Wednesday, July 27, 2011

We LOVE Local Artists!!

In fact, we only carry local artisans items in our store! Did you know that our artists also work in our store? It's nice to know when you purchase something that you can speak to and get to know the person that created it. Each of our artists pays special attention to detail and puts a lot of love into their work for you, our customers and friends. We'll be introducing you to our artists and crafters over the next few weeks. Please take a few moments and enjoy a little Q&A with our artisans to learn more about them and what goes into the fabulous works they create!

Emily Hoffman of The Crafty Geek


What do you create?
I specialize in personalized tiles, wine glasses, car decals, picture frames, and many other things.



What is your bestseller?
Some of my best sellers are my Sippy Cup Wine Glasses, my "families are like fudge" and "Mad Hatter" tiles, and mustache items.


What do you enjoy most about selling your handmade goods?
Meeting new people and seeing how they react when they receive their order, especially if it's a custom order.


Do you take custom orders?
Yes, just about every item can be customized.


Who are you outside of the business?
By day I am a Legal Administrative Assistant for a Bioenergy Company in Chesterfield, MO. I also enjoy scrapbooking, movies, and reading.


You can follow The Crafty Geek on Facebook, on Etsy, and in our store:



Thanks for stopping by! :) ~Jessi

Monday, July 18, 2011

We LOVE Local Artists!!

In fact, we only carry local artisans items in our store! Did you know that our artists also work in our store? It's nice to know when you purchase something that you can speak to and get to know the person that created it. Each of our artists pays special attention to detail and puts a lot of love into their work for you, our customers and friends. We'll be introducing you to our artists and crafters over the next few weeks. Please take a few moments and enjoy a little Q&A with our artisans to learn more about them and what goes into the fabulous works they create!

Stacy Knop & Jamie Moore of Letters by Landmark


What do you create?
Letters by Landmark is a unique gift for yourself, family, or friend. We work with you to design a frame with a word/name using landmarks that are memorable to you.


What is your bestseller?
Last names keep us busy. Sometimes our customers order their own last/family name and others choose to order for a special gift.  Our MIZZOU and STL (Rams, Cardinals, Blues) frames are very popular, too.


What goes into making your Letters by Landmark creations?
Photography, photo editing, matting, and framing.


What do you enjoy most about selling your handmade goods?
When creating a frame, we are able to make each one very personal to each customer. We love getting to know our customers, like where they went on their first date or their favorite activities.


Do you take custom orders?
Of course! That's what we do best!


Who are you outside of the business?
We are friends from high school. We both are married with children. We have similar friends and love to shop, decorate and do family stuff together. Jamie is a Progress Monitoring Coach for Parkway School District and Stacy is a stay-at-home mom.


Why do you buy handmade?
We love the uniqueness and that it is one of a kind.


You can follow Letters by Landmark on Facebook, through their website and in our store:

www.lettersbylandmark.com


Thanks for stopping by! :) ~Jessi