Okay, all you jewelry addicts, wood lovin' gals and altogether groovy readers.
I've got a really cool peace piece to giveaway from VectorCloud.
One lucky reader is going to win this funtastic lasercut wooden Vintage Van Necklace!
I first fell in love with
VectorCloud when I stumbled upon this unique little robot necklace (yes, I'm obsessed with
robots...)
Amelia is no one-trick-pony. She can do amazing things with all types of jewelry, like these fun hot air balloon dangly earrings:
Or these adorable little studs:
This is not your run of the mill laser cut wood jewelry. Amelia can custom make items like these amazing little house necklaces, too!
I could fill pages with all the fun stuff from her shop, but I'll let you head on over and
check it out yourself. In the meantime, let's find out more about Amelia and the direction her shop is taking:
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| Amelia |
Q: Tell us a little about yourself/your shop.
A: My name is Amelia and I live in Queens, New York with my husband and one year old son. VectorCloud is a home based design studio that I started about 1.5 years ago. VectorCloud focuses on laser cut design products ranging from jewelry, to clocks and home decor.
Q: How did you get started making laser cut designs?
A: I started this endeavor after working at an NFP helping kids in the Bronx learn CAD programs to create a variety of projects using a laser cutter. The experience really inspired me and opened up new perspectives on what I can do with my skills.
Q: What do you like about Etsy?
A: I love how convenient and easy it is for people to start selling their handcrafted items on Etsy. Etsy provides space for independent artists to develop.
Q: You've been very successful in your shop in a relatively short period of time. To what do you attribute your success?
A: Lots of exploration and hard work.
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| Amelia's Work Space |
Q: Do you have any advice for new sellers?
A: One of the first things you have to ask yourself is who would buy your products and how do you differentiate yourself/store from the others. Finding a niche that not a lot of people have done already and that you are really good at should be the focus of your entrepreneurial journey.
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What is your favorite laser cut piece?
A: The Dress Up Polly Necklace. It takes a lot longer to make, but I've never seen anything like it on the market and it has been one of the best sellers.
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Where do you find inspiration for your designs?
A: I love browsing various blogs online, not only to find out what's 'current' but also to get inspired from many other disciplines such as interior design, graphic design, fashion, and children's products.
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What are your future plans for your shop?
A: To do more wholesale and consignments, as well as exploring other lines of products.
Q: Just for fun, what is the last thing you bought yourself on Etsy?
A: The last thing I bought for my self was a handmade baby carrier from twirlybirdbaby :) It looks similar to this one.
Let's show this hard-workin' mama some love.
How to Enter the Giveaway:
1. Follow this blog (Mandatory)
and leave a comment here saying you did.
2. "Heart" VectorCloud on Etsy
and leave a separate comment here saying you did.
3. "Tweet" about the VectorCloud Giveaway
and leave a separate comment here saying you did.
and leave a separate comment here saying you did.
5. Leave a comment on Facebook about your favorite item
and leave a separate comment here saying you did.
Best of luck to all who enter. And thanks Amelia for joining us!
Make sure to visit the Giveaways tab for more great prizes!
Fine Print:
Only 5 entries per household please
1 winner will be chosen September 7th at midnight PST
Winner will be chosen by random.org
Entries will be validated
Winner will be announced here
Winner will have 3 days to contact me,
after which a new winner will be chosen
Must be 18 years of age or older to enter
