Blue Diamond Stamp Co. Interview & Giveaway

Today we present to you a crafter for all you crafters. Liz of Blue Diamond Stamp Co. will be bringing her line of original clear polymer art stamps to the second annual summer UCU. Be sure to stop by her booth and get the perfect stamp to spice up your next paper project.

UCU: What is your favorite part about Urban Craft Uprising or other large-scale
craft shows?
BDS: I love selling to customers in person! I had always dreamed of opening a brick and mortar shop someday... and craft fairs are as close as I can get. I appreciate having the chance to explain my product, hearing comments about customer's favorite designs, and learning about how they will later be using the stamp.

UCU: What do you like best about crafting/creating your product?
BDS: I like that it often feels like a science experiment. The process requires precisely timed light exposures during certain phases to harden the polymer goo- but depending upon specific conditions it still may or may not turn out as expected. Though often frustrating, through a couple of trials I can usually always figure out the timings needed for a perfectly etched stamp.

UCU: Is there something you are hoping to shop for, a treasure you'd like to find at this year's Summer UCU?
BDS: I think most of my jewelry collection has come from craft fairs. I made earring purchases at the last two UCUs, and I think unique earrings are what I will be looking for again this time.

UCU: If you could have any super power, what would it be and why?
BDS: I wish I had the power to change the weather. Who wouldn't appreciate more sunny days in Seattle!

UCU: Its summer vacation time. Beach or the mountains?
BDS: Beach!

Thanks Liz! And thanks for giving us this great rocket ship stamp to give to one of our crafty readers. Want to win? Leave a comment below! We'll select one winner at random and announce on Friday.

Blue Diamond Stamps

UCU- What is your business and when did it form?

BD- My business is the Blue Diamond Stamp Company which is a line of clear polymer art stamps that are perfect for all sorts of crafty and decorating occasions. I not only draw or source all of the imagery but I also make the actual stamps as well using a process that includes polymer goo and UV light. This is a relatively new business which I officially started only a couple of months ago to debut the line at the Craftin' Outlaws alternative craft fair in Columbus, OH. But I have been involved in the handmade scene for about six years now with my other business, Lucky Kat.

UCU- If you could have a super power what would it be?

BD- If I could have a super power, it would be having the ability of teleportation. For instance: I have the day off... let me just zip to Hawaii to spend the afternoon on the beach and then be back home for dinner!

UCU- Favorite holiday memory?

BD- One of my favorite holiday memories from when I was a child is when I was so proud I had proof that Santa existed because the cookies I left out for him on Christmas Eve were eaten...

UCU- Will you have a special $5 item for UCU's anniversary?

BD- To celebrate the UCU anniversary, I will be offering an exclusive stamp design which promotes buying handmade- which will be available for $5.

UCU- Got any new items you will be showcasing at the show?

BD- Since this is a relatively new project, I am making new designs everyday! I currently have over 140 unique images as well as five themed sets. Since they aren't available to purchase online yet (coming in January...) they will all be new to just about everyone :)