My Flower Zone



*Where are you from? Tell us a bit about yourself.
I am from Mexico, I have a BS in Chemistry. When I was working in Mexico City “I fell in love”, he proposed and we were engaged for 3 years, He was in Chandler, AZ, I was in Mexico and the distance in our relationship was not helping at all so finally I came to the USA in 2004, we got married and we have 2 wonderful kids (Derek who is 7 years old and Bethany who is 15 months old), last month we moved from Tempe, AZ to Odessa, TX. My mom, my 2 sisters and their kids are living in Mexico, my dad died in 2002.


*How did you decide on your shop name? Why did you start your business?
I quit my job because I had a high risk pregnancy… since then I am a Stay At Home Mom.
With only my husband’s income and 2 kids I needed some extra money for Christmas and I made my Round Gift Boxes and Photo Frames (not posted yet) with Quilled Paper Flower Embellishments hoping to sell them locally and CL… but bad news. One day watching videos in you tube something got my attention… Kanzashi Flowers and I liked them, I did some research, I got fabric and I made some flowers for my Baby Girl, one day a friend of mine came over, saw my boxes & flowers and she encouraged me to set up an Etsy shop, so I visited Etsy read the FAQs, took me a few weeks to set it up, and finding the perfect name for my shop was the first and most important detail (I wanted a name that was “related to my products and easy to remember” and my products had flowers so I thought “MyFlowerZone is perfect!!!”).


*What are 5 things you want people to think when they see your product?
  • Greatest Quality. 
  • Elegance. 
  • Unique. 
  • I must have it. 
  • It’s worth it.


*Do you have a supply addiction; is there a specific color or type of supply you just can’t pass up?
I love shopping supplies. Right now I am focus in supplies for my products (I started this year so I have been buying little by little) but sometimes when I am at stores just “looking” I see something and I think “Well, eventually I can make something with it”. If I can… I buy it, even if I do not need it at the moment, and usually I create something with it.


*What do you do when you’re not creating? What activities do you enjoy?
I do my chores in the morning. Taking care of my baby girl, then after school I have to be "pushing" my son with the homework… you know kids at this age. My crafts are made whenever I can, usually at night, that is the reason I have plenty of UFO’s (unfinished objects) but I hope I can catch up soon. My family is always first and crafting is my relief for the everyday routine.

When I have spare time I enjoy reading because there is always something new that we can learn, and sometimes I watch my favorite shows in Hulu because I always miss my shows on TV.


* Is this your first craft adventure or have you tried other crafts? What would you like to try?
My Grandmother taught me to crochet when I was a child, I have my large collection of doillies, when I was studying the University I needed extra money so I learned “Repujado” (is drawing on foil aluminum paper (thicker than cooking foil of course and special for crafts) and then stain it to make rustic paintings, I sold some to a Gallery, after I graduated I was unemployed for a while, I learned how to make candles and “Quilling Paper”, so I made embellishments for everything I could put them on (frames, candles, cards, souvenirs, party favors, invitation cards). Lately the fabric flowers and hair bows but there is something that I’ve always wanted to do and so far I have not done it… Learn how to paint like Bob Ross!!! But I think painting is not for me :-(

*If you could give a piece of advice to a new shop - what would it be?
Always provide great quality in everything and have your own style. 

 *Are there other places on the net we can find you? 
 FaceBook www.facebook.com/pages/MyFlowerZone/409100069115241 
 Twitter twitter.com/MyFlowerZone 
 Pinterest pinterest.com/myflowerzone/ 
 RebelMouse www.rebelmouse.com/MyFlowerZone/ 
Wanelo wanelo.com/MyFlowerZone


Little Madam tutu

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Candy striped toddler boutique red and white striped couture empire dress



Starting Bid: $24.99 (retail value $39.99)
Bidding Increments: $1
Shipping: $7.50 US & Everywhere else $10.00
Approximate Shipping Time Frame: Ready to Ship
Shipping from: US
Description: Length from armpit to the bottom of the dress is 17 inches, with adjustable waist. It is fabulous for the holidays and for holiday photos.
Fits 1 years to 3 years old.



Toddler Hot Pink Fancy White Bow 
Snow Flake Gloves


Starting Bid: $6.99 (retail value $14.99)
Bidding Increments: $1
Shipping: $5 US & Everywhere else
Approximate Shipping Time Frame: Ready to Ship
Shipping from US
Description: These adorable boutique hot pink wool gloves are sure to keep your little ones hands nice and cozy while still looking fabulous.



Ruby Red Festive Warm Toddler hand knit sweater with matching wool hat


Starting Bid: $49.99 (retail value $64.99)
Bidding Increments: $1
Shipping from US
Shipping: $5.50 US, $7.50 Canada & $12 Everywhere Else
Approximate Shipping Time Frame: Ready to Ship
Description: This ruby red hat and sweater is simply perfect for the cold weather. It is all hand knit, made with crocheted flowers on the sweater and hat.
This set will fit from 2-3 year old.



Animal print toddler fitted beanie 


Starting Bid: $9.99 (retail value $19.99)
Bidding Increments: $1
Shipping $5.50 US, $7.50 Canada & $10 Everywhere Else
Shipping from US
Approximate Shipping Time Frame: 3-5 Business days
Description: You can choose from two sizes infant or toddler, boutique zebra print soft cotton hat with hot pink marabou and flowered center.



Large Animal Print Competition Bows


Starting Bid: $7.99 (retail value $14.99)
Bidding Increments: $1
Shipping $2.50 US & $5 Everywhere else
Shipping from US
Approximate Shipping Frame- 2-3 Business days.
Description: This fierce bow will make a bold statement with any outfit, perfect for cheering, holidays, and any other outfit. It can be made on a clip or Pony.







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Weekly Shop Hop

Do you have an online shop?  Love to check out other shops, and would love some free advertising?  This is the place for you! 

Just click the blue button below to add a link to one of your shop items. Type your SHOP NAME in the box that says "name", then add the link to the item you would like featured in the URL box.
The linky will change every week, so be sure to come back and add your shop.



There will be 5 shops featured each week, chosen from those that joined the previous week.

Here are this weeks featured shops:


kellimontgomery


MyFlowerZone


HunnybeeCrafts


BlueBarnHillCraftsIn


WelcomeHomeWreath



Wendy's Wonders - Beautiful Knitting


*Where are you from?
I am from a very small farming community in Pennsylvania. I have been surrounded by farms my whole life until recently. Now I am a resident of Bristol, Rhode Island, making a new start. 


*How did you decide on your shop name?
My shop name came about from friends, that thought I should have a corner shop, that would feature my 'Wonders'.

*Why did you start your business?
I started my little business out of a need to do something to help me provide for my children and also keep me home with them. So far, it has been working! I am so thankful that I do not have to leave my children to go to work.

*What are 5 things you want people to think when they see your product?
1. Warm 

2. Quality

3. Home made, lots of work put into it

4. Unique

5. Love - I Love all my items and I hope others will love them, too!

*Do you have a supply addiction; is there a specific color or type of supply you just can’t pass up?
I have many supply addictions! All stemming from wool, whether it is hand painted, yarn, or roving, I have an itch to work with it. But my newest addiction would have to be knitting with my hand spun yarn.


*What do you do when you’re not creating? What activities do you enjoy? 
I love to cook! Teaching my kids the in's and out's of the kitchen. Spending time with family. Otherwise I am creating! I knit, crochet or spin for at least 8+ hours a day.

*If you could give a piece of advice to a new shop - what would it be?
Dream big and keep Dreaming... Don't let anything stop you from what you love to do. If things aren't working one way, try a different avenue, but don't give up. There are to many people in the world doing stuff they don't want to do because they think they CAN"T do what they love to do. Believe you can and you will.

*Are there other places on the net we can find you?
www.facebook.com/WendysWonders127



Weekly Shop Hop

Do you have an online shop?  Love to check out other shops, and would love some free advertising?  This is the place for you! 

Just click the blue button below to add a link to one of your shop items. Type your SHOP NAME in the box that says "name", then add the link to the item you would like featured in the URL box. The linky will change every week, so be sure to come back and add your shop.



There will be 5 shops featured each week, chosen from those that joined the previous week.

Here are this weeks featured shops:




TodoPapel



LeNidDuMerleHandKnit



mariesi



recupefashion



BlackMarketJewels


Loustudio - Beautiful Paper


 *Where are you from? Tell us a bit about yourself.
I was born and raised in Rockford IL . I love it here partly because I grew up here and it is home. We are close to Chicago when we want city life and Wisconsin is a beautiful green place we love to visit .

 

*How did you decide on your shop name? Why did you start your business?
My shop name is the same as when I was a shopper on etsy. I love to shop etsy for all the wonderful one of a kind and unique items. I decided to open up my little shop to support my rubber stamping and card making hobby. When I began selling I couldn't change the name . I could change it now but it has grown on me and I have regular customers I don't want to lose. So Loustudio I remain.



*What are 5 things you want people to think when they see your product?
Five things I want customers to think

 1- creative style 
2- great quality 
3- unique products 
4-inspired to create something 
5- that they want to return

*What’s your supply addiction; is there a specific color or type of supply you just can’t pass up?
My favorite supplies are #1 - designer papers,buttons and card stock


*Which item in your shop did you enjoy making the most and why?
Had the most fun creating these up cycled die cuts. I think my corrugated die cuts are my best sellers because they are so fun to play with, paint, stain, spray ,glitter . I really enjoy making them out of recycled coffee sleeves which would other wise end up in the trash.


*What keeps you motivated?
Challenges on Etsy threads and blogs keep me motivated to create some thing new. When I need a little inspiration I love to browse pinterest, and read my back issues of crafting magazines.





*If you could give a piece of advice to a new shop - what would it be?
My best piece of advise to new sellers ~ do what you love , promote your self via Etsy teams and have fun! 


*Are there other places on the net we can find you?
You can find me at:
twitter.com/loustudio

www.facebook.com/pages/Loustudio/111106705689567

pinterest.com/loustudio/

loustudio.blogspot.com/





Susie B Designs - Christmas Auction

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White Silk Pillows with Embroidered Rose



Starting Bid: $40.00 (Retail $60.00)
Bidding Increments: $1.00
Shipping: $14.00 for US, $16.00 Canada, $18.00 Everywhere Else
Shipping Time: Ready to ship
Description: Beautiful White Silk Pillows with an embroidered rose. These 2 pillows are 17" X 17" and filled with 100% hypo allergenic fiber loft. The design is the same on both sides. They are priced as a set.
***Made in a smoke free home.



Elegant Blue Pillow



Starting Bid: $20.00 (Retail $35.00)
Bidding Increments: $1.00
Shipping: $10.00 for US, $12.00 Canada, $14.00 Everywhere Else
Shipping Time: Ready to ship
Description: Decorative and Elegant Blue Pillow is made from blue embroidered linen and white lace from Puerto Rico. The pillow measures 17" x 10 1/2" including the width of the lace. The pillow has the same pattern on both sides and is stuffed with premium polyester fiberfill.
***Made in a smoke free home.



Embroidered Flower Pillows


Starting Bid: $35.00 (Retail $50.00)
Bidding Increments: $1.00
Shipping: $12.00 for US, $14.00 Canada, $16.00 Everywhere Else
Shipping Time: Ready to ship
Description: Embroidered Flower Pillows. A Gorgeous Rose pillow and Lilly of the Valley pillow of aqua linen and silk, created from premium designer fabric. These pillows are priced as a set. The linen pillow measures 12" x 6" with a Lily of the Valley literally growing from the fabric and the silk pillow measures 7" x 7" with a Rose bloom embroidered in exquisite detail. Both pillows are filled with100% hypo-allergenic fiber loft.
***Made in a smoke free home.




Blue and Gold Art Quilt -
Starry Starry Night, Sunny Day



Starting Bid: $75.00 (Retail $100.00)
Bidding Increments: $1.00
Shipping: $12.00 for US, $14.00 Canada, $16.00 Everywhere Else
Shipping Time: Ready to ship
Description: This stunning Art Quilt is done in rich tones of Blues and Golds. It is machine quilted with a beautiful star stitch in shades of blue. The backside is a beautiful watercolor star pattern. This quilt would be gorgeous as a wall hanging or showcased on a table. It measures 17" x 21" and is made from 100% cotton with a cotton batting fill.
***Made in a smoke free home.



Florida Gator Pillows – Orange and Blue


Starting Bid: $15.00 (Retail $25.00)
Bidding Increments: $1.00
Shipping: $12.00 for US, $14.00 Canada, $16.00 Everywhere Else
Shipping Time: Ready to ship
Description: You will love these wonderful Florida Gator Pillows in the traditional Orange and Blue. This wonderful pillow pays tribute to the old school spirit in the traditional orange and blue colors. The pillow measures 15" x 15" and is made from 100% cotton fabric with old school depictions of the Florida Gators designs and symbols. The pattern is the same on both sides of the pillow and it is filled with 100% hypo-allergenic fiber-loft.
***Made in a smoke free home.







Don't forget to check out the other 
amazing shops in the Auction! 
Click HERE to see the list of shops!