Being a part of the Etsy community, not only as a seller but as a customer, I have come across many talented individuals. With this series, I hope to introduce you to some of these creative people, finding out where they find their inspiration, and a little bit more about them.
Hello, hello, hello! Hope everyone has had a nice weekend so far. This week’s Etsy shop feature is Jennifer from The Ugly Duckling 1962.
Hi my name is Jennifer, I have been married to my best friend for 34 years. I am the mother of 3 beautiful grown children . I have been creating forever it seems , even making Barbie day beds and closets etc. out of Velveeta boxes. I was more interested in making a home for Barbie than actually "playing" Barbie. I`ve always been into home décor, sketching, painting, floral arranging, sewing, embroidery, crochet etc. it`s just part of me I guess.
I sold on a different website for many years. Then other sellers and customers kept telling me about Etsy. So in 2008 I opened a store and in 2009 I started selling and Never looked back. I LOVE it here!
I find inspiration in the weirdest things including pop caps, empty shipping tape cores or a piece of bark or flower. Christmas is a biggie for me, I do a lot of research on vintage and antique ornaments, decorations and cards. I also love fantasy creatures like gnomes, fairies and mermaids.
I love the freedom it gives me to challenge myself in all different directions
All of us artist/crafters have been given a gift and we create because we "have to" but ...the "REAL GIFT" we receive is when a customer tells us that what we created brought a smile to their face and their heart.
Thanks for sharing your Etsy story, Jen! To see even more of Jen’s creations, you can visit her shop here.
Oh how cute! I'm going to look at all her goodies. :)
ReplyDeleteJen's creations are so unique and sweet! Thanks for sharing :)
ReplyDeleteSusan
I love Jen's creations, especially the little house Christmas ornaments. So cute!
ReplyDeleteMary Alice
Hi Kathy, Thanks for introducing us to another great etsy shop owner. Jen's creations are darling and I love her shop.
ReplyDeleteHugs
Seriously, the cutest shop ever!
ReplyDeleteJeanine
Jen's creations are darling. so many talented bloggers out there. Thanks for sharing her treasures.
ReplyDeleteKathy - Thanks for featuring the Etsy shops you do. That is so thoughtful of you. Am going over to Jen's shop right now.
ReplyDeleteJudy