you? I don’t think I really have anyone in particular. I just sew what grabs me at the time. That’s why “Wimzees” is in my name.
Do you have a work room/studio? NO.
What do you do when you get a creative block? I just take a break.
Do you have a “Day Job”, or is this your sole employment? My day job is a Homemaker. It’s not always easy!
Do you find that there are ebbs and flows of income with your business? How do you handle the unsteadiness, if there is any? Always, I do this for fun.
Do you have future plans for your business?
I plan to create more patterns.
Where can your products be found, both online and offline?
http://www.wilmaswimzees.com
http://www.patternmart.com
http://www.wilmaswimzees.etsy.com
Monday, August 31, 2009
Featured Artist - Homespun From The Heart
Your Name: Cindy Markovcy
Company Name: Homespun from the Heart
Location: Northeast PA
Email Address: cindy.markovcy@att.net
Etsy Shop Url: http://www.CupcakeDolls.etsy.com
When/how did you get started in crafting?
I started back in the girl scouts to earn my sewing badge! Since then, I’ve experimented with home sewing projects, selling some work and then I started in the primitive doll world and I am hooked.
What medium do you design with and why did you choose it?
Fabric – I feel like I can make anything with fabric. I love taking some plain muslin and watching a doll come to life!
What/Who inspires you? So many things inspire me – sometimes just browsing an antique shop and finding old toys, little vintage things I can use with my dolls. Sometimes fabric inspires me, I love browsing quilt shops.
Do you have a work room/studio?
Yes, I have a room in our home and also I use half of the garage which is heated/air conditioned.
What do you do when you get a creative block?
I always try to do something ‘else’ not related to crafting. Usually taking my daughter to the park or going out with friends will get my mind off the block and I can come back fresh to it.
Do you have a “Day Job”, or is this your sole employment?
This is my full time job; and being a stay at home mom.
Do you find that there are ebbs and flows of income with your business? How do you handle the unsteadiness, if there is any?
Yes definitely there are ebbs and flows! I try to plan ahead a bit by saving up money during the busy season so I can still use funds for marketing/advertising during the slower times. I also use the slower times to create more patterns, think ahead to the busier seasons (for me Halloween and Christmas) and create for those seasons.
Do you have future plans for your business?
I plan to expand my pattern line, try some new venues with crafting and continue to promote my products.
Where can your products be found, both online and offline?
www.homespunfromtheheart.com
http://www.etsy.com/shop.php?user_id=6656334
http://www.patternmart.com/patterns/search/section/All/Cindy+Markovcy+of+Homespun+from+the+Heart/All
And offline, I sell in a shop, Country Roots http://www.countryrootsinc.com
Company Name: Homespun from the Heart
Location: Northeast PA
Email Address: cindy.markovcy@att.net
Etsy Shop Url: http://www.CupcakeDolls.etsy.com
When/how did you get started in crafting?
I started back in the girl scouts to earn my sewing badge! Since then, I’ve experimented with home sewing projects, selling some work and then I started in the primitive doll world and I am hooked.
What medium do you design with and why did you choose it?
Fabric – I feel like I can make anything with fabric. I love taking some plain muslin and watching a doll come to life!
What/Who inspires you? So many things inspire me – sometimes just browsing an antique shop and finding old toys, little vintage things I can use with my dolls. Sometimes fabric inspires me, I love browsing quilt shops.
Do you have a work room/studio?
Yes, I have a room in our home and also I use half of the garage which is heated/air conditioned.
What do you do when you get a creative block?
I always try to do something ‘else’ not related to crafting. Usually taking my daughter to the park or going out with friends will get my mind off the block and I can come back fresh to it.
Do you have a “Day Job”, or is this your sole employment?
This is my full time job; and being a stay at home mom.
Do you find that there are ebbs and flows of income with your business? How do you handle the unsteadiness, if there is any?
Yes definitely there are ebbs and flows! I try to plan ahead a bit by saving up money during the busy season so I can still use funds for marketing/advertising during the slower times. I also use the slower times to create more patterns, think ahead to the busier seasons (for me Halloween and Christmas) and create for those seasons.
Do you have future plans for your business?
I plan to expand my pattern line, try some new venues with crafting and continue to promote my products.
Where can your products be found, both online and offline?
www.homespunfromtheheart.com
http://www.etsy.com/shop.php?user_id=6656334
http://www.patternmart.com/patterns/search/section/All/Cindy+Markovcy+of+Homespun+from+the+Heart/All
And offline, I sell in a shop, Country Roots http://www.countryrootsinc.com
Wednesday, July 15, 2009
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