Superstar Saturday: Kim Scherer

Superstar Saturday!

Let me introduce you to ... Kim Scherer.

1. What is your business name and website/shop URL? What do you create?

My website is http://kimscherer.etsy.com and I make sleep sacks, burp cloths, bibs, bows, pacifier clips, and crib teething guards.

2. What is the theme or idea behind your website/shop?

I started my website after my son was born and I wanted to make things that I used or needed! It started with the burp cloths and got bigger from there! I wanted to make a gender neutral looking site and offer cute patterns in both boy and girl items!

3. What makes your items unique?

I want to make all my items something I would buy and make the fabrics fun! I try to take things that moms use everyday and put a small twist to it, to make it something unique!

4. What is your favorite item on your website or in your shop right now?

Right now my favorite item in my store is the pink and brown damask teething guard. I really like the fabric and think it came together great! http://www.etsy.com/listing/53895416/crib-teething-guard-for-convertible

5. What teams do you belong to? How do we search for their items?

I am part of the Etsy West Michigan Team and you can search items for that team by searching for "etsywmi team."

6. What is your favorite thing about handmade items?

I love handmade items because they are unique and they can be made for what you need or want!

7. Do you have any favorite finds by other handmade artists?

There are so many great handmade items that I can't pick just one! I love handmade jewelry and of course baby items!

8. Do you have anything else you would like to share? Other links?

My sister-in-law and I started our websites at the same time and we help each other to grow and get better at what we we do! The link to her shop is http://marcellas3monkeys.etsy.com. We also attend craft shows together and have a great time meeting customers and other great vendors! Since I have started this shop I have been pleasantly surprised at all the support from my family and friends and the wonderful customers that I have worked with!

Featured September Etsy Blogger: Designs by Vanessa

This month's Etsy Blogger, Designs by Vanessa, has an adorable shop filled with lovely jewelry and handmade cards with a "birdie" theme. You can find these great items in her shop at http://designsbyvanessa.etsy.com.


Be sure to check out other Etsy Bloggers by searching "etsybloggers team" on Etsy.com!

-Suzanne

Featured June Etsy Blogger: LazyTCrochet!

This month's Featured Etsy Blogger is LazyTCrochet. Check out their knit and crochet fashions and accessories (wearable shawls, shrugs, sweaters) at http://www.lazytcrochet.etsy.com.

They feature one-of-a-kind designs like these cuties .... not to mention more hats, scarves, and custom goodies :)


Have fun shopping! -Suzanne

Featured Etsy Artist: Sugar Village

Featured Etsy Artist: Sugar Village

1. What is your shop name and what do you sell?
Sugar Village. I sell small, original watercolor paintings.

2. What is your shop URL?
http://www.sugarvillage.etsy.com/

3. What is your blog URL?
http://wanderingnancy.blogspot.com/

4. When did you start selling on Etsy?
October 22, 2008

5. What is your favorite thing about Etsy?
That it's a place to find unique, one of a kind, handmade items. The community is also very nice and helpful.

6. What is your favorite thing about what you sell?
The process. I love coming up with new ideas and imagining what the creatures of Sugar Village would be doing.

7. What is your favorite item in your own shop and why?
My Giraffe and Flowers piece (http://www.etsy.com/view_listing.php?listing_id=16513239) because it was the painting that made me realize I wanted to continue to make these little paintings and share them with other people. So it was basically the first Sugar Village resident.

8. What teams do you belong to?
None at the moment

9. What is the most fun thing you do to promote your shop?
I created my own business cards and I have mailed a few to other Etsy members that offered to promote. I also have Twitter, Myspace, Facebook and Flickr accounts, as well as my personal blog.

10. What are some of your favorite finds by other sellers on Etsy?
Vintage cameras by Domistikate http://www.etsy.com/shop.php?user_id=5363986
The animal portraits of BerkleyIllustration http://www.etsy.com/shop.php?user_id=5404421
The feminine necklaces by RachelleD http://www.etsy.com/shop.php?user_id=5139840

11. What do you do in your spare time?
Photography, bake and spend time with my geeky husband and weird sheltie.

12. What blogs do you follow?
I follow many blogs! Just to name a few favorites are:
http://bread-and-honey.blogspot.com/
http://decor8blog.com/
http://prettyinthecity.blogspot.com/

13. Do you have anything else you would like to share?
Nope, just thank you!

Bliss Featured on TheMaryGoRound Blog!

I have been so fortunate and blessed this week! I have been featured on another wonderful blog. Please stop by and visit! http://themarygoround.blogspot.com/

-Suzanne

Bliss Candles Featured!!

I've been featured! How cool is that? Check it out:

http://uniquecommodities.blogspot.com/

Featured Etsy Shop: susiesplace

Featured Etsy Shop: Susiesplace

1. What is your shop name and what do you sell?
The name of my shop is Susiesplace, I sell custom orders, wedding floral arrangements, wearables, Macrame'd necklaces, Holiday specials and crocheted and sewn items and more..

2. What is your shop URL? My URL is http://susiesplace.etsy.com/

3. What is your blog URL? My Blog URL is = http://homemadeaccessories.blogspot.com/

4. When did you start selling on Etsy? I began my shop on Oct 22, 2007

5. What is your favorite thing about Etsy?
My favorite thing about Etsy is getting to meet others and enjoying there homemade items. And of course shopping!!!

6. What is your favorite thing about what you sell?
My favorite thing about what I sell is I feel a part of me is in my items. I make each one with love hoping someone will buy and give it with love and in return receive love.

7. What is your favorite item in your own shop and why?
My favorite item in my shop is the Bridal Bouquet http://www.etsy.com/view_listing.php?listing_id=15144541
because I love weddings and enjoy making silk floral arrangements.

8. What teams do you belong to?
I belong to THE Christian Artists Street Team (CAST)

9. What is the most fun thing you do to promote your shop?
The most fun thing I do to promote is going into the forums. I also enjoy talking to locals here in Clay City,Ky. about Etsy inviting them to shop with us.

10. What are some of your favorite finds by other sellers on Etsy?

Some of my favorite finds are ;Playing card and flowers crafting set
http://www.etsy.com/view_listing.php?listing_id=15221926
10x Brass Guitar Charms
http://www.etsy.com/view_listing.php?listing_id=10841147
Clean Laundry Soap Bar
http://www.etsy.com/view_listing.php?ref=vl_other_1&listing_id=14866687
MACINTOSH APPLE - Bliss Soy 10 oz Premium Jar Candle - http://www.etsy.com/view_listing.php?listing_id=13212480
Wow there are many items and everyone does such a wonderful job its hard to decide which is a favorite when I would like to have one of each!

11. What do you do in your spare time?
In my spare time I cook and sew and enjoy singing with my sons. They both sing and play guitars and write lyrics. I also enjoy making them a item when I can they are older so it is a challange but I found one thing I made our 16 yr. old seem to love it. A wall quilt of his Jackson Guitar. I enjoy life as a whole and being home with my loving Husband.

12. What blogs do you follow?
I follow this blog I have just began to do the Blog thing so this is it at this time.

13. Do you have anything else you would like to share?
I want to share my thanks to Suzanne blisscandles for featuring my shop here. I truely appreciate it and it is uplifting to me. Also want to thank Vanessa Cengic
Bears Banners & Graphics http://www.bearcengic.etsy.com/ for my Banner she does a wonderful job and is a true Blessing. If you get a chance stop by her shop.

Also if you are ever in Stanton, Ky. visit the Bluegrass Craft and Antique Mall Booth #C41 I have lots of my homemade items and some vintage items in our booth.
Thanks again and May God Bless, Susie:)

Check out My Other Blog!

Be sure to check out my other blog for:

• More great Etsy Artist features and
• Tips and Tricks on how to be successful on Etsy!

Have an article or tips you would like to submit? Please email me at suzanne@blisscandles.com.

See you soon! -Suzanne