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Today is the LAST DAY to enter the giveaway for FREE ad space right here on Etsy Interviews! All you have to do is leave one little comment to get FIVE chances to have your shop's Etsy Mini front and center on my sidebar. PLUS, you'll get a Featured Sponsor Interview and promotion on facebook and twitter, too! It's easy - all you have to do is leave one little comment on this post introducing yourself and your Etsy shop. (And I'll let you in on a little secret, too... there aren't many entrants so far, so the odds are in your favor!) Can't wait to meet you and visit your shop!

Etsy Interview & Giveaway with feltgirl

(Psst... don't forget to enter the ad space giveaway from Etsy Interviews!)

I am in LOVE with bright, bold color! And one of my favorite craft supplies to work with as of late is FELT. So I am IN LOVE with fun Etsy shop, feltgirl! Let's learn more...

Etsy Shop: feltgirl
Other Etsy Shop: V for Violet
Blog: V for Violet

Tell us a bit about yourself, feltgirl.
I work from home in my little sewing studio and love every aspect of my job. I love sewing, knitting and have just learned to crochet which it becoming a little bit of an obsession. I am also obsessed by buttons, and fabric and have quite a collection of both!

I am a big fan of the handmade ethic that is big at the moment. It's great that sewing and knitting is having a resurgence of popularity. I love handmade stuff and appreciate the time and effort that has gone into producing it.
I have 4 children who are all now at school during the day which gives me time to sew.

I drink lots of tea and eat far too many biscuits.

What 5 words would you use to describe yourself?
patient
creative
ambitious
optimistic
enthusiastic

Tell us a bit about your Etsy shop.
I set up Feltgirl in 2009 when I had become exasperated in wanting lovely felt and buttons for my sewing and I couldn't find any. I had the dream of creating a little shop where you could find gorgeous coloured felt, beautiful different buttons - polka dots and stripes and delicious bright ribbons all in the same place. I have now expanded to include other stuff such as ric rac and pom pom trims. I put everything in the shop that I would love to find there.

My aim for the shop is continue to be successful and expand the range even more, I am always on the look out for gorgeous supplies.

What 5 words would you use to describe your shop?
colourful
exciting
inspiring
happy
fun

(Can be found here at feltgirl's sister shop, V for Violet!)

Give your 5 favorite websites.
Attic24
Anna Maria
Lil Sonny Sky
loobylu
Cupcakes and Biscuits

Give your 5 favorite Etsy shops.
syko
Moaning Minnie
Gaia Conceptions
Lisa Stubbs
summersville

What advice would you give other Etsy sellers?
I would say give it a go - promote yourself, get out there and let people know you are there. Having a blog is also a good idea, it's nice to get a bit of background on the seller, see how they create, makes it more personal.

GIVEAWAY!
feltgirl is so kind to offer...
**Full 71 Colour Pack of Mini Felt Squares**
Thanks so much, feltgirl!

Here's how to enter:
Visit feltgirl or V for Violet 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 V for Violet.
*Become a Follower of EtsyInterviews.
*Subscribe to EtsyInterviews 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 Tuesday, March 2nd 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!

ClaySwan Giveaway Winner...

(Psst... don't forget to enter the giveaway for Etsy Mini Ad Space right here on Etsy Interviews!)

And the WINNER of the
CHOICE OF MEDIUM PORCELAIN TRAY from ClaySwan
is...

Congratulations, Betsabe! I will be in touch soon.

Friendly Advice: Stay Happy & Productive Working From Home

Patricia Wood of VerreDesign shares some GREAT ideas for being happy and productive while working from home on her blog. And judging by her full inventory and steady sales, she knows what she's talking about! My favorite is her suggestion for making three lists of three to organize your day. Maybe that would help keep my scatter-brain on better track! Thanks, Patricia!

Koko Candles Giveaway Winner...

(Psst... today is your last day to enter the giveaway from ClaySwan! And don't forget to enter the giveaway for Etsy Mini Ad Space right here on Etsy Interviews!)

And the WINNER of the
LOVE Candle Gift Set from Koko Candles
is...

Congratulations, Ashley of Rejoice!. I will email you soon.

New Look from Dumplin Design Studio & Ad Space Giveaway

(Psst... today is the last day to enter the giveaway from ClaySwan!)

You may have noticed a "little" change around here... I hope you likie as much as I do. I'm more than THRILLED with my brand-spankin'-new blog design courtesy of fellow Etsian, Shay Bocks of Dumplin Design Studio! Shay comes HIGHLY recommended. The process was fast and painless. In fact, it was even FUN! She sent a little questionnaire to make sure she understood exactly what I was looking for, and it must have worked, because she nailed it on the very first try! The best part is that the new design offers PRIME AD SPACE right there in top right sidebar for a few of you lucky Etsy sellers! (Just make sure to enter the free giveaway below.) And make sure to keep Dumplin Design Studio in mind for your graphic design needs, too!

Etsy Shop: Dumplin Design Studio
Website: Dumplin Design Studio
Blog: Dumplin Design Blog

Tell us a bit about yourself, Shay.
I am a stay-at-home mom and army wife who LOVES graphic design. We currently live in Fort Knox, KY but Chesapeake, VA will always be our home.

What 5 words would you use to describe yourself?
dedicated
creative
mommy
loyal
inspired

Tell us a bit about your Etsy shop.
History: Dumplin Design Studio started out as a small Myspace site called Bocks Creations. After the birth of my son in April 2008, I found myself up 3 times a night with nothing to occupy my time and keep me awake while feeding my baby. I decided it was time to take on a project and that became Bocks Creations. About six months later, I teamed up with Lisa at Carried Away then later branched out on my own with Dumplin Designs. At the inception, it was just a myspace page providing free and custom graphics. In August 2009, DumplinDesigns.com was born and later migrated to DumplinDesignStudio.com.

Mission: To provide high-quality design at affordable prices.

What I Offer:
* Blogger Template Design
* Cards & Stationary Design
* Business Identity Design
* Event & Party Design
* And More!


What 5 words would you use to describe your shop?
sleek
simple
creative
blogger
design


Give your 5 favorite websites.
Queen of the Castle
SIMPLEmom
zenhabits
Smashing Magazine
Twig & Thistle

Give your favorite Etsy shops.
Carri Ann Designs
Centsational Style
dimple prints
Simple Sage Designs

GIVEAWAY!
This great new blog design has inspired me to
feature some of your lovely Etsy shops in my new sidebar (at right)
so you get the attention you so deserve!
Therefore, I am offering...

5 lucky Etsy sellers
**30 Days of FREE AD SPACE**
on Etsy Interviews!

Includes:

YOUR Etsy Mini in the top right sidebar for 30 days,
a Featured Sponsor Interview,
and promotion on Twitter & Facebook!

Here's how to enter:

Leave a comment introducing yourself and your Etsy shop you'd like to advertise along with the shop's link. Let me know why you think you'd be a great fit for Etsy Interviews. Give me your PITCH!

For more chances to win, leave a separate post for each of the following:

*Visit Dumplin Design Studio's Portfolio and leave a comment on this post
mentioning your favorite design.
*Blog about the giveaway (please leave the link)
*Become a Follower of EtsyInterviews.
*Subscribe to EtsyInterviews 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.
*Add EtsyInterviews to your blogroll.
*Submit to be Featured on EtsyInterviews, too!

Because I want to make sure to have a good fit for Etsy Interviews, 8 semi-finalists will be chosen using Random.org on Friday, February 26th, 2010. I will then use my own discretion to choose the 5 winners from those 8 semi-finalists. The winners will be emailed within 24 hours. Please make sure your email is in your profile or in the comment. GOOD LUCK!