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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!


Comments

  1. Lubaska says

    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

  3. Suz B says

    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!

  7. Naomi says

    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

  8. Kirsten says

    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

  9. K. Koster says

    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?? :)

  13. Jen says

    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.

  14. Beth says

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

  15. Jordan P says

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

  17. Lisa says

    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!

  19. Sarah P. says

    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!

  21. Jena says

    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.

  23. Donnarose says

    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.

  24. Megan Lane says

    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 :)

  26. EFY says

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

    Blessings

  27. Valerie says

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

  29. Pam Keener says

    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

  30. Johnnie Belinda says

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

  33. sy says

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

  38. monika gardiner says

    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

  42. Stephanie C. says

    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!

  45. Mellisa says

    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!

  46. Kaylan says

    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:)

  48. Kiki_Dawn says

    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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