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1) Follow this blog if you aren't already doing so, one point to you if you are already
2) Blog, Tweet, Facebook or use other social media to spread the word about this giveaway with a link to this post...
3) Add my badge to your blog or other website
4) 'Like' my Facebook page and post a comment there with the name of your favorite item currently in my shop
5) 'Follow' me on Twitter and post a comment there with a link to your favorite item currently in my shop
Just like in school, you have to show your work... So don't forget to comment on this post with the links to what you did. Whoever has the most points by Midnight PST on Friday, July 15th wins. If there is a tie, the winner will be chosen by Random.org.
Good Luck!
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Hey, so here is the interview I did with myself. Maybe it's a little schitzo... but oh well! Mostly, I wanted to tell a little of my story and give people something to check out while they are thinking they may want to be featured on this blog.
What do you make and what was/is the inspiration for your shop? I make boutique style hair bows and ribbon flowers and am dabbling in other areas soon (I hope) to be introduced to Love in Bloom Boutique. I started making accessories, because I had a hard time finding things that weren’t too grown-up or filled with too many other colors to go with my daughter’s school uniforms. I have since ventured into many other colors and love making sweet adornments for girls of all ages.
What is your vision for the future of your business? Right now I’m just trying to make it through the stage of life where all of my kids aren’t in school yet, so for the short term I’d like to make a couple more good wholesale contacts do a few small shows, and pick up my sales on Etsy and I’d like to branch out by making more types of items (because I like to mix things up a bit). In the more distant future, I'd also one day open up a brick and mortar shop with all kinds of wonderful handmade items.
Are you trained as an artist? If yes, what degree(s) or certificates do you hold and where did you earn it/them? If no, how did you learn to make the items you offer in your shop? I am not trained as an artist. Oh, how I would have changed that if I could re-live my college years! It’s laughable how little formal art education I have, but I have learned that anything you want to do can pretty much be found in a free tutorial on YouTube or elsewhere on the web. That being said, I have experimented quite a bit and significantly altered what I learned about making bows (and tutus) with much better results than just following a tutorial verbatim.
What steps are you taking to ensure your products follow applicable child safety laws? Safety has always been something I have taken seriously. Because of this, all my items are made from a combination of items that either don’t require lead testing or are certified to comply with lead regulations. I test items to see if they meet choking hazard regulations and label items for age appropriate use with the idea that parents should be informed enough to make great choices about small parts for their littlest ones.
And of course, here on Live Love Bloom Craft!
Keep it crafty!
Kristin
I am now following your blog. I am krafterskorner on Etsy.
ReplyDeleteI'm following your blog from the San Diego County Team on Etsy. I also am a Deaf interpreter at my church, and I absolutely love it.!
ReplyDeleteBrenda - I think coffee is in order, or at least getting together at one of the team meet-ups.
ReplyDeleteI agree - I think we would have a lot in common.
ReplyDeleteIt was fun to read about you here. This is the first time I'm seen your shop (I came here from EKT), and I'm interested to go check it out. :) Thanks for sharing with us!
ReplyDeleteI'm so glad you are all here!
ReplyDeleteThanks for following my blog. I'm now following back. Have a great weekend.
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