It's my great pleasure to introduce you to Jacqui from Craftee McGee! Jacqui is super talented and sells delightful jewelry in her shop! Take a peek at some of her lovely creations:
1. What made you decide to open a shop, and how did you decide on your shop name?
I decided to open a shop because Brandon told me that I couldn't buy any more craft supplies unless I could start making money on the things I made! I was spending all my free time making things for myself & our home & for gifts and spending all our free pennies to do it! We didn't have a lot of extra money so that was motivation enough to set up shop! I didn't want a shop name that boxed me in to one type of product, since I make so many different things. Friends had started calling me Crafty McGee. Someone on etsy already had that name so I changed the y to double ee's and here we are!
2. What is your favorite thing to make / what supplies to do you love to use most?
Everything? I really do like making all kinds of things. Currently, though it's not apparent in my shop, I am loving yarn & crocheting. Something about winter makes me want to curl up with a ball of yarn and make something cozy.
For the shop, my favorite thing to make are the fabric flowers that turn into necklaces, earrings & headbands. The fabric comes from all over & the center of each flower is made up of bits from broken vintage jewelry! The necklaces include broken brooches & earrings. So fun to give new life to old pieces that once meant something to someone!
3. What do you spend too much money on?
Craft supplies :) I would fill a house with more supplies than I could ever use! Also shoes, candles that smell like the forest, and books!
4. If you could only eat one thing for the rest of your life, what would it be?
Dark chocolate. Probably around 70% cocoa. All day, every day!
5. What is your favorite thing about winter?
I love everything about winter! I don't do very well in heat {fainting & such...it's not pretty} so I love that I can be active outside during the winter! All outdoor winter sports make me happy: cross country skiing, ice skating, hockey, snowshoeing and broomball! I also love the beauty of a snow covered landscape. Love winter!
***COUPON CODE ALERT***
Jacqui has graciously agreed to give a coupon for 20% off your purchase with code YESTEACHER
***GIVEAWAY ALERT***
Jacqui is giving away a $20 gift certificate to her shop!
How to enter:
MANDATORY: Visit Craftee McGee and leave me a comment with your favorite item.
EXTRA ENTRIES (optional):
+1 Heart Craftee McGee and leave your username
+1 Follow Jacqui's blog
+1 Follow Jacqui on Twitter
+1 Tweet this giveaway and leave the link
Sample Tweet: Enter to win a $20 gift certificate to @crafteemcgee on @yes_teacher 's blog http://tiny.cc/rfzmb
Giveaway ends March 4th at 11:59 PM and winners will be announced and emailed on Saturday, March 5th.
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and i follow jacqui on twitter:)
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and i tweeted too:)
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I heart her on etsy. :)
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I follow Jacqui on twitter. :)
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Twitter seems to be down at the moment but as soon as it's back up I will be tweeting!!! :)
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I love love the winter morning vintage dahlia earring trio.
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ReplyDeleteMy favorite is definitely the Sweet Pea Headband. So cute! But.. I love everything!
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ReplyDeleteI <3 the jelly bean statement necklace! Such a beautiful shop!
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I added craftee mcgees to my favorites on etsy!
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(3rd entry) I follow the blog!
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I like the sweet pea headband
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I love the Blue Skies bracelet!
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ReplyDeleteMy favorite are the owl earrings, along with the black and raspberry headband. I love so much! Thanks for the chance.
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I love the peacock flower clip!
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I love the green meadows wire wrapped ring!
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love the weeping willow earrings!! jmmccarr@gmail.com
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I like the black magic wire wrapped ring. Thanks for entering me into this giveaway.
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Oh I am in love with the birds nest ring :)
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like the eat spoons earrings
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my fave is the dahlia earrings!
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My favorite item is the sweet pea headband.
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I hearted Craftee McGee.
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I love the Bird Nest and Dahlia Earrings!
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I hearted the Crafty McGee Etsy shop!
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I follow Jacqui's blog on GFC!
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I tweeted about this giveaway!
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I love the wise old owl charm earrings! Thanks!
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I like the black magic wire wrapped ring.
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Love those birds nest earrings, have seen birds nest in a necklace but never in cute earrings.
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I love the sun-shiny day headband!
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I think the "eat up" earrings are adorable!
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I like the pink bling ring and the bird nest earrings!
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I love the Birds Nest Earrings!
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I LOVE the blue skies crocheted silver wire cuff!!! :)
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I tweeted about the giveaway! :)
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i love the black begonia earrings
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Everything in her shop is so cute! She is very creative. My favorite today is the frosted glass begonia clip.
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love the vanilla bean dalia ring!
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I love the ocean breeze rosette statement necklace. LOVE IT!
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I love the green meadows crocheted wire bracelet.
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Hearted the shop! (Craftyfusion)
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I like the Eat Up Spoons earrings!
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the chocolate peony clip is lovely. thanks for the chance!
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I love the sweet pea headband. So pretty!
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I love the blue skies statement necklace!!
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