Shop Talk :: Hello Monkey

Could you describe your shop?

My shop is a range of affordable, fun and thought provoking prints. I try to use current colour schemes that will suit modern rooms and offer a bespoke service should anyone want something in another colour.

Is this your day job?

Since having my second child earlier this year I’d have to say that feeding, singing (badly), pulling silly faces and nappy changing would be the priority job, but now that I have a bit of home help I can take on a bit more design work

You can find more from Kerry’s beautiful designs by reading Hello Monkey News!

Have you been into craft and the handmade lifestyle for long?

I’d say the love affair with fonts came about when I was about 4 after discovering my mum’s collection of Letraset. I made some great designs on the sofa. I thought they were great anyway.

When you’re not selling online where do you promote and sell your stock?

Where do I begin? My mind is constantly on overdrive with ideas, which drives my husband and friends mad. “Do you ever stop” someone once said to me! I’m hoping to set up an annual craft fair here in South West London for unique and talented designer makers to sell. There’s a distinct lack of that kind of thing in this part of London. As for my prints – the plan is to see them on a new range of merchandise

What advice would you give to someone thinking about opening up a shop here on Folksy?

Make sure your photographs are clear and uncluttered, your shop banner reflects your products and your items are in a similar category – perhaps if you make jewellery AND knit it’s best to open two shops!
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