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in Cards, Featured Crafters, Handmade on 22/03/11

When I became a preschool teacher, I wanted the kids to make crafts that the parents would want to keep. I believe in the motto every preschool teacher uses: “It’s the process, not the product”. But I also didn’t want them to make something the parents would cringe at and wait until their little dumpling was asleep before the project hit the trash can.

Amanda Williams-Richardson

Random Facts About You?

1. I secretly wish I had black hair and blue eyes.
2. I'm obsessed with reading blogs.
3. I would love to throw parties every weekend.
4. I love each season that is about to come up. Right now, I crave spring. When spring rolls around, summer will be my new crush.



What got you started crafting?

I have always had a passion for making things. I would get burnt so many times when I was a kid by hot glue. Blisters on every finger. (Don't ask me why my mother kept letting me use it!)

When I became a preschool teacher, I wanted the kids to make crafts that the parents would want to keep. I believe in the motto every preschool teacher uses: "It's the process, not the product". But I also didn't want them to make something the parents would cringe at and wait until their little dumpling was asleep before the project hit the trash can.

Hence, when I started making invitations, I would always think: "These are going to hit the trash can (but hopefully, the recycle bin) as soon as this event is over." I wanted to start making invitations people would hold on to, or use, way after the event had ended.

I started with my daughters' birthday invitations. One had a woodland theme, so I made a polymer clay magnet that I am proud to say, decorates a lot of my friend's and family members refrigerator. The other one wanted a dog theme, so I made dog tags with all the guests names on them. I received so many compliments and was told by all the kid's mother's how their child adored them.



What is your source of inspiration?

I am inspired by anything and everything. If I see a cool toy or a fancy flower, I will think of a new invitation in a box. There is so much to be inspired by, it's hard to narrow it down.



What have you made recently?

My latest project included lollipops. I found so many colorful lollipops made by Hammond Candies that gave me tons of inspiration for new invitation ideas. I got so many different designs from one thing, I was thrilled. Fancy invitations for weddings, whimsical invitations for baby showers and fun invitations for birthdays. The list goes on and on and I keep adding to my collection of lollipop invitations.





Where do you sell your crafts presently?

I sell my invitations on etsy. I also have my own website.



Why are handmade crafts important to you?

Handmade items take a lot of work and dedication. It's something that you can be proud in giving and love getting.
What I love most about supporting the indie seller, is knowing that you are helping someone feed their passion. And, if you're like me, you have a passion that provides income for your family, but also keeps you staying home with your children, which is most important to me.



Find Me

Location
Cincinnati Ohio

Email Address
Amanda Williams-Richardson

Personal Website
http://www.etsy.com/shop/whenandwhereinvites

Store Website
http://www.etsy.com/shop/whenandwhereinvites

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  • Tags birthday, bridal, Cards, invitations, wedding
  • Author Mandie Shaner

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