Artfire Artist Feature - kickinskreations

It is important to show the world the charm of handcrafted items, and I plan to do this one artist at a time.

Today I feature kickinskreations from Ellenville, New York. She makes beautiful candles in the shapes of baked goods, alcoholic beverages, and so much more. Each one looks good enough to eat.

Below you can find her interview:

1. What is the first memory of crafting that you can recall?

I first started out making soap.


2. What are some of your favorite past times?

I love to create new candles, also line dancing.


3. What do you specialize in?

I don't really have one area, but I prefer to make the candy dishes.

4. What made you decide to open up a shop on Artfire?

I read up on it and looked at the shops, seems like a great way to get my items out there.

5. How did you choose your shop name?

My name came from my yahoo name "kickin" which in turn came from my line dancing.

6. What are your hopes for the future?

I would like to have my store be a success and in turn make my family's life all the more better.

7. How do you feel about custom orders?

If there is something a person wants and I am able to make it , sure I would.

8. Try to sum up your workspace in as few words as possible.

My kitchen.

9. Is there anything else you would like to add?

Life sometimes throws curves, I needed to find something to help me get around that curve and kickinskreations is helping me do so.

You can visit kickinskreations studio:

http://kickinskreations.artfire.com

and you can email directly at thisthatanthensome@yahoo.com


Thank you so much for reading!!

-
Christina
CM Designs dba 1337 Art
[Elite Art for the elite at heart.]

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Etsy Artist Feature 13: crazytimescandles

It is important to show the world the charm of handmade items. I plan to do this one Etsy artist at a time. Today I feature crazytimescandles. This husband and wife team have a wonderful selection of bath and body products.

I have personally tried their coffee scrub (delicious!) flower pot candle (mmm!) and a couple of other items.

If you're looking for a unique and useful gift, crazytimescandles has something for you.

Below you will find their interview:

1. What is the first memory of crafting that you can recall?

That is a tough question, but for me I would have to say making hand prints and pencil holders in clay back in kindergarten and first grade. I always enjoyed that even though it got quite messy.

2. What do you specialize in?

High quality hand poured candles and handmade soap and bath & body products.


3. What made you decide to open up a shop on Etsy?

Etsy is a great community for people who enjoy handmade products and we wanted to be a part of that. We had looked at Etsy back in October of 2007 briefly and set up an account but didn't add any items to our shop until January 11th 2008.


4. What are your hopes for the future?

We hope to continue to expand our business at a steady pace where we can end up with a fairly large wholesale account base as well as attending more craft fairs / shows in the future. We are considering the possibility of a brick and mortar store in the future as well depending on which way we grow faster.


5. What are some of your favorite past times?

We really enjoy camping in the summer and visiting with family and friends.

6. Try to sum up your workspace in as few words as possible.

Our workspace is our basement. Every wall has shelves, and there are tables everywhere each with it's own purpose.

7. How do you feel about custom orders?

We love working on custom orders. We do a lot of custom colored candles especially for weddings and parties. I really think that people like the ability to get a lavender scented candle colored green to match their room for example.

Contact crazytimescandles:

Our website: http://www.crazytimescandles.com
On Etsy: http://crazytimescandles.etsy.com
By e-mail: erin@crazytimescandles.com

Thank you so much for reading! It is very much appreciated.

Christina
CM Designs
http://1337art.etsy.com
Elite Art for the elite at heart.

**Featured images include:

Coffee Sugar Scrub
Sweet orange essential oil goat milk soap
Custom color chunk pillar set

Etsy Artist Feature 10: blurose

It is important to show the world the charm of handmade items. I plan to do this one Etsy artist at a time. Today I feature blurose from Central Pennsylvania. Her beautiful candles look good enough to eat! She offers a variety of bakery inspired candles as well as soaps/scrubs and other candles.

Below you will find her interview:

1. What is the first memory of crafting that you can recall?
When I was a young girl (8 or 9) I would go to my grandmothers house and hand weave pot holders. (nothing to do with candles)

2. What do you specialize in?
I make candles...specialty and bakery as well as regular candles.


3. What made you decide to open up a shop on Etsy?
I am currently renting a store front and can no longer afford the overhead.

4. What are your hopes for the future?
To purchase my own building and reopen my store front.

5. What are some of your favorite past times?
Love to watch football, walking and spending time with my family.

6. Try to sum up your workspace in as few words as possible.
Currently my basement is my space.

Is there anything else you would like to add?

I love creating candles and I think I do a pretty good job. Cannot bake but I can sure make a candle pie or dessert!

How do you feel about custom orders?

Custom orders are always welcome...most of the time scent and wax are white. So any
scent can be made any color.


Her lovely handcrafted candles are making me hungry!

Looking for a unique gift idea? Well look no further!

You can reach blurose through her
Etsy shop: http://blurose.etsy.com
Email: blurose@atlanticbb.net
Phone: +1 (814) 768-0800
Personal Website: http://www.bluerosecandles.com

Thank you so much for taking the time to read. We all truly appreciate it!

Enjoy your weekend!

Christina
CM Designs
http://1337art.etsy.com
Elite Art for the elite at heart.

Valentine's Day Highlights

Are you looking for the perfect gift for your significant other? Are you in need of some ideas? Come take a look at what this post has to offer you! Jewelry, candles, gift sets, and more! All featured items are handcrafted-you can't get more romantic than that!

Looking for the perfect little something to hang on her rear-view mirror before she goes to work in the morning? These necklaces are just perfect for that!


"He Makes Me Blush" available at http://www.1337art.etsy.com


"Unlock My Heart" available at http://www.1337art.etsy.com

Are you planning on having a romantic evening at home? These bath and body sets are all you need for a sensual, unforgettable evening:


Bath and Beauty Vegan Gift Set available at http://www.jonikay52.etsy.com


Vegan Gift Set with Victorian Heart Soap available at http://www.jonikay52.etsy.com

Looking to enjoy a sensual and relaxing bath together? Try a mixture of these:


Roses and Chocolate Sensual Bath Salts available at http://www.gabrielsaunt.etsy.com


Sweetheart Nutmeg and Ylang Ylang 15 Hour Votive available at http://www.gabrielsaunt.etsy.com

Do you feel like spoiling her this year with a little gift here, and a little gift there? Here are a few lovely and inexpensive little gift ideas:


"Forever My Love" available at http://www.jeaneb48.etsy.com


Love's In The Air Mini Tote available at http://www.jeaneb48.etsy.com


Lovely Matchbook Notepads available at http://www.britscreativetouch.etsy.com


Love Valentine's Day Card available at http://www.britscreativetouch.etsy.com


Lavendar Heart Pendant available at http://www.popalicious.etsy.com


Chic in Black Pendant available at http://www.popalicious.etsy.com


Hearts of Whimsy Pendant available at http://www.analiese.etsy.com


Simply Red Pendant available at http://www.analiese.etsy.com

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