Monday Meetup 3 - Creativity Happens!

Ready for Week 3 of my Blog Spot Lights? Today i want you to meet a very very dear and special Etsy Friend, Creativity Happens.  She is a jewel of a person! And wait til you see what she makes! I just adore her shop!!! 

She  makes hand painted ceramics for parties, home goods or just for fun! Modern Contemporary décor for your home. They are all hand painted in their Charleston, SC studio.

 "It has been a hobby for many many years and giving as gifts. One day I just kept painting and painting and making... WOW!!! I don't know this many people to give gifts to, what am I going to do with all this stuff! So, the selling began."

 

 She  found Etsy, and a few great people on there that took her under their wing and showed her the ropes. "It's been fun!" 

 

 ♥  Her Favorite thing to make? 

"I love my owls, all of them! Each one has a personality and they all make me smile. Let's face it, we have to love what we do!" 

 ♥  Her fave things to create with?  

" Bisque, Glaze & Crystals are my favorite materials... sometimes I even use a paint brush! "

♥  When i asked her what celeb she'd love to buy from her.... 

 "I think Vanna White should demo some of my bowls! I can just see her doing it for some reason! "  (ed:  me too!! ) 

 "Martha Stewart would be amazing with my yarn bowls! "  (ed: i sooo agree! )

 "Although,  Julia Roberts wood be so cool drinking from my travel tumbler" 

 "Wait.... OMG... how could I forget, Gerard Butler, he definately needs one of these: "

Some fun facts about Creativity:
Her Fave color?  - Too many colors to choose from! But partial to greens.
Her fave tv show? - Criminal Minds
Her  fave music/song/band ?  - Adel
Her fave quote/saying?  -  "Life isn't about finding yourself, it's about CREATING yourself! "
Her  fave snack ?   -  Pretzels and cheddar cheese chunks
Her quilty pleasure?  - " I plead the 5th muahahahahahaha"

You Can find Creativity on Etsy at http://CreativityHappens.etsy.com  and on Facebook under Creativity Happens . 

Monday Meetup Part 2 - Toppy Toppy Knits

I hope you are enjoying all the fun blog features lately! Today i want you to meet a talented knitter i met through the Hippy Peacenicks Group on Etsy, Coral from  Toppy Toppy Knits.  She makes unique, high quality handmade accessories!
 

Her  children items are beautiful, cute, fun, and comfy. 

She also offers great quality, style and business elegance for adults too! 

 "I love designing new accessories, like Cartoon Character Hats!"

She also makes Headbands, Scarves, Fingerless Gloves, Poncho Shawls, Sweaters, iPhone covers, Card Holders, etc.

Her Daughter whose name is Coral as well, makes all the jewelry. All her jewelry is made with attention to every detail and the best quality materials possible for her creations.

♥  What inspired you to start selling online? and how did you get started?
" I was used to sell among family and friends, then, one of my son's told me about Etsy, he helped me by taking the first pictures and my daughter set the shop. The name was chosen by my grandson."

 ♥  What is your most favorite piece you have made and why?
"I really love the baby sweaters. They are very delicate and based on vintage heirloom patterns. I used my mom
 handwritten notes to make them."
 

♥  What materials do you like to work with most? 

"You can name any yarn! I love knitting and crocheting.  The only thing that I have some problem with is crochet thread, I have had surgery in my right hand and can't really work with thin thread or a very small crochet hook."

 Of course i always have to ask some fun questions!
♥  If money were no object, what would you buy (handmade)?

"I love angels and  find this incredibly beautiful." (ed: It is gorgeous!!)

♥  If you could have any celeb buy from you, who would it be?  

"George Clooney! I would love him to wear one of my hats or scarfs." (ed:  how fun would that be!)

 A few fun facts about Coral :)
Her Fave color - Purple
Her quilty pleasure - Coffee icecream (yum!!)

 Coral is offering a few specials to you all!  

Use Coupon Code: BUYME3  for   25% off; her prices start at 3.00 so you can combine and save
Use Coupon Code GRACIAS  for   15% off
or   
Use Coupon Code FREESH   for   Free shipping (Domestic only)

 You can find Coral and her beautiful knits and jewelry at these sites below! 

Of course her etsy shop - http://Toppytoppyknits.etsy.com

www.wanelo.com/ToppyToppy
http://weheartit.com/toppytoppy
Find her on Facebook: toppytoppy
Go Check out her blog http://toppytoppyknits.blogspot.com/
Follow Her on Twitter: CoralToppyKnits
Find her on Pinterest: toppytoppy
Be sure to check her out!! More Blog Spotlights to come!