Artist Showcase - Joom Design

Welcome to another edition of Artist Spotlight, our regular Monday blog.  This week’s artist is Joom Klangsin from Joom Design. Joom creates beautiful and unique pillows, tote bags, clocks and prints.  Here is one of Joom’s stunning pillows.

 Hot Pink Print on Off whiteFlying By Rectangle Pillow

Tell us a little about yourself and your creative business.



My name is Joom Klangsin. I'm an artist and designer bases in San Francisco Bay Area, California.  Joom design is a home decor and accessories brand since 2006. I personally creates pouches, bags, pillows, prints, artworks and many more. My design concept is simple, clean, and colorful.

Black Hummingbird withEucalyptus 17 inches Square Pillow

How did you get your start?

For a while, I'd been trying to get my work out with little success. I discovered Etsy by accident, looking for a gift for my friend. I saw some really nice works here and decided to give Etsy a try.


Limited Edition Girl Face PlushPillow in Red Print

Where do you get your inspiration?

I get my inspiration from my surrounding.  I am especially interested in nature, music, art, and architecture.

Coral Hummingbird withEucalyptus Shoulder Tote Bag

What has been your biggest successful moment so far?

When my mini pillow was featured on the Rachael Ray Show in 2007. That was the big hit for me.  My desk calendars also have been published in the book called " Wheel of Time: Calendar Design".  Here’s the link: 

http://issuu.com/kevinchoy/docs/wheel_of_time_calendar_design_full/1

 

Red Mama and a Chick HangingClock

What challenges do you face selling online?

I still have a lot to learn in term of marketing and promotion.  Those are the biggest challenges for me.

Pink Hummingbird Wall Art

What advice would you give someone just starting out on Etsy?

Spend a bit of time learning how the site functions before you start.  Don’t give up. Enjoy!

Bride Bird Cards - Set of 4

Thank you Joom for sharing your story with us and some of your beautiful items! 

That wraps up another edition of Artist Spotlight.  We try and run this column every Monday and we’re always looking for artists to spotlight.  So if you are interested or know someone that we would enjoy reading about, please pass on the information.

Thanks for stopping by.

Until next time…

Friday Finds - Gift Ideas for under $50

We had no takers this week for our recommended theme so I thought I would look at some of my favorite treasuries.  This one is called “Gifts Under $50” and was created by Sharon from wolfwhispersjewelry.

Here is one of Sharon’s lovely items:

Wire Wrapped Natural Black Onyx Gemstone Earrings

 

25 Snowflake Tags -... PetuniasWhims... $11	Floral Bracelet || ... JewelrybyEmme $75	Organic Facial Roun... purepixie $18	Celestial nude -She... soap $8
Leather Key Sleeve ... CicadaLeather... $6	Vintage Fire King C... stonesoupolog... $34	ON SALE 2014 Calend... SusanNewberry... $13.5	Heart gold necklace... netalyshany $29
Winter white, tan, ... bomobob $30	Wire Wrapped Brass ... HyppieChic $28	Golden White Flower... efiwarsh $28.5	Handmade Bamboo Way... ShadesofBambo... $39
Shaving Bowl with a... MiriHardyPott... $32	Blank Recipe Book -... BethBee $20.95	Arrow Ring- Triangl... ElishaMarie $25	Stained Glass Box, ... shopworksofgl... $34

Treasury tool by StylishHome.

 

Here are some other great finds that I found on Etsy.  Keeping with Sharon’s theme, they are all under $50.00.

This one is called "Girl in Pink" and was done by Zoica of Zoia.  Zoica does beautiful fashion illustrations and also welcomes custom work.

 

Here is a very cute French press cozy designed by Karen of ChocolateDogStudio.  I think my aunt would like one of these!  It's adorable and it's on sale!
 

I just ordered this for my daughter and can’t wait to get it.  Designed by Bobbi of MereBlissSupplies, it's a wristlet that holds your cell phone, credit cards and even some money.  Bobbi has a unique technique that treats the fabric so that it can be wiped clean.  I can't wait to get it.

Here is a beautiful cable knit pillow by Aura of Adorablewares.  Aura makes beautiful pillows.  I know because I have one!  Look at the detail on the pillow!

And finally here’s something from my shop, SusanNewberryDesigns, that has been very popular lately.  It’s a poem by E.E. Cummings and perfect for that special someone.  All you need is a frame! 

Well that wraps up another edition of Friday Finds.  Let’s keep this gift theme going.   The theme for next week is: "Gifts under $20”. If you have a treasury you would like to submit, just send me or Zoica a link via Etsy convo by Thursday afternoon and we will take a look. Remember, if your treasury is featured, we will feature an item from your shop.

Thanks for stopping by.

Until next time…