This is...Jill

of Jillys Stuff

Rocky coastline notecard

Favourite colour?

Just 1 colour, eh? I guess it would be all shades of green.

Favourite smell?

Definitely lavender. Reminds me of my mother.


Floral embellishments

Favourite place?

My house when no one but me and the dog are here. Quiet and peaceful.

Favourite sound?

babbling brook

Dog sweater

Favourite way to spend your time?

crocheting and cross stitch

Favourite item in your shop of all time?

I really love the little bird cross stitch card.

Little bird cross stitch card

Why?

I don't know why really. It was easy to cross stitch and I think that is shows that even in drab, cold months there is still colour and beauty.

Favourite shop that isn’t yours?

any vintage shop

Why? I love vintage and antique. It was a passion of my parents and I grew to love it as well.

Cross stitch Cross bookmark

What has been the most useful lesson you’ve learnt so far that you’d like to pass on to our readers?

Pictures. They are worth a thousand words.

Nifty: Very true, Jill. I don't think any of us are ever *quite* satisfied with our photography, there is always something new to learn. Thanks for letting us get to know you a little better!

This is...Vicki

the first of my new friends from Zibbet to be featured on my blog.

Proverbs 16:24, from one of Vicki's three shops: astitchandaprayer

Favourite colour?
Pink

Pink and Yellow Bead Jewelry Set

Favourite smell?
Strawberry

Favourite place?
Home

Favourite sound?
The sound of the voices of my family and friends.

Favourite way to spend your time?
Praying

Favourite item in your shop of all time?


Paua Shell and Freshwater Pearl Jewelry Set

Why?
I love the colors of the Paua shell and the natural characteristics of the pearls and shell combined. Pearls are absolutely my favorite "gemstones" which is another reason I like this so much. It actually should be in my Denim and Pearls shop but because I already have it listed in LOC Design Studio I don't plan to move it. I'll be making something new with a Paua shell and pearls for Denim and Pearls!

Pastel Freshwater Pearl Necklace

Favourite shop that isn’t yours?
I have several Zibbet friends who have fabulous shops making it impossible to choose just one!
Judy: portablegraffiti and wildgoosechase

Deon: poocheze


Don't these look mouthwatering? Dog biscuits from Poocheze
Jennifer: jewelssosweet and mrssupply


Hair barrette from JewelSoSweet

Why?
All three of these ladies are professional and make customer service their top priority. They are also very creative and their products reflect that creativity!

What has been the most useful lesson you’ve learnt so far that you’d like to pass on to our readers?
Patience is a virtue! It takes time and hard work to have your products found. Promoting is a never ending part of the business. If you are not willing or able to put in the time and effort, then avoid the frustration by choosing another vocation! However, with perseverence the rewards are great--if selling your original, handcrafted items online is your heart's desire then go for it!

Horn Ring Jewelry Set

Find Vicki's shops:
locdesignstudio, denimandpearls, and astitchandaprayer

Vicki's blog:
http://locdesignstudio.blogspot.com

Vicki's website:
http://www.astitchandaprayer.com

Vicki's facebook pages:
loc.design.studio,
astitchandaprayer and
Denim-and-Pearls (I don't have a vanity URL yet for this one--need more fans!)

Thanks Vicki - I'm sure we can help you out with a few new fans! I'm always looking for new people to interview, so if you fancy joining my rank of victims please get in touch! And if you'd like to join us on Zibbet, please click on Niftyknits referral link.