As many of you know, EtsyBABY team members are extremely talented. We wanted to take a peek at the person behind the creativity. All throughout May we will be interviewing shop owners, to get a glimpse of the designer behind those adorable baby products!
Meet Vickie from Booger and Tash
What inspired you to begin a shop featuring your own designs? I first started my shop when my youngest daughter (my middle child) was 2 1/2, I was looking for children & baby items that were cute, but also trendy & unique, and I just wasn't able to find that in the stores/ malls. I knew that I could make the things that I wanted & I figured that others were probably looking for the same things too, so I opened my shop.
What is your favorite material to craft with? Fabric of course! I do especially love minky as it is so soft & cuddley.
How long have you been practicing your art/craft?
I have been sewing since I was 10 years old - so over 20 years!
What training have you had or are you self-taught? My Nanny first taught me how to sew on her sewing machine, which she then handed down to our family & my mother helped me from then.
What has been the hardest aspect of creating a hobby into a business? I am a mother of three young children (1 1/2, 5 & 8) so I would have to say finding the balance between working & doing 'mom' things :)
Any advice for other Etsy sellers? Do what you love & the sales will follow!
What do you enjoy doing in your off time? I love to read, I just recently got a Kobo Vox and am loving it! I also love playing with my kids, relaxing on the couch with my hubby & shopping (I can't resist a good sale)
