Introducing.......

Its a bit late but please give a big squeak for our new December members.

I am sure we have already met them in the labs but I would like to take this time to officially introduce them to the rest of the rats and I hope you all welcome them with open arms and lots of virtual hugs.

First up.....
kiwichris

What is your given name?
Christine Baker
How long have you been on Etsy?

Since July 2010

How long has your shop been open?

Since July 2010

What do you enjoy doing when not creating for your shop?

As my shop is new, I'm always on the computer researching how to make some different jewelery. I also like to work on my family tree and ancestry.

What question would you like to ask your new team mates?

What Etsy application or tool do you like to use and why? I love explorer.

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JacquelineJewelry

What is your given name?

Jacqueline Gikow

How long have you been on Etsy?

Seven months

How long has your shop been open?

Seven months

Which item in your shop is your favourite?

Oh, groan, I don't have a favorite. :-) I make ooak items and usually the most recent listing is my favourite. I just finished designing these sweet dangly chandelier earrings so I guess I'll use those for this questionnaire.

What do you enjoy doing when not creating for your shop?

I like reading, hanging out with friends, going to the movies, writing on my blog, and of course, spending time with my boyfriend.

What question would you like to ask your new teammates?

I don't have any questions in particular other than wanting to get to know them and maybe becoming friends with a few.

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TangoCreations

What is your given name?

I'm Valeria Thomason

How long have you been on Etsy?

I've been on Etsy since January 2009.

How long has your shop been open?

My shop has been open since august 2010.

Which item in your shop is your favourite?

Each item has a time like my "favorite" until I create something new. Neck warmer and Hat in Summer colors has a lot about my country (Argentina).

What do you enjoy doing when not creating for your shop?

I enjoy my time working for charity with "Share a Square" program read more about the program  http://thiseclecticlife.com/2010/11/09/tie-one-on-with-me/

What question would you like to ask your new teammates?

None yet, I just have a huge thank you for letting me be part of the Lab Rats team!!

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CafeD

What is your given name?

Dana

How long have you been on Etsy?

As a buyer, I think I started with Etsy sometime in 2008.

How long has your shop been open?

I opened CafeD in October 2010.

Which item in your shop is your favourite?

Right now it's my line of Rustic Candles which burn slowly with a gentle vanilla scent and are available in: Creamy Beige Sisal, Natural Light Tan Hemp, Dark Chocolate Brown, Dark Forest Green, Rudolph Red.

What do you enjoy doing when not creating for your shop?

Traveling with my husband and step-son to find the greasiest, tastiest cheeseburger and prettiest campground.  (My sweetie and I are newlyweds.)  I love vintage, antique-ing, traveling Route 66 and cooking.  

You can learn more about us at:

My food and etsy blog at http://www.cookingatcafed.com/

My vintage travel blog at http://www.feastingonamericana.com/

What question would you like to ask your new teammates? 

I get most of my questions answered right away in the labs and forums.  There is so much to learn.  Most of all, thank you all SO VERY MUCH for the camaraderie already expressed by the Lab Rats.  Your friendliness and helpfulness has made my first few months a real pleasure.  :)  *squeek*

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Hedgehogandrabbit

What is your given name?

Lindsay Hartwell

How long have you been on Etsy?

I've been on Etsy since 2007. 

How long has your shop been open?

HedgehogandRabbit has been open since August 20, 2010

Which item in your shop is your favourite?

My favorite item is my garnet pomegranate brooch. I loved the process of making it and how it turned out.

What do you enjoy doing when not creating for your shop?

I make ATCs. I've been trying to get into the habit of making art for the sake of it. ATCs are my gateway art. I hope to someday be making useless impractical beautiful things in the future. It's my dream.

What question would you like to ask your new teammates?

I'm not famous for asking questions. Just the opposite. I look forward to seeing everyone in the labs (the one's I remember to get to). :)

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Well that wraps up the December memberships, I will be back at the end of the month to introduce the January members. An English Squeak to you all.

Poppy

(poppyseedcats)