Welcome to EtsyInterviews with B.Inspired Vintage & B.Inspired Supply

Saturday, January 30, 2010

Welcome to EtsyInterviews! I'm so excited to bring you interviews with the MANY talented and friendly Etsy sellers that I have met while running my own Etsy shops, B.Inspired Vintage and B.Inspired Supply. I have some really GREAT interviews lined up with tons of GIVEAWAYS, too! If you want to be featured, it's SO easy; just fill out this form and I will let you know if and when you are selected. Anyway, I'll just jump right in and get started by "interviewing" (and introducing) myself first...





Tell us a bit about yourself.
Hi, I'm Krissy! I am a former art teacher turned full-time mama to two beautiful (and energetic) little ones under 3! I gave up a high school art teaching position to be a stay at home mom when we had to relocate from northern to southern Pennsylvania for my husband's work a few years back. It was the first time I'd left "home" and everyone thought I was CRAZY for leaving my teaching position, but it has proven to be a fun and worthwhile adventure. Etsy and the blogging community have made that transition even more fun!


Give 5 words to describe yourself.
Caring
Compassionate

Creative

Responsible

CRAZY!



Tell us a bit about your shop(s).
I love staying home with my kiddos, but I do find it hard to fit in much creative mama time. So I've been blessed to discover thrifting, which my little ones can do with me, as my new passion! I am completely addicted to the thrill of the hunt and always amazed at how a little cleanup and clever photography can transform something tossed aside into a treasure. I especially love anything colorful and fun. I share my fun & funky vintage finds in B.Inspired Vintage and B.Inspired Supply. My etsy shops and my blogs, B.Inspired Mama & now EtsyInterviews, give me the creative boost I need between all of the diaper-changes, children's books, playdates, and snuggle time!


Give 5 words to describe your shop(s).
Colorful
Funky
Fun

Clean

Affordable



Give your 5 favorite websites.
Etsy of course, but that doesn't count!
Heartomatic

Etsy Treasure Hunt

Etsy Fee Calculator

One Pretty Thing

Swap-Bot



Give your 5 favorite Etsy shops (aside from your own).
So hard to narrow it down...
Shop66
Missy Magoo
Tortoise Loves Donkey
Reclaim2Fame
Lemon Blooms


What advice would you give other Etsy sellers?
I'm still learning as I go, but my advice would be to have great customer service, fast shipping, and don't be afraid to ask questions and learn from others. I visit other Etsy sellers that I admire and that are successful and soak up as much from them as possible. Oh, and spread the love via hearts! I'm a HUGE heart-er. I truly love something about each item or seller that I heart. I believe lots of people find me through the heart-trail that I leave behind.


Anything else you would like to share?
I'm excited to have just listed new vintage-inspired handmade creations in B.Inspired Vintage! And can't wait to make time to create some more.


GIVEAWAY!
**ONE ITEM OF CHOICE from B.Inspired Vintage or B.Inspired Supply**

Here's how to enter:
Visit B.Inspired Vintage and B.Inspired Supply and leave a comment on this post mentioning your favorite item.

For more chances to win, leave a separate post for each of the following:
*Become a Follower of EtsyInterviews.
*Subscribe to via RSS.
*Tweet about this giveaway (please leave link to tweet).
*Follow B.Inspired Mama on Twitter.
*Become a fan of B.Inspired Vintage on Facebook.
*Share the giveaway on Facebook.
*Blog about the giveaway (please leave the link)
*Add EtsyInterviews to your blogroll.
*Submit to be Featured on EtsyInterviews, too!

The winner will be chosen via Random.org on Sunday, February 7th at 9PM EST. The winner will be emailed within 24 hours. Please make sure your email is in your profile or in the comment. GOOD LUCK!
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118 comments:

Cabootique said...

I love the Sweet Housework Girls Vintage Wall Plaques...so cute.

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Ribbonlicious said...

I would like to join ^-^
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Wehaf said...

I love the Little Critters Bumble Bee Vintage Hanging Hand Towel!

urchiken at gmail dot com

Anonymous said...

I really love the Funky Flower Vintage Tile and Cast Iron Trivet. It's so colorful and "funky"!

june_spirit2628 at hotmail dot com

Anonymous said...

Retro Flower Ballanoff Hot Mat: this reminds me of my childhood!

Beth
bethnaf at hotmail dot com

Anonymous said...

I'd love the funky vintage trivet! Thanks for the giveaway!
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cls said...

Lovin' the Darling Vintage Daisy Mugs!

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cls said...

I am following your blog!

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cls said...

I am following B.Inspired Mama on Twitter as cassandrawebb.

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Amber said...

I just love the Vintage Orange Sit-Up Doll!
Thank you for the giveaway :)
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Amber said...

I follow Etsy Interviews on Google Friend Connect!
Thank you for the giveaway :)
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Anonymous said...

What a great giveaway my fingers are crossed and I adore the vintage dakin dream pet flying tiger it's adorable.Thanks Marian

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Kalynda said...

My fave is the Adorable Animals Vintage Cookie Cutter Gift Set.

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Kalynda said...

I follow B. Inspired Mama on Twitter (LittleKDesigns)

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Mama H said...

I love the 'grandma loves me' mug. So cute and funny!

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lo said...

I am madly in love with the Shotgun Wedding Certificate! So hilarious and would look awesome on my wall.

Thanks for the giveaway :)

Lauren

lo said...

I follow EtsyInterviews on my Blog reader.

Thanks :)

Lauren

lo said...

I follow you on Twitter as luckylauren06!

Thanks :)

Lauren

LisbonSky said...

Hi, Cute shop! my fave is the "Retro Spartus Woodgrain Wall Clock" - as it's so funky!

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Anonymous said...

Hi, I followed B.Inspired Mama on Twitter: LisbonSky!

Anonymous said...

Hi, I'm now a FB Fan (Imelda Dickinson)!

PerfectBlueMoon said...

I love the adorable animals vintage cookie cutter set!

Anna
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PerfectBlueMoon said...

I changed my facebook status to share this giveaway with my friends! :)

Anna
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PerfectBlueMoon said...

I follow BInspired Mama on twitter! (perfectbluemoon)

Anna
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minishoes1 said...

I love the beautiful vintage teapot. so pretty! It would look great in my kitchen! Thanks! jacquecurl1@gmail.com

minishoes1 said...

I already follow. jacquecurl1@gmail.com

minishoes1 said...

I subscribe to feed. jacquecurl1@gmail.com

Julie said...

http://www.etsy.com/view_listing.php?listing_id=33790174-be inspired love platter

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Anonymous said...

The Retro Rainbow mugs are a lot of fun!

Thanks,

Gabreial

vintagemorning{AT}gmail{DOT}com

Lu Gaspar said...

Hi!
I love the vintage topsy turvy little red riding hood doll!

lucianita[@]sapo[.]pt

Lu Gaspar said...

I'm following you on twitter as Lucianittaa

amber.hope said...

I love the Vintage Cabbage Patch Kids Thermos I use to have one just like it when I was a little girl!

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RR said...

I like the Vintage Clowns Tin Spinning Top Toy. Great stuff!

amber.hope said...

Blogged about giveaway at http://mommysquietplace.blogspot.com/

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409cope said...

I like the Sweet Strawberry Pocket Vintage Wrap Skirt the most. cardshark42(at)hotmail(dot)com

409cope said...

I follow BInspiredMama on twitter as 409cope. cardshark42(at)hotmail(dot)com

Jessica said...

I follow you through RSS feed!
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Jessica said...

I love the Vintage Topsy Turvy Little Red Riding Hood and her Grandmother Doll! It is so cute! I had one like it when I was young!
ms.johnsonmahs at gmail dot com

Desi @ Wee Share said...

First of all, I think you offer spectacular prices. Your products are really unique and I like many of them. However, my favorite is the topsy turvy red riding hood doll. I had one like this as a child and I cannot find it now. I would love to share this with my daughter.

Desiree
weeshareblog@gmail.com
http://weeshare.blogspot.com

Desi @ Wee Share said...

new blog follower

Desiree
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Desi @ Wee Share said...

RSS subscriber to my yahoo

Desiree
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Desi @ Wee Share said...

Facebook fan- Desiree Glaze

Desiree
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Desi @ Wee Share said...

set a link to giveaway as my facebook status- Desiree Glaze

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Desi @ Wee Share said...

http://twitter.com/WeeShare/status/8571205564

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Unknown said...

I love the sweet vintage lamb planter.

ladyoftheforest15 @ hotmail dot com

Unknown said...

I'm a gff follower of this blog.

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Yuri said...

My fave is the Fun Pocket Pillow Cover from Vintage Baby Dress on the B.Inspired Vintage etsy store.


yuri.kristi at gmail dotcom

Damla said...

I like the Retro Brown Funky Floral Stacking Mugs: http://www.etsy.com/view_listing.php?listing_id=28104209

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Damla said...

Tweeted: http://twitter.com/sweepstakelover/status/8584625498

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Damla said...

Blogged: http://sweepstakelover.blogcu.com/b-inspired-vintage-b-inspired-supply/6934145

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Kim said...

love: Grandma Loves Me 60s Mug

Kim said...

rss subscriber

Mariel said...

I love the vintage animal cookie cutters! -- Mariel

Anonymous said...

My favorite item is the lamb planter!

lankylegslass(at)hotmail(dot)com

Anonymous said...

I follow your blog.

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Rachel C said...

I like the burger and fries baskets - reminds me of the drive in!
rach62803@yahoo.com

Liz said...

I was just talking to my husband about wanting some extra plates for parties. This Showoffs Wash or Toss Dinnerware set would be PERFECT!

Liz said...

I'm a new rss subscriber

Liz said...

I'm a new follower

Nature Manipulated said...

My favorite item is Vintage Orange Sit-Up Doll.

naturemanipulated AT hotmail DOT com

Amy said...

I like the Sweet Vintage Lamb Planter
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Amy said...

I follow
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Amy said...

I subscribe via RSS
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Amy said...

I follow on Twitter
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Amy said...

I tweeted,http://twitter.com/laprochaine/statuses/8607110875

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Sarah said...

I love the Vintage Burger and Fries Baskets. My kids would go nuts over these.

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Sarah said...

New follower.

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AmbreRose said...

I love, love, love the pillows! I didn't see any in the shop:( So I will choose the Darling Vintage Daisy Mugs. Very cute too, ambrerose(at)aol.com

sewfunky said...

I'm a follower

pippirose said...

I love her stuff!
My fave: Vintage Topsy Turvy Little Red Riding Hood and her Grandmother Doll.
:o)
pippirose59 at gmail dot com

pippirose said...

I'm a follower.
pippirose59 at gmail dot com

pippirose said...

I follow B.Inspired on Twitter
@pippirose77
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pippirose said...

I'm a fan on FB of B.Inspired (under my name, Piroska).
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Anonymous said...

I love the Vintage Hyacinth Glass! Beautiful!


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Anonymous said...

I'm a follower of Etsy Interviews

Anonymous said...

I subscribe via RSS.


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Anonymous said...

I follow B. Inspired on Twitter (@EricaJulien)


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Anonymous said...

I'm a fan of B. Inspired on Facebook (Erica Julien)


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Ronnie said...

My fave item are the Vintage Burger and Fries Baskets. They're so cute!

http://www.etsy.com/view_listing.php?listing_id=36481542

Ronit
internationalgiveaways[at]gmail[dot]com
http://internationalgiveaways.blogspot.com

Ronnie said...

I follow etsyinterviews!

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Ronnie said...

I blogged about this giveaway!

Here's the link:
http://internationalgiveaways.blogspot.com/2010/02/item-from-b-inspired-vintage.html

Ronit
internationalgiveaways[at]gmail[dot]com
http://internationalgiveaways.blogspot.com

biyagko_barbaru said...

I love the Vintage Olive Green Enamel Teapot

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The Feathered Snail said...

Love this little guy:
Sweet Vintage Lamb Planter

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CathyH said...

Favorite item is the Royal Bird teapot
cathyhorner at embarqmail dot com

CathyH said...

I'm a follower
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Surge said...

i love the treto wood wall clock

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Heather! said...

OH man...so much good stuff! I love the Sunshine Flower mug AND the Funky Orange California Pottery Spoon Rest! So cool!
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Heather! said...

I follow Etsy Interviews via Google Connect!
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Heather! said...

I follow BInspiredMama on Twitter as hybroanglid.
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Heather! said...

I'm a fan of BInspired Vintage on Facebook!
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Daer0n said...

I like the Retro Spartus Woodgrain Wall Clock from BInspiredVintage's shop and the Vintage Childrens Book Illustration of a Little Boy and Girl Going to Market from BInspiredSupply's shop!

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Daer0n said...

I follow your blog.

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Daer0n said...

I tweeted:
http://twitter.com/daer0n/status/8701894146

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Daer0n said...

I follow B.Inspired Mama on Twitter.

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Daer0n said...

I am a fan of B.Inspired Vintage on Facebook.

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Daer0n said...

I shared this giveaway on facebook:
http://www.facebook.com/pages/BInspired-Vintage/133114519045?v=wall#!/?filter=app_2915120374

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Daer0n said...

I blogged:
http://ohmygiveaway.blogspot.com/2010/02/enter-to-win-item-of-your-choice-from-b.html

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Daer0n said...

I added you to my blogroll :)

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Anonymous said...

My favorite is the Sweet Strawberry Pocket Vintage Wrap Skirt.

Thanks!
Kelly @ TLE
thelostearring at yahoo dot com

Deanna said...

Cute stuff--who wouldn't like it?

K said...

From BINspired Vintage I love the Vintage Shabby Chic Love Doves Mirror and from BInspired Supply I like the Vintage Flash Card Inspiration pack.
Email attached to profile.

K said...

Follower of EtsyInterviews. - Kym -

K said...

Subscribed to via RSS.

K said...

Following B.Inspired Mama on Twitter @umeplusone

K said...

fan of B.Inspired Vintage on Facebook (kym T)

Unknown said...

I love the Funky Orange and Gold Large Leaf Platter from B.Inspired Vintage

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Unknown said...

I follow B.Inspired Mama on Twitter.

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Unknown said...

I follow your blog!

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Ginny said...

I love the Vintage Olive Green Enamel Teapot

Ginny said...

I'm subscribed in bloglines

Ginny said...

I'm following

Ginny said...

B.Inspired Vintage on Facebook.

Tylerpants said...

I love the adorable Little Critters Bumble Bee Vintage Hanging Hand Towel! tylerpants(at)gmail.com

Tylerpants said...

I'm a follower of Etsy Interviews. tylerpants(at)gmail.com

Tylerpants said...

I'm a Bloglines feed subscriber of EtsyInterviews. tylerpants(at)gmail.com

trixx said...

I like the Little Critters Bumble Bee Vintage hanging handtowel. Super cute!

trixx said...

I subscribe to via RSS [GoogleReader].

Um Omer said...

i like Vintage Mix and Match Picture Puzzle Blocks