Curation Nation: get to know your team

Sunday, July 4, 2010

Get to know your team: Raceytay

Hello again, team! This week we're getting to know Tracey of Raceytay! I chose her because she dominated the "most team treasuries made" competition that we didn't even know we were having (because we really weren't). But she still made the most.... with 23 team treasuries! Stand up wherever you are and give her a standing ovation!

I mean it.

Okay, you can stop now. Let's get to know Tracey!

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Ashli: Who inspired you to be an Etsian?

Tracey: The inspiration to open my shop came from Preeti, of Preetalina Photography. Seeing her selling photographs on Etsy was the kick in the pants I needed to get the ball rolling. I reserved my 'spot' on Etsy in September, but did not actually open up for business and start selling until almost December. I'd had an account at redbubble where they sell images, cards, calendars and the like but it didn't seem to be going anywhere. Etsy seemed the next logical step. Plus I knew another Flickrite who had a successful letter press shop on Etsy, which further convinced me.

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Ashli: What is your favorite thing about Etsy?

Tracey: My favourite thing about Etsy is that it is dynamic. It's always changing; with the seasons and the market. This keeps me from selling the same things over and over again. Also, it has helped me to believe in myself. I make nice photos. I finally believe it. Some of them are extraordinary. I finally believe that, too. They are hanging in the homes of people who don't know me, people I didn't give them to for free! Famous people own my photos. It's exciting and humbling at the same time.

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Ashli: What is your favorite thing in your shop? Tracey: My Favourite shop item changes, right now it would be a tie between the Red Flyer Bike and the Field of Poppies. Although as I look through the items now, thinking on this question, "Sometimes, when you fall, you fly" jumps out at me. And I look to see it on the wall across the living room and I sigh - mainly at the quote (I love Neil Gaiman) but also at the photo and the memories it evokes. Least favourite? Wonderland. That photo took weeks to get right. I nearly gave up. source A little known fact about Tracey: "I am an introvert. I can go days without speaking to anyone. Happily :)" Get to know Tracey on: twitter blog

Sunday, June 27, 2010

Get to know your team: Garden22DesignStudio

Hey team! I thought it would be fun to do little features of team members every week. I'll try to post this every Sunday.... but promise me you won't be too disappointed if that doesn't happen!

This week I have chosen Cristy at Garden22DesignStudio and Garden22Vintage. "Why?", you ask? Well it's quite simple. Cristy knocks out at least one treasury a day, and a good majority of them are team treasuries. And they're not just slopped together "let's see how many treasuries I can make today!" treasuries. They're jaw-droppers. She has had several make front page, including one for the team.

So let's get to know Cristy.

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Ashli: Who inspired you to be an Etsian?

Cristy: I had been wanting to start my own business for some time after having my two kiddos. I did a lot of research trying to figure out how to go about doing so when my husband and I were faced with some major life circumstances that put my business plans on the back burner. Like many others, he was a victim of the poor economy and lost his job. At the time, we were located in Indianapolis IN. He was offered a job in Houston TX which we accepted. During the process of selling our house, our Realtor asked me if I had ever heard of Etsy (I had not) and told me all about it, encouraging me to sign up. We moved to Texas, got settled in a bit, and I thought, "Why not?" The rest is history :D

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Ashli: What is your favorite thing about Etsy?

Cristy: I absolutely love the friendships that I have made. Smart, supportive and diverse women of all ages have been an incredible source of inspiration and encouragement for me as I have been getting myself up and running. That in and of itself is a huge blessing for me in my life right now.

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Ashli: What is your favorite thing in your shop?

Cristy: Hmm, that's a tough one. I've been adding some new things lately and I'm excited about my new textured journals and pressed flower journals, but I would have to say my new favorite thing is my real flower jewelry. They are super fun for me to make and it was a step outside of my comfort zone to get started on them. My favorite one right now is this one: