Featured Crafter

Q: Where are you from? (state, Country) Ash Fork, AZ
Q: What mediums do you use to sell? Retail stores? Consignment craft stores? Craft shows? The Internet? I have a website and a blog. These are my "babies". I also have done booths at shops and craft shows. I also run a site called Prim Friends Network. This is free to all crafters. I do featured crafters, free banner ads, giveaways, etc. Contact me at cranappleplace@yahoo.com if you would like some free promotion for your site or business.
Q: What type of wares to you sell? I mostly like to do seasonal decor. Christmas is my first love. I do soy candles, dolls, ornies, wall art, shelf sitters. I make my own potpourri and I dabble in soaps. I can make anything you would like! If you can describe it, I can make it! Custom orders are welcome.
Q: How long have you been crafting? I was BORN to craft! I've crafted all my life. My mom always encouraged creativity. She was pretty creative herself. We always had fabulous home made Halloween costumes. She made me a Martha Washington costume one year complete w/wig and hoop skirt!
Q: What has been your greatest success? Having the courage to step out and "do" my thing. Arizona doesn't "get" primitive crafting. It's been hard to stay positive thru low sales at craft shows. Everyone LOVES what I do and makes comments, but they don't get it. LOL Most of my customers are either from the east or southern parts of the country.
Q: What is your biggest challenge in making this a viable business for you? LOL!! See above question... Another challenge is fitting in time between my "real job" and the rest of my life.
Q: What are your dreams for your business? I would love to have a little shop somewhere selling the occasional antique, junk, and my crafts. Some people see junk I see inspiration. The biz would be a place where people could come sit and have a cup of coffee and visit. The shop would also have a studio for me to create whatever I wanted!
Q: What advice would you give to someone who is just starting out in crafting? Be careful about your money. Don't just willy nilly spend it on supplies or advertising. Draw up a business plan. Know your strengths and stick with it. Also...research like crazy!
Q: Tell us a little bit about yourself? I live in rural Arizona with my truck driver hubby and two black labs. Fall and Christmas are my favorite times to craft. Crafting is like breathing to me.