Featured Etsy Shop: Lucky Ink
Our featured artist today is Holly over at Lucky Ink. You’ll find gorgeous stationary, prints, notebooks and more in her Etsy shop, and tons of inspiration over at her blog! I adore the clean lines and simple beauty of Holly’s items, and I know you will too! I also know you’ll totally flip for the amazing giveaway she has in store for us below… 😉
Tell us a little about yourself…
Hello, I’m Holly! I’m currently living in Portugal, but I was born and raised in California. I absolutely love graphic design, DIY, knitting, baking, and travelling.
What do you love about your craft?
Being able to make something that will hold a lot of meaning for someone, whether it’s a personalized Birthday card or stationery, or a wedding suite. I love the idea of that my work is part of a special moment!
What item was your favorite to make so far?
Design wise, I’d definitely say my floral collage deer art print. I sketched the idea with no detail, not sure how I would actually pull it off. It turned out even better than I could have imagined and I’m really proud of it!
Craft wise, I am really proud of my notebooks. This was another idea I wasn’t sure I could make, and I didn’t think I had the skills to do it right. Once I got everything I needed, and after much trial and error, I was so happy with how it came out.
Where do you find your creative inspiration?
From anything, really! I’m very much inspired by patterns and shapes, but sometimes it’s as simple as a color palette that inspires me. Traditional prints, vintage/retro patterns, sometimes even fabric or jewelry, really anything that has nice lines and bold shapes.
How did you decide to open your Etsy shop?
I have had an Etsy shop together with my mom since 2006 (sewing bags), but I always knew I wanted a store of my own one day. I think the hardest thing was deciding what I was going to make to sell, because I love making so many different things. Once I realized my biggest passion was graphic design, stationery was an easy choice!
Any advice for others who want to start their own Etsy shop, or who are looking to fulfill their passion for crafting?
Don’t doubt yourself! The reason it took me so long to open my store is because I was constantly second guessing myself. Etsy is full of amazing, talented people, which can be intimidating, but the reality is: everyone brings their own talents, aesthetic, style and skills to their store, so your store will never be like anyone else’s. As long as you’re willing to put in the hard work (customer service, promoting, SEO, networking, making new stock etc.) and are truly passionate about what you do (so it doesn’t feel like hard work!) you will be successful!
Please check out Holly on her blog, Instagram, Twitter and Facebook accounts, too!
Holly is giving one lucky Katie Crafts reader a really great gift: $30 store credit OR 3 art prints! We want everyone to have a chance to enter this special raffle, so we’re extending it right off the bat- you until April 28th at 11:59PM to enter to win this wonderful prize!
*This raffle is open internationally. Please check terms and conditions for details. Good luck!
Ooooh this stuff is gorgeous! I hope I win! I love the Feather Quills and Vintage Polaroid cards most!
And the jellyfish OMG the jellyfish!
Love the love print!
I love Holly’s style! Thank you for an opportunity, I’ll be entering for sure!
Retro geometric prints are my favorite!
i like the floral collage deer
I love that feather quill design on the
cards.
love this!! – https://www.etsy.com/listing/181211399/knitting-notebook-stationery-set-blue?ref=shop_home_active_14
my favorite item is the
Floral Collage Heart Love Fine Art Print
I love the feather print and all the yarn balls. My sister would love that since she’s a knitter. All of Lucky Ink’s designs are pleasant and beautiful. Thank you!
I am in love with the Portuguese Tiles “Azulejo” Blue & Turquoise Fine Art Print (Set of 4)! They would look so amazing, and make me so happy, in my office!
Her illustrations are lovely! My favorite is https://www.etsy.com/listing/176091497/feather-quills-modern-greeting-card
Loving the Neon Jellyfish Fine Art Print – sea creatures are popular at my place!
I think the portuguese tile cards are so unique and cute!
I love this
https://www.etsy.com/listing/176079082/geometric-russian-nesting-dolls-modern?ref=shop_home_feat_2
I love these!
I really like the Graphic Multicolored Hearts Cards: https://www.etsy.com/listing/175775837/graphic-multicolored-hearts-modern?ref=shop_home_active_15
The “XO Hugs & Kisses Cupid’s Arrow Love You Modern Greeting Card” is so cute!
I like the
Personalized Stationery Set Floral Bouquet in the yellow color. ambrerose at aol dot com
I love the Feather Quills print
I like the Geometric Russian Nesting Dolls Modern Greeting Cards
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Awww, I’m a photog & am in LOVE w/ the vintage camera folded card set! Thanks for the sweet giveaway!!
Gorgeous designs and blog! 🙂 I love your advice ”don’t doubt yourself’…! Great article and beautiful stationary, what more to ask? 🙂
I love blues, so I’m loving these cards:
https://www.etsy.com/listing/177287109/portuguese-tile-azulejo-square-folded
Thank you for the chance!
i like the jelly fish fine art print it looks so cute I would def hang that art up on my wall so cute and creative!
I absolutely adore the neon jellyfish print! And the feather quills card is a clooose second!
I love the Neon Jellyfish Fine Art Print or the Floral Collage Deer Fine Art Print!
Love the Feather Quills Modern Greeting Card!
I really like the Personalized monogram wreath stationery!
I love the Vintage Camera prints They are so cute!
I’m loving this: https://www.etsy.com/pt/listing/181223120/knitting-notebook-stationery-set-pink?ref=shop_home_active_9
I love the Neon Jellyfish Fine Art Print! Thanks for the giveaway!
Graphic Multicolored Hearts Modern Greeting Cards are my favourite 🙂
I like the hair pins, especially the
Antique Brass Filigree Flower Hairpin, Chartreuse Green
I like the Russian nesting dolls card.
I like the Portugese Tile fine art print! Thanks for the giveaway!
love
https://www.etsy.com/it/listing/177865918/feather-quills-fine-art-print?ref=shop_home_active_17
I love these designs. I would love to win. Thanks for the great giveaway.
I love the
Craft Collage Modern Greeting Card.
Love the feather quills greeting card!
I like this. https://www.etsy.com/listing/176079082/geometric-russian-nesting-dolls-modern?ref=shop_home_feat_2
I actually love all of the pastel colours used in the creations.
I love photography so obviously I adore the Vintage Retro Cameras Print Set!
Everything looks great!! But I really love the Retro Geometric Prints Square Folded Cards, Geometric Russian Nesting Dolls Fine Art Print and air Isle Knitting Modern Greeting Cards! :))
I love the retro geometric prints square folded cards.
i loooove the russian dolls card!
The Retro Geometric Prints Square Folded Cards are my favorite!
The Geometric Jewel Diamond Modern Greeting Card Multi Colored is really nice!
i like the Geometric Russian Nesting Dolls Modern Greeting Card
this totem always intriguing, i forgot wether is a real stroy or not
Thank you for this great giveaway!
I really love those ones:https://www.etsy.com/fr/listing/177040081/personalized-stationery-set-floral?ref=shop_home_active_6
Fingers crossed!
My favorite is Knitting Notebook Stationery Set Pink &
Peach – Charting Graph Paper, Note cards, Needle Inventory, Care Tags,
Hand Bound Notebook.
https://www.etsy.com/listing/175659186/fair-isle-knitting-modern-greeting-cards?ref=shop_home_active_2
These are lovely! I really like the Portugese tile prints.
These are so cute! I absolutely love the Floral Collage Deer Fine Art Print.
Gorgeous . Absolutely 🙂 I would be over the moon if I won this 🙂
Feather Quills Modern Greeting Card https://www.etsy.com/ca/listing/176091497/feather-quills-modern-greeting-card?ref=shop_home_feat_3
The vintage camera cards are my favorite item. So neat!
I love the colors that you use, great work! 🙂
and my favorite item is your feather card!
I really struggled to choose just one item, everything is beautiful! I really like the floral collage deer but the floral bouquet thank you cards are probably my favourite. 🙂
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My favorite is the Feather Quills Fine Art Print
This is my favorite item from her shop:
Portuguese Tiles “Azulejo” Blue & Turquoise Fine Art Print (Set of 4)
I like the russian nesting dolls!
These Portugese Tile Azulejo cards are great. Love the pattern and simple color.
Traditional Medallion Tile Square Folded Cards (Set of 4) are my fav 🙂
I love the nesting dolls
I love the
I love the Feather Quills Fine Art Print!
I love these blue cards.
https://www.etsy.com/uk/listing/177287109/portuguese-tile-azulejo-square-folded?ref=shop_home_active_12
Love the Floral Collage Heart Love print.
Gold Colored Swirly Wire Ring with Turquoise Glass Bead
Thanks for hosting the giveaway, really like the floral collage deer fine art print. https://www.etsy.com/ca/listing/177873669/floral-collage-deer-fine-art-print?ref=shop_home_active_18
The nesting dolls are super cute
Floral Collage Deer Fine Art Print
https://www.etsy.com/listing/177032206/personalized-stationery-set-assorted?ref=shop_home_active_9