We missed a featured member post last week but we are back with our feature this week. Our next featured team member is Emma Wilson. Emma is the creative mind behind Pumpkin Sputnik. She creates notebooks and cards using images from her own beautiful photography. Emma has been a member of our team since January, 2008. We have 3 questions that tell us a little about Emma and her shop and she has chosen 6 out of all of the questions that were submitted by our team members on the forum post. Here are her answers to our questions - happy reading!
Tell us a little about yourself :
Hi! My name is Emma, I live in Glasgow, Scotland with my lovely husband and two gorgeous children. I have a degree in Design and Craft, so this is what I always wanted to do, however, the kids are my full-time job at the moment until they are a little older.
Tell us about your shop:
*When did you open it?
I opened my Etsy shop in August 2007.
*What items/type of items do you sell?
I make lots of notebooks, note cards and writing sets. I've also made wedding invitations and change of address cards.
Getting to know you - 5 Questions
1. Name top (3-5) items (for crafting purposes) that you cannot live without.
PC, bone folder, corner stamp, printers, guillotine.
2. When do you find time for crafting?
I try to do as much as I can while the kids are at school, 3pm comes around really quickly though!!
3. Do you remember the first item you made, and if so, do you still have it (or a picture of it)?
One of the first things I made at school which really inspired me to do what I did in Art School and after was an enamelled copper pendant - I was about 9. I remember the day so clearly, I was so excited when the art teacher showed us what to do and how it would come out. It's a butterfly shape and yes I still have it. When I was in Art School I specialised in enamelling and went on to make silver and enamel jewellery afterwards until I had the kids. I've also always made my own greetings cards for Christmas and birthdays, even when I was small!
4. Do you have a special space for your crafting, or does the kitchen table do double duty?
I'm very lucky to have use of the attic room - I do have to share it with lots of stuff which needs stored away though.
5.Why did you decide to become an Etsy seller?
Gosh, I remember being so excited when I found Etsy - I could actually sell my stuff online at a really low cost and be in complete control - fantastic! And it looks great!
6. What do you have on while you're creating, if anything, and is it tuned to something specific? (i.e. tv, radio)
I always have either the radio on or some music, I hate it when it's too quiet. Music helps me relax and focus and the radio keeps me company!
Find her here:
SHOP - Pumpkin Sputnik
BLOG - Pumpkin Sputnik
NING - Emma
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