This is the first in a series of interviews with Etsy artists. All will be roughly 20 questions, and they will be published once or twice a week. Stay tuned for more, and welcome our first contributor!
What is your name?
Erin Keys
What is the name of your business?
Femme Petal
Where in the world are you located?
Indianapolis, Indiana
What do you sell?
Vintage, fun, and just plain girly jewels
Who taught you your craft?
Myself!
How long have you been crafting?
Since November 2008
What part of your craft do you get excited about?
Everything! I love sitting down and creating! It is soothing, relaxing, and the accomplishment you feel when done is amazing!
What part of your crafting business do you dread?
Listing.
Do you usually craft solo or in a group?
I usually have both of my kids hovering over me, asking me for this and that, and showing me beads that they like.
What is one common misconception about your craft?
That it is easy. That is definitely what I thought when I started. Wrong! But when my creative juices start flowing - look out!
Is your craft business full-time or part-time?
I do this and sell Pink papaya full time.
Who is your crafting hero and why?
My crafting hero would have to be all the fabulous ladies that make up Unique Women in Business. They are so inspirational and so motivational.
Are there any other crafts you would like to learn?
Wire wrapping. UGH! That is not self taught!
Parting words?
Love what you do!You can see Erin's other web presences on the Unique Women in Business site, on myspace, and on her Yahoo! group.
Thanks, Erin! Stay tuned for more interviews coming soon.
Saturday, January 17, 2009
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