New Pattern and Monday Marketplace with Kris from PaintedKreations!

Greetings from a chilly day in central PA!!! Hope everyone had a nice relaxing weekend!!! Still dreaming of Spring!?!?

I finished up the pattern for my new Spring pillow and now have it listed in my Etsy shop! I'm working on getting some kits put together with all the supplies you need to start stitching! Believe me....... you will be hooked after the first one!

Monday Marketplace with the Old Farmhouse Gathering Etsy Team

This week I would like you to meet Kris Gadbury from Painted Kreations! Kris is a very talented lady and I'm lucky enough to have one of her Gingerbread Ornaments which I received last year in an ornie swap. It also came in the cutiest little handpainted box! Enjoy reading her interview and please stop by her Etsy shop and check out all her work!

1. What is the name of your Etsy shop and why did you choose that name?
Painted Kreations........chosen because I paint. The K in Kreations because of my name starting with a K and I wanted to be original.

2. How long have you been on Etsy?
Since February of 2008

3. What type of items do you offer?
I have handpainted items on a variety of surfaces. I paint in different styles, and also create and paint my own gingerbread designs.

4. How long have you been crafting?
Probably 25 years, more so in the last 10 years, being involved in craft shows and such.

5. Who or What inspires you? I use painting as a stress release, inspired by designers such as Terrye French, Maxine Thomas, Monika Brint, Renee Mullins, etc.

6. What is your favorite item in your shop and why?
The angel tub with bath items.........love the soft colors and lavendar scents

7. Other places where you can be found (Ebay, webstore, blog)
http://paintedkreations4u.blogspot.com/

http://paintedkreationsbykris.blogspot.com/

http://paintedkreations.artfire.com/

http://myworld.ebay.com/paintingkreations4u