Archives for May 25, 2010

  Getting to know Dannibeth (FarnumInkStudio) Where are you from? and a little bit about you I was born in Panama and was raised in Miami, Florida. I have always been a creative spirit dabbling in music and art during my formative years. My mother is a seamstress, so I was always surrounded by beautiful fabrics, lace, buttons, threads and the likes. I now realize I am a privileged child to have such a creative mother and she certainly influenced me. Aside from handmade things, I write poetry, (I began doing this in second grade), sew, bake vegan treats, sing (I am a classically trained singer), play the piano and love to travel (I have been to 55 cities in 12 countries). I am always looking for a new adventure! My educational background is in Psychology and Mass Communication and I was lucky enough to receive my postgraduate degree from a British University. My professional career is in marketing, media and public relations. What items do you carry in your … [Read more...]

  Getting To Know Paige (graceella369) Where are you from? and a little bit about you I reside in Amherst, Wisconsin. I work out of my private studio nestled out on our country farm. I love to decorate, and create one of a kind items that are inspirational, functional and decorative. I have been a freelance artist for 20 years. I am a proud mother of three beautiful children who LOVE to paint and be creative with me. I opened my shop with the idea of creating something that no one else had come up with, so I played around with picture mats to see what fun things I could do with them. Not only are the mats so versatile, but they can be a really cool decorative addition to your home decor. I hand paint them as well as embellish them with amazing decorative papers. Pop them right into an existing frame, and create a whole new look. I found a huge positive response from family and friends, so I used them for my merchandise on Etsy. What is your favorite song? I really … [Read more...]