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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
