Interview with... Kims Colourway

For the first interview I am making myself an example...

What is your business name and contact details?

Kims Colourway

www.kimscolourway.com

www.facebook.com/kimscolourway

www.kimscolourway.blogspot.com

What do you make to sell?

I specialise in crochet items but also do a few other crafts such as making items from felt.  I crochet a wide variety of items such as hats, scarves, ponchos, baby blankets, photography props, Easter and Christmas decorations...the list goes on.  Most of my items are custom made.

Where do you sell your items? 

I sell on Facebook a lot as well as eBay and Folksy (occasionally). 

Yummy calorie free cakes

When did you start your business and what was the reason?

I started my business in 2008 when I rediscovered how to crochet. I got a big custom order for some wedding baskets and then a few hats which made me think it could be a proper business. I was right and here I am still crocheting 3 years later.

What are your inpirations and motivations for your work?

I find inspiration in so many places wherever I go, seeing what people are wearing and what is sold in the shops.  Also magazines, websites and seeing other people's work sometimes sparks ideas in my head. My motivation is to keep doing something I love, which is crocheting and making people happy with what I make. I love getting lovely messages from my customers and that makes it all worth the hard work!

A hat and scarf set

What is your favourite craft, even if you don't do it yourself and why?

Obviously I love to crochet but I think felting and scrapbooking is amazing. If only I had enough free time I would start doing that again. And painting!

Can you name a few of your favourite businesses that sell handmade items on Facebook, not including your own?

I do love the big flowers from Polka http://facebook.dj/polka/

and everything at Bella's Crafts  https://www.facebook.com/Bellas.crafts2010

A Roselette top with matching beanie hat

How did you find Crafters Showcase and what would you like to see us do to help you promote your business?

I started up Crafters Showcase and I would love to get some feedback on what to do to help other handmade businesses.

A chilli pepper baby cocoon

What is Crafters Showcase?

I love anything to do with crafts so thought why not start a page/blog where all the amazing crafty businesses can together to promote themselves?  I have learnt so much and met good friends through networking. 

If we had somewhere to showcase the crafts in one place then it would be easier to find things, like if you are looking for a specific item come over to Crafters Showcase on Facebook and have a look through the pictures.

Then I thought, don't stop there, lets get to know the people behind the business too. So hopefully (if there is enough interest of course), I will have a short interview with a crafty business each week on this blog. All you need to do is send me an email, I will reply with the interview questions and you send it back with a few photos of your work. I do keep stressing to make sure your pictures are watermarked with your business name to safeguard yourself, unless you are happy for it to be used without one. I can watermark the pictures for you if you aren't sure how to do it.

I hope Crafters Showcase will be successful in helping other businesses to promote themselves and network with each other which in turn will reach more customers.

Email me at :  craftersshowcase@hotmail.co.uk