My
name is Jenn, and I'm a work at home mom of 3 boys under 5. It can get
pretty crazy - both because, well...3 boys, and because I love to
collect projects (see my list of jobs on my blog - you'll see what I
mean!). We live in
WNY (near Buffalo & Niagara Falls) with my
awesome husband and our two pretty kitties.
I've
been crafting since I was a kid, sewing and paper crafting since high
school, and crocheting for about 5 years. Everyone once in a while, I'll
pick up a new craft-related hobby (this year's is embroidery, last
year's was painting, the year before was jewelry making). I'm kind of
ridiculous like that!
What is the catalyst for your shop (i.e. passion, inspiration, etc)?
For
most of my life, people would say things to me like, "I can't believe
you made this!" and "You could totally sell these!". The problem I had
was that I could never settle into a niche. I didn't want to just make
one thing, and name a shop in a way that would limit me. I am a jill of
all trades lady (have you picked up on that yet? Haha!) I finally had
the idea one day to just make things I love and add copies of them to
Etsy, and that's how Love Forward was born. I like thinking that I'm
sending a little bit of love out into the world!
When did you open your shop?
I
started the shop in August of 2012, but didn't officially launch it
until November 2012. It was fun - I learned a lot that month. Getting
started in the middle of Christmas shopping season was both good and
bad. I had great success right off the bat, and it was easy to find the
items that people liked purchasing the most. But it also set
expectations that were kind of unreasonable for the rest of the year. As
I said, it was a learning experience, for sure! Maybe don't start your
own shop during busy season ;)
What are you favorite supplies/items to use?
I
am so addicted to yarn and fabric - their colors and patterns just
speak to me! I love color. Lots of bright, ridiculous color!
What type of items do you sell/offer? Can you purchase custom items?

How can people purchase your items? (website info)
Love Forward is on Etsy, here: https://www.etsy.com/ shop/loveforward and you can also follow along on Facebook and Instagram for sneak peaks, coupons, and sales!
Facebook: https://www. facebook.com/shoploveforward
Instagram: http://instagram. com/loveforward
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