Craft Cafe Artisan Interview - Georgia Marbles
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Meet Georgia Groves w/ Grandson Jackson from Georgia Marbles
♥ Please tell us about yourself:
My name is Georgia and I live in Ohio ..not Georgia. I love to sew! I have been sewing since I was about 12 years old. I remember watching my Grandma make doll clothes without a pattern. I have been married to "SANTA" for 40 years. We raised 4 children and have 6 grandchildren. I started making tutus for my daughter's dance studio and listed some online...happened to make an apron and they took off selling better than the tutus so I started making more! I started making the the Vintage Inspired Cloth Paper Dolls about a year ago. I really enjoy creating fun different items for that special person who wants unique things.
♥ How long have you been in business?
I have been selling online since 2008.
♥ Please describe your business:
I believe my Craft Cafe shop reflects my joy of sewing . Most of my aprons are OOAK (one of a kind) and have been made using my own original pattern using both vintage and vintage inspired fabrics. My dolls all take on a personality of their own.. I love adding the little extra vintage buttons, ribbons,and pearls to them. Also I had great fun naming them all! I named the dolls after my 3 daughters, my 2 grandaughters, my aunts and close friends.
♥ Tell us what inspires you:
I love to go to garage sales and flea markets and find fabric, buttons, and sewing supplies. My mind goes crazy imagining the special projects I can make! I have a roomful(literally) of fabric...but i never seem to have enough!. : )
♥ Please share with others, your best marketing techniques:
I have found that using facebook , twitter, and pinterest has helped promote my business. I also hand out business cards at craftshows and add a few extra to my sales.
♥ What do you love most about your business?
I love being able to stay at home and make money while doing something that I love ...SEWING!
♥ Please tell us why have chosen Craft Café as a venue for your business?
I chose to open a shop on Crafe Cafe because it is a new venue to attract attention to my items. Also, several of my online friends were promoting Craft Cafe so I thought "why not give it a try?"
♥ What advice can you give for crafters/artisans just starting out?
The main advice I have for any one starting out is to get a feel for what the public wants... will they appreciate the time and effort that goes into a handmade item? make sure you know the upfront costs of your products before pricing them to sell ( and do not forget to get paid for your time!)
MMMMMMM....in 5 years I would LOVE for "georgiamarbles" to be a household name !!LOL Hey! I can dream can't I! : )
♥ Lastly, would you like to offer our readers a special or coupon code for your Craft Cafe shop?
I would love to offer a coupon for 15% off in my Craft Cafe shop!! Please use coupon code BLOG15 during checkout.
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We would like to send out a big THANK YOU to Georgia for all her love and support.
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