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This week's feature is on Amy, of Mama's Little Monkeys, but I always call her Mama. She's a wonderful artist, a dedicated Mom, and a great friend :)
1. Where can we find your work and what do you create?
Fabric Button Badge Reels at http://www.badgereels.etsy.com
www.badgereels.artfire.com
Handmade baby toys, gifts, and more at http://www.mamaslittlemonkeys.
www.mamaslittlemonkeys.
Fabric Destash at http://www.destashcity.etsy.
www.destashcity.artfire.com
Nap Mat Covers at: http://www.napmatcovers.etsy.
Eco Friendly Cleaning Items at http://www.MicroMops.etsy.com
www.micromops.artfire.com
Proud Founder of http://www.handmadelouisiana.
2. What's your favorite part about being an independent artist?
The flexibility to create what I want when I want...to a point. I love the fact that if I need to run my sons to school, or take them outside to swing, I can put work on hold and do that!!
Whew she's busy! I've always found that inspiring :)
3. Where do you find your inspiration?
Generally my children. Much of what i create was made because of them, they wanted it, or it was something to make life as a mom easier! Also, I tend to buy fabric because I love it, then later decide what to make with it!
4. What advice would you give to other artists?
DO NOT GIVE UP! It took me at least 18 months to find my niche (the badge reels and eco friendly cleaning supplies). It takes years sometimes to get into a good groove of creating, business, bookkeeping, and yes, actually turning a profit! Keep trying, keep networking and keep LEARNING!
Isn't She Great?
Here's What You Can Win:
Michael Miller Business Card Wallet
Keep your business cards and more safe and handy in this adorable business card wallet
made from Michael Miller 3-D Zoo designer fabric.
You can either win the one shown above, pick another business card holder,
or receive a $10 gift certificate! Don't you just love the options?
So how can you win?
1. Comment on this entry
2. Share your favorite item from her shops (scroll up for links)
3. Plurk or twitter about it and leave a comment with link.
2. Share your favorite item from her shops (scroll up for links)
3. Plurk or twitter about it and leave a comment with link.
4. Promote the item on Facebook.
5. Blog about it and leave a comment with link
6. Purchase an item from her shop (for 5 entries) (link above)
5. Blog about it and leave a comment with link
6. Purchase an item from her shop (for 5 entries) (link above)
Important: All entries must be submitted by comments on this blog post.
I'm keeping track of the entries, so telling Mama about them won't help :P
Giveaway Ends Saturday 4/2
Interested in doing an artist feature/giveaway on this blog? Just let me know!
What's coming up? Tomorrow - Networking Karma! Wednesday - Etsy Versus Artfire
50 comments:
aww thank you!! :) You're my girl Ruthie!
the pony tail holders are adorable I will have to check with my 8 yr old granddaughter to see which ones she likes best
Wow, you have such wonderful items in all of your shops and I love the PIF items too!
It's hard to pick just one thing...the boo boo bags are amazing, as are your badge reels! As someone that works in an industry that covets the use of a badge reel, I'm going to be sharing with my coworkers your great designs!
The Little Golden Book Tawny Scrawny Lion badge reel brought great memories out for me. <3
I Love everything!!
I love the business card holder! However, I have to say my favorite part of this posting/blog was your "never give up" attitude...I've been in a funk trying to figure out how to market and on some days doubting my choice to keep going - THANK YOU for giving me the oomph to keep moving forward!
I LOVE MAMA!
I tweeted http://twitter.com/#!/Smiss00/status/52417602282196992
and on facebook http://www.facebook.com/Simply.Smiss
I love mama. She is an amazing woman, mother, atrisan, and friend.
Mama is one awesome lady!
kiddomsg at gmail dot com
I love her Mario hats and stuffed rockets!
kiddomsg at gmail dot com
I love the Fleur de lis ponytail holder set.
jhbalvin at gmail dot com
I love the Blue Sock Monkey Face Scrabble Tile Pendant
gogunia3(at)wp(dot)pl
i like the Fabric Button Ponytail, Set of 2 in A,B,C Alphabets--Back to School
gustosagiveaways atymaildotcom
blog post
http://gustosa-giveaways.blogspot.com/2011/03/business-card-holder-giveaway-422011.html
gustosagiveaways atymaildotcom
I love the fabric she uses! What a great shop!
sarah at yesteachercrafts dot com
This item is my fave:
http://www.artfire.com/modules.php?name=Shop&op=listing&product_id=2764441
sarah at yesteachercrafts dot com
So great to offer a gift certificate! But those biz card holders are so cute it will be hard to choose!
I love the X-L Fabric Button Ponytail, Set of 2 -- Hot Pink and White Fleur De Lis Pony O's
Can't beat pink :)
my fav item isBlack and White Lady Mylar Button Badge Reel ID Holder or Keychain
I'd love to win this-thanks for the giveaway!
Rachelhwallen@gmail.com
Wow! She has an amazing number of shops! I'm so impressed!
The ponytail holders are so cute! But I must say the badge reels are very clever! great designs, Mama!
My favorite is the Business Card Holder--Pink Ribbon and Moda--Wrap Button Closure!
great giveaway
love the mini stuffed rocket ship
Eep, almost forgot to reply this week! *comments*
My favorite things in her shop are definitely the Mario Bros hats! Those are awesome!
Tweeted here: http://twitter.com/#!/MeriGreenleaf/statuses/53487234434875392
And just blogged about the giveaway and a few of my favorite items Amy makes. :D http://merigreenleaf.blogspot.com/2011/03/presenting-pretties-mamas-little.html
I also plurked about it, but not sure if that counts as an extra entry since I already tweeted. lol! http://www.plurk.com/p/bge2zw
What a pretty card case! This would be easy to find in my purse and would impress clients with my sense of style.
Thanks for the chance to win!
--Liza
ejm6x (at) yahoo (dot) com
Thanks for the chance to win!
myheehaw@hotmail[dot]com
I love the Beau Beau bags! I'd love to get one for my niece.
myheehaw@hotmail[dot]com
I've got my fingers crossed for this one!
would love this item :)
faked_sugartone at hotmail
The Beau Beau bags are so cute!
mrs dot marcus2 at yahoo dot com
Thanks for this giveaway!
I like the Floral Cabochans and Fabric Covered Badge Reel, ID Holder OR Keychain.
aikychien at yahoo dot com
Tweeted:
http://twitter.com/aikchien/status/53821667645992960
aikychien at yahoo dot com
Count me in! :)
so.kitsch at gmail dot com
I really like the Marina Kate bag in Pink and Green Joel Dewberry fabric.
so.kitsch at gmail dot com
Shared on Facebook: http://www.facebook.com/wunderfraulein/posts/121702014573160
so.kitsch at gmail dot com
Shared on twitter: http://twitter.com/#!/my_wunderkammer/status/53920828672311296
so.kitsch at gmail dot com
Blogged: http://skittlefairy.diaryland.com/110401_20.html
so.kitsch at gmail dot com
Thank you so much everyone for the compliments!! It's very nice to know my work is appreciated!, thank u again ruthie!, the best part of handmade is not the sales, views or press but the friends you make!,
I hope to win it for me! I need it!
lusizova at gmail.com
I like that card holder! pretty
reviewsbyabby at gmail dot com
Handmade Cowgirl Card Wallet - Golden Koi is another lovely one
reviewsbyabby at gmail dot com
Tweeted
http://twitter.com/#!/darkmotives/status/54255499528507392
reviewsbyabby at gmail dot com
Love it! Thanks for the giveaway!
skklemm at gmail dot com
I like the Blast Off-- Stuffed Rocket Ship Toy in FreeSpirit Designer Fabric
skklemm at gmail dot com
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