Meet Amber Wilkins from Skinny Dip Soaps
♥ Please tell us about yourself:
Hi there! My name is Amber and I'm a work from home mom of 4 amazing kiddos. 2 are in school and 2 are home with me during the day. My kids are the reason I started making soap in the first place :) I get most of my business work done late at night when everyone is sleeping and early in the morning after I take the 2 older kids to school.
♥ How long have you been in business?
I started making handmade soap in 2003 for my family and started selling it locally. I started my Etsy shop in March, 2011 and the Craft Cafe shop in July, 2012.
♥ Please describe your business:
You can find a variety of bath, body and home fragrances goodies in my shop. Handcrafted soaps, scrubs, lip balms, whipped cream soaps, soy blend melts, candles and lots more.
♥ Tell us what inspires you:
My family. I strive to make great products that are gentle enough for all of them to use.
♥ Please share with others, your best marketing techniques:
Facebook and coupon codes. Interact with your fans and keep your page or group active. Also, put a coupon code out there. It is a great way to get new people to try your products.
♥ What do you love most about your business?
Being able to do what I love. I feel so blessed that I get to stay at home with my babies and work from home. I am doing what makes me happy and I'm loving it!
♥ Please tell us why have chosen Craft Café as a venue for your business?
When I heard about CC I jumped on it! I get more profit because I am not having to pay a fee for listing the item or a fee when the item sells. I made back the yearly fee within my first few sales on CC. I also love how Traci puts so much time into promoting the artisans. You don't see that with a lot of the big online shops out there.
♥ What advice can you give for crafters/artisans just starting out?
Research, research, research, test and repeat. Take pride in the product that you have created, don't sell yourself short.
♥ Where do you see your business in 5 years?
I would love to be making products full time and hire a helper. I also hope to have my products in a few more shops here locally.
♥ Lastly, would you like to offer our readers a special or coupon code for your Craft Cafe shop?
Yes! Please use code: "ccblog" for 15% off your entire purchase at my Craft Cafe Shop.{Expires March 31, 2013}
♥ ***PLEASE NOTE: Craft Cafe is experiencing cart issues at this time. If you would like to order from Amber, please message her directly from her shop with your order and she will be happy to send you an invoice.
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We would like to send out a big THANK YOU to Amber for all her love and support.
Be sure to visit Skinny Dip Soaps soon ♥ ♥ Craft Cafe Shop / Facebook
Wonderful chat Amber. I have to agree with your reasons for joining CC.Traci's hard work in developing a community where the focus is on the artisan is unique and appreciated.
ReplyDeleteVery nice. I love your cheerful colors and designs. Your work is beautiful!
ReplyDeleteYour products are just lovely! Thank you for sharing all of your business ideas!
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