Sponsor Spotlight: crzylady's shop of (owl)ies

(Psst... don't forget to enter the giveaway from Middleburg. And today is your last day to enter the one from Beth Stone Studio!)

Owls and other woodland creatures are so hot right now. But if you haven't really jumped on that bandwagon just yet, then must be you haven't came across crzylady's shop of (owl)ies! Make sure to click and read the fun descriptions of each owl's personality, too. Can't wait to hear more...

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Tell us a bit about yourself, Tracylea.

A newly 30 year old (which has been a huge inspiration for me to get on the ball living my life) special events coordinator. I have a delightful 4 year old miss bossy pants at home. My husband and I work together at a small liberal arts college in Idaho. I love reading - I am absolutely obsessed with certain series and have to force myself to read new material. I like craft projects which are sometimes unusual but can be done in a variety of colors and are quickly finished.

What 5 words would you use to describe yourself?
1) Voracious
2) Verbose
3) Aspiring
4) Controlling
5) Crzy

Tell us a bit about your Etsy shop.
I JUST opened my shop at the end of January. One of my 2010 resolutions (in conjunction with a February milestone birthday of 30!) was to begin my etsy shop. I have typically made and made items and saved them in bin all year for a couple end of the year vendor fairs. It took too much fun out the crafting. I felt pressured to make things only before an event and with specific goals in mind. Etsy struck me (and still does) as an inexpensive avenue to see how I can inspire other crafters AND myself throughout the year. It offers me a place to receive constant feedback of items and business ideas. I hope the shop will be a continual source of inspiration. And I can't wait to begin posting more varied items.

What 5 words would you use to describe your shop?
1) Whimsical
2) Entertaining
3) Inexpensive
4) Understanding
5) Inspiring


What are your favorite websites and blogs?
V for Violet
Ivy Black Chat
Foxs Lane
Lola Nova

What are your favorite Etsy shops?
B.Inspired Vintage
I've Got Worms
Kid-N Around Creations
Over the Wall
Lola Nova

What advice would you give other Etsy sellers?
To have fun. We are all too creative and life-enjoying to forget why we started crafting in the first place :)

Be polite and courteous and thoughtful to all other etsians.

Anything else you'd like us to know?
This year is magical - I can feel it!
Don't forget :)

SPONSOR SPECIAL
crzylady is so kind to offer a
FREE customized mini-(owl)ie
with any order mentioning this interview in the notes to seller.
You can customize by listing your favourite color combination (2 colors maximum).

(Thanks so much, Tracylea! We're so happy and grateful to have you here as a sponsor of Etsy Interviews!)