Giveaway Feature - Gypsy Goods!

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1. Where can we find your work and what do you create?

My main shops are on Artfire, Etsy and Zibbet.  I create a wide range of unique goods from Hand Pressed Buttons to Eco- Home Goods to Fun, Fantasy Accessories.
  

2. What's your favorite part about being an independent artist?

The freedom to work when you are inspired and set your own limits and hours.  The spark of an idea can come at the most random time and it is great to be able to go with it.

3. Where do you find your inspiration?

It can be anywhere..Life, movies and the materials themselves.  Sometimes, I will lay out some fabric, beads, trim, lace, and let the piece define itself. 

4. What advice would you give to other artists?

You do not need the validation from others about your art.  You can open the door to some negative feedback and it will be hard to get yourself back on track.  Some people just do not see the difference in handmade work and they will judge it like a big box store creation.  Others that envy talent can be jealous and negative.  Open the door to the positive, creative thoughts and don't let others define you.  Hey, I have a quirky sense of creativity and not everyone gets me and I am more than fine with that. 

If you are just getting started... practice, practice, practice.  Don't be afraid to take it apart, start over or re-invent the piece.  The beginner pieces are not the best you will create.  Keep one of them and every now and then, look at it and see how you have advanced your skills.  Ask yourself:  Could I have done better?  If you said yes, learn from the mistake and begin again.  If you get stuck on how to complete it, put it in the middle of the table, look at it, ignore it or sleep on the problem, you will solve the puzzle.

Thanks Kathy!

Now for what she's giving away:

Blackboard Buttons!

But wait! It's not just the above picture - it's winner's choice of buttons!

$15 in Buttons... ABEO Art Canvas Buttons or Regular Pinbacks-BadgeReels-Openers-Mirrors 

Here's some linky's to give you ideas:

ABEO Art Canvas Buttons in Pinbacks-Pendants-Ornaments-Magnets-

(Water Color or Regular Canvas) miniature art canvas for the artist

Pendants (for jewelry)

Ornaments

OR
Anything in the shop that is made into or from a BUTTON....

Fun Buttons-BadgeReels-Bottle Openers-Mirrors

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.

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)

Important: All entries must be submitted by comments on this blog post.

I'm keeping track of the entries, so telling Kathy about them won't help :P

Giveaway Ends Saturday Evening 4/30