CLOSED Interview and Giveaway: Kayemkay

 This giveaway is now closed, but stay tuned for the winner...and a new giveaway tomorrow!


This week, I have the good fortune to have already known a lot about our lovely Etsy lady, Kasey.  We met at church/youth group oh-so-many-years ago.  She's one of those gals who you're always like, "Dang, why didn't I hang out with ____________ more?"  She is cute, stylish, SUPER-talented with the crafties, and sure to make you laugh. 

Meet our friend Kasey of Kayemkay

 

--What does your life outside of Etsy/blogging look like?
My life outside seems to look a lot like my life inside. I love creating. My favorite thing to do is to take something (especially old and unloved things) and make it into something else. I love the process that takes place when a flat piece of fabric becomes capable of hugging a body. I love clothing my family, friends and ladies (soon adding gents and babies!!) on etsy. I also love to teach people how to sew. I showed my sister how to sew clutches and it gives me such joy when she shows me what she’s done. (www.ayeemkay.etsy.com) Apart from sewing, I like to make my life look like a Martha Stewart Living magazine, decorating, cooking and creating. Most of all, like a true sap, I like to spend time with my husband; hiking, movies, cooking, napping, etc.
--Describe yourself (or ask someone else to do it!) in three words.
From the lips of my husband, John: excited. silly. scattered.

--Fall piece you can’t live without: Well, truly. I love my gray fleece “joy” jacket. I wear it nearly everyday.
--Most recent fashion-related purchase: The last time I went out, I went to town on a fall collection. (A second hand store. I’m a sucker for deals.) I bought 3 jackets, a houndstooth bomber coat, 2 batwing sweaters and a pair of gray plaid flats. (All for $90!!)
--Do you craft/make anything else outside of what’s in your shop?
I’ve made leather earrings, rosette hair accessories, cards/paper crafts, simple quilts, crochet, writing, pillows, reupholstered furniture, paintings, and pottery... I like to try everything. When John said I was “scattered”, he wasn’t kidding. I’d also like to try woodworking and chainsaw carving. My grandfather is a chainsaw artist and I’ve always thought it would be really fun to try.

--Any pet peeves? Being interrupted, physically. Like, if I’m in the middle of cooking, or sewing, I have a really hard time stopping the thought processes to talk or change the laundry. I like to work until it’s done.
--Bad habits? I think the above counts. 
--Desert-island food? Peanut butter.
--Three bands/singers you can’t get enough of: Blind Pilots, Sleeping at Last, Guster
--Another blog you follow regularly :

My dear friend Janis always has really charming posts.
http://theverandahonthediamond.blogspot.com/

--What made you decide to start a shop? A friend of mine told me about Etsy and I decided to give it a go. I listed totes and upcycled dresses. The first thing I sold was to a friend for his little sister.
--Significance of your shop name? kay.em.kay means K.M.K. which are my maiden initials. I’ve heard people confuse it with meaning “okay, hmm, okay.” which I don’t like... but it’s too late to change it now. I have 800 labels to use! ha.
--Favorite item in your shop right now the arbutina coat  (at left)

 

And as if she couldn't get MORE awesome, Kasey is giving away one of her OOAK pieces to a lucky reader!

This  giveaway is for a purse/computer bag made from duck cloth. The outside is a white and red houndstooth and the inside is a black duck cloth. There are 4 interior pockets, including one with a zipper, and an outer pocket as well. 

HOW TO ENTER: 

1.  Become a follower of our blog and let us know in a comment below (if you're already a follower, skip to the next step). 

2.  Visit Kayemkay, and link to your favorite piece in a comment below. 

For additional entries:

3. Follow us on twitter @miskabelle. (Let us know in the comments.)

4. Retweet this giveaway once we tweet it. (Let us know.)

5. Link this giveaway through your blog or Facebook page (and let us know in the comments too!). 

This contest will run until November 11th--one week!  The winner will be chosen through a random number generator.

Good Luck! xo

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