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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