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Etsy: Your place to buy & sell all things handmade pandys.etsy.com

1. What is your business name?

I have 2 shops, pandys and GriffinGear

2. What is your business about?

My businesses are all about sewing and expressing my creativity

3. How did you start selling on etsy?

I had been doing some craft fairs, a friend told me about etsy and I've been selling here ever since.

4. Where do your inspirations come from?

My inspirations come from everyone, a suggestion from a friend, something I see out and about....I also have lots of crayon sketches on the beer advertisements from restaurants....we will all be having dinner, I get an idea, grab a crayon from the kids and draw it out (beer advertisements work much better than napkins)

5. Is your family supportive of your etsy business?

My husband is supportive of everything I do..including etsy.

6. What was the strangest experience you've ever had when being inspired with a new design?

I got busted at the grocery store, trying to discreetly check out the handle design of another woman's handbag. She gave me the dirtiest look, I said, oh, just checking out your grommets and walked away. She was not impressed.

7. What is the most rewarding aspect of the etsy community for you and your business?

I have met some pretty incredible, very supportive people here. Even though I've never met them, I can honestly say they are very dear friends. As far as my business goes, I've been able to let my creative side flourish. I have a BS in Animal Science and an MBA...not exactly the best choices for creativity. I'm not making money hand over fist, but I'm supporting my fabric habit and trying new things, so I find it very rewarding.

8. Anything else you would like to share?

http://GriffinGear.etsy.com
http://pandys.etsy.com
my blog http://pandysoflakesunapee.blogspot.com