by Cindy of cksilver
Here is the first post in a series of weekly articles called "Featured Artist of the Week". You can look forward to seeing each new feature every Wednesday.
Introducing: Anastasia
(aka mattscraftywife and breathofdawnstudio)
When you visit Anastasia's shops, you will see gorgeous scarfs, neckwarmers, bookmarks, and more. The first shop, mattscraftywife, is for her standard less-expensive items, while breathofdawnstudio is for her high quality yarn designs. Please take a moment and visit both of her shops, and give them some love!
Anastasia is hosting a give away!
This bookmark thong goes to the lucky winner of her giveaway. To be entered to win, please comment on this blog posting with your favorite item in either of her shops. One person will be announced on next Wednesday's Featured Artist post.
Introduction
I am a wife and mom to 5 wonderful kids. I am married to my soulmate, obviously named Matt! I love to do crafts, mostly crochet. 2 of my kids have special needs (one has autism, the other has other special needs) so I stay home to care for them. I crochet and sell things to pay for things for my kids, such as special field trips. God and family are #1 in my life!How did you get your start on Etsy?
I heard about Etsy and decided to try to sell. I listed two things, and they did not sell so I quit for a long time. I came back to give it another shot over a year later. I learned the tricks, posting on forums and joining groups, and started making sales!
What does a typical day look like for you?
What does a typical day look like for you?
Get the kids off to school, work on my freelance writing, do some crocheting, watch a little tv, make dinner etc. Nothing too exciting in a normal day. I will be homeschooling my autistic son so that will definitely throw off my routine :)
If you could be anywhere in the world for one day, where would it be?
If you could be anywhere in the world for one day, where would it be?
Probably Hawaii with my hubby. I've always wanted to go there, sit by the waterfalls and crystal clear waters.
What is your favorite Bible verse?
What is your favorite Bible verse?
Jeremiah 29:11. it got me through a really hard time in my life. And continues to speak to me now.
What is your favorite Etsy item listing to feature?
What is your favorite Etsy item listing to feature?
URLs to where else we can find you on the internet (Facebook fan page, Twitter, your own dot.com, your blog, etc)
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Oh cool! Thanks for featuring me :D How fun!
~Anastasia
Great feature of a fellow teammate :-)
http://christiecottage.blogspot.com
What a wonderful featured artist!! :) She has such wonderful items in both her shops. One of my fav is this... http://www.etsy.com/view_listing.php?listing_id=38341358
Here's my favorite from her shop:
uh, well, my edit fx doesn't work here. I like her big, colorful wall cross.
I think Anastasia is a wonderful artist! This is my favorite!
http://www.etsy.com/view_listing.php?listing_id=38341358
I love the colors!
Donna @DHElegance :)
Thanks so much for sharing! I have no idea how you manage to get anything done with 5 little ones to take care of!
I LOVE the Soft Satiny Scarflette. Beautiful!
http://www.etsy.com/view_listing.php?listing_id=37164173
April
What a lovely post! Matts, you are the BEST! I love this - it looks so cozy http://www.etsy.com/view_listing.php?listing_id=37770373
Wow, what fine work! Just perfect for Valentine's Day.
My favorite thing in the shop is...probably the Soft Satiny Scarflette! I know, it's listed in the feature, but I love those zigzags!
Good luck, everyone!
carapacenator(at)gmail.com
Enjoyed reading about the featured artist! Amazing to be able to have time to do all of those lovely crafts while taking care of 5 children, especially 2 with special needs! You get a hero award from me!
Nicely done!
I really like the longer soft and fuzzy scarflette
OOOHHHH! I am so excited to enter to win that beautiful crocheted scarf, but also so excited for our very own Castteam blog!!! What a wonderful article and photo of you Anastasia!!! And, again, to all the teammates that put so much love and work into the blog THANK YOU!!! very well done ♥
and my favorite is that Beautiful crochet wall cross!!!
Great feature, Matts~ You are pretty amazing ;-)
I am really inspired when I read about someone who has 5 kids and still has time to crochet.
I love all of your items, but, I really like your scarf collars, they are very unique and beautiful.
Beautiful blue and green scarflette! Love the play of colors!
Joy from JoyfulHandKnits.etsy.com
Congrats on being featured! Love both your shops =) Aside from the darling baby cap, I love this ~
http://www.etsy.com/view_listing.php?listing_id=37777441
Anastasia is a talented artist. My favorite item is... ALL of them! I love the iPod cozy!
Wonderful feature! I think this is my fave...so hard to choose!
http://www.etsy.com/view_listing.php?listing_id=37771530
Anastasia was one of the very first CAST members that I got to know on the CAST thread. She's a great friend and a wonderful yarn artist! I have purchased several items from her shop. The quality of her work is excellent. It was great to get to know her a little better through this feature.
Quickly dropping by - great new feature for the blog & a great artist to start with. I definitely love the Soft Satiny Scaflette - the zig-zags are what makes it unique. way to go Anastasia! :)
Love the new scarf too! Long fringe it fabulous.
It is real nice learning more about you too!
love those all :)
Woohoo! Love this feature, seller and shops are AWESOME!!
great idea, letting us all get to know each other. Love Anastasia's work.
So happy for you Anastasia! I have enjoyed getting to know you through the threads and the chat a while ago.
I am also starting homeschool soon.
Love all your stuff!
http://www.stitchesincotton.com
http://www.stitchesincotton.etsy.com
This is my favorite though it is for infants :D I really love the colors in it though!
http://www.etsy.com/view_listing.php?listing_id=18604541