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Thursday, March 13, 2008

Independent Designer Friday - Doodle Designs



The Independent Designer of the Week is Doodle Designs - a fantastic Etsy shop specializing in beautiful handpainted signs and home decorations




!Here is my favorite piece from Doodle Designs - DADDY first hero, first love . What an absolutely inspiring Father's Day gift!




I asked Jenny of Doodle Designs a few questions about the craft business!


How would you describe your crafts/Etsy shop?


Fun! I love to create fun pieces of art for your special place. Of course with a 3 year old daughter and 5 year old son, it isn't hard to tell where a lot of my influence comes from!


How did you get started?


I have been crafting all of my life. My mom painted wood items and went to craft shows while I was growing up and is still very crafty. I loved to "doodle" and paint, and after years of making things for my family and friends i desided (with a little nudging) to make a business out of it.


How long have you been crafting?


All 31 years (ok, so just after i could actually use crayons!)


What is your inspiration?


Color, my precious kiddos, friends, papers...everything I see really.


What is your favorite piece in your shop today?


I think my favorite piece isn't listed in my shop yet (it is coming soon!0 but as for what is IN my shop today...well, I have too many but I am partial to the "Has anyone seen my tiara?"- my little princess definitely pushed that one along!


How do you market/advertise your wares?

I have my own web boutique as well as my Etsy shop. I have more customized/personalized items in my web store than Etsy. I have a business blog (I am just getting started with that...) and a ton of word of mouth. I am so thankful for other crafty ladies who spotlight artist like me. That is a GREAT advertisement!


Any advice to fledgling crafters / entrepreneurs?

Do what you love and stick with it. The more I try to venture off in different directions the more i am reminded that it is important to stick with what you love. It will work in time and with tweaking. Start slow and build. A tree grows over time from a little seed....not overnight.


Thank you so much for this feature! I am enjoying following your blog!!


Thanks Jenny - for your information and inspiring handpainted messages!!

1 comment:

erin, maker of chimes said...

Great interview. Definitely a great Fathers's Day present, I've got to go see what else is in their shop!