Meet the Maker: Karen from KR Celestial Creations

Hi friends. How are you? Life has been busy but good. We had a nice Thanksgiving with my Parents coming to visit. It was so relaxing to not have to travel for a change. We did a little bit of shopping this weekend too.

How was your Thanksgiving? Are you shopping small this holiday? Do you know when you buy from a small shop like the ones I interview, you make a big impact? These businesses tend to be a stay at home mom. So your purchase is helping her to help support her family. So when you go shopping think first about shopping small.

It is time for another Meet the Maker. Today, I have the special privilege of introducing you to Karen from KRCelestial Creations. So without further ado let's meet Karen.

Hi Karen. Tell me about yourself. How long have you been crafting?
I have been crafting since I was little, but professionally crafting I can say that I have been doing it for 10 years now.
That's cool.

What kinds of crafts do you like?
I enjoy quilling, jewelry making, ceramics, baking and decorating. I love everything that has to do with hands and crafts.
I really enjoy pretty much anything that has to do with using my hands or crafts too.

When did you open your ETSY shop?
I opened my Etsy shop in May 2016.

Why did you start selling online?
I started selling online because it not only helps me to pay my college expenses but also because I wanted to feel what is to be your own boss.
That's cool. What a fun way to pay off college expenses.

Where do you sell online?
I sell on Etsy; my shop is KRCelestialCreations.
Fun.

Besides Etsy you can also find me on Poshmark; I sell brand new clothes. Check them out.
That's fun.

Do you have any upcoming sales?
I am currently offering free shipping with a minimum of $10 through December 11, 2017, at my Etsy shop.
This sounds like a great sale.

Other than selling your handmade crafts what else do you do?
I am currently a college student; majoring in Marketing. I consider that my major not only relate but also fits into my crafting world because it helps me to provide good quality products, attractive and innovative products, and the most important provide good customer service.
This is great. Learning as you go.

Do you create with anyone?
All the products in my shop are designed and made only by me.
Cool.

What would you share with someone who wants to start a handmade business?
Something that I would tell someone that wants to join the handmade business is that no matter what, believe in yourself and believe in your creations, do not give up and always be persistent.
Thanks for sharing such great encouragement.

You can find Karen's shop online at the following locations:

Etsy Shop: www.etsy.com/shop/KRCelestialCreations

Poshmark: https://poshmark.com/closet/krodriguez157

Instagram: @krcelestialcreations7

Twitter: @KRcelestialcrea

To Help you Shop Small this Holiday Season, I created a list of shops so make sure you head over to my Handmade and Small Shop Directory Page.

Upcoming events:

• Handmade Holiday Charity Box on sale now! Only 6 left! leave me a comment, email or message me at Handcrafter Artisan PR on Instagram.

• Cyber Monday 8 pm EST #makerscybermarket. Come join Mt Nittany Creations and several other makers on Cyber Monday for this great sale. Just follow the hashtag!

• December 6, 5-8 PM Winter Salon Shopping event.

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