FYF-Erica Worthy (GIVEAWAY)

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Welcome to another edition of “Feature You Friday” where you are introduced to someone from my neck of the woods. Georgia has much to offer anyone who lives or visits here, even if it is only through me. Here let me show you:

Meet Erica Worthy. She is the crafter behind Worthy Soy Candles. Let’s hear what she has to say about herself:

I live in the lovely North Georgia town of Cumming & I have 3 beautiful children. I love how crafting from  home has allowed me to be the stay-at-home mom I have always wanted to be for them. And as if my crafts & children didn’t keep me busy enough, I am also the founder & leader of the North Georgia Street Team on Etsy. I have tons of fun being part of a team of such wonderfully talented artisans & I support them in every way I can. Be sure to search “Team NorGA” on Etsy for all of our Teams items.

How did you get started crafting?   I began crocheting about 8 years ago. I learned from a fellow co-worker at the time. She would teach me during lunch breaks throughout the week. Crocheting was so much fun to me that I decided I wanted to try more crafts, that’s what lead me into my Soy Candle making. Once I found out all the benefits of Soy Candles opposed to paraffin & incense, it seemed like a no brainer to make the switch & make them myself.

(Can’t you just smell them now)

How did you pick your shop name?    My shop name is pretty plain & simple. Though I would like to say I called it Worthy Soy Candles because I make the most worthy candles you will find… I really called it Worthy Soy Candles because my last name is Worthy & I make Soy Candles… & Crochet.

What makes your items special/ unique?    What makes my items special? Well, I do my best to offer the best products & friendliest customer service that I can. The wax I use for my candles is an all natural Soy wax that is formulated to have the best scent throw on the market today. This, coupled with the fact that I triple strength candles with high end fragrance oils guarantees that my customer’s will have a strong smelling, long lasting, all natural Soy candle. I also have an extensive fragrance list with complete fragrance descriptions listed. I think this is an important factor because it helps my customer’s get a better idea of what the fragrance will smell like before they buy it. As for my crochet, I always make sure that the items I make are of the best quality. I have a very high standard for all the products I make & I am a bit of a perfectionist. ( Can ya’ll imagine how great this Woman’s house smells all the time?)

(I LOVE this 8-ball purse. I am thinking I may have to seriously

change the direction I was going for my niece’s birthday)

What else would you like us to know?    Though I greatly enjoy making my Soy Candles & helping others learn about the benefits of burning Soy Candles in their homes, it is with my crochet that I really am able to express my creative side. I have several items in my store that are unique to Etsy & you won’t find items like them anywhere else. Such as my Parappa the Rapper Hat & my Wear Your Breakfast 3 piece ensemble. (I also love the Jester hat. Everytime I see it I can’t help but smile. I wonder what the Rednecks would think if I wore it through Hick Town)

Erica is giving you the opportunity to win an 8 oz. Soy Candle in your choice of fragrance.

TO ENTER: Visit Worthy Soy Candles,  then come back here to The Post-It Place a leave me a comment telling what item of hers you liked the best. You can also find a complete list of fragrances to choose from in her profile. The deadline to enter is March 27th, 2009 at 5 PM EST.

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