I am thrilled to be featured here today on Where Women Create!
I was first introduced to the lovely publication while visiting New York City for BlogHer a couple of months ago! I instantly was mesmerized by all of the wonderful spaces featured that women create in. I was so excited when I was contacted by Paige for a feature post! My name is Kim Stoegbauer and I am the owner of The TomKat Studio.
I also go by creative director, editor, designer, stylist…you name it! About two years ago, I left my career in real estate to stay home with my two little ones, Tommy & Kate (TomKat). It was a difficult transition when I was used to working my whole life. I have always had the entrepreneur spirit and love being busy. I started my blog, The TomKat Studio just as a creative outlet for sharing my own crafty projects, decorating and parties.
The blog quickly gained quite a following and readers were asking to purchase things that I was making. I opened an Etsy shop in March 2009, and since then my business has grown tremendously and just gets busier and busier! I couldn’t be happier doing what I love….Creating! I never imagined I could or would create a successful business out of my creative passion! I love inspiring others and working to promote other mom-owned small businesses! My focus on the blog turned to parties. After my daughter’s lollipop party was featured on several fabulous party sites, the demand for the designs used for the party was overwhelming.
I started designing, printing, assembling and shipping out full party packages including invitations, cupcake toppers, tags, banners and more.
I soon could not keep up with the demand for my products. In the summer of 2009, I decided to create my designs as printable digital files. It was a win-win for both my schedule, and my crafty mom followers who can do much of the work themselves. My printable party packages have created a very popular trend and sales continue to rise each month.
I have now hired two work-at-home moms to help me handle all of the inquiries and orders we receive. There is no way I could handle the volume without them. I have been very lucky with amazing press opportunities in the last year.
I have been featured on MarthaStewart.com, Hostess with the Mostess, Amy Atlas, InStyle Magazine, People.com and locally in the Arizona Republic and Go Gilbert Magazine. I have my first television segment coming up next week on our local lifestyle show, Sonoran Living!
We are launching our new Printable Thanksgiving set on Monday …
To celebrate, I'd like to give 5 sets to readers who comment with their favorite TomKat Studio party theme. Simply comment to this post and you're entered!
Nice to meet you!
Please visit me at:
blog: thetomkatstudio.com
shop: tomkatstudio.etsy.com
facebook.com/thetomkatstudio
twitter.com/tomkatstudio
Thanks so much Kim!
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Remember to post separately for each additional entry and PLEASE only post the amount of entries allowed. This contest ends on Tuesday, November 9th at Noon (MST), so make sure to get your comments in by then. We will announce the winner that day by email and on the blog.
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I love the Happy Halloween collection that I got this year and am looking forward to the Thanksgiving one coming out on Monday. A very talented lady!
I am a fan of the Halloween collection, as well. Such cute designs. Looking forward to the Thanksgiving ones as well!
I don’t celebrate Halloween but enjoy your Halloween collection too. Especially the black and white polka dot with orange ribbon. We live in Kansas and could use it for a fall cow themed party!
LUV the Bumblebee Collection. This would apply for a little boy or girls party, but just as sweet for someone like me, who loves the bright colors & outside parties!
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I love your TWEET HOLIDAY package, simply cute.
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I love the bright colored alice in wonderland set. so pretty!
*kelly
I love the lollipop collection. The Modern Christmas collection is my favorite this season!
I LOOOVEEE the snowflake collection. I’m waiting for the new stuff to come out so I can use it for my daughter’s first birthday party!!
My favorite still is the Halloween GLAM! It rocks!!
I love the glam Halloween collection and wished I would have ordered it
I love all your collections! My favorite right now is the Spa Party Collection. I love the color combo!
Thanks for creating!
Jennifer
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Of course I LOVE Thetomkat Studio!!!! I am loving the Alice in Wonderland Tea party set! Love all the bright colors :) Not only is she talented, but she is such a sweet person! Love you Kim!! :)
My fav, by far, is the Halloween glam collection!
Love the thanksgiving collection!
I love the Alice in Wonderland Collection!
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I just fell in love with your daughter kate’s fairy party!!!! I loved it so much that I did a fairy party for my daughter ruby just last month and it turned out so fab!! Thanks for all your awesome ideas. It was truly magical!!! A tissue flower tree branch with the tutu at the base was the most amazing centerpiece!!! Thanks so much!!!
Oh my goodness. I cannot get enough of all these fun designs. My thanksgiving table could use a little boost from you!
Loved Kate’s lollipop party! Your designs inspired me to throw a colorful baby shower!
Halloween GLAM collection is my favorite! And I own many more!
My FAVORITE is Halloween GLAM!!!! I LOVE HALLOWEEN!!!
I my favorite party was the Alice in Wonderland. The colors and decoration was absolutly amazing. I love The Tomkat Studio!:)
My recent obsession is the updated Lollipop collection.
I love the lollipop series. Hope I win.
QUEENIE Chris Gerke
I love the original…….the lollipop theme! I used it for my daughter’s first birthday party, and then followed up her 2nd birthday party with a candy shop (using some leftover pieces for favors and the design as inspiration!) Kim – you are a true party inspiration, and when I grow up, I’d like to be YOU! :)
Love the thanksgiving collection!
Thanks!
vintage surf… its hard to find cute color-schemes and themes for boys!!!
There are so many themes that I love from your shop! How can I choose!! I love the bubble gum theme party. But I recently just saw your new Vintage Train theme and I am in love! Already thinking of using it for next year!!
How I wish this had been last week. My granddaughters birthday party is tomorrow and I just love these designs!
I love the Thanksgiving collection! :)
The new Holiday Collection looks adorable!!! It will be so awesome to win!!!
best regards,
Wanda C.
Love the Alice In Wonderland birthday party collection! We did my daughter’s baby shower with an Alice In Wonderland Tea Party theme and I think it would be a real treat to do the baby’s first birthday party with the Alice In Wonderland theme!
I have the WWC button on my sidebar with a link back to here!
I love your story of how Tommy & Kate (TomKat) came about. I’m a huge fan of WWC and would love to win.
I love the Alice in Wonderland Party. who doesn’t love a Tea Party!
I liked this on Fb.
I Tweeted about the Fabulous Fabulous Friday!
Re-bloged this!
I would ad the button’s but have absolutely no idea how to do it..
This year’s Halloween collection!
The lollipop totally rocks in every single way!!
I have three little granddaughters and I know they would love the faries birthday party collection. I love the bubblegum one, also.
Your designs are just magic. One of my favorites is the Lollypop Party, which would delight any child or tween!! Good luck with your venture.
I love the Halloween collection with the spiders. Brilliant!
I love the Halloween collection with the spiders. Brilliant!
I love the Halloween collection with the spiders. Brilliant!
Everything is just magical and very beautiful! How could you choose any one style? I love them all! The photos are very well done too! Such talent!
So cute! I love your stuff! :)
How wonderful to discover your blog. I am looking forward to exploring some of your ideas.
Hi Kim, It’s nice to meet you too! Especially since I am a New Grandma and we have lots of Parties ahead of us!! Well, it’s a toss up between Fairy Garden Party & Alice in Wonderland! All of your designs are just Charming!! I would Love to be entered in your fabulous Give~away, Thank~You!!
Nancy
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Nancy
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Nancy
I tweeted about this Blog Post!!
Nancy
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Nancy
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Nancy
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Nancy
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I love them all! But I think my favorite is the ladybug collection.
I’m following The Tom Kat studio on Twitter now!
Oooh, I love your new Thanksgiving line. Very cool. Your ideas are great!
I love your Thanksgiving set. You have lots of fun things for a paper crafter to use with all the punches.
I love the way you took your small businnes to the max. Someday I’d like to do that with my sewing/quilting skills. Thanks for offering the giveaway.
i love! hearing stories like this!! THIS is what inspires me…women doing what they love…now, if I could pin point something in particular (besides raising my children) things would fall into place :)
I love the holiday collection – actually this is the best shop ever!!
I love the Fairy set and my oldest daughter liked the Princess one (surprise surprise). Thanks for the chance, this would be wonderful with four girls in my house!
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Nancy
I like a bunch of them but if I have to choose I would pick either the little cherries or the lady bugs.
I love the Fairy Garden Birthday collection. SUCH fun colors.
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I really like your new Thanksgiving collection. Your story is inspiring and the items you offer are so fun and creative.
I have a WWC button on the sidebar of my blog.
Love your blog and your new Thanksgiving collection. Thanks for sharing your story! Congrats for being selected to be featured on Where Women Create!!
Love your blog and your new Thanksgiving collection. Thanks for sharing your story! Congrats for being selected to be featured on Where Women Create!!
Love your blog and your new Thanksgiving collection. Thanks for sharing your story! Congrats for being selected to be featured on Where Women Create!!
oh the bumblebee collection! my daughter’s name is bethany and we call her ‘B’ – how perfect
I am a HUGE fan of the Lollipop collection! It is such a fun theme and so pretty and colorful! Reminds me of some of my favorite chidhood memories walking to the penny candy store with my dad. Kim is amazingly talented!
I wouldn’t be able to make a choice. All looks so pretty and happy!
I have a WWC button on my blog, with a link to the blog!
The Vintage Cowgirl party is just precious!!! Though I’m torn because I LOVE all your Halloween designs too!! What amazing design!!
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I’m also following Tomkatstudio on Twitter :)
For me is the first time that I see your beautiful and fun creation! Compliments !
Monica
I love the Halloween collection. I am also a follower of WWC on twitter.
Hmmmm…I can’t decide on my favorite theme, but the printable fancy labels are my favorite item.
It’s always great to see an at-home Mom success story!
The Vintage Circus is my absolute favorite with Vintage Cowgirl close behind. Your items are beautiful!
I love the Alice in Wonderland set….along with many others! Such beautiful creations. Thank you!
Beautiful items! I love the Christmas tags :)
love it all! what an inspiration!