Folksy Seller Interview 'K Scott Crafts'

Wow This is my tenth Folksy seller interview! I hope you have found some new favourite sellers and enjoyed reading about the people behind the folksy shops, i know i have!

Name Kristen Scott
Folksy Shop: K Scott Crafts

How Long have you been on Folksy? 
Just a few months, I'm fairly new to it

Describe what you create
make a variety of things using polymer clay- cake toppers, figurines and various pieces of jewellery, including tiny animals, food, and millefiori beads. I also make custom pieces to order. :)

 How did you get into your craft?
I used to model with polymer clay as a teenager but hadn't used it in ages, then one of my friends was looking for a specific wedding cake topper and I decided to have a go at making it for her, and from then on I got back into polymer clay modelling as a hobby, then I started making beads with it and got into jewellery making from there.:)

What inspires you?
 I love animals as you can probably guess as I've got a lot of animal-related things in my shop! :D .

Which item for sale in your Folksy shop is your favourite? 
 From my jewellery range, I'm rather pleased with my sheep bracelet, which has 4 little white sheep and one little black sheep charms on it.


What makes you unique?
 I'll have a go at most commissions so my jewellery will be as unique as you are :)

If you won the Lottery how would you spend your millions?
I'd buy a nice house for myself and my husband, (complete with a nice big studio for myself, natch!) and make sure our families and friends were sorted, do a bit of travelling and donate some to charity too.
Do you have a favourite shop which you buy from on Folksy?
 Ooh, there are loads of lovely shops on Folksy! I love Bits N Bobs fancy soaps, Printed On Ribbon's ribbons and Hand Over Your Fairy Cakes jewellery  

If you would like to see more of K Scotts Crafts lovely creations visit http://www.folksy.com/shops/kscottcrafts 

Folksy Sellers Wanted!

If you're reading this you've probably read some of my Folksy Seller Interviews which i started back in March, i've really enjoyed finding out about some of the wonderful people that sell their handcrafted items on http://www.folksy.com/ and hope you have enjoyed reading about them too.
I'm looking for more fantastic Folksy Folk who would like to be interviewed so i can keep the weekly feature going and find even more favourite handmade shops to buy from, if you have a shop on Folksy and are interested E-Mail me at LisaMarieJewellery@live.co.uk with your answers to the following questions and if there are any other questions you think i should be asking feel free to add them, you can answer all of the questions or miss some out, i don't mind if you miss any.

Name

Folksy Shop:

How Long have you been on Folksy?


Describe what you create:


How did you get into your craft?


What inspires you?


Which item for sale in your Folksy shop is your favourite? (please put a link to the item)


What makes you unique?


If you won the Lottery how would you spend your millions?
 
Do you have a favourite shop which you buy from on Folksy?

Folksy Seller Interview 'HunniBee Jewelleree'

Name: Karen Sarah Irvine
Folksy Shop: HunniBee Jewelleree
How Long have you been on Folksy?
Only discovered folksy about a month ago....a hidden treasure that I quickly shared with anyone who would listen.
Describe what you create:
I create one off bespoke pieces of jewellery that can't be found in the shops. I try and source unusual and striking beads to feature in each piece.

How did you get into your craft?
I've always loved jewellery and work part time as a graphic designer so it seemed a natural progression to combine the two.
What inspires you?
Life, love, friends, nature I draw inspiration from the things in life that make me happy always striving to create something extra special that someone will love to wear. My toddler had a big influence in my return to fimo, watching him 'create with play dough' ignited my long lost passion for Fimo, hence the new keyring range. I'm also looking into working with resin so watch this space.....
Which item for sale in your Folksy shop is your favourite?
Eek that's pretty hard to call, I'm swaying towards the multi coloured glass bespoke necklace and bracelet set, these beads truly are stunning and so detailed they do the talking for themselves.



What makes you unique?
Hmm I think the fact that everything is bespoke and can be adapted to personal preference sets you apart from the 'chain suppliers', never being scared to push the boundaries and try something new helps too :)

If you won the Lottery how would you spend your millions?
Oh I would travel and see as much of the world as I could, so many beautiful places to see, obviously picking up treasures and inspiration on the way to return and set up a studio for making lots of lovely pieces from the beads and trinkets I collected on my travels.
And we would spoil all our friends and family and support as many children's charities as possible.


To See More Lovely Creations from Hunni Bee visit http://www.folksy.com/shops/HunniBee

Folksy Seller Interview 'Lemur Lady'

This is the eighth installment in my weekly series! I hope you have found some new favourite sellers and enjoyed reading about the people behind the folksy shops, i know i have!

Folksy Shop: 'Lemur Lady's Awesome Emporium"

How Long have you been on Folksy?
Only about a month - I'm a newbie
Describe what you create:
I make bags and cushions (predominantly) out of quirky and unusual fabrics - especially gothic, cutesy, or kawaii prints. I try to make things that I know I would like - and my taste is eclectic!
How did you get into your craft?
I used to be very artsy and crafty as a child, but had got out of the habit until about a year ago, when someone bought me a book on crocheting amigurumi characters. The crochet led on to sewing, and once I discovered a world of fabulous and unusual fabrics out there I was hooked. After a while it became clear that my house was full of cushions and there was only so many bags I needed, so I decided to avoid going broke from my fabric addiction by making stuff to sell!
What inspires you?
Patterns! I browse the internet every day and if something unusual catches my eye I buy it. I may not know what I'm going to make, and it might sit in my stash for ages, but one day it will become something lovely. If it makes me smile, it inspires me.
Which item for sale in your Folksy shop is your favourite?

I have a soft spot for my 'Oh Deer' Cushion .

Partly because of the pun.

What makes you unique?

I'm very eclectic (that word again), with what I make. For instance, at the moment, I have cartoon cats, a floral bird print, and gothic skulls all sharing virtual shelf space. I also take commissions.

If you won the Lottery how would you spend your millions?

I'd give up work and become a crazy sewing lady with my own big studio! And buy my other half a massive shed so that he could follow his dream of being a Wallace & Gromit-type inventor. And the rest I would spend on shoes, probably. Oh, and charities helping monkeys. I like monkeys.

If you would like to see more of Lemur Lady's lovely creations visit http://www.folksy.com/shops/LemurLady

Folksy Seller Interview 'Cards witha Difference'

Folksy Shop: Cards with a Difference

How Long have you been on Folksy? I have been on here since August 2010
Describe what you create:
I create handmade greetings cards for all occasions and also make custom orders too to whatever is desired by the customer.
How did you get into your craft?
I wanted a hobby and started doing some cross stitching and then progressed to making cards (probably about 16 years ago) but there wasn't any interest in them at that time. I carried on creating cards for family and friends over the years but last year decided to take the plunge and sell at craft fairs and also on Folksy. Since then I have gone from strength to strength, selling to work colleagues, friends, family and have done 7 craft fairs since last April and also have some more booked for this year.

What inspires you?
The world around me basically.
Which item for sale in your Folksy shop is your favourite?
 I think the cards with the butterflies on have to be my favourite because I absolutely love butterflies.
 

What makes you unique?I think what makes me unique is that I think about the design I make and have an eye for colour and like to co-ordinate the cards with ribbons and gemstones and anything else that I think adds dimension to the card. I like to turn a simple picture into a work of art and with it add a little bit of my love and into the mix and hope that this shows with all my little creations.


If you won the Lottery how would you spend your millions?
I gave up doing the lottery for myself years ago as I did it for seven years on the run and only ever won £10. I have checked my numbers religiously every week since then and my combination has never come up yet! I am in a bonus ball syndicate at work and have won that once in two years. I guess I am not very lucky. If I happened to start doing the lottery again and won millions, I would give some to my family and then treat me and my husband to a lovely holiday (perhaps a cruise around the Caribbean) and buy a new kitchen because the one we have is seriously dilapidated and in need of a face lift of some sorts.

To See More Wonderful Cards with a Difference visit http://www.folksy.com/shops/CardswithaDifference

Folksy Seller Interview 'Leopard Print Bee'

Wow I can't believe this is the seventh installment in my weekly series all ready!

Name: Kat Graham
Folksy Shop: Leopard Print Bee

How Long have you been on Folksy?
Well I started shopping in June 2010 but I opened my shop in August.

Describe what you create:
I try my best to create eclectic and chic jewellery that captures beauty in moments or items that normally go unnoticed. Resin allows me to do easily, as I can embedded items to create scenes (a couple in love, dancing) and or just show off the item itself (flowers). but I also like working with circuit boards, as I think they have a beauty all unto themselves!

Also, I've just started branching out with freshwater pearls because I am fascinated with their endless shapes and unlimited colours! (Although I realise most of these aren't natural)

How did you get into your craft?
I started making jewellery for myself and after it had been commented on a few times I thought "Bugger it!" and opened up this shop! Although I'm not really that artistic I am quite crafty and I really enjoy throwing myself in to projects and (hopefully) loving the end result.

What inspires you?
Everything! Literally everything. I see a pigeon and my mind is on overdrive about whether or not I can put tiny pigeons in resin! (I can't. They look like pebbles.)

Which item for sale in your Folksy shop is your favourite?
Ooh that's hard! I think my sheep bangle. If I had thinner wrists I doubt it'd be for sale!



What makes you unique?
I think my enthusiasm for life. I get so over excited about *everything* and it spurs me on to experiment and loose myself in my jewellery.
If you won the Lottery how would you spend your millions?
I would buy our home from my parents (who our kindly letting us squat in our wee flat!) and convince my partner we need to get married and then I can have "shabby chic English country garden party" wedding of my dreams! :]

To see more of Kat's amazing work visit http://www.folksy.com/shops/LeopardPrintBee

Folksy Seller Interview 'Abbigale'

Heres the sixth Installment in my Weekly Feature *Folksy Seller Interviews* Get to know your favourite Folksy sellers and find new favourites!



Name: Abbigale Newell
Folksy Shop: Abbigale... all things and everything else...

How Long have you been on Folksy?
I think it must be coming up for a year.
Describe what you create:
It varies on a whim but tends to lean towards pretty things to decorate weddings or your home. Such as hanging mobiles, wedding favours and keepsakes.

How did you get into your craft?
I've always been crafty (!) but when I found Folksy it gave me a way of selling what I make rather than cluttering up my home with it all!
What inspires you?
Colour. I'm a very visually inspired person.
Which item for sale in your Folksy shop is your favourite?
I've made a really pretty mobile of paper flowers and wooden beads. I almost don't want to sell it!

What makes you unique?
Goodness that's hard! I don't think I'm unique really...just passionate.
If you won the Lottery how would you spend your millions?
I've always said that I would set up a good quality school bus company that did ALL the routes necessary. A bit like the yellow school buses in America. When I lived there I was on a cattle ranch at the base of the Idaho mountains and still the bus came to get me every day....

If you would like to see more of Abbigale's wonderful creations visit her at http://www.folksy.com/shops/Abbigale

Folksy Seller Interview 'BooBooCraft'

Heres the fifth Installment in my Weekly Feature *Folksy Seller Interviews* Get to know your favourite Folksy sellers and find new favourites!

 

Folksy Shop: My folksy shop is called Booboocraft my nick name when I was a child was Booboo.

 

How Long have you been on Folksy? I started my shop in April 2010 Have had 7 sales would like more

 

Describe what you create: I am an embroiderer and maker

 

How did you get into your craft? I ran my own buisness when my children were young dressmaking then I worked as a buyer in a large commercial embroidery factory promoted to factory manager responsible for MOD,Fire,Police and Prison contracts.I then went to work at a university teaching on BA and MA courses. I now live in Somerset and work as a Housesitter and running my Folksy shop.

 

Which item for sale in your Folksy shop is your favourite? The favorite item in my shop is a black bag with an opening flap that is covered in black and white buttons.

What makes you unique? My work is quite labour intensive and bags are one offs.

If you won the Lottery how would you spend your millions? If I won the lottery I would buy The Tower house in Burnham on Sea and give it a complete makeover bring it up to date lavish love and affection on it and live happy ever after.

 

If you would like to see more of BooBooCrafts lovely creations visit http://www.folksy.com/shops/booboocraft

Folksy Seller Interview 'Tait Gallery'

Heres the fourth Installment in my Weekly Feature *Folksy Seller Interviews* Get to know your faourite Folksy sellers and find new favourites!


Folksy Shop: Tait Gallery

How Long have you been on Folksy? About a year
Describe what you create: I make small ceramic gifts and handthrown pots.
How did you get into your craft? I have just completed 8 years at art school starting from scratch and working up to an MA in Contemporary fine art that I finished this month. I first learned about ceramics during my foundation year in 2003 but i haven't had the chance to use clay again until I set up my own pottery (really a draughty garage with squirrels nesting in the roof) about a year ago.

What inspires you? My Fine art practice is quite complex in its motivation. My ceramics are concieved in a simple format and then enhanced each time I make new ones with different ideas, patterns and designs. My handthrown bowls range from the humerous to the purely decorative. I'll be listing more of them over the coming months in my folksy and etsy shops.


Which item for sale in your Folksy shop is your favourite? My customers are drawn towards the bride and groom ceramics and the necklaces are also very popular. I prefer the 'may contain nuts' bowls and I'm very fond of the pi dish as well.

What makes you unique? I've never seen anything like some of my pieces. I design in response to things my custmers ask for and these things enhance the range of pieces I make. I'm currently making 80 ceramic placecards for a wedding in August. The bride wanted a bird theme so I made ceramic doves which are now available as a bride and groom set in my Folksy shop.

If you won the Lottery how would you spend your millions? I'd convert the garage into a real workshop with glass sliding doors and a kiln that fires to stoneware temperatures. I'd also buy a new winter coat.


If you would like to see more of Tait Gallerys Wonderful Ceramics visit http://www.folksy.com/shops/taitgallery

Folksy Seller Interview 'MrsJones'

This is the third installment in a New weekly Feature **Folksy Seller Interviews** Find out about your favourite folksy sellers and discover new favourites!



Name: Emma Jones

Folksy shop: mrsjoneshandmadejewellery

How long have you been on Folksy? About a month

Describe what you create: I created mainly beaded jewellery. Just can’t resist beads in all their shapes and sizes!

How did you get into your craft? I wanted to make jewellery that I couldn’t find in the shops, and after starting off making a few elastic bracelets the bug really hit me and the rest is history!

What inspires you? I get inspiration often from the beads themselves. When I buy the beads, I already have an idea in my head what the end result will be. I put the beads on a white tray and just add something or take something away until I am happy with it. I love the texture of things too, so that plays an important role.

Favourite item in your shop? Green shell heart bracelet – pretty, tactile and very wearable. Am actually contemplating making a duplicate for myself.

What makes you unique? Igive excellent customer service and am always happy to adjust something for a customer to suit, where possible. I also offer face to face customers a colour matching service and I was asked to make colour matched earrings for a bride who had a pretty but unusual dress!


What would you spend your millions on if you won the Lottery?
After giving a generous sum to each of my children’s schools, I would set myself up a workshop . My husband is always complaining about treading on small beads and bits of wire!

If you would like to see more of Emmas lovely creations visit her at http://folksy.com/shops/mrsjoneshandmadejewellery

Folksy Seller Interview 'The Oak Tree'

This is the second installment in a New weekly Feature **Folksy Seller Interviews** Find out about your favourite folksy sellers and discover new favourites!


Name: Natasha Lee

Folksy Shop: The Oak Tree

How Long have you been on Folksy? About 1 month

Describe what you create:
I create all kinds of jewellery, mainly using beads. I take my inspiration from nature and anything vintage. I tend to use lots of glass pearls and funky charms.
How did you get into your craft?
I first discovered jewellery making when I was planning my wedding. I had seen some fairy bead keyrings in a local bead shop and as all our tables were named after Autumn Flower Fairies I thought they would be perfect. Then I looked at the price. So I decided to have a go at making them myself and got the beading bug. Since then I have created jewellery for friends and family.

What inspires you?
Anything vintage, the outdoors, anything pretty!

Which item for sale in your Folksy shop is your favourite?
Ohh thats a tricky one I think at the moment it has to be the Butterfly and Pearl Necklace.

What makes you unique?
As I am doing this as a hobby most of my items are £5 or under. I still use good quality items but I simply don't make much, if any profit.


If you won the Lottery how would you spend your millions?
As I have just passed my driving test I would definatly buy myself a car so I didn't have to borrow my husbands all the time!
 
If you would like to see more of Natashas creations visit her at http://www.folksy.com/shops/Natashamarie

Folksy Seller Interview 'Crafty People'

This is the first in a New weekly Feature  **Folksy Seller Interviews** Find out about your favourite folksy sellers and discover new favourites!

Name: Carol

Folksy Shop: Crafty People

How Long have you been on Folksy? Since December 2010

Describe what you create: Anything knitted or crocheted but mainly baby items.

How did you get into your craft? Knitting & Crochet have been my hobby and now, my business, for many years. My Mum, her Mum, and her three sisters all knit as do my my female cousins, my Aunt on my Dad's side of the family, and some of my friends. I have grown up with knitting so it was only natural that i would become a knitter too.

I remember my Mum teaching me how to knit. I had these horrid blue plastic needles and some yellow yarn, which, in those days, i called wool. I was making a scarf for teddy, just garter stitch for now. Mum casted the stitches on for me as she taught me this at a later stage. Mum always had to do the first couple stitches of each row for me as i always dropped the first stitch. It was going along fine until, out in the garden one afternoon, i noticed somehow i had a length of yarn going across the front of the knitting. I had no idea what i had done but thought 'if i cut that off, Mum won't know I've gone wrong'. I did cut it off and guess what happened, yep, a gaping big hole in teddy's scarf. It was hardly going to keep him warm now!

Anyway, that was over 30 years ago. Since then, Mum had taught me a lot more and i have learned through trial and error and books/internet.

What inspires you? Nothing as such, i just make what i personally like which is normally pretty, frilly items as i'm a girly girl

Which item for sale in your Folksy shop is your favourite? My heart shaped baby shawl. It's the 1st time i've made one of these and i'm really pleased with how it has turned out.

What makes you unique? I do not write patterns myself but i do update old ones, adding lace, ribbons or using multi coloured yarns. I think knitting has a bit of an 'out of date' image to it, i try to make items that mothers of today would still love to dress their babies in.

If you won the Lottery how would you spend your millions? Firstly, my Dad is just about to turn 64 and is still working full time, i would give him enough to give up work, do his house up and get the workshop he's wanted for years in the garden. Then i would treat Mum and Dad to a well earned holiday, wherever they wanted to go. I would buy my 2 brothers a house each and buy a house for me and hubby. Nothing flash, just a nice sized family home since we are currently renting. I would still craft but me and hubby would give up full time employment.

Carol

If you would like to see more of Carols wonderful creations visit her at http://www.folksy.com/shops/yarncreations