Cartwheels In My Mind: Art Shoppe Interview, Mosh Posh.

The joys of receiving a monthly kit in the mail every month is so exciting. Seeing all the sneak peeks online weeks in advance before the actual reveal is such a thrill. The anticipation of everything arriving at your door step is like Christmas all over again. You can finally touch, smell and feel the products with your own hands and then all the ideas start flowing in your brain and you just have to sit down and create. This is generally a process that continually happens every single month and it's totally worth the thrill of receiving that special package in the mail.

I just have to say, that I am so honored and thrilled to share with our readers more about Kristen Young & her monthly kit club, Mosh Posh. Kristen is such a kind and wonderful person. She has an easy going personality, laid back attitude and a wonderful heart.

I remember when Mosh Posh first debuted over five years ago and have always thought they had wonderful kits, very hip & trendy. She knows how to mix pretty pattern papers with embellishments that get you pumped to want to create something fun. To become a member of Mosh Posh, you can sign up for 1, 3 and 6 months membership. If you want extra items, you can purchase a number of add-on kits to your liking. There is a lot to chose from. So, why not treat yourself to a little Mosh Posh of heaven in a kit?

Without further ado, read more about Kristen Young...

Tell us a little bit about yourself.
I am a mom to two little boys-Noah & Madden who keep me running non-stop. I have a very supportive husband who gives me so much encouragement as I've run Mosh Posh over the last five and a half years. I enjoy reading, spending time with my family and LOVE photography. Oh and I do love to eat with a good work out a few days a week to even it all out.

Describe your business: We are a scrapbooking kit club.

What made you decide to open an art business?
I have always been an entrepreneur at heart and I was passionate about scrapbooking so it was a match made in heaven. Shortly after I became pregnant so it allowed me to be at home as well with my baby.
When did you start doing art?
I started pretty young age I would say 6 or 7 doing arts & crafts classes My mom was really crafty also and I would different projects with her.
Where does your inspiration come from?
I enjoy looking at LOTS of creative blogs.
What are your long term career goals?
To continue being a part of the scrapbook industry and providing our kits to paper crafters.
What kind of music do you enjoy listening to while you create?
Honestly I don't listen to much music these days-if I can get some peace and quiet I enjoy it!
What and/or who are your influences?
My family of course. My boys, my husband, and my mom.
Please share with us your favorite childhood memory...or one that includes art!
I remember making a Christmas ornament with pom pom bears in a little wicker basket.
Do you have a motto you live by?
When I am stressed about something I always ask myself is this really going to matter a month from now?
Where do you see yourself & your business in the next 5 years?
Still providing kits to papercrafters all over the world.
Any tips and tricks to other artists/business owners?
Keep going. It is hard starting/running your own business and you have to consistently keep working at it.
Describe your creative process.
I try to be inspired by one item in my kit and then coordinate the rest of the kit around that particular item.
Advice you would like to share for someone looking into starting their own art business?
Go for it and don't look back!

Kristen has an outstanding design team that create amazing layouts and projects that will constantly inspire you.

Back To School Teacher Gifts by Amy Coose

All About 10 by Jenn Olson

Rain Boots by Jennifer Davis

I Love You To The Moon and Back by Linda Barber

Here are more links for Mosh Posh...
Kit club: www.mosh-posh.com
Blog: mosh-poshkits.blogspot.com
Design Team Gallery: www.mosh-posh.com/cmt/10
Previous Kits: www.mosh-posh.com/cmt/550

You can also follow Mosh Posh kits over at Facebook, Mosh Posh Facebook Group page.

Kristen is excited and generous to sponsor a giveaway to our readers this week. One lucky winner will be randomly chosen to receive the September 2010 kit, New Pencils, which is filled with a nice mix of pattern papers and embellishments.

Leave your comments on this post by Sunday evening to be entered into a drawing. Good luck to everyone!

Kristen, thanks for sharing more about yourself with us today and I wish you continued success in all that you do.

Cheers :)

Siggie1

Digikit "Maddie Embellishments" by Erica Hernandez

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what an awesome kit! thanks for the chance to win!

Posted by: Beth Perry | September 27, 2010 at 05:40 PM

I love the name and the look...can't wait to see more of this kit club. Who wants to bet that the candy treats in those fab mugs are all gone?....great gifts!

Posted by: Carla G. | September 27, 2010 at 06:19 PM