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One of Etsy's Most Hearted: circularaccesories

2008-02-04T11:08:00Z

For Valentine's Day, we at The Storque thought we'd seek out the Etsy members who are the most beloved (or rather, be-hearted). We tracked five of out of the top twenty most-hearted users and sought them out for interviews. They were totally surprised and pleased to find out! The fifth, and last, in this series is circularaccessories.

Alison Albright has resided in Baton Rouge, Louisiana all her life, except for a few years of college where she enjoyed living in New Orleans. She loves to work with her hands and enjoys working with new materials and learning new processes. Alison makes hand-screenprinted wares for her Etsy store, mostly clothing, with designs that are very much inspired by her surroundings. As a formal student of biochemistry and landscape architecture, elements of science and nature can be found in most of her work. When she is not printing, you can find Alison in her garden playing with her son or strolling around town people watching.

Without further ado, here is circularaccessories!

Tell us how you first got involved with Etsy.
I was actually "recruited" by an Etsy user while selling on another online venue. I am so grateful that she guided me here. Once I managed to get my first listing up, I never looked back!

What's your favorite Etsy feature?
My favorite Etsy feature is probably the treasury. I enjoy searching through the funny titles and browsing the beautiful collections made by other members. I have found so many new favorites this way and given out many of my hearts.

How do you think you became so beloved in the Etsy community? (You've got a lot of hearts!)
What I really love about Etsy is the community. I try to participate in the forums when I have free time and have met some wonderful people there. When anyone asks for mentoring help, I will give the best advice I can and always treat everyone with respect. I really believe that what goes around comes around. I have a lot of love to share, so maybe that is why there is some returned.

Do you have an Etsy crush? If so, who?
I must say my heart is about to burst from all the love I feel right now from the Etsy community so I would say I have an Etsy crush on Etsy, but if I had to single one user out it would be SalmonStreetStudio; I have even professed my love for her in the forums! She can always make me smile even when things are rough, and is one of the most encouraging and helpful sellers I know.

What are you doing for Valentine's Day?
What am I doing for Valentine's Day? Oh, just spreadn' some more love I suppose ;)

Now that you've heard circularaccessories's story, share the love! Get out there and give some hearts, hug a friend or think about a loved one. Aw! Below you'll see some of circularaccessories's faves.

One of Etsy's Most Hearted: joom

2008-01-31T12:05:00Z

Joom Klangsin is an artist and designer who lives in Oakland, California with her husband and dog, Seven. Currently Joom is working on her art work and pillow project, finding inspiration in the environment and the world around her. Her style is simple, clean, and full of color and unique shapes. She loves to make all different products that people use in everyday life. In her free time, she enjoys decorating her apartment, working on her garden, taking care of Seven, cooking and painting.

Without further ado, here's joom!

Tell us how you first got involved with Etsy.
I'd been trying to get my work out with little success. I discovered Etsy by accident while I was looking for a gift for a friend. I saw some really nice works here and decided to give Etsy a try. It's been almost two years now and things are going well for me.

[Tweetie Card Set]

What's your favorite item in your shop?
I like the mini pillow. It's cute and a lot of people like it. It was picked to feature on The Rachael Ray Show about Etsy last December.

How do you think you became so beloved in the Etsy community? (You've got a lot of hearts!)
I'm glad and feel honored that people love my work. I'm also a shopper so I try to come up with the products that I would like to see on the market. I like clean and simple design and that what I came up with.

[Framed Hummingbird Print]

Do you have an Etsy crush? If so, whom?
I love a lot of artists on Etsy. Some of my favorites are belleandboo, kendrabinney and ashleyg.

What are you doing for Valentine's Day?
I will be on vacation on the warm sandy beach some where with my husband.

Now that you've heard joom's story, share the love! Get out there and give some hearts, hug a friend or think about a loved one. Aw! Below you'll see some of joom's faves.

One of Etsy's Most Hearted: AliciaBock

2008-01-28T11:03:00Z

Alicia Bock grew up in Michigan and Florida, surrounded by water and color. Her photography is the search of light and shadows, pretty things in pink, the feeling of the ocean, and a blue moon. She strives to create photographs that evoke memories of our favorite days. Now living in Lansing, Michigan, she daydreams of a life on the Oregon coast.

Without further ado, here is AliciaBock!

First thing: I can't tell you how thrilled and happy I am to be included in this group! Thanks so much!

Tell us how you first got involved with Etsy.
Late one night (over two years ago) I was reading in some "work from home mom" forum, and saw Etsy mentioned as a new site to open up a shop. I hoped right over to check things out, and opened up my store a few minutes later. I have been there everyday since.

What's your favorite Etsy feature?
Though there are definitely some extra cool ways to search on Etsy, I am simple, and just love the front page. I find most of my new favorite items through it. I am happy to discover something new each time I look.

How do you think you became so beloved in the Etsy community? (You've got a lot of hearts!)
I think I have the best job, and love what I do, and hopefully that comes across in my photographs. But, I also try to put just as much effort into promoting my shop...because what good is a great store, if no one knows it exists.
I am really thankful to have been supported by some great publications and blogs in the last few years who have helped me spread the word.

Do you have an Etsy crush? If so, who?
I must have a thing for girls named Betsy, because I could buy up the entire stores of Betsy Walton
and Betsy from Foundling. I am always excited to see their new products, and they have been the sweetest sellers to buy from.

What are you doing for Valentine's Day?
Probably baking treats with my kids during the day, and snuggling up with the cutest boy ever (my husband of six years) in the evening. We don't really care too much about Valentine's day. But, I love any day that I can use as an excuse to order carry-out for dinner.

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One of Etsy's Most Hearted: esdesigns

2008-01-24T10:17:00Z

Working in sterling silver and gold, Elizabeth Scott makes jewelry with simple forms and detailed textures. She uses some of her favorite plant images (hydrangea petals, ginkgo leaves, birch bark and aspen leaves) to design botanical jewelry with contemporary simplicity. After graduating with degrees in drawing and printmaking, Elizabeth began making jewelry while teaching, and it grew into a full-time business. She lives in rural upstate New York.

Without further ado, here is esdesigns!

Tell us how you first got involved with Etsy.
In 2006 I was making my jewelry part time while teaching, and was looking for a way to sell it online, and I found Etsy on Google. I'd always wanted to do something art-related full time, and Etsy has made that possible.

What's your favorite Etsy feature?
Treasury. No, Pounce. I can't decide.

How do you think you became so beloved in the Etsy community? (You've got a lot of hearts!)
I design my jewelry to be simple to wear every day, and I think it helps to sell something that people need. I haven't done any advertising apart from a group ad with EtsyMetal this winter and a few times on the showcase, but I've been on blogs like design*sponge. Most of my buyers are new Etsy users. I'm not sure exactly where they're coming from, but I can tell that Etsy is growing every day.

Do you have an Etsy crush? If so, who?
Since there are so many more women than men on Etsy it makes that sort of difficult, but I've been a member of the EtsyMetal street team for a long time, and have met some amazing metalsmiths. We're all so supportive of each other and I don't know what I'd do without them. A few of them are guys, like downtothewiredesigns and one of our new members, blindspotjewellery. I really like their work - does that count? (Ed. note: It does!)

What are you doing for Valentine's Day?
I've never done much for Valentine;s Day. I really enjoy making gifts for special occasions, but I'm happy with something simple and inexpensive myself. I'm hoping for an ice cream cake.

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One of Etsy's Most Hearted: Sudlow

2008-01-21T12:49:00Z

Rachael Sudlow's style emerges from her rural Kansas home, bringing together the natural animals and elements of the farm and a love for brightly colored beads and stones. Oftentimes designed a little tongue-in-cheek, her work is entirely hand-fabricated with the details and love that give handmade work that extra bit of special. She graduated in 2005 with a BFA from the Rhode Island School of Design, but returned to Kansas shortly thereafter to make art and teach at the local Arts Center.

Without further ado, here is sudlow!

Tell us how you first got involved with Etsy.
I was working a desk job doing web design and scrolling around online (thus not working), and I read a mention of Etsy as a place to sell handmade work, so I started playing around and listing a few pieces I'd done earlier in the year. I'd just graduated from art school, so it was a good push to keep making work.

What's your favorite Etsy feature?
I think the combination of Treasuries and the gorgeous front pages they produce would be one of my favorites. (Too bad I can never snag a Treasury though!)

How do you think you became so beloved in the Etsy community? (You've got a lot of hearts!)
I think having products that appeal to a wide range of people has worked well for me. I like to make pieces that are both quirky and iconic. 'Whimsical' is often used to describe my work. There's nothing better than creating a piece that makes people smile. I also love custom orders where I work with a customer to create something new. It's inspiring and I know the recipient is excited to get something specially made for them. Good photos never hurt either!

Do you have an Etsy crush? If so, who?
I love my fellow EtsyMetal folks like crazy. They've been a great support group through the year! They've really pushed me to try new techniques and develop my products and business more.

What are you doing for Valentine's Day?
Well, that's a Thursday, so I'll be filling orders in the morning, working at my Arts Center shop in the afternoon and then taking a silkscreen class at night. Busy day for business, so maybe I'll make Friday a date night.

Now that you've heard sudlow's story, share the love! Get out there and give some hearts, hug a friend or think about a loved one. Aw! Below you'll see some of sudlow's faves.