As part of the iCraft.ca bootcamp experience, Sue and I randomly chose two of the iCraft.ca bootcamp / indiesmiles coupon advertisers to win a featured store spot and a showboat smiles feature. The winners were Carvel Country Soapworks, who won the store feature spot, and Studio 2:24, who won the showboat smiles.

This is what Studio 2:14 told us when she was asked to describe a little about herself and crafting.

How long have you been crafting?

I am Trish and I have been crafting ever since I remember. I learned to sew at 13 when my Mom won a sewing machine, and lessons came with it. And I was off to the races! I soon branched out into crochet and knitting – and still love doing them, especially now that there are year-round fibers to use!

Later I tried my hand at jewelry, and found my true love. I started with marbled paper earrings, then beads, then larger beads – and now use more of the Swarovski crystal beads, wire, and mixed media. I host a monthly craft night at my church during the school year, and have a great deal of fun trying out new things for that, which I then use in my own crafts.

Currently I am exploring the possibilities of wire – amazing the things you can do with this versatile material. I am also trying out drawing and making hand-crafted cards.

Tell a little about yourself.

I am “retired” – and that is in quotes, since I am now far busier than I ever was when a had a “real” job! I am married to a pastor of a small non-denominational church, and am the resident ‘techy’ person there. I also participate on the Praise and Worship Team and the Performing Arts Ministry.

I am also a free-lance website builder – and build and maintain sites for myself and several others. I love the instant gratification that writing my own code gives, and the fun of seeing the result of my work out here on the internet.

I have raised three sons, and in our blended family there are a myriad of grandkids from babies to teens. There is never a dull moment in our family get-togethers!

What do you want people to know about your crafts?

I truly believe that God gives every one of us gifts, and we are then responsible to develop and use them for His glory. I named my craft studio “Studio 2:14” – which is from the Bible: 2nd Chronicles, Chapter 2, Verse 14.

I love crafting, and every creation I make is an original – using the best materials I can get and all the skill and talent I can bring to bear. I consider each piece I make a little bit of myself, and my biggest wish is that it will delight the one who wears it as much as I enjoyed creating it!

Do you spend endless amounts of time promoting your online shop? Are you tired of running a sale and hoping someone will stumble upon the bargain? Imagine hundreds of customers finding your products and your deals while you spend your precious time creating.

 At IndieSmiles, you can leave the marketing and advertising to us so that you can create and delve into the artistic side of your business. By creating a happy and informative atmosphere filled with great deals, IndieSmiles will provide your store with the exposure you desire.

How? By offering deals to potential clients at one central portal and advertising on key websites throughout the internet highway, IndieSmiles is your matchmaker to indie-minded clients looking for a great bargain! Once your new clients experience first hand the quality and artistic value of your product, they are sure to come back.

Check out our low cost advertising. Get in the coupon Directory.

As low as $7.95!!

Our services at Indiesmiles are both simple and economical. Starting at just $7.95 (see our promotional rate below) for a 1/2 month period, all levels of service offer exceptional advertising, attractive graphics for your promotion, and step by step instructions to provide you with a professionally advertised sale.

Furthermore, by allowing you to add onto our Smiles Program, you can find the perfect level of service for your business.

Quite simply, all of the programs below will enroll you in our coupon directory for the time span that you choose! The Big Smiles and the Showboat programs afford you more exposure. Review the features of our 3 smile programs:

Our Smiles Program ($7.95) provides directory submission, an attractive coupon, and graphics for your shop and blog to be used during the two-week duration. For $9.95, you receive a the Smiles Program for a four-week duration.

Our Big Smiles Ad ($8.00): Add-on our Big Smiles Ad Space to your sales campaign for $8.00 spotlights your indie store on a 125px x 125px advertisement, first come…first serve, on Indiesmiles.com in addition to the Smiles Program. Our Big Smiles Program can be extended to a four-week duration for $11.00 add-on. So for a very low price, you can accept the coupon for your shop and advertise your shop on our front page!

Our Showboat Smiles Program (reg $24.95), you will have your store featured in our feature stores section during the 1/2 month duration in addition to the Smiles Program and can be extended to a full month duration (reg $30.95) for a full month’s feature.

Get your shop noticed with the optimum exposure. We will publish your feature on the front page, with a rotating feature…sure to get you noticed!