Saturday, June 27, 2009

Featured Seller: dizzeelizzee (and she's giving something away!)

If you are looking for something totally out of the ordinary and crazy unique, welcome to:

dizzeelizzee

I came across dizzee's shop a few weeks ago while looking for items for my Time Machine Top 5 feature (which I have really been slacking on and I'm sorry about that). I featured a quilled gift bag of hers, and once I started the featured seller back up, I knew instantly that I wanted to feature her, and more items from dizzee's fabulous shop. And, without further ado, meet the wonderful woman behind dizzeelizzee.

Tell us about yourself. Who is the creator behind such awesome designs?
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All about me! I'm an average person....who fell in love with crafting and creating. Even when I was a youngster, I be drawing or doodling, instead of doing my math homework.

How did you come to be in the paper craft business, and what inspires your wonderful designs?
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I'm a late bloomer to the paper biz. I painted all thru my 20's and sewed thru my 30's, so now in my 40's....I finally into paper! Inspiration comes from all areas....I love flowers and nature, I'm lucky enough to live in a place that has wonderful access to nature and unique places.

How do you keep things new and fresh, and keep yourself motivated to make new designs?
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Keeping things new and fresh is difficult for any artist. You want to go with what works before. Personally I keep reading books, blogs, instructional materials, any thing I can get my hands on! I find I experiment a bunch, sometimes it works and sometimes it doesn't. To me, that is the joy of creating!

How did you come to be on Etsy, and what do you think are the best things about owning an online business?
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I found ETSY by accident. I was looking around for places to buy materials...and there it was. After years of nagging from my family to try and sell some of the things I've made, it seemed like and easy and relatively inexpensive way to get my feet wet. It's been a wonderful experience. I still feel the joy of a convo...and I've made a couple of cyber friends too!


When you aren't creating and spending time on etsy, what do you do for fun?

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....I love baseball, so I'm always watching my Mariners! I try to grow flowers, and vegis, and my family keeps my running around.

(I have to say lizzee, I'm got sucked into the Red Sox Nation myself)


Anything else you would like to share?
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The only thing I'd like to tell your readers is that you MUST try! What ever your passion, desire, or wish...go for it. You get only one shot at this life...don't let fear of failure hold you back.

I have to say, that dizzeelizzee's designs amaze me every time I look at them. Everything in her shop screams loveliness and I can't wait till the holidays come around, because I know exactly where I'm going ot be getting my christmas cards and gift bags!


And because she's fantastic, dizzeelizzee has graced us with an awesome giveaway!!!


This is her Floral Fantasy Magnet. From the picture you can see how dainty it is and how much detail went into this lovely little piece! Thanks so much lizzee and good luck to everyone!

Here are the rules:

1) go to dizzeelizzee's shop, pick out your favorite item, come back here and post the link to it.
There must be a link or you entry is void!
2) Blog, twitter, or post something about this giveaway anywhere on the internet and it will earn you extra entries, just make sure that you come back here and post the links to your post about this giveaway.


The giveaway ends Wednesday July 8th at midnight!

16 comments:

  1. My favorite: http://www.etsy.com/view_listing.php?listing_id=12879402
    Chocolate and prettiness :) There's gorgeous detail in all of her work. Great feature!

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  2. What a great shop!! I love this gift bag:

    http://www.etsy.com/view_listing.php?ref=vl_other_2&listing_id=26416444

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  3. I've added a pic and link on the sidebar of my give away blog:
    http://audreysgiveaways.blogspot.com

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  4. I love Pink Floral Gift Bag Set
    http://www.etsy.com/view_listing.php?listing_id=12536876

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  5. ooo...the colors and design just grabbed me on this one! Too cute!
    http://www.etsy.com/view_listing.php?listing_id=23216848

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  6. Not sure if you can view this link...but I tweeted your contest! :D
    http://twitter.com/

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  7. She has a great shop! Been there browsing many times. Have fun with your giveaway!

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  8. The decorated chocolate bars are such a cool idea!
    http://www.etsy.com/view_listing.php?listing_id=12879402

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  9. My favorite is the Quilled Red Flower Necklace. It looks so delicate!
    http://www.etsy.com/view_listing.php?listing_id=25142519

    My shop: hellcatvintage.etsy.com

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  10. Love this http://www.etsy.com/view_listing.php?listing_id=25142519

    melanieadey at hotmail dot com
    http://melaniescrafts.blogspot.com

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  11. I love all the shop but I choose http://www.etsy.com/view_listing.php?listing_id=25142519 this fantastic necklace!!!!!

    cal_rubies at yahoo dot es

    thanks!

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  12. http://www.etsy.comview_listing.php?listing-id=12626444
    The high heel notecards are my fav. So lovely! Thanks! jacquecurl1@gmail.com

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  13. I like the Japanese Lanterns-Quilled Gift Bag (http://www.etsy.com/view_listing.php?listing_id=26416444)
    Thank you!

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  14. These are super cute cards. What a talented etsian :)
    http://www.etsy.com/view_listing.php?listing_id=26128982
    Thanks!

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  15. I like the Whimsical Quilled Flower Card.
    donna444444@yahoo.com

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  16. I tweeted:
    http://twitter.com/donnak4/status/2542759756
    donna444444@yahoo.com

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