Shop Feature: Crafts Names and Things

 This week's shop feature is Crafts Names and Things by Shemi Dixon. The shop specializes in junk journals, biblical names photo plaques and so much more.  I love the pastal colors she  uses in her work. Read  below to find  more about  her shop.
1. How did you come up with the Name of your Shop My shop name was inspired by all the crafts I enjoy creating. My name Shemi which means name in Hebrew and I enjoy finding out the meaning of other people names. I also love paper and books. I owned over 300 books. Books hold the world and it's opened to my though a book, I can explore a new culture, understand my interior self, experience the joys and pains of others. I get so excited transforming a disregard book into something new and beautiful.

2. Tell us a little bit about your shop and what you think makes it unique?
I create Biblical Name and Photo Plaques, Junk Journal Kits, Fun Jewelry and so much more . I enjoy creating beautiful and unique gifts that bring joy to others.!! I’m so excited to get to share my love for Crafts and handmade items in a creative and meaningful way.
What's unique about my shop is my faith is infused into every creation. I want every item in my shop to a creation of love and bring joy and blessings to others.

 

 3. What is your favorite item at the store and why?
My favorite in my shop ( it's difficult to pick just one) is Junk Journal Kit. It's my favorite item because it's so personalized to every person. You make your junk journal kit into what you are inspired to create, may art or travel, ideas or grateful journal. It's full all sort cool, fun stuff. The Kit includes a recycled hand painted card board cover with yarn and bead closure, buttons, 20 blank page (notebook paper, vintage book pages, drawing pages, card stock ,etc.), envelopes, greeting cards, magazine stickers, rubber bands, string/yarn, handmade washi tapes, paint yourself bonders and tags, and booklet about how make a junk journal with journaling ideas
4. What inspires create your products?
My shop is inspired by my faith in god, my desire share and inspire others.
5. Where can we find you?
My facebook page is www.facebook.com/letshare1.
and etsy stop is www. craftsnamesandthings.etsy.com
6. Do you have any coupons or discounts for us?
Yes 10% off entire purchase.
 

 7. What advice can you give for other sellers out there for their shop? Make item you love and you will draw people to you.
Ask lots of questions. Read and research about etsy and what works and do it. Finally reach out to others. Etsy Sellers want to help other shop owner succeed. I have meet some amazing people.
Now some fun facts about you
8. What is your Favorite Food?
Pizza. With every thing on top. EMMM
9. Describe us one positive event in your life in your life that you felt was a miracle to you or that you knew the Universe was there watching over you.
The biggest miracle in my life is my relationship with Jesus Christ. When was 21, I attended a series of powerful talks that change my life. I heard for the first time in my life god loved as I was with all my weakness, mistakes and sins. I was a beloved daughter of God. I didn't have to be good or perfect, god never judged me. And my life has never the same since I heard that good news.
10. What is your favorite vacation spot and why
My favorite vacation spot is Mexico city, mexico. I love the people, they were friendly and generous.

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Shop Feature: Sip Studio

 


This week's shop feature is Sip Studio where you can  get  custom made business cards. I think it's nice to be able to make your own  business cards if you are a shop owner. So if you are looking for something unique with a sense of  style for your business,  try  Sip Studio here.  Read  below more about this shop.

   1. How did you come up with the Name of your Shop?
When I first created my shop I thought to myself, 'what do I want to be known as?' To me, this was a very easy question, so I chose my initials. Boring I know, It's not as creative as other peoples, but I like to keep things simple.
2. Tell us a little bit about your shop and what you think makes it unique?
I sell a variety of affordable pre-made logos for small business'. I also offer custom design work for those who wish to have something a little more personal! I'd say the designs in my shop were unique compared to others, as I like to experiment with different mediums such as watercolour.






3. What is your favorite item at the store and why?
Mhmm... well, I'm going to have to say the 'Blossoms' pre-made logo for sure! It features a lovely flower embellished circle, it's just perfect. It's also helped me in a way too, since creating that I've been contacted by a few wedding specialists asking about custom designs and it makes me want to start selling printable wedding invitations. Exciting!
4. What inspires create your products?
I'm inspired by a lot of things. Even if I'm just wondering around my local supermarket, I'll see something with beautiful typography on the packaging and ideas will start gathering in my head. I'd also say that Pinterest is the Queen of inspiration to me, there's so many images on there I could spend days glued to my computer screen.

5. Where can we find you?
My Etsy shop: www.sjpstudio.etsy.com
Blog: www.stephaniepiercy.blogspot.com
Facebook: www.facebook.com/SJPStudio


 

 6. What advice can you give for other sellers out there for their shop?
Promote, promote, promote! A few months back I knew nothing about promoting and my shop was going nowhere. But ever since I joined an abundance of Etsy Teams and constantly contributed to all the forums I noticed an increase in my shop views and sales. I'd say do something you love, because you'll want to promote and if you keep a blog of up-to-date things around your chosen area, you're bound to get somewhere. All it takes is a bit of passion.
Now some fun facts about you
7. What is your Favorite Food?
Oh, this is such a hard question! Can I say everything? If I had to choose though, I'd have to go with noodles. Honestly, I get through so many packets of noodles a week, it's unbelievable.
8. Describe us one positive event in your life in your life that you felt was a miracle to you or that you knew the Universe was there watching over you.
I wasn't prepared to go to University after leaving college, because I didn't fancy moving away from my family and friends. It was getting to the end of my college year, everyone had their places in various Uni's and I had nothing, didn't know what I was going to do... then my tutor announced to the class that they were starting a HND course (Higher National Diploma, it's basically like the first two years of University) this was my break through, I immediately applied and got a place! I'd say that if I hadn't done that, I certainly wouldn't be were I am today with my designing.
9. What is your favorite vacation spot and why?
Definitely Canada! I went on holiday with my family and we rented an RV for a few weeks to travel around Canada and discover the beautiful sites first hand. It was amazing and one of the best experiences of my life! I saw many famous locations, from the CN Tower in Toronto to Niagara Falls and Algonquin National Park.
10. Anything else you like to share about you?
I spend a lot of time with my mum throughout the week and she tries to teach me knitting (It's never going to happen). I've found knitting impossible to do with my clumsy hands, so I'll leave that to her, but we've been discussing about opening a second Etsy shop, primarily to sell her wonderful knitted creations, so keep your eyes peeled! :)

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Shop Feature: Kindred Toys

This Weeks shop feature is Kindred Toys by Stevie Rae. the shop is fairly new and it looks here that its specializing in painted peg doll families. I think they are cute and  kids need to use their imagination . Red below to find out more about this shop.


1. How did you come up with the Name of your Shop
I chose the name Kindred because the foundation of my shop has to do with family. While the mainstream idea of family may be a dual-parent household and a few kids the majority of my friends/family/community are more diverse and face a lot of opposition. I wanted a name that validated their family structure.
2. Tell us a little bit about your shop and what you think makes it unique?
The concept behind my shop (maintaining in-stock items that represent family dynamics outside of the "norm") is what makes it unique. 



 

 3. What is your favorite item at the store and why?
My current 2 favorites are the Grandparent set and the Birth Mother doll. The grandparents because they just look like fun people. The Birth Mother has a special spot in my heart because I have close friends and family that have either adopted or been birth parents themselves both through surrogacy and adoption.
4. What inspires create your products?
My friends, my family, my community. Anyone I know who has fought against all odds to create a family where there may not have been before. People who love unconditionally.
 

 5. Where can we find you? www.etsy.com/shop/kindredtoys www.facebook.com/kindredtoys kindredtoys.blogspot.com

6. What advice can you give for other sellers out there for their shop?
Now some fun facts about you
7. What is your Favorite Food?
Chocolate. Isn't that everyone's favorite? Cheese and bacon are close contenders.
 

 8. Describe us one positive event in your life in your life that you felt was a miracle to you or that you knew the Universe was there watching over you.
It sounds cliche, but meeting my husband. He stood out to me instantly but I couldn't explain why. We were in college together. He was dating someone else at the time and I remember running into him casually and making small talk. He mentioned that he'd just had lunch with his girlfriend and I felt a twinge of unexpected jealousy. We became friends and it was amazing how compatible we were. He eventually went separate ways with the girl he was seeing.
9. What is your favorite vacation spot and why?
My favorite vacation spot so far is the Isle of Palms in South Carolina. We went there for my sister-in-laws wedding and the combination of family, sun, and the ocean (I've always been extremely drawn to bodies of water. I find them soothing) was the perfect equation for restoration.

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