I've always loved this artists work - and her blog is priceless to! The name of her shop - WHIMSYlove is just perfect for her style! Now I'll let you get to know her for yourself - and see exactly what I mean :)
1. Tell us your story, what got you started selling on line and how would you define the work you sell?
I remember always liking to make things & loving to give handmade gifts. I’ve always been a crafty girl.
A
few years ago my mom & I actually sold vintage & handmade items
in a space in an antique mall. Well, that place closed down after a
year & a half or so. But, before it did, I had been searching
online & stumbled across Etsy. In March of 2007 I opened up my
shop. I sell a wide range of handmade items--from button rings to
watercolors to sewn items & most everything in-between! But I
mostly love working with vintage materials: buttons, fabric, trim, old
books, papers, etc. I love trying everything. I can’t stick to just one
medium or craft.
2. Where did you come up with your shop name?
I
originally called my shop “WhiMSy”, but that name was taken when I
signed up to sell things on Etsy. So, I added the word “love”--for no
reason at all. But I figure that some days I’m a goofball (that’s the
WhiMSy part) & other days I’m girly & romantic (that’s the
love), so it works out. And that reflects in the diversity of items I
make.
3. What's your favorite piece you have up on etsy right
now?
I’m fond of the vintage button rings. They’re so fun to make &
I have my own that I wear almost every day.
4. Where do you do
your work and what do you listen to while you work?
I have an art
studio in the basement of my home. There’s not a lot of space to work
in there, so I mostly craft on the couch, the floor, the dining table,
or all of the above.
5. I know this can be a hard question to answer, but where do you find your inspiration?
This
is not a hard question at all. My kids inspire me! They are always
saying silly things….that make complete sense. I often steal their
ideas too. (haha!) Sometimes I wonder what I’ll do when they grow up
& move out. Where will my inspiration come from then? Maybe I’ll
just borrow someone else’s kids.
Lots of times a random idea will
hit me at any hour of the day-- & I better find a sketchbook quick
or the thought will be gone in a flash!
6. Tell us one fun fact about yourself!
I once balanced a hockey stick on my nose for 8 seconds.
And now for a few of my favorite items from her shop!
1. Tell us your story, what got you started selling on line and how would you define the work you sell?
I remember always liking to make things & loving to give handmade gifts. I’ve always been a crafty girl.
A
few years ago my mom & I actually sold vintage & handmade items
in a space in an antique mall. Well, that place closed down after a
year & a half or so. But, before it did, I had been searching
online & stumbled across Etsy. In March of 2007 I opened up my
shop. I sell a wide range of handmade items--from button rings to
watercolors to sewn items & most everything in-between! But I
mostly love working with vintage materials: buttons, fabric, trim, old
books, papers, etc. I love trying everything. I can’t stick to just one
medium or craft.
2. Where did you come up with your shop name?
I
originally called my shop “WhiMSy”, but that name was taken when I
signed up to sell things on Etsy. So, I added the word “love”--for no
reason at all. But I figure that some days I’m a goofball (that’s the
WhiMSy part) & other days I’m girly & romantic (that’s the
love), so it works out. And that reflects in the diversity of items I
make.
3. What's your favorite piece you have up on etsy right
now?
I’m fond of the vintage button rings. They’re so fun to make &
I have my own that I wear almost every day.
4. Where do you do
your work and what do you listen to while you work?
I have an art
studio in the basement of my home. There’s not a lot of space to work
in there, so I mostly craft on the couch, the floor, the dining table,
or all of the above.
5. I know this can be a hard question to answer, but where do you find your inspiration?
This
is not a hard question at all. My kids inspire me! They are always
saying silly things….that make complete sense. I often steal their
ideas too. (haha!) Sometimes I wonder what I’ll do when they grow up
& move out. Where will my inspiration come from then? Maybe I’ll
just borrow someone else’s kids.
Lots of times a random idea will
hit me at any hour of the day-- & I better find a sketchbook quick
or the thought will be gone in a flash!
6. Tell us one fun fact about yourself!
I once balanced a hockey stick on my nose for 8 seconds.
And now for a few of my favorite items from her shop!
