I love this store, it's so unique and her painting is beautiful. There are so many gourds to choose from and each and every one of them has their own unique characteristic. Such a fun store and what a great gift idea these would make!! Here's a little bit more about Vicky of gourdsadored...
Where are you from?
I am originally from Indianapolis In but I now live in a very small town in northern Indiana.
When did you start to craft?
I started crafting in the 70's as a young stay at home wife and mother. It started with just looking for something to fill my time. I got passionate about what I was doing and turned it into a way to make a little extra money attending craft shows and bazaars.
How did you hear about Etsy and when did you join?
I heard about Etsy from my sister who had heard about it on a morning news program over a year ago. I didn't look seriously into it until last summer. I've always been intiminated by anything that involved a computer. I finally joined in July of 09 but still procrastinated listing anything until mid November. I still was unsure if I could create the shop but it all came much easier than I expected.
I am originally from Indianapolis In but I now live in a very small town in northern Indiana.
When did you start to craft?
I started crafting in the 70's as a young stay at home wife and mother. It started with just looking for something to fill my time. I got passionate about what I was doing and turned it into a way to make a little extra money attending craft shows and bazaars.
How did you hear about Etsy and when did you join?
I heard about Etsy from my sister who had heard about it on a morning news program over a year ago. I didn't look seriously into it until last summer. I've always been intiminated by anything that involved a computer. I finally joined in July of 09 but still procrastinated listing anything until mid November. I still was unsure if I could create the shop but it all came much easier than I expected.
What kind of market is your work
geared towards?
I don't really know how to answer what market my craft is geared toward. I try to create items that could be geared toward anyone. A retired couple or anyone who just likes to sit in their yard and watch the birds, to a child who would love their favorite animal or character on their lamp or night light in their room. To some of my higher priced pieces for someone who would want a unique, carved or sculpted piece of art. For someone who just wants something cute to put in their yard or somewhere in their house. So I guess I don't have a particular market that I've geared myself toward.
What types of crafts/artwork do you do?
I have done many crafts through the years, I love trying new things. I have been working with gourds for about 8 years now. But I have done woodworking, building rocking horses and furniture to something as simple of shelves. I crochet, I have made dolls, I sew, paint on glass and metal, scrapbooking, you name I have probably tried it over the last 35 plus years.
What kinds of materials do you like to work with?
I love working with gourds. I love the transformation they make from the time they are scrubbed then painted or woodburned or sculpted or carved. I guess that's why I came up with Gourds Adored as my buisness name. I adore every single one when I'm finished with whatever I've decided to do with it.
What are your inspirations?
Just the world and life in general.
What is some advice you could share with other crafters?
Just hang in there. Love what you do and and do what you love. That love will reflect in your creations. Set goals and go for it, when you reach it, set another one, they will all be reachable if your willing to put the work into it. My goals have changed alot over years. Being new to selling on line, I started my new goals very simple, so not to get discouraged. Once I found that I COULD set up that shop, could make my first on line sale, "I'm shootin for the moon!"
I don't really know how to answer what market my craft is geared toward. I try to create items that could be geared toward anyone. A retired couple or anyone who just likes to sit in their yard and watch the birds, to a child who would love their favorite animal or character on their lamp or night light in their room. To some of my higher priced pieces for someone who would want a unique, carved or sculpted piece of art. For someone who just wants something cute to put in their yard or somewhere in their house. So I guess I don't have a particular market that I've geared myself toward.
What types of crafts/artwork do you do?
I have done many crafts through the years, I love trying new things. I have been working with gourds for about 8 years now. But I have done woodworking, building rocking horses and furniture to something as simple of shelves. I crochet, I have made dolls, I sew, paint on glass and metal, scrapbooking, you name I have probably tried it over the last 35 plus years.
What kinds of materials do you like to work with?
I love working with gourds. I love the transformation they make from the time they are scrubbed then painted or woodburned or sculpted or carved. I guess that's why I came up with Gourds Adored as my buisness name. I adore every single one when I'm finished with whatever I've decided to do with it.
What are your inspirations?
Just the world and life in general.
What is some advice you could share with other crafters?
Just hang in there. Love what you do and and do what you love. That love will reflect in your creations. Set goals and go for it, when you reach it, set another one, they will all be reachable if your willing to put the work into it. My goals have changed alot over years. Being new to selling on line, I started my new goals very simple, so not to get discouraged. Once I found that I COULD set up that shop, could make my first on line sale, "I'm shootin for the moon!"
Where else can we find you?
My Etsy store http://gourdsadored.etsy.com
My main outlet up to now has been craft shows in Indiana and Michigan.
I have just started a twitter page in the last couple of days http://twitter.com/gourdsadored
My Etsy store http://gourdsadored.etsy.com
My main outlet up to now has been craft shows in Indiana and Michigan.
I have just started a twitter page in the last couple of days http://twitter.com/gourdsadored
what wonderful art! I love this so much! Also, great work AmbientGirl, another great Blog!
ReplyDeleteWhat beautiful art you do!!!! It takes my breath away!
ReplyDeleteOh dear--the links don't work for her shop or twitter.
ReplyDeleteI fixed the links so they work now, thanks for pointing that out!
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