Tell Us About Yourself and How You Got Your Start On Etsy
My name is Heidi Woodruff and my Etsy shop is "Everyday Cookies" (EverydayCookies). I hand paint signs, and specialize in custom signs such as wedding and baby shower signs. I've been selling on Etsy since I joined in March of 2007 and received my first (and prized!) order the beginning of May 2007. At that time I also sold my hand painted signs through eBay, but discontinued that after a few very successful years with Etsy. I also started blogging about that time, naming my blog "Everyday Cookies at Sweet Woodruff Acres". I decided to use the same name for my Etsy store.
Where Did You Get Your Shop Name
The "Everyday Cookies" came from a combination of several things. I love to make cookies, I collect cookie cutters, I felt everyday everyone needs some sort of treat--even if it's just one cookie, and I knew a little about computer language in that when you visit a site it leaves "cookies" on your computer showing where you've visited! Strange combination, but that's how I came up with the name.
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Our Home Established Custom Sign |
What Does A Typical Day Look Like For You
A typical day for me begins at 6:30 when I get my first cup of coffee and settle in to spend time in the Bible. After my personal devotion time, I then spend time daily studying for a ladies Bible study I lead weekly. By about 8 AM I'm off to work in my home office, multi-tasking my "big girl job" (lumber wholesale) and my "delightful job" of selling, designing and painting signs. I also cut, mill and paint all my lumber sign blanks in our shop.
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I Met My Prince Charming Custom Sign |
I love the life the Lord has led me and my husband through and to, and wouldn't want to be anywhere else in the world but here at Sweet Woodruff Acres.
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The Icing On My Cupcake Custom Sign |
What Is Your Favorite Bible Verse
I'd have to say Genesis 1:1 through Revelation 22:21 is my favorite passage! I do have Isaiah 40:31 posted on my blog: "But those who wait on the LORD shall renew their strength; They shall mount up with wings like eagles, they shall run and not be weary, they shall walk and not faint."
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Then We Had You Custom Sign |
What Is Your Favorite Listing In Your Shop
I currently have over 50 signs listed for sale. When I click on some to feature I usually always include my custom family sign, which, when given as a wedding or anniversary gift, is always received with such happiness. It included an established date, as in the day of the wedding.
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Custom Family Name Sign You Choose The Colors |
Find Heidi On The World Wide Web At The Following LocationsEverydayCookies on Etsy
Everyday Cookies at Sweet Woodruff Acres Blog
Everyday Cookies and Handpainted Signs on Facebook