Etsy Artist~ fairytalesunlimited

Today's featured artist is fairytalesunlimited. She has some great tutus at her shop, and they are featured in many shops around the world. They would make a perfect gift for your little princess.

What is your location?
Akron, Ohio

What do you create?
I try to create things little girls would dream of having. I make tutus, fairy crowns, wands, room decor, anything that would make them smile:)

What are your favorite mediums?
I really work with many different mediums because I have many different crafting interests. I use fabric, paint, beads, metals, wood, anything that strikes my fancy.

When did you start crafting?
As far back as I can remember my mother enjoyed making things. She would enlist me to do all the little annoying chores, like cutting out pattern pieces, turning material right side out after it was sewn, helping her get the old manual sewing machine going by pumping it with my foot. As a reward for my help she would give me all her leftover materials and I would come up with my own ideas.

What are the main avenues you use to sell?
I started on Ebay, but after finding etsy I feel so much more in my element. I have also had a couple of stores of my own and do occasional some craft shows.

How and where do you create your items?
My items are all handmade at my home, on my couch or dining room table:)

Where do you find inspiration?
I really don't know. I guess everywhere. I have more ideas than I know what to do with. It can be really stressful at times, because it is hard to me to have an idea without following through with it. I find myself doing many projects at once.

What are your goals?
To create a product of quality and beauty that is a treasure to those who own it. To be more organized and mentally focused.

Why do you enjoy crafting?
I really just enjoy seeing my ideas come alive. I like taking something from brain to reality.

What do your friends and family think of your creations?
It really is mixed. Most everyone likes my creations, but I think some of my family worries that I am too involved emotionally or time wise in my business. I just don't think they understand the pleasure that comes with having something of your own.

What do you do in your spare time?
My daughter and I are involved in Tae Kwon Do and that is a fun thing for us to do together. I also like to play video games and go to the mall..lol...Gosh that all sounds funny after writing it down. You would think I was a 14 year old kid, not a 27 year old mother of 2.