Precious! I know! She lives in Springdale, Arkansas (a fairly recent development) and although, I am sure it sounds quaint, I'm almost positive we all read blogs that we feel a connection to somehow... for me, Stacie's is one of those blogs! As you know, I adore this print...
...as well as the story that goes along with it. My other favorite Gingibersnap print? This one...
I can't quite tell what it is... perhaps the fact that I made my mother's poodles lay down in my doll beds when I was little and carried them around in baskets... but there's something about that connects!
I've also noticed this print making it's way around the interwebs lately...
But then again, I love everything from Stacie's prints to her plushes. Check out some more of her work in her Etsy shop!
1.) What were you before you became the *you* you are now?
2.) Where do your ideas usually begin?
3.) Describe your workspace.
I work all over the place! In my living room, bedroom, kitchen table.... I do have a workspace where I proof and print all of my work. I love my little writing desk. It was my grandmas. Originally it was coated in this thick paint. I began stripping it, but got sidetracked and never finished it. Now it has this real distressed look. She would kill me to see it now.
I currently run my blog and Gingiber Etsy Shop on the side (though I hope to do it full time in the near future). I work as an administrative assistant at a local university. I push papers and organize campus events. Not the most inspiring work, but I do have some lovely co-workers. Previously, I worked at Starbucks Coffee Company 5 1/2 years! I started at the bottom of the pack as a barista, but worked my way up to manager. I've gotta tell you, I worked harder at that job than I have ever worked at anything in my life. 80 hour weeks left little time for family. But, I was surrounded by the most amazing and creative people! Fond memories! Oh, and I do have an art degree, so that helps me a little bit!
2.) Where do your ideas usually begin?
My ideas are what I like to call "fluid drawings". Usually my big ideas start on a napkin of a restaurant or in the margins of a piece of paper while I should be taking notes during a meeting. It all just sort of flows when I am not thinking about it too seriously. I find if I set out to do something specific, the outcome is never how I intended it to be! I get sidetracked easily... so I might sit down to draw a portrait but end up with a silly little doodle of my dog! That is why I am a self-described doodler.
3.) Describe your workspace.
I work all over the place! In my living room, bedroom, kitchen table.... I do have a workspace where I proof and print all of my work. I love my little writing desk. It was my grandmas. Originally it was coated in this thick paint. I began stripping it, but got sidetracked and never finished it. Now it has this real distressed look. She would kill me to see it now.
I have to have my prismacolor markers! My drawings look 10x better with them! Oh, and I love my precious MacBookPro. Recently my little mac got sick. I spent a whole lot of money to get her fixed. Those 3 days without her were lonely ones, indeed. Reunited and it feels so good!
5.) What 3 activities do you engage in regularly
that keep you inspired?
1. I talk to other creative people to stay inspired and motivated. I call my friend Jenna every week for inspiration. Seriously. I have blogged before about how I live in Arkansas and have not been able to connect with many creative people. Jenna lives a state away, but she is a constant source of encouragement and energy. Check out here flickr. She is a killer Graphic Designer and an even better photographer!
2. I read blogs to stay inspired as well. Some favorites are Smile and Wave, Decor8, and ApartmentTherapy.
2. I read blogs to stay inspired as well. Some favorites are Smile and Wave, Decor8, and ApartmentTherapy.
3. I always have projects going. Right now I am in the middle of making a stuffed animal, working on a new series of nursery rhyme prints, and working on some freelance graphic design work for a lovely lady in Australia! This keeps me going, so if I get board with one thing, I jump to another.
6.) What do you do when you get 'stuck in a rut'?
7.) What 3 things have you read lately?
6.) What do you do when you get 'stuck in a rut'?
Oh my, I get in ruts all of the time. I used to just mope around and lay on the couch watching reruns of Gilmore Girls. Then, someone gave me this brilliant advice: instead of thinking of my own worries, do something random and nice for someone else. Today, for instance, I was feeling really rutty, so I went and bought some donuts for my coworkers. I know it sounds silly, but seeing them happy with their surprise treat really lifted my spirits. Now I feel like I can conquer the world!
7.) What 3 things have you read lately?
I confess that I am a tabloid junky...... don't judge me!!!!
1. LivingEtc (My favorite decorating magazine from the UK!)
2. People Magazine
3. Perez Hilton's Gossip blog (does that count as reading?)
8.) Fill in the blank:
When I was 6, I wanted to be _____________________.
A rapper..... that's right! I was a really silly kid! I used to jump around my house with my talkboy in hand (you know, like the one Kevin had in the movie "Home Alone") and rap about things like frogs and mac and cheese and talking rabbits... Like I said, I was a silly kid, but full of imagination!
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