Visit Tricia's shop to pick up a warmly-colored and festive seasonal card such as the Merry Christmas Felt Snowflake Greeting Card.
Tell me a little about yourself, how you got into your craft, and your shop!
I’ve been a scrapbooker and card maker for like 10 years or so. It was totally just a hobby. I came up with this style of card because I was trying to use up some coordinating papers that I had around and then ended up really liking it. I now refer to it as my “signature style” (sounds fancy, huh?). I keep the same basic design but change up patterns, colors and embellishments for different occasions.
Then, I started giving card sets as gifts and people really really liked them. I also went to a bridal shower over this past summer and gave the bride some personalized note cards which everyone “oohed” and “aahed” over. One of the other guests came over to me afterwards and asked me to make her a set and she’d pay me. I refused her at first because I really just liked doing them for friends, but she relented and I did a set for her and she convinced me to really pursue it. That’s when I went from being an Etsy buyer to an Etsy seller!
Spiral-bound journals such as this Mommy Journal can be customized with a name and various color combinations.
What are your most favorite items from your shop and why?
Right now, I am loving the Christmas cards and the Mommy Journal. I am particularly fond of the Mommy Journal because it was totally my own idea. I have 4 kids and years ago made little journals to write down the funny things they say and do. I’ve talked to other people about it and some friends have seen mine and they thought it was so cute. When I found these little spiral bound notebooks, I knew they would make perfect Mommy Journals.
Presents and dinner aside, one of the best things about Christmas is all the candies and treats that would have a (very temporary) home in a cheerful treat jar like this one.
Where do you find inspiration for your creations?
My kids (and the hysterical things they say and do on a daily basis) were the inspiration for the Mommy Journals I talked about above. Mostly, I just love pretty papers and coordinating accessories and once I find something that “goes together”, I put it into a monogrammed note card!
Monogram cards like this one are Tricia's signature creation and can be personalized with any initial and hundreds of coordinating papers.
When you need a break from Etsy, what do you like to do? What other kinds of things are you into?
I love doing things with my family and we especially love summer because we go boating, swimming, fishing and camping. I also try to find some time to exercise a few times a week and also love to go on weekend scrapbook retreats with some of my best friends.
This cute and very feminine journal can be personalized just like the monogram cards and are a wonderful gift idea for aspiring poet or writer.
What advice would you give to someone just starting out on Etsy?
I feel like I am still just starting out on Etsy so I can’t really give much advice there. I guess the best thing I have done is meet new people on the teams and learn from them. My greetings team has helped me immensely – from photos to pricing to descriptions, I have gotten great information from my teammates there.
Nothing makes a better conversation piece than one of Tricia's large ornaments.
What’s in your MP3 player/CD player?
Hm. My MP3 player only has things that I can listen to on the treadmill – fast.
Tricia captured the shimmering spirit of a winter wonderland with this very pretty, neutral-hued card.
Anything else?
Other interesting things about me?? Vegetarian for a really long time, new Mac user and love it, and my husband delivered one of our babies on the kitchen floor (we couldn’t make it any closer to the hospital).
Thanks Jen. Really nice. I’m proud to be included here.