I had the pleasure of meeting Edi of Memories for Life Scrapbooks in cyberspace quite a while ago. Edi has such a positive, bright, and bubbly personality, so it’s no wonder her scrapbook creations are so fun and lively! Let’s learn more about Edi and her fun scrapbook-making business…
I’ve been really excited this week to introduce this fab designer and Etsy seller to you! I first discovered Minx Shop last week when I was creating a treasury (which made it the front page by the way!). I was so intrigued by Minx’ work that I started browsing around her shop, and we began chatting back and forth. What a cute, spunky girl she is! And her photos are absolutely gorgeous (of course! That’s what drew me to her for my treasury-making!). Let’s take a little peak into the life of Minx….Company Name:
Minx
When did you go into business for yourself?
This week I am so excited to feature a new friend of mine, Janet, of Ella Scott Jewels! I met Janet at the Steward School Craft Show about a month ago and bought quite a few of her pieces! Not to mention she is lively, energetic, funny, and the mother of twins! How she does it, I don’t know, so let’s get a little insight into her daily schedule! You can also visit her on her blog.
ot much, I actually shopped for two weeks of groceries but somehow it never seems to last that long. 
ry sweet two year olds, change diapers, fix breakfast for two cranky two year olds (how they go from sweet to cranky so quickly I will never know). Last three before bed…check emails and blogs, try to relax a little, snuggle with the hubs.
elf? When problems arise you are the only one to answer the questions.Thank you, Janet, for giving us a peek into your life! You sure have your hands full with those twins, so we want to know how you manage to make such amazing jewelry in the meantime??!?
This week, I am so excited to introduce to you Melissa of Sew Sweet Stitches! You can also find Melissa blogging and tweeting! Now, let’s go chat with Melissa and take a peek into her life…What are your necessary tools?
I’d say diapers, coffee, and ice cream. Crafting? Ohh ok, then just a pair of super sharp scissors.
If you were an animal, what would you be?
Does Cookie Monster count? Okay then, a cat. One word: (ok, 4 words:) Sleep. All. Day. Long.
What is your favorite color combination?
Ooh this changes every day. Recently it was pink and orange. Now I’m kinda diggin’ pink+bright blue+red.
What is your favorite drink?
Coffee. Yeah right, it’s an amaretto sour! Wait maybe warm vanilla cream soda…
What could I find in your refrigerator right now?
TONS of yogurt. Yoplait makes delicious coffee-flavored yogurt.
What blogs do you like to keep up to date with?
Anything that makes me laugh: Attack of The Redneck Mommy, My Milk Toof, and of course Cake Wrecks. And the most beautiful blog eva, Nostalgic Organics’ Joyful Living. That’s my secret blog crush.
What is currently playing on your ipod?
I have an assorted playlist, including Eva Cassidy, System of a Down, Feist, Led Zeppelin, Patsy Cline, Deftones, NIN, Rosemary Clooney, 311… Wow I like lots of different kinds of music!
If you could trade places with someone for a day, who would it be?
My toddler. Think about it- you get to watch Disney movies all day, run around pants-less, and are actually FORCED to take a nap! And you get to eat an unlimited amount of Goldfish crackers. Does it get any better than that?
If Hollywood made a movie about you, who would play the lead role? Who else would star in it?
I’ve been told I look like Anne Hathaway. (I think they need their eyes checked.) Maybe Tina Fey? My brother could be played by Topher Grace, the kid from “That Seventies Show,” they’re EXACTLY alike! And my sister-in-law would be played by me. Cus everyone thinks we’re sisters. Kinda weird, huh?
What are the first three things you do in the morning? The last three before you go to bed?
Morning: Drink coffee. repeat. The waking up part is what I do right before I’m supposed to be going back to sleep.
What time do you typically wake up and go to bed?
THEORETICALLY, I “wake up” around 10am, or whenever my kid breaks through my pillow barricade. I nap from 2-5, and try to be back in bed by 11. Yeah, I’ve been diagnosed with slothitis. It’s very serious.
What’s your favorite movie?
Gone With The Wind (okay, really Anchorman, but don’t let that get out.)
What’s the best part about selling online?
When you get raving feedback! Just knowing someone loves something you made enough to give you money for it!
What’s the biggest challenge being in business for yourself?
Sneaking away from the most mischievous 2-year-old in the world long enough to actually MAKE something. And when I get a chance to finally craft, I’m not in a creative mood.
Tell us a little about how you manage your time.
Yeah, right. See above.
Melissa, thank you so much for giving us a peek into your life! I am certainly going to have to check out those blogs you mentioned!
xoxo
What tools are a must in your day to day business?
The internets! If the internet is down I feel handicapped. I draw a lot of inspiration and strength from my fellow artists, especially those on Plurk (like Amanda!). Having bipolar disorder sometimes requires a good swift kick in the butt as motivation and I know I can always count on my internet friends for that!
If you were an animal, what would you be and why?
A cat, definitely! Big cat, little cat, doesn’t matter! They are so beautiful in appearance and movement. They are also very independent and terribly clever. I’m sure the 18 hour naps wouldn’t be that bad either!
What is your favorite color combination?
Black and pretty much anything (except maybe orange, yellow and brown).
What’s your favorite drink?
COFFEE! I’m pretty sure my doctor counts my blood in cc’s of caffeine rather than cell count! I’m a coffee snob though. No Tim Horton’s coffee, no instant coffee. Must be real cream and sugar! If you’re going to get a soy Sweet ‘n Low decaf coffee you might as well lick pavement! Why bother? You really want to get on my good side? Bring me a gingerbread latte from Starbucks!
What could I find in your refrigerator right now?
Condiments. Husband has a HUGE problem buying condiments. If the world ended, however, I could probably survive on three or four types of mustard.
What is the last book you read?
Er. I don’t remember! I LOVE to read but I get so involved with my books that I lose track of time. So I don’t read unless EVERYTHING is done and I have time to “lose.” If I think real hard, the last book probably would’ve been from Jim Butcher’s Dresden Files series.
What blogs do you like to keep up to date with?
GHOULS GUILD - Keep up on what my fellow Ghouls and I have in store regarding our Halloween/dark art in our Artfire shops!
BENT OBJECTS by Terry Border - His work is hilarious. I can always count on it to make me smile. And he’s an awesome guy even though I only know him via Facebook.
TORONTO CRAFT ALERT – Keep up-to-date on all of Toronto’s crafty happenings!
CRAFT CRITIQUE - Amazing art product reviews and giveaways!
And there’s tons more…which is why my Google Reader reads 880 unread posts!
What’s your favorite movie?
I can’t pick just one! Return to Oz, Sweeney Todd, Pirates, Howl’s Moving Castle, Spirited Away, Coraline, Up… there’s loads of them!
What’s the best part about selling online?
You get to meet so many people you never would have if it weren’t for the internet!
What’s the biggest challenge being in business for yourself?
Not getting frustrated. When there are lulls in sales or craft shows are slow it’s very easy to want to give up. It’s especially hard if you have to be your own cheerleader. But stick with it and remind yourself why you’re in this business in the first place – the love of creating!
Tell us a little about how you manage your time.
Managed time? What’s that? My days are pretty much a free-for-all! I don’t really have a set schedule. I’m not sure I’d get more done if I did. I work best and am most creative under pressure. But I also get peeved when I can’t finish everything on time!
Thank you so much, Mel, for giving us a peek into Kaotic Ekko’s Curiosities! Be sure to check out Mel’s shop for all her great products!
