Independent Designer Friday - Cozy Moments

The Independent Designer of the Week is CozyMoments - a fun and vibrant shop at Etsy!

Here is my favorite product from CozyMoments - PEPPERMINT CHOCOLATE scented Goats Milk and Honey Body Cream - with Shea Butter. I am sure that this smells and feels absolutely delicious!!

I asked Michelle of CozyMoments a few questions about the craft business!

How would you describe your crafts/Etsy shop?

Pampering bath and body goodies and natural soy wax candles/tarts, or as we refer to them, 'Cozy Melts'. ;)

How did you get started?

Cozy Moments started out of a desire to create luxurious Bath & Body Products. I suffered from dry skin most of my life and I became passionate about creating pampering and soothing products that would rid me of my dry skin. I spent a few years researching and experimenting before I began to sell my goodies.

How long have you been crafting?

6 years.

What is your inspiration?

The creative pleasure of blending my own natural and near natural ingredients and coming up with pampering goodies that soothe the senses and smooth the skin. I absolutely LOVE what I do. I feel so blessed I am able to do this from the comfort of my own home!

What is your favorite piece in your shop today?

My Fresh Strawberry & Cucumber Goat's Milk Soap. I love to make soap! It is my favorite thing to create. ;)

How do you market/advertise your wares?

Our dot com, Etsy, Our Blog, Ning Groups, DaWanda, Handmade Catalog, Flickr, My Space, Talent Database, Stylehive, Squidoo, and several other places.

Any advice to fledgling crafters / entrepreneurs?

Network and when you are done networking, do it again, and again, and again. ;) You have to get your name out there. ;) I have pulled several all- nighters just networking and I believe it has really helped my business grow. ;)

Thanks CozyMoments - keep on dreaming your delicious creations!! :>