This week's featured shop is a secret addiction of mine! She makes absolutely gorgeous mini notebooks (of which I own at least 4!), mini cards, tags, and all sort of other great stuff! Her work is of the highest quality and she is an absolute joy to chat with and do business with! Her shop name is LittlePinkKangaroo, but those of us around Etsy that know and love her, just call her "LPK"! Once you visit her shop, I know you will want to buy something, so she is offering up, not one, but TWO coupon codes just for you guys!!!! If you make a purchase of $11 or under, use the code, "FEATURE11" for 11% off!!! If you spend over $11, use the code, "FEATURELPK" for free shipping!!!!
Before we get to the interview questions, here's what LPK has to say about her art:
"I am originally from Sydney Australia. For the last 15 years I have been living in Northern California, mainly bay area. I have been crafting for as long as I can remember. I grew up in a big family. As a kid I was very fortunate to have two creative and loving parents who were extremely supportive of my artistic endeavours and enrolled me in music /art classes. I grew up also singing in my church. My earliest and fondest memories growing up was when I drew on my bedroom wall. Instead of my Mum getting mad, she lets me draw . She simply said, “ Go ahead and decorate your room any way you like “ I thought it was the coolest thing ever that she didn’t get mad but instead, she encouraged me to express my feelings through art.
I came to study at the University here in California. While here, I worked several jobs to help pay for tuition since tuition was fairly high, especially for international students like myself attending UC Berkeley. My background was Biochemistry.
I came to study at the University here in California. While here, I worked several jobs to help pay for tuition since tuition was fairly high, especially for international students like myself attending UC Berkeley. My background was Biochemistry.
When I could find spare time, I enjoyed making cards and jewelry. I 've made them for family and friends and have received great compliments
In 2006, I lost someone very near and dear to my heart – someone I was going to marry, in a motorcycle accident. I kept myself busy and continued crafting. It was my way of dealing with grief and loss. Crafting has been very therapeutic for me.
One day I was really bored and started surfing the internet and came across Etsy. I joined right away. I started off with my jewelry shop and then branched out with the Card Shop.
I must say, Etsy has become my creative outlet.
For the interview I was asked the following questions. Thank you so much for taking the time to read . I know it's long but please bear with me. I really appreciate the love and support you all have given me through Etsy"
1.) Which item is your favorite to make?
I enjoyed everything I have ever made and I must say, everything was made with lots of love. If I had to choose, I would say my hand stamped cards/ thank you cards have been my most favorite things to make.
2.) Which item is your best selling?
A few items have been my best selling: my Cute Owl Mini Thank You Cards,
I must say, Etsy has become my creative outlet.
For the interview I was asked the following questions. Thank you so much for taking the time to read . I know it's long but please bear with me. I really appreciate the love and support you all have given me through Etsy"
1.) Which item is your favorite to make?
I enjoyed everything I have ever made and I must say, everything was made with lots of love. If I had to choose, I would say my hand stamped cards/ thank you cards have been my most favorite things to make.
2.) Which item is your best selling?
A few items have been my best selling: my Cute Owl Mini Thank You Cards,
Hand Stamped Peacock Cards, and my Butterfly Kisses Mini Cards
3.) Where did you come up with the name, Little Pink Kangaroo?
I’m from Australia originally and my favorite color is Pink. Simple enough right?
4.) What musical artist/genre do you like to listen to while you create?
My music taste is very eclectic depending on my mood. I guess I listen to almost everything, from Gospel to classical to jazz, to Pop and R&B to Hip-Hop and even Country. My iPod has over 5000 songs on it so I can listen for days. I love mostly Jazz while I’m creating or in the mood for creating
3.) Where did you come up with the name, Little Pink Kangaroo?
I’m from Australia originally and my favorite color is Pink. Simple enough right?
4.) What musical artist/genre do you like to listen to while you create?
My music taste is very eclectic depending on my mood. I guess I listen to almost everything, from Gospel to classical to jazz, to Pop and R&B to Hip-Hop and even Country. My iPod has over 5000 songs on it so I can listen for days. I love mostly Jazz while I’m creating or in the mood for creating
5.) Where do you get most of your inspiration from?
I'm inspired by everything around me. I could be running outside or reading a book or even cooking and then a great idea hits me. My Mum is also my inspiration for everything in my shop. I also keep a small journal with me so that when great ideas come to mind, i write them down before I forget. Overall, I’m inspired to create what I would love to see either in my hands or put out in the world. Plus, my cards and tags are very useful for other Etsians. It’s also another way to promote my work
6.) Do you have any special or hidden talents?
I have the ability to listen to others and to also to make them smile. I'm generally a happy person so I love to make others smile. Another thing, I’ve been playing the violin since I was 8 and also, I can sing really well. I guess those aren’t really hidden. Lol!
I'm inspired by everything around me. I could be running outside or reading a book or even cooking and then a great idea hits me. My Mum is also my inspiration for everything in my shop. I also keep a small journal with me so that when great ideas come to mind, i write them down before I forget. Overall, I’m inspired to create what I would love to see either in my hands or put out in the world. Plus, my cards and tags are very useful for other Etsians. It’s also another way to promote my work
6.) Do you have any special or hidden talents?
I have the ability to listen to others and to also to make them smile. I'm generally a happy person so I love to make others smile. Another thing, I’ve been playing the violin since I was 8 and also, I can sing really well. I guess those aren’t really hidden. Lol!
7.) So...do you have, like, a room in your house just filled with paper?
You can say that. My arts and crafts have taken over my house, literally. It’s everywhere. Nooooooooooooooo. In all seriousness, I have a craft room and these storage cubes to store my papers / arts and craft items - the rest goes into the garage!
8.) If you could be anyone else for one day, who would that be and why?
I’d say , I’d be myself but that is kind of boring huh? I would say Oprah Winfrey. She is truly inspiring . She created positive waves around the world, but has created a great, big tsunami of good will, by inspiring others to do the same. Yes, her resume is extensive, her humanitarian deeds triumph over her multi-media victories. I think that she is one of the most charitable people and females this planet has yet seen.
