August 12, 2010 
Julie Barnes 
This is the last in a series of interviews with Etsy entrepreneurs. It was through social media that Kathy Swenning first heard about Etsy. Kathy is a polymer clay artist that specializes in custom beads and jewelry. In this interview,
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Interview with Ella Averbukh of Ellita’s Flying Snail
This is # 12 in a series of interviews with Etsy entrepreneurs. Ella Averbukh, a New York-based knit apparel and accessories designer, was on a quest to figure out how she could earn a living using her creative skills. She
Interview with Katy Mims of South Paw Studios Jewelry
This is the eleventh in a series of interviews with Etsy entrepreneurs. Katy Mims was looking to add more retail sales to her South Paw Studios Jewelry business when she decided to start her Etsy shop. Kathy uses only the
Interview with Marisa Haedike of Creative Thursday
This is the tenth in a series of interviews with Etsy entrepreneurs. Marisa Haedike is the artist behind Creative Thursday, an online art boutique. Marisa started Creative Thursday while still working in the corporate world. An artist at heart, Marisa
Julia Duncan-Roitman of Pink Baby Mouse Shop
This is the ninth in a series of interviews with Etsy entrepreneurs. After pounding the pavement trying to get her line of pillows into brick and mortar shops, Julia Duncan-Roitman decided that the time and money did not balance out.
Interview with Celeste Meyeres of Crickets Creations
This is the eighth in a series of interviews with Etsy entrepreneurs. Celeste Meyeres had been designing, crafting, and selling her scarves for about four months when she heard about Etsy. Celeste opened her shop – Crickets Creations on November
Interview with Jackie Kaufman of Rock My World Inc
This is the seventh in a series of interviews with Etsy entrepreneurs. Jackie Kaufman was looking for a venue to sell her handmade jewelry when she ran across Etsy. Jackie creates her jewelry using a unique method of jewelry casting
Interview with Julie Boyles of Julie Boyles Books
This is the sixth in a series of interviews with Etsy entrepreneurs. Julie Boyles learned the art of hand binding books while taking a break from her oil painting career in early 2008. In April of 2008, Julie opened her
Interview with Karen Helmrich of Unkamen Gifts
This is the fifth in a series of interviews with Etsy entrepreneurs. Karen is part of the ever growing community of handmade artisans who are making a real living on Etsy. Not only is Karen a shop owner, but her
Interview with Ashley Nizolek of A.N. Original Jewelry
This is the fourth in a series of interviews with Etsy entrepreneurs. Ashley Nizolek is a 25 yr old independent Jewelry Designer and Artisan. Ashley attended one of the fashion Mecca’s in NYC – The Fashion Institute of Technology. Ashley
