Showing posts with label interview. Show all posts
Showing posts with label interview. Show all posts
Friday, 27 July 2012
Betty Bee Interview and GIVEAWAY!
Saturday, 23 July 2011
Aselfportrait GIVEAWAY!
I am super excited to do this giveaway with Jessica of
Aselfportrait
fame!!!!
Here's me wearing the BEAUTIFUL telephone necklace I received. Isn't it beautiful!! Seriously so well made and Jessica is an absolute delight to deal with.
Let's get to know her better!!
My name is Jessica and I'm a new yorker, born and raised.
I graduated from the School of Visual Arts [SVA] in New York City, with a BFA, majoring in graphic design.
I work full time in fashion industry as a graphic designer, creating graphics on clothing, patches, hangtags, etc. Crafting lets me have more fun than my every day job because I can do whatever I want and I can make my brand, aselfportrait whatever I want it to be.
I started aselfportrait in January of 2008, I believe my brand aselfportrait is made for girls that are young at heart, who like to make a statement and be noticed.
2. What/who inspires you and why?
I'm inspired by other creative people. Original, fresh and new art/designs/designers. I get inspired when I see others being inspired and people that love what they do. It makes me what to strive and pushes me to be creative in my thinking and designing.
3. If you could take a 2 week vacation anywhere this summer, where would you go and why?
I would love to go to France and spend time with my grandmère. She comes to the states to visit every year, but I think that it would be really amazing to go her apartment, since I have never seen it. It would be so lovely to spend time with her in her hometown and see her everyday routine.
4. How would you describe your wonderful style?
Very girly. I am big on accessories, which makes sense that I would start an accessory line! I really love all types of jewelry, bags and shoes [what girl doesn't!] From vintage pieces, to funky bright things, I know if i like something the second i see it!
5. Do you have a website/blog/folksy/etsy??
etsy
6. How would you decorate a cupcake to represent your personality?
It would be pink, covered it in glitter, hearts and bows! I don't think that describes me necessarily, but next to other cupcakes, I'm pretty certain my friends will know that one would belong to me. :)
7. What’s your fave place to be?
Snuggling with my boyfriend Rob on the couch watching movies and laughing together.
8. What is your biggest dream right now?
To be successful in whatever I choose to do with my life. To have my art known and be recognizable. Whether it's my graphic design work or aselfportrait pieces. Eventually getting married and starting a family. Really, all I want is to be happy in life, and that's what matters most.
9. What makes you laugh??
My family, my boyfriend, and my friends. Such a silly bunch of people. I like to surround myself with people that make me happy.
10. If you were an animal, what would you be and why?
An elephant! They are my favorite and I find them to be quite adorable, loveable and intelligent.
GIVEAWAY TIME!!!!
RULES FOR ENTERING!
Leave a comment here with your contact email for 1 entry.
Tell me what colour was the box the necklace came in, in the video for 1 entry.
Go to Aselfportrait on etsy and let me know what you fave item is.
I WANT MORE CHANCES TO WIN!!
follow my blog (comment to say that you do) that will give you 1 extra entry.
Twitter tweet, starting with @lovelylildeer (comment to give link) that will give you 1 extra entry.
Like aselfportrait on facebook, this will give you 1 extra entry. aselfportrait
Like me on facebook, this will give you 1 extra entry. Alovelylittledeer
GOOD LUCK!!!
OPEN WORLDWIDE!!
Winner will be picked July 30th!!
Monday, 11 July 2011
Kimberley-Jayne designs feature and giveaway!!
This shows just how hard it is for me to concentrate ADD!!! ;D
10/10 if you can understand me!
Also the pic of me looks bitchy but I was trying not to laugh! :)
I LOVE THIS DRESS!!!!!!! I have had so many compliments in this. It fits me like a glove and is so well made.
Let's get to know the lovely artist Kimberley-Jayne!
My name is Kimberley-Jayne and I LOVE making cute dresses. As long as I can remember I’ve always wanted to be creative. As a 6 year old I dreamt of being a hair dresser, like I imagine most little girls did. As a teen I set my sights on being an interior designer after obsessively watching ’changing rooms’, before finally realising that my love of beautiful fabrics and intricate design always led me back to one place, fashion.
Everything and anything can inspire me, from interesting cities, to photographs, vintage dresses to ‘people watching’ in a coffee shop.
I currently live in my hometown of Swansea where designbykimberley-Jayne was created in 2009 since graduating with a BA in Fashion Design and Technology from Manchester Met.
2. What/who inspires you and why?
Vintage clothing, eighties music (love blondie), New York, Photography, Paris, Surrealism, interesting books, charity shops, french films. The people who inspire me are Alison Goldfrapp, Anna Friel, The Olsens and Isla Fisher, I would LOVE to dress any one of these ladies.
3. If you could take a 2 week vacation anywhere this summer, where would you go and why?
It would have to be New York, I went there in 2009 and fell in love with everything about it. The hussle and bussle, the overwhelming atmosphere, the enormous buildings, the culture, broadway...Macys :-)
4. How would you describe your wonderful style?
Vintage Inspired, very girly, floral, 'girls just want to have fun'.
5. Do you have a website/blog/folksy/etsy??
Website
Folksy
US Trendy
6. How would you decorate a cupcake to represent your personality?
There would be four different sections to the top of my chocolate cupcake. The first would be a sunshine (as my boyfriend calls me sunshine girl), the second would be a tent as i love festivals/music, the third would be a teapot as i LOVE cups of tea and the fourth a sewing machine.
7. What’s your fave place to be?
After a long day in work there's no better place than the settee with a good film and cuppa tea (simple things), in an ideal world it would be walking around Paris on a cold winters day; its such a beautiful city.
8. What is your biggest dream right now?
My biggest dream would to have my garments stocked all over Britain, with a successful website in place.
9. What makes you laugh??
My friends, family and lovely boyfriend Tom...oh and Sex and the City for def
10. If you were an animal, what would you be and why?
Very hard question as I LOVE micro pigs and sausage dogs but I'd say a chow chow as they're so cuddly and cute, they look just like a teddy bear :-)
GIVEAWAY TIME!!!!!
Gorgeous floral tote bag up for grabs!Perfect for summer with your pretty dress.
RULES FOR ENTERING!
Leave a comment here with your contact email for 1 entry.
How many dogs were in the video for 1 entry.
I WANT MORE CHANCES TO WIN!!
follow my blog (comment to say that you do) that will give you 1 extra entry.
Twitter tweet, starting with @lovelylildeer (comment to give link) that will give you 1 extra entry.
Like Kimberley-Jayne on facebook, this will give you 1 extra entry. Kimberley-Jayne
Like me on facebook, this will give you 1 extra entry. Alovelylittledeer
GOOD LUCK!!!
OPEN WORLDWIDE!!
Winner will be picked July 19th!!
Sunday, 13 March 2011
Bitsnbobs feature/interview!
Kit's goods are so reasonably priced that you will want to treat yourself or someone else with some of her wonderful goodies.
Bitsnbobs folksy shop
This light, sweet fragranced lip balm is vegan, very soothing and you get a really big pot for your money!
I was blown away by this packaging, isn't it fab? Doesn't it look edible!!I had to fight with my brain to not eat this, smells just as good as it looks, the only bad thing about this is the use of the aluminum foil, would love to see a baking type paper being used instead but it was a lot of fun, left my skin super duper soft and it is vegan, of course!!
How cool are these??? They are life size Lego dudes, so fantastic for encouraging a little one to wash or would look amazing as guest soups in a little dish, love these too death, so fun!Unscented and vegan.
How sweet are these bracelets? What a charming idea, perfect for an add on gift for someone special. Or something sweet to send in the mail to a friend!
These are my total faves!!Jammy dodger and custard cream, two British classic biscuits.
Vegan but sadly unscented, would have loved these to have smelled as good as they look, maybe that will change in the future.
Let's get to know the artist, shall we?
1. Tell us a bit about yourself, your background and how you got into creating your creations!
I’m 24 and live in southern England with my boyfriend, cat, chickens, mice and cockatiel!
I started making my own bath products about a year ago, after becoming frustrated at the lack of vegan and eco friendly products out there that didn't cost a small fortune. I got hooked on making weird and wonderful creations and the heaps of praise I received about them- and now I can't stop!
I'm a very strict veggie/failed vegan so none of my products ever contain ingredients that have involved the suffering of animals. I do occasionally cheat however and use known animal-friendly ingredients such as spare eggs from my chooks. My background is in Environmental Sciences so I'm pretty picky about where I source my ingredients from. This year I'm hoping to start growing a lot more herbs and flowers of my own to use in products. I also hate packaging with a vengeance, so apart from where I need to for hygiene reasons, I avoid it at all costs.
2. What/who inspires you and why?
My main inspiration is food- I love baking. Plus I have a very dull day job- snacking and food treats are the only thing that keep me sane(ish). I guess I spend so long staring longingly at yummy treats each day that it was only inevitable that the ideas would take over!
I’m also massively into animals and the environment so that tends to influence my products a lot. From design ideas to material sourcing. I particularly love the challenge of converting a traditionally animal-based product into a cruelty-free vegan one.
3. If you could take a 2 week vacation anywhere this summer, where would you go and why?
Well this will sound very cheesy- but I’d probably go to Wales and see my sister and mum. Because of the zoo-like nature of both our homes I don’t get to see them nearly as often as I’d like. Either that or America- sun and craft supplies for cheap- yay!
4. How would you describe your wonderful style?
Eccentric, childish, yummy, hippyish. Basically a bit weird, but hopefully fun!
5. Do you have a website/blog???
Currently I only have my Folksy shop.
folksy
6. How did you come up with your design name?
It was a lazy accident. I kept telling people I made bits and pieces. My nickname was Bob. And thus the two got merged from a lack of any other inspiration. I’d quite like to re-brand to ‘the crazy chicken lady’ or something similar one day though….
7. When you were a child what did you want to be when you grew up?
A vet or an eco-warrior. I certainly didn’t imagine getting an office job with an eccentric hobby
8. What is your biggest dream right now?
For my little business to start earning enough for me to quit my day job and focus on it fully. I’d love to own a shop one day, or stock lots of little shops! Plus to have more space to make stuff in, my kitchen is tiny! I guess winning the lottery has gotta be pretty high up on the list too.
9. What makes you laugh??
Lots of things! Animals doing daft things, bad jokes, cheesy TV shows, farts and their silly names (eggywoofter has to be my fav).
10. If you were an animal, what would you be and why?
A koala. All you do is sleep all day and then wake up to eat. Heaven!
If you want to stock Kit's yummies in your shop, please get in touch with her via her folksy store xxx
Tuesday, 15 February 2011
Senor Picklesworth review/feature.GIVEAWAY!!!
Have you heard of Senor Picklesworth?? I am very pleased to introduce you to the creations that Gemma (the artist) makes.
Her work is so fun and largely centers around the adorable chihuahua character, Senor Picklesworth.
With me having two chihuahuas of my own, the designs really caught my eye.
The creations look so professional and wouldn't be out of place in any nice little boutique.
Great presentation and so cute!
My hubby made the comment that he should be made into a cartoon as he is so cute and has loads of personality, I agree!!
The prices are very reasonable.
There is a fridge magnet set that disappointed me slightly, it looks adorable on my fridge but I was kinda hoping to dress him up in the different hats and bow tie/necklaces provided in the pack but sadly they were not strong enough to stick over eachother.
It maybe my fridge, not sure but I thought that was sucky and that it would be loads of fun to dress him up.
My faves were the badges SUPER CUTE and the cupcake toppers. I love these and will be using them in my next tea party, for sure :)
I love the drawer hanger, makes me smile each time I look at that cute face, hehe.
i loved everything.
Looking forward to writing to pen pals on my ahoy paper!
I recommend you get yourself to Gemma's shop now and go buy some sweet and cute creations!
Get to know the artist a little better during the interview and better still, you get to enter the giveaway to WIN the super kawaii tote bag!!!
1. Tell us a bit about yourself, your background and how you got into creating your wonderful creations!I completed my Textile & Surface design degree in 2007 and started working as a freelance designer for children’s wear and by 2009 Senor Picklesworth was born.
I have always been interested in art & design but never really studied it throughout school, I only realised I wanted to study design when I left school and started looking at college courses. So when I went to college I decided to take a course in art & design as it was quite broad and I wasn’t sure which area I wanted to specialise in. By the end of that 3-year course I decided that my main area of interest was textiles and surface design.
I mainly create paper products but my training also allows me to work with textiles, interiors and fashion products, I like this diversity as I get bored easily and find that juggling different projects helps keep my mind occupied.
2. What/who inspires you and why?Well Senor Picklesworth is a concept brand that was inspired by my Chihuahua Pixie and all the other various pets I’ve had throughout my life.
On a daily basis I am inspired by something whether it’s something in a paper/magazine on TV or something one of my pets do. I also take my inspiration from other artists and designers like Julie Verhoeven and I always feel inspired on my trips to New York and London.
3. How would you describe your wonderful style?
I would describe my style as fun, colourful and quirky. I love coming up with odd colour combinations and I always try to give every product my own quirky twist, I also like to give my customers something that they haven’t seen before.
4. How did you come up with your design name?I get asked this question all the time, and to be honest I’m not sure myself. It started with my Chihuahua character as I knew he would be from Mexico so I tried to think of something typically Mexican so that’s where the “Senor” part came from but the “Picklesworth” is still a mystery to me!
5. When you were a child what did you want to be when you grew up?
I always wanted to be a vet; I think it was because when I was a kid we always had lots of pets from cats and dogs to chickens and axolotls. It wasn’t till I left school that I knew I wanted to do something creative.
6. If you were an animal, what would you be and why?I would be a goat as they always look like they’re having fun and always look happy jumping and playing on little hills.
7. How would you decorate a cupcake to represent your personality?
This is a good question as in my spare time I love to bake in particularly cupcakes! So I would cover it with bright pink butter icing then decorate with multicoloured glitter!
8. As a designer, what are you most proud of that you have accomplished to date.I would have to say that everyday is my biggest accomplishment as I am a “one man band” business so if I don’t do the work then no one else will. Also setting up my own business was a pretty big accomplishment, as I had no previous business experience or practice.
9. What makes you laugh??The one thing that is guaranteed to make me laugh is watching my Inbetweeners DVD box set; it is the funniest TV show I’ve ever seen!
10. Do you have a website/blog??Yes I have a website, blog, Etsy Shop and Senor Picklesworth has his own Facebook Fan Page.
website
blog
etsy
GIVEAWAY TIME!!
You get a chance to win this super cute tote bag!!!!
RULES FOR ENTERING!
Leave a comment here with your contact email for 1 entry.
I WANT MORE CHANCES TO WIN!!
follow my blog (comment to say that you do) that will give you 1 extra entry.
Twitter update (SEPARATE comment to give link) that will give you 1 extra entry.
GOOD LUCK!!!
OPEN WORLDWIDE!!
Winner will be picked Febuary 22nd xxxxxxxx
Sunday, 30 January 2011
Pipinopolis feature, review, interview and giveaway!!
Her work is such a high standard. The biscuit set I got are all made from felt and I swear they seem real!
The designs are so good that you just want to eat them!!
I am so impressed by these yummies!!!
I recommend you get yourself to Catherine's shop now and go buy some yums!
Get to know the artist a little better during the interview and better still, you get to enter the giveaway to WIN three gorgeous French Fancy yum yums!!
On with the interview!
The lovely artist herself!
1. Tell us a bit about yourself, your background and how you got into creating your wonderful creations!I live in Swansea, South Wales with my husband and 2 cats. I love all that is vintage and retro and am quite a traditionalist at heart. I grew up in a small town close by, where I was always trying to make something out of whatever came to hand. My parents used to run a newsagent and I used to use the boxes from the stock to create little rooms for my old Sindy doll, once I made her a space station, with a command chair, control pads and everything (my dad and I used to watch a lot of Star Trek). The family sewing box was always fascinating to me, with odd bits and pieces of fabric and buttons, I loved to play around with all the embellishments. Although I went on to art college, I oddly ended up taking my degree in accountancy but kept my creative work as a hobby. Around two years ago I got into felt food and haven’t really stopped. I set up my Folksy and Etsy shops and have kept going since, trying out new ideas and constantly being inspired. Selling has given me a lot more confidence in my work, as people always comment on it and I love to see it intrigue someone.
2. What/who inspires you and why?
I get inspired by random foods or activities. I can be in town one day, look into a bakery window and be inspired by a cupcake or custard slice and then see someone in a cafe look cheerfully at their beans on toast arriving and think, how perfect would that be to sew! I’m always thinking, how can I break that down into shapes to sew together to make it 3d? How can I make it desirable? What day to day things do people have a bond with and love? I was always inspired by Andy Warhol as a teen, and his use of iconic people and items that everyone recognised as well as the bold colourings and use of repetition that just drummed it into you mind.
3. How would you describe your wonderful style?I would have to say Pop art/kitsch/geeky, I recreate items that everyone is familiar with, that we see every day or that we have fond memories of. I like that everyone can associate with them, adults and children alike. They are usually things that I obsess over too, whether its eating them or cooing over the packaging!
4. How did you come up with your design name?
I wanted it to be a place where all my creations live, a little town of fun and innocence. I also wanted it to be cute and small sounding, so after a night of throwing around ideas with friends, Pipinopolis was created. Pipinopolis is a town in a world of cute looking things, it’s made up of all the nostalgic sweets of childhood, all the comfort foods you’d love to eat and the most beautiful looking foods you could only ever dream of.
5. When you were a child what did you want to be when you grew up?I always wanted to be a fashion designer, with really quirky outfits, working in all the capitals around the world, but I was put off in college where I found there was too much competitiveness between everyone going down that route and that’s just not something I wanted to be part of. I was always a bit of a loner, so I would have always liked to be somewhere where I could work on my own thing. Although there was a time when I wanted to be an inventor too and had a little book of ideas I used to take everywhere with me, I am such a geek!
6. If you were an animal, what would you be and why?A squirrel! I work near a large park, and we get some really cheeky squirrels there that get up to no good every day, it looks like a lot of fun. Once, I saw a squirrel being chased by a cat, it ran into a tree near a pond full of ducks, and, I swear this is true, it made a noise at the ducks, the ducks then got really rowdy and scared off the cat. Clever little thing!
7. How would you decorate a cupcake to represent your personality?
It would have to be black swirly icing on a chocolate cupcake adorned with a green glittery rose. A bit dark, a bit glam rock with a love of vintage. it would also have to be served on a vintage cake stand with a cup of tea too, ‘cos I’m very old fashioned like that!
8. As a designer, what are you most proud of that you have accomplished to date.Oooh, that’s a difficult one. I get so proud when I create something new, then move onto something else quite quickly. I would have to say my biscuit collection. They get the most comments by people and have been known to fool the odd person into thinking they’re real. I am also proud to be getting my work recognised, I never thought it would be anything more than a hobby but then it grew and allowed me to expand my imagination.
9. What makes you laugh??Anything that’s so cute it could make you cry! Sausage dogs and pugs dressed up. My fluffy cat Jelly when she walks into the house grumbling to herself. Eddie Izzard. The epic drama of the neighbourhood cats. My husband, he always pulls the best jibs at just the right time!
Pipinopolis party rings LOOK yummy and delicious but DON'T try to eat them, hehe!10. Do you have a website/blog???
pipinopolis blog
Pipinopolis etsy
You get a chance to win all three of these yummy french fancies!!!!RULES FOR ENTERING!
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follow my blog (SEPARATE comment to say that you do) that will give you 1 extra entry.
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GOOD LUCK!!!
OPEN WORLDWIDE!!
Winner will be picked Febuary 7th xxxxxxxx
Monday, 12 April 2010
Beaky feature review and giveaway!
Today I am reviewing the goodies from Beaky!
Bonita (the artist) sent me a beautiful bag and lavender doll sachet to review for you, plus I am giving away the doll sachet to you guys!!!
Firstly I want to tell you that the items are very, very well put together and lovely attention to detail, like the beaky tag on the doll. Everything looks high quality, like you would imagine finding in a funky boutique.Bonita is lovely to deal with, super polite and helpful.
The burlap bag retails for $12.50, the lavender doll for $10, so pretty reasonable!
The bag is made of burlap and this is what bonita says about it;
Jute is a natural fiber (a vegetable fiber composed of cellulose), like all natural fibers, jute is totally biodegradable. When discarded, jute decomposes putting valuable nutrients back into the soil. As the jute stem is cut during harvesting a major portion of the root remains within the soil. This, in due course, decomposes and disappears into the soil. Through this process of bio-degradation it enriches the soil by way of providing natural manure for other subsequent crops to be grown there. Jute fiber strands or 'jutes' are crafted into strong re-usable bags ideal for shopping and many other activities. A few facts about Jute production and the jute industry:
*Jute industry supports an estimated 5 million people in the poorest regions on earth.
*One hectare of Jute plants consumes over 15 tonnes of CO2, several times higher than trees.
*Jute is environmentally friendly - non pollutant.
Beaky's etsy shop
Here are some more words from Bonita.
My name is Bonita and I have always loved making things. As a child I remember having a book full of clothing designs including a design for my own Wedding dress. I still love the idea of designing and making my own dress for that special day.
I live in a little village in Leicestershire with my partner and our two boys aged 3 and 6. I juggle a part time job, beaky and children so rarely stop but I like to be busy. I don't watch much TV because I use my spare evenings creating. As the boys are getting older I am finding more and more time for my business and have had my most profitable month this March since Beaky began about 3 years ago.
I have been making fashion and home accessories for years but either kept them for myself or gave them to friends and family for Christmas and Birthdays. I had always dreamt of being a fashion designer and being my own boss. So after having my second child I decided I didn't want to go back to the bank and let my creative talents go to waste any longer. That's when I came across Etsy and decided to start Beaky. The name came from my name B. Keay (pronounced Key) and it is an anagram of that too!
I love vintage fabrics and have quite a collection which I plan to start making into hangbags later on this year.
Become a fan on facebook -
I have a few shops -
etsy
other etsy
folksy
Also a blog but I struggle to find time to update it -
blog
GIVEAWAY TIME!!!
All you need to do is comment with your fave item from beaky's store here and a winner will be picked at random on Wednesday!!!
good luck
Sunday, 14 March 2010
Shrinkle Interview.
Amy won my heart with her compassionate nature. A real sweetheart who loves animals, let's find out more about Amy!
1. Tell us a bit about yourself, your background and how you got into creating the Shrinkle empire!
I started sewing in college because I always wanted new clothes but couldn't afford them on my poor college student budget. So I kept modifying and cutting up whatever I had in my closet. Eventually when it couldn't be modified anymore, I'd sell it on eBay. It started out as a side hobby, and I really didn't expect people to be so into it. I started sewing more and more to keep up with the demand, and eventually it turned into my full time job. Oops!
2. What/who inspires you and why?
I find inspiration everywhere. I love flashy dance costumes, creepy little girl beauty pageants, and vintage lingerie. I like to mix elements from all 3, plus random things I see on the street and in foreign fashion magazines.
3. If you could take a 2 week vacation anywhere this summer, where would you go and why?
My current obsession is to someday visit the Kastom villages of Tanna, an island of Vanuatu. I've been researching its history and culture obsessively for the past few months and am convinced that it is the most wonderful place on Earth. I would love to see how I manage two weeks without money, internet access, a phone, MAKEUP (!!!), or any of the modern material luxuries we take for granted. Whenever I travel, I'm always more interested in meeting the locals and learning cool stuff from them. We actually just got back from Isla Mujeres, where I didn't care too much for the touristy stuff but spent most of my time inland trying to talk to the locals in my horrible broken Spanish haha.
4. How would you describe your wonderful style?
Oh man, this is always a hard one! Someone once told me my clothes are basically "glorified lingerie," which I thought was a really cute description. So... glorified lingerie in obnoxious colors and patterns!
5. You always seems super duper happy and positive, this makes you a very inspirational person to me and just looking at your blog can leave me with a smile on my face, what's your outlook on life?
I'm generally a very optimistic person. I have a lot of things to be thankful for, and not too many to be grumpy about. Of course I have my bad moments just like everyone else, but that's when I avoid blogging or answering emails. That's why you don't see it! :-D
6. How did you come up with your design name?
When we were kids and my dad was just learning English, he used to randomly add an "le" to the end of words. For instance, if you eat cookies in bed you'll get "crumbles" in the sheets, and if you put cotton shirts in the dryer then they'll "shrinkle." We used to giggle about it behind his back--in an endearing way of course! To this day, my dad still thinks "shrinkle" is a word, and I've never bothered to correct him because I like the sound of it.
7. When you were a child what did you want to be when you grew up?
This is so nerdy I know I'm going to regret saying it, but I was a HUUUUUGE stamp collector and dreamed of working at the post office so I'd get first dibs on all the new releases. I had the most massive stamp collection anyone had ever seen -- stacks of albums and bins that are still taking up half my parents' garage. I made my dad sign me up for all the stamp collecting clubs and newsletters. In short, I was a very awesome and popular kid. Just kidding!
8. What do you love the most and least about working for yourself?
I love everything about it, so much to the point that I feel like a jerk if I even attempt to find anything to complain about. It's perfect. I can set my own hours, work in my pajamas, and stay home with my cats all day. As I type this, I honestly can't remember the last time I left the house.
YES!! It's available NOW at www.sugarpill.net. The line consists of superbright, highly-pigmented pressed eyeshadows and sparkling loose powders in shades that I custom designed myself. Not only is it pretty, but the quality is amaaaazing. It's for party girls who need their makeup to stay bright all night long.
10. If you were an animal, what would you be and why?
I'd be a cat. Because whenever I see my cats cuddling, I get jealous and imagine how fun it would be if I could be a cat too and get in the middle of that cuddle action.
11. How would you decorate a cupcake to represent your personality?
I'd probably just put some googly eyes on it or something. Wouldn't that be cute?
12. As a designer, what are you most proud of that you have accomplished to date.
This is a hard one because every time I finish a project I'm always like "OH MY GOD YOU GUYS! Wasn't that the BEST day ever?!" And everyone says, "You said that about ____ last week!" So we'll just go by recent. ;-) Most recently, I was honored to have been asked to take part in Sanrio's Hello Kitty 35th anniversary event as a designer AND a makeup brand. Not only did I get to design two custom Sanrio dresses (one for the Hello Kitty mascot herself!), but my own line Sugarpill was also the official makeup brand used on the models. The months leading up to it were a huge bundle of nonstop stress, but at the end of the day I literally cried because I was so happy.
13. Any pearls of wisdom that you would like to pass on to us??
Find what you love to do, then work your butt off doing it!! xo
Visit Amy:
http://www.sugarpillshop.com/
http://www.etsy.com/shop/Shrinkle
Thanks for reading!! xoxo
Saturday, 13 February 2010
Interview and giveaway with Scrumptious Delight
I have a treat for you guys!!!!
I have an interview and GIVEAWAY from one of the best plushie designers that I have ever clapped eyes on!!
Let's get to know Rebecca better before we enter the giveaway!!!
Cotton candy plushies!!!!!!!!!!!!!!Tell us a bit about yourself, your background and how you got into creating your amazing softies!
I'm originally from Bournemouth in the UK but have moved around a lot. I have
lived in Portugal, Spain, France and now in Vancouver, Canada.I have a common-law
husband, a son (11yrs), a daughter (7yrs), 2 cats, 2 guinea-pigs and some fish. I
have always loved soft toys and have always been quite creative, as a kid I used
to make little toys out of felt and loved any kind of crafty activity. I think it
really took off when my children were smaller and moving to North America and
becoming part of The Plushteam ( http://www.plushteam.com/ ) has opened up a whole
new world to me.
2. What/who inspires you and why?
I can be inspired by all kinds of thing, food, family, friends... I love fabricand very often an idea will start from there. I am also inspired and motivated by
all the other amazing artists out there, when you see the caliber of work out
there it forces you to push yourself and progress.
3. If you could take a 2 week vacation anywhere this summer, where would you go
and why?
Hmmm, there's lots of places I would love to see but high on the list would be
Alaska, to maybe catch a glimpse of polar bears, Japan, to surround myself with
all that kawaii goodness or New Zealand because the place just looks so beautiful!
4. How would you describe your wonderful style?
Tough one...when I'm doing a craft fair the comment I hear most is cute...so I
guess kawaii.
5. Do you have a website/blog???Ahem!...blogging is actually one of my New Year's resolutions...I haven't quite
got round to that on yet but I sell on Etsy and I also use flickr a lot.
http://www.scrumptiousdelight.etsy.com/
http://www.flickr.com/photos/scrumptiousdelight/
6. How did you come up with your design name?
One of my favourite books as a kid was Charlie and the Chocolate Factory and its
an abbreviation on the "Whipple Scrumptious Fudge Mallow Delight" bar.
7. When you were a child what did you want to be when you grew up?
I guess I was pretty fickle but I had many ideas around animals and art and
crafts.
8. What do you love the most and least about working for yourself?
I love being around for my kids, I hate the incredible mess of my living/work
space.
9. What makes you laugh??
My kids, my cats, Family Guy, Josh Gates (on Destination Truth), oh and lots of
things!
10. If you were an animal, what would you be and why?
I'm really a dog person but cats always look like they have a better time of
things...so probably some kind of feline.
11. How would you decorate a cupcake to represent your personality?
Lots of pink frosting piled messily on the cupcake and raspberries and shavings of white chocolate on top of that.
12. As a designer, what are you most proud of that you have accomplished to date.
The 2 pieces that I have made that I am most proud of are the gumball machine and
"down goes Alice" which was made for an Alice in Wonderland themed show. I'm also
very proud to have had some of my toys featured on the cover of the magazine
"Stuffed" just recently.
http://www.stampington.com/html/stuffed.html
13. Any pearls of wisdom that you would like to pass on to us??
Ha! Ha! no...I am not qualified for that!
GIVEAWAY!!!!!!!!!!!!!! Rebecca is giving away one of her awesome mini marshmallow plushies for one of you guys to win!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!
Mini marshmallow is 4" tall x 5" wide x 4" deep
This model has brown eyes.
RULES FOE ENTERING!
Leave a comment here with your contact email for 1 entry.
I WANT MORE CHANCES TO WIN!!
follow my blog (comment to say that you do) that will give you 1 extra entry.
link to this blog giveaway in your twitter or blog to get an extra 2 entries (comment with the link)
Go to artist's etsy store (link in interview) and buy something from shop, this will give you and extra 10 entries
Wednesday, 20 January 2010
Interview and GIVEAWAY!!!
Jody often uses herself for expression in her photos. 1. Tell us a bit about yourself, your background and how you got into creating your amazing jewellery and art!
I've been an artist as long as I can remember. I've drawn on anything I could get my hands on since I was 2 years old. My dad was a huge influence on me. My handwriting is now impeccable because of him making me to hold a pen a certain way, even to do my homework! I owe my love of drawing girls to my father as well. He used to doodle these gorgeous, exotic girls with huge flowers in their flowing hair on random envelopes while on the phone. Sound familiar? The years that followed, I filled many sketchpads while in dark coffee shops downtown, but didn't really get serious about my work. Despite the positive feedback, I was always too timid to really show my art to anyone but friends. Over the years, my confidence grew, thanks to my family, husband and very supportive friends. I officially began selling my art prints on Etsy in Spring of 2009. Shortly thereafter, I decided I wanted to make my art into a wearable form. I experimented with glass and instantly fell in love with the process. I love the idea of people walking around with my artwork integrated into their personal styles. This journey has been absolutely amazing.
2. What/who inspires you and why?
3. If you could take a 2 week vacation anywhere this summer, where would you go and why?
I would go to the Fiji Islands, rent one of those beautiful huts over the water, and lounge around with an exotic cocktail and a sketchpad. It would also be the perfect place for my husband and I to renew our vows.
4. How would you describe your wonderful style?
This question is always so difficult for me to answer. I like to think it's this precise mix of beauty, brains and intrigue-very often in the shape of a beautiful girl.
5. Do you have a website/blog???
I do! I keep an art/inspiration blog at:
http://www.facebook.com/#/pages/Jody-Pham/100336925529?ref=nf
My etsy shop http://www.jodypham.etsy.com/ .
7. When you were a child what did you want to be when you grew up?
I originally wanted to be a Clinical Psychologist. To this day, I'm still torn between the left and right sides of my brain. ;)
To have my college degree. (I'm almost there!) I would also love to have my art featured in a Gallery or Art Show before 2010 is over. In the past I've had a bit of stage fright at the prospect, but now I am completely ready to share my art locally.
9. What makes you laugh??
My BFF Prentiss! She's beautiful, witty and brilliant. Everything that comes out of her mouth should be published.
11. How would you decorate a cupcake to represent your personality?
It would consist of pineapple upside down cake, vanilla buttercream frosting and a kiwi wedge on top.
The Stranger by Albert Camus.
13. Any pearls of wisdom that you would like to pass on to us??
Anything Oscar Wilde has said. hehe.
Jody is giving you all a chance to get your mitts on this stunning necklace! Get extra entries by;
1 extra entry for following my blog and comment that you are following me, if you follow me already, please still comment that you do!
1 extra entry if you follow Jody's blog (the link is shown above in the interview)
1 extra entry for each tweet about this giveaway with this link and my name @lovelylildeer so that I can see the tweets.
1 extra entry if you blog about this in your own blog, lj etc and provide me with a link so I can see it.
You can get 10 extra entries just buy buying something from Jody's shop! Please provide proof in a comment.
This giveaway will open now with comments and I will pick a winner on Tuesday January 24th which is Jody's birthday btw!!!
Good luck everyone xoxo
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