Sunday, June 27, 2010

Spotlight Sunday: Kellycrunner




I love the Pink Elephant Shop from kellycrunner. She has such a great shop on Etsy- I love her photos and they are so colorful. I am really impressed with her etsy skills. It was hilarious when she sent me her photos and said "here is photo of me in my kitchen- oops, I mean studio" I love it.


Facebook- facebook page

Etsy shop- my etsy shop

Blogs- seeitandmakeit.blogspot.com and
theharkerasylum.blogspot.com

E-mail- kellycrunner@hotmail.com

How did you get started on etsy?

I like to make my own things. People would start to ask me where I got it, or do I sell it, or if not I should. In May of 2008 I discovered etsy after seeing Emily Martin on Martha Stewart. I finally set up shop in Jan. of 2010.

Tell us a bit about yourself....

I am 26 years old a wife and mother to 2 boys age 3 and 16 months. I love to run, watch movies, and I LOVE to listen to music. Music is what inspires my work. My voice box never fully developed and as a result my voice sounds like a child. And I have a crazy obsession for buttons.

Apart from creating thing, what do you do?

I am a mom and wife first. I am a crazy bargain shopper, which landed me the calling as the "Relief Society consumer specialist." I run when I can. I did a small voice over job for an animated educational series and would like to do more of that when the kids get a little older. I mostly just like to be with my family, I am very much a home body.

What first made you want to become an artist?

Well I have wanted to be an artist since I was in 2nd grade and I won an art contest. However I did not expect that I would develop into this type of art.

Describe your creative process.

I usually see fabric I love and then go home and play with it. I am also very inspired by music and films. Many times I will hear a cool song and then imagine a cool piece to match my interpretation of it.

What handmade possession to you cherish most?

That is a hard one. I would have to say it was this clay vase I made in ceramics when I was in 11th grade.

How do I promote my work?

Mostly by wearing it and people ask where I got it, also facebook, and blogger.
Top 5 books, movies, musicians, and websites.

This one is SO hard for me, so I am going to skip the websites so I can put more music and films.
Books:
The book of Mormon
Twilight
Eclipse
My name is Asher Lev

Movies:
The Life Aquatic
Pee-Wee's Big Adventure
Ponette
The Sound of Music
Cry Baby
Funny Face

Music:
Bjork
Tegan and Sara
Muse
Depeche Mode
Florence and the Machine
Thom York/Radiohead

How does your faith influence your work?

Knowing that Heavenly Father has given me this talent to share with others inspires me to practice daily. I am grateful everyday for it.

Where do I want to be in 10 years?

I really have not thought too much about that. I just take each day as it comes.

What is your favorite item in your shop?

Right now I am liking THE ALICE- DELICATE PINKS, AQUAS, AND CREAMS WITH A BIT OF LACE. It is very feminine and pretty.

Top 5 shops on etsy.

http://www.etsy.com/shop/makeitandloveit
http://www.etsy.com/shop/polarity
http://www.etsy.com/shop/theblackapple
http://www.etsy.com/shop/morbiddecor
http://www.etsy.com/shop/Deconstructress

How has selling on etsy changed your life?

I think it has forced me to keep up with my talents and push me to do and learn new things.

thanks for being part of the team!



5 comments:

  1. Thank you so much for having me, and for all you do for the LDS team!

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  2. Congrats Kelly, your stuff is darling! Your mom sent me over via Facebook...I would love to talk to you about a giveaway on my blog, if you are interested. I love featuring Etsy and mompreneurs.

    i am also going to follow this blog...LDS Etsy, cool!

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  3. Kelly, your stuff is adorable, I'm totally in love with your shop right now! It was fun getting to know you a little better.

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  4. Kelly is the coolest chick I know and her craftiness rocks my world too!

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  5. Wonderful Spotlight Kelly! You are one talented women!! Great job with your etsy site, you are doing awesome.

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