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{featured artist :: kimberquinn}

July 23, 2010 ·
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Here at Gussy has a lot to say {and sew} we love to look at all things beautiful. Beautiful items to remind us of those we love, beautiful stories about finding joy and inner creativity…

Today is week #27 of my series on Featured Artists, which is a bi-monthly event showcasing fun and sassy handmade shops! I love searching for new wares to show the Gussy community. You can read all back Featured Artist posts by clicking here.

Please help me to welcome Kimber Quinn…

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What inspires you?

I would have to say my grandmother and children inspire me.

Name something unique to where you live.

We have waterfalls about 20 minutes from us. I try to take my children there on Sundays in the summer for a picnic and a hike.

Share an interesting fact about yourself.

I love spending time with my children, and I love to create.

How did you come up with your shop name?

That’s a funny one… I couldn’t think of a name so I went around to my family and had everyone try to come up with one. Then had them write them on paper. I put them in a hat and pulled one out… this is the one my daughter wrote. She came up with Kimber’s handmade bath & body.

Share a little bit about yourself.

My name is Kimberley. I am a single mother of two teens. I love making soaps, candles, and bath & body products. When I am not doing that, I love to go camping, hiking, spend time with my children, and ride on Harley’s.

If you had to describe yourself in a word, what would that word be?

Inspired.

What made you decide to open up shop?

I have been making bath & body products for about 12 years. My children and I have allergic reactions to a lot of bath and body products, like cheap fragrances & soy products. My daughter also has eczema, so I did some research and started making my own cold-process soaps. Then that led into sugar scrubs, lotions, and more. I was making a lot of stuff then also giving to friends and family for Christmas and birthdays. They said my handmade items where great, that I should sell them online. About 3 years after that one of my friends told me about Etsy. I started on Etsy on June 17, 2007. I have come along way… People on Etsy are so friendly and quick to help. I am so glad I am a part of Etsy.

Name your favorite thing about selling handmade?

I love the feeling I get when someone uses my products and comes back for more. I feel accomplished.

Do you have a day job or sell on Etsy full-time?

Until about a month ago I was working two jobs. I was very busy with my online shop, my markets, and working two jobs. So I gave my two weeks notice at both jobs and took a leap of faith. Between my online shop and doing the markets I keep very busy.

Give us a little glimpse into what a typical day in your life looks like.

I get up at 6 or 7 am and clean, make my children breakfast, then take the dog out. Then I check to see if I have any orders or convos from my shop. If so, I reply and start making orders. I do markets on Thursdays and Saturdays. It takes almost all day to make cold-process soaps; I’ll take another full day to make the candles.

Share with us a favorite Etsy purchase or shop.

I have so many favorites on Etsy, it’s hard to choose. But if I had to pick one I would pick artbydonnarose. I bought this awhile ago and I absolutely love it — she has a lot of great items.

List a few of your most favorite pastimes.

When I was younger I stayed at my grandmother’s on weekends. We always did some kind of craft and baked. I loved it sooo much. I miss her now…. We used to make all kinds of Christmas ornaments, cards and floral arrangements.

Read any good books lately?

Right now I’m reading Advanced Aromatherapy by Kurt Schnaubelt.

What are you listening to right now?

Three Little Birds by Bob Marley

Name one place you must visit in your lifetime and why?

I would love to go to Italy to see where my grandparents are from.

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The Giveaway Goods:

Kimber Quinn is giving away an 8 oz. candle + bear gift set.

To enter:

Leave a comment sharing something positive about your day.

For extra entries {leave a comment for each}:
  • Tweet about this: I {heart} handmade items! Enter to win an 8 oz. candle + bear gift set via @GussySews’s blog: http://u.nu/8qsjd
  • Blog about it {please share permalink with us}

EXTRA INFO:
  • The giveaway will close Monday, July 26 at 10 pm CST,
    and the winner will be announced the following day
  • An email address must be listed on your blog profile or in the comment you leave

Come on back Friday, August 6 for another Featured Artist post!


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Lubaska
Lubaska
14 years ago

I ve got some editing work for finishing on my PC… and this is really good for me because of I am jobless.:-) thanks for a chance… Lubica

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Lubaska
Lubaska
14 years ago

tweeted about…
http://twitter.com/Lubaska/status/19332043455

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Suz B
Suz B
14 years ago

Day started out with my husband being really helpful so I got to work early instead of running in 5 minutes late. Such a great way to start out a Friday.
Kimberly, your stuff is gorgeous!

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Shelby
Shelby
14 years ago

My positive thing to say about today is; it’s friday!!

:-)

shelbylclarke.wordpress.com

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Shelby
Shelby
14 years ago

Tweeted!

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Shelby
Shelby
14 years ago

http://www.twitter.com/clarkestudio

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Naomi
Naomi
14 years ago

I made it to the gym and had happy children when I returned home!
My girls and I (my son lucked out) have eczema, I’m glad to have info about this shop. Thank you!
nmkng0745@gmail.com

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Kirsten
Kirsten
14 years ago

ohhh, I have such a weakness for stuff like this! *sigh*

something positive…well, I just woke up :P but I’m feeling very thankful for my dear family and the fact that I have a job.

kiibigsis@yahoo.com

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K. Koster
K. Koster
14 years ago

I’m busy cleaning, cooking and packing for our first vacation with my daughter today! We leave Sunday for Traverse City…I went there every summer with my family and now I am taking my daughter to the same place. I am so excited to share a place so dear to my heart with her. Is it Sunday yet?? :)

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Ann
Ann
14 years ago

Today I get to hang out with my little sister! yay!

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Kristen
Kristen
14 years ago

I had a 20 minute delay on my train ride into work this morning, so I has 20 extra minutes to listen to my favorite artist, Josh Groban. :-)
kristen_ng04@yahoo.com

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Kristen
Kristen
14 years ago

I had a 20 minute delay on my train ride into work this morning, so I had 20 extra minutes to listen to my favorite artist, Josh Groban. :-)
kristen_ng04@yahoo.com

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Jen
Jen
14 years ago

Something positive about my day…. Here’s 2:

1. God allowed me to wake up this morning. Hallelujah! :-)

2. I had a few minutes this morning to read the book Adopted for Life by Russell D. Moore.

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Beth
Beth
14 years ago

It’s Friday and that means tonight starts the weekend and my husband being home with me and our 13 day old son!

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Jordan P
Jordan P
14 years ago

Today I will go to zumba, which is filled with some super fly ladies and dance my butt off!!

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kimberley denson
kimberley denson
14 years ago

Thank you so much for featuring me.

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Lisa
Lisa
14 years ago

Something positive about my day: my boss approved the week of annual leave I requested in August to attend my cousin’s out of state wedding!

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Jessica
Jessica
14 years ago

It’s casual dress day at work, yipee!

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Sarah P.
Sarah P.
14 years ago

My parents are arriving from out of town this afternoon to help us move to a new house. It will be a busy, exhausting, wonderful, exciting weekend!

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Maggie
Maggie
14 years ago

Yay, I love this post.

Something positive… I have a new phone! :)

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Jena
Jena
14 years ago

Ph.D. candidacy exams are going on right now at the lab and I just found that my friends have passed the writtens and will be moving on to orals! (I took my exams last year). I’m so happy for them and am helping them prepare for the next step.

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Jena
Jena
14 years ago

I just tweeted as well via marinebiochic07 :)

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Donnarose
Donnarose
14 years ago

This morning I watered my flower bed and new raspberry plants. All are doing well.
But my Delphiniums always make me smile. Have purple, blue, lavender and white ones.
Great way to start a day. God’s creations never stops amazing me.

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Megan Lane
Megan Lane
14 years ago

oooo i love her products! something positive about my day : hubby got to go into work late today, so we got to spend a little time together this morning :)

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Megan Lane
Megan Lane
14 years ago

i tweeted!

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EFY
EFY
14 years ago

Today, the positive is that all my hope is in Jesus and He never fails…even when sad things happen.

Blessings

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Valerie
Valerie
14 years ago

Today is super positive because I lost 3 lbs this week!! And I already went to the gym today. I feel great.

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Donnarose
Donnarose
14 years ago

here is a little blog about the featured artist

http://donnaroseartist.blogspot.com/

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Pam Keener
Pam Keener
14 years ago

It is 90+ degrees here in PA and the central air conditioner went out. The A/C man came and fixed it so now it’s cooler but on the flip side it is 21 years old and according to him will need replaced. Oh well at least it’s not a total loss and the bill was only 80.00 Yeah!!!
Love & Hugs,
Pam
pk4290(at)comcast(dot)net

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Johnnie Belinda
Johnnie Belinda
14 years ago

I am greatfull that I have the free time to help my friendto paint her home that will be going the market in Aug.

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Carol Tackett
Carol Tackett
14 years ago

My happy thought for the day? Fresh picked tomatoes from my backyard!

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Carol Tackett
Carol Tackett
14 years ago

I tweeted the contest!

homcarol@msn.com

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sy
sy
14 years ago

i want to eat these candles..today at work we’re having a fest outside on the foodball field, perfect for friday.

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sy
sy
14 years ago

i tweeted http://twitter.com/syytta/status/19362516911

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Jess Lane
Jess Lane
14 years ago

My girls are full of smiles today and I love that! Thanks for the chance!

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Kate @ Songs Kate Sang
Kate @ Songs Kate Sang
14 years ago

It’s been a wonderful day just shopping with a friend and relaxing with my kids!

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Kate @ Songs Kate Sang
Kate @ Songs Kate Sang
14 years ago

Tweeted!

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monika gardiner
monika gardiner
14 years ago

i had the day off today without college classes or work. .. Ive been cleaning house all day and hanging out with my little one!!

monika.gardiner64@gmail

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monika gardiner
monika gardiner
14 years ago

I tweeted about this giveaway on twitter

http://twitter.com/MoMo064/status/19379041644

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Jessica Hills
Jessica Hills
14 years ago

I got a job!

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Stacey
Stacey
14 years ago

I got to celebrate my little brothers 20th birthday with my family :)

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Stephanie C.
Stephanie C.
14 years ago

Today was a great day because we got to hang out with on out of town internet friend today. Her daughter is like the exact same age as my son – so fun!

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Emily
Emily
14 years ago

My husband and I ordered pizza after a long work week. It was perfect!

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Emily
Emily
14 years ago

I tweeted! I’m @Fettbot.

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Mellisa
Mellisa
14 years ago

Hubby and I are off to work – we have paid all the bills for the month – something very satisfying about knowing our hard earned money is going towards a family vacation at the end of next week! :) Love it!

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Kaylan
Kaylan
14 years ago

Oh, I just love a giveaway! I do hope I win:) Something good about my day…I would have to say that my husband and I are nesting for our upcoming arrival. We got the house all stocked with our usual supplies. And we bought 5 packs of diapers today:)

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brunette
brunette
14 years ago

flying home with the hubs to see my parents!

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Kiki_Dawn
Kiki_Dawn
14 years ago

Something positive about Friday? I went to lunch with my future father-in-law. It was so much fun :) He told me all about his family and family history. It’s important to me to know this stuff. Especially since I am super interested in family history & Josh isn’t. I really want my kids to know their family history.

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Laura Stewart
Laura Stewart
14 years ago

great stuff !

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Teresa
Teresa
14 years ago

I helped my little girl make bracelets!

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rebecca
rebecca
14 years ago

got some laundry done. yay!

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MAGGIE WHITLEY WEAVES HER WRITINGS around joy in motherhood, homemaking, faith, and simple living. She homeschools her children, enjoys a quiet room while reading, and roars with laughter over the challenges and delights of motherhood. Maggie and her husband, along with their five young children, live in northern Michigan. She has been writing online since 2008. CLICK TO READ MORE ♥

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