Lucy loves... ME!

As some of you may be aware I am doing some interviews with local Folksy sellers along with some other people I've met along the way and next up is my real life bff, Lucy loves...!  Lucy and I were flatmates many moons ago having me through a mutual friend, we bonded over a love of red wine and Del Amitri and a common interest in 'old lady' style conversations.  We have and will continue to sit for hours at a time in the pub discussing recipes, stain removal technique, Hornblower, which supermarket is the best and bus passenger ettiquette amongst other things!

Ladies and gents I give you - Lucy loves... 

Name: Lucy McWilliams
From: Glasgow
Occupation: I am an Events and Marketing Manager for a Glasgow based venue.
Favourite colour: red
Favourite animal: Hippo
Favourite band: Jason Mraz
Favourite book: Probably the Harry Potter books, but I also love the Amelia Peabody murder mysteries by Elizabeth Peters. And I might be ever so slightly becoming a Twi-hard (shhh!)

Shop / Business name: Lucy Loves
What you make: Soaps, bath bombs, bath salts and all sort of lovely wee pampering treats.
How did you know you were crafty / artistic? I didn't! I'm still not sure if I am!
What was the first thing you ever made? For my business? Mini heart shaped soap favours which smelled of yummy cherries. The first thing I ever made? Probably an Igloo with my big sister one snowy day playing in my Gran's back garden!
Do you have any formal training or who taught you what you know? I have no formal training, but I find  I still get by. The Internet is such a useful tool to speak to people doing similar things and to help develop your ideas into new products.

How did your craft business come about? I decided I would like something different for my wedding favours, so I bought some supplies and made some soaps. I had such a great time doing it that I just haven't wanted to stop!
Where and when do you do your crafting? I have a wee soap kitchen in our spare room. I tend to mostly make things in the evening, but mostly at weekends as I am usually too tired after the day job!
Which Folksy / Etsy shop can you not get enough of? Konnie Kapow! And not just because we are friends, her cards are just fantastic! All it usually takes is one phonecall to Mr.Kapow with a description of a random picture in my head and BAMB! There is a new card produced that ALWAYS exactly what i was looking for!
I also love Much Too Fun as I just love their stuff! I have an anchor necklace and today i am sporting a Blether necklace!

Why is handmade / crafting important to you? Its just so nice to have someone want to buy something you have made yourself, Its really satisfying! I also love making things as gifts for friends and family! And its a good outlet when I don't want to think about bills, the upcoming wedding or the day job!
Is it just me or is crafting really hot right now? Yeah, totally! And there are many hot ladies out there crafting! (no offence boys, I just find I have only personally met female crafters at the moment!)
Tell me why I should buy something from you! Because its something unique you will get from me! Do you want a coloured soap with a certain fragrance? No bother! Also, all of my products are handmade and not mass produced so you know that nobody else will have quite the same thing as you!

Ok you’ve got me convinced! Where can I find you? Why thank you!
Please hop on over to:
Folksy
Twitter
Facebook
Blog
Or send me a wee email at lucy.loves.soaps@gmail to say hello!