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 Etsy Blogger Artist: TwoZanyZebras

Check out this months Etsy Blogger - TwoZanyZebras! These wonderful children's items ranging from baby bibs to blankets to onesies to t-shirts adorned with fun monsters and critters can be found at http://twozanyzebras.etsy.com. Don't forget to check out the blog too - http://www.twozanyzebras.blogspot.com.

Featured Etsy Artist: CuddleBabyBoutique

Featured Etsy Shop: CuddleBaby Boutique

1. What is your shop name and what do you sell?
CuddleBaby Boutique - I sell handmade baby blankets, onesies, bibs, burp cloths, hair clips and holders and more!

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

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

4. When did you start selling on Etsy? I started at the beginning of August 2007

5. What is your favorite thing about Etsy?
I really enjoy reading about the Featured Artists! There are so many incredibly talented people on etsy!

6. What is your favorite thing about what you sell?
Having a baby is such a wonderful experience and I like the thought that I'm contributing to the expectant parents happiness.

7. What is your favorite item in your own shop and why?
My Early Spring Quilt is one of my favorites! http://www.etsy.com/view_listing.php?listing_id=9753165 It turned out so beautifully and was a lot of fun to make. I'm only sad it hasn't sold yet. I've also started making double-sided Minky blankets with appliques on them and I'm pretty excited about how they have turned out. They are so soft!
http://www.etsy.com/view_listing.php?listing_id=14817945
http://www.etsy.com/view_listing.php?listing_id=15787527

8. What teams do you belong to?
I belong to the Etsybaby Team, Etsymom, Etsykids and UtahEtsy!

9. What is the most fun thing you do to promote your shop?
I love being able to hand out my business cards. It's fun to be able to talk to someone about my shop and invite them to take a look!

10. What are some of your favorite finds by other sellers on Etsy?
Wow, I don't even know where to being. I love the Bath and Body Section of Etsy! Country Heart Gifts is my favorite! http://www.etsy.com/shop.php?user_id=8901 Check out my Favorites on my shop page to see what other Etsy finds I love! There are so many awesome things on Etsy!

11. What do you do in your spare time?
I have 2 kids, Myra (3) and Alexys (1) and an amazing husband, Chad, so I don't really have much spare time. My favorite thing is spending time with my family. And if there is any time left over, I like to Read, play the piano and be outdoors.

12. What blogs do you follow?
I follow personal blogs for many of my friends and family.