Tell us a bit about yourself.
We are Maddy and Seth Lucas of Ello There, and we’re just two folks who are trying our best to make something you will love. We never really planned to be in this position of working on our own. Maddy and I met at college and started studying art at the same time, with the intention of getting jobs in our respective fields when we graduated (Maddy studied photography and I studied graphic design). As we worked on projects, we noticed that our work was better when we did it together. I think we filled in the holes that were missing to make our work really stand out. I started making wedding invitations because Starbucks wasn’t cutting it, and at some point we were able to keep busy enough to do this full time.
Apart from creating things, what do you do?
We love road trips. They’re infinitely more fun than air travel, and we get a chance to be away from our computers and just talk, listening to podcasts and good music. We tend to go on several each year, with at least one big one in the summer.
What would be the title of your memoir?
Are We Doing This Right? I Don’t Know, I Sure Hope So by Seth & Maddy Lucas. I feel like we’re constantly trying to figure new invitations and ideas out. We’re always in this sort of learning phase, which is a place I hope we can always be in.
Where does your inspiration come from?
We try to stay away from looking at what other invitation designers are doing. Our goal is to stand out as much as possible, and we can’t do that by trying to do what everyone else is doing. We try to keep our inspiration to what we’re passionate about, which is why you see a lot of music, photography and travel themed invitations in our shop.
What does handmade mean to you?
Handmade means I’ve taken the time to craft something I’m proud of.
Who has been most influential in your craft?
Our friends. Most of our friends make creativity part of their life in some form or another, and it’s exciting and motivating to see them succeed. Also we both had some really solid teachers in college who taught us the value of craft. Not scrapbooking craft, but well made work that you can be proud of.
When did you know you were an artist/maker?
I used to have this Windows 95 program called “Fine Artist” and it was basically a really watered down “kids” version of Photoshop. I made this design (I’m sure it was awful) for one of my sister’s friends who had a band, and he couldn’t believe I had made it. I loved that I made something that got someone excited, and I just keep chasing that feeling.
How would you describe your creative process?
We both approach it in different ways. I tend to go through lots and lots of different ideas until Maddy gets super excited about a sketch or idea I’ve shown her. Then I tinker and edit, and think and edit until I have a good prototype, and figure out how to get it produced. Maddy usually has a much more clear idea of what she wants, and doesn’t need to fiddle with her work as much as I do.
If you could peek inside the studio of any artist, designer or craftsman (dead or alive), who would it be?
William Morris, of the Arts and Crafts movement. I think it would be amazing to look inside the studio he created and see their dedication and intricate work.
What handmade possession do you most cherish?
My grandma made these really amazing Native American dolls, and we’re lucky enough to have received one after she passed away. She put insane amounts of detail into each one. I love that she didn’t care about the money, it was just something she loved to do and she did it well. That’s probably a better definition of what handmade means.
How do you get out of your creative ruts?
By working hard, and getting lost in the work. Any time I sit down to just “be creative,” my ideas are terrible. But if I just get my real work done, new ideas tend to build on top of older work I’ve made, and I can create this bank of good ideas to draw from.
Where would you like to be in ten years?
We’d like to have a flood of new ideas and fresh work, a small house that we own, and 100 babies.
283 comments
Ashley from AvianInspirations said 9 years ago
...and 100 babies! You guys are adorable. Keep up the good work, your designs are really wondeful.
Megan from MegansMenagerie said 9 years ago
Beautiful! Congrats on the FS!!! =)
PolClary from PolClary said 9 years ago
100 babies might be hard with that small house. ;) I know the feeling about ideas coming when you're working on other things. That's how it is with me as well. If I sit down and say: I am going to think of things to make... nothing. When I'm knitting something simple, my brain will go: this pattern would look great on a completely different item. Or: I should really make some x.
Megan Morris from MadebyMegShop said 9 years ago
Really lovely! Congrats on being today's FS and good luck! (my roomie and I also try to take at least one big road trip a year, this year there will be two! we drove from NY to Colorado last Spring, this yeah we are going to Maine and North Carolina.)
Maria Cruz from BabyLoveknitting said 9 years ago
Lovely!
Ricardo and Leslie Trevino from rictrevinoleather said 9 years ago
Congrats on FS! Loved your story, and your work!
Kathleen from myvintagecrush said 9 years ago
Great shop! ..better together :)
TresChicNmodern from TresChicNmodern said 9 years ago
SoOoOOoOOo BEAUTIFUL!!!!!!!!!!!!! AWWW SUCH LOVELY ITEMS!!! WAY TO GO GUYS!!!
Ashley from RaeBird said 9 years ago
Really unique designs! Love what you're doing!
awaywiththebirds from awaywiththebirds said 9 years ago
Love your style - inspiring story ;-)
Katie Woodard from twigsprintstudio said 9 years ago
Great items & congrats!!
Briana Taylor from btaylorquilts said 9 years ago
Wow, cool shop and designs. Thanks for sharing :)
amorio from amorio said 9 years ago
Love your designs...so unique and pretty!
Kristen from ShabbyVintageMom said 9 years ago
Seriously cute & unique Shop!! LOVE your style♥ Congrats on the feature...enjoyed reading your interview :)
ezliving from ezliving said 9 years ago
Congratulation!
FunFatale from FunFatale said 9 years ago
fantastic couple...shop...designs...congratulationsssss
Hannah Jasmine Tucker from TheMiddleButton said 9 years ago
What a delightful feature to read (love the 100 babies part :o) , and beyond gorgeous work! Off to check out your shop! Blessings on you, your [soon to be large] family, and your business! Hannah Jasmine
Rebekah Worden from EternalJoy said 9 years ago
Beautiful work and inspiring story! Love the retro feel in some of you items :)
Layra from LayraCreations said 9 years ago
Great work!!!! love the art in your creations :)
lulu Taboada from MilaGeo said 9 years ago
Great couple. Love your work! Congrats on the feature!!!
Charley from modernrubbishsf said 9 years ago
I love the record invites! Congrats of the feature and best of luck on the 100 babies!
Unique Fabric Gifts from uniquefabricgifts said 9 years ago
Lovely interview and great designs. Congratulations on the feature!
Alexa Sheraton from 26Sorts said 9 years ago
I've stopped by your shop before and checked out your Dribbble - I've always loved your work! Congrats on the feature guys! :)
Laura Boyea from LauraBoyea said 9 years ago
Lovely story! You're invitations are unique and subtle. Great job!!
Pine from GoodOldVintageOnline said 9 years ago
Super cute
J.R. and Kristen Page from pagepottery said 9 years ago
Love that you guys are the featured sellers! You do stand out - congrats :)
cy and d from TheLovelySmith said 9 years ago
just lovely! you guys deserve all this happiness! xoxoxo
ACupOfSparkle from ACupOfSparkle said 9 years ago
Great story and great shop!!
ACupOfSparkle from ACupOfSparkle said 9 years ago
Great story!
Rene C. Reyes from reyespaintings said 9 years ago
Enjoyed reading your interview. Congratulations to you both!
Annik-Michele from LatelierdeMissTik said 9 years ago
You seem like such a sweet couple! You sure are doing things right because your work is fun and creative and you manage to this together. It's a lovely story and your work is worth a second, third and fourth look... Good luck with everything! ;-)
Fallsvale Crochet from FallsvaleCrochet said 9 years ago
Super Cute Invites!!!! Hope you have your house and babies soon!! :) Best Wishes On All You Do!
Marni from rebourne said 9 years ago
100 babies!!!!!!!! Awesome.
Janell Anderson from prunellasoap said 9 years ago
Very fun! Congrats!
Jaime from BellaBijouJewellery said 9 years ago
Really cool stuff - congrats!
Krista from TheBeadtriss said 9 years ago
Congrats on the feature!! ~Krista
Lea said 9 years ago
I hope that your work continues to provide for you and the impending children! You will win so many crafting wars with those numbers...
Judith and Raymond from AnnaOliveDesigns said 9 years ago
I pretty much had what seems like 100 babies and you will need a bigger house. Congratulations on the feature. Wonderful work and much success to you!
Krista from TheBeadtriss said 9 years ago
I Love the way you work together!! Congrats! ~KK~
Linda from TheHickoryTree said 9 years ago
Fantastic shop and great interview. It's great that you two compliment each others' work so well.
Tera Bailey from terabliss said 9 years ago
Congratulations!! Adorable shop and great interview!! Good luck with the babies! :-)
Kelly from jackandjillwedding said 9 years ago
Congrats on your feature! You guys are adorable.
Anne Clarey from ClareyClayworks said 9 years ago
Yay Indianapolis! Congrats on a wonderful feature story.
Aboli from FolkStroke said 9 years ago
Unique designs! Lovely couple! Thank you Etsy for featuring ellothere!
BittyBolts from BittyBolts said 9 years ago
Cute couple and items!
Kristen from oddlyevensupplyco said 9 years ago
Congrats I love your work.
Stacey McCaffrey from vintagejane said 9 years ago
Congrats to you both! Such a great product!!
Rachael Treetalker from treetalker said 9 years ago
Hey hey! I'm pretty proud to say I attended the same college, at the same time! Way to go Maddy!
James Tocchio from PickleshwinksCycles said 9 years ago
Cool!
Michele Lea from NawteaKittea said 9 years ago
Awesome shop! Love it all. Congrats on the feature.
Hillary De Moineaux from VoleedeMoineaux said 9 years ago
cute!
Parker Brown from ParkerBrownTextiles said 9 years ago
Your products are amazing! Thank you for sharing this interview with us and your work. So inspiring!!
Brianna from thehappycouple said 9 years ago
Your shop has always been one of my favorites. Everything is so fun and thought out. It's great advice to not look at what other people are doing, I have a hard time with that.
Katrina from mintmoose said 9 years ago
Great designs! It's wonderful to see a couple who can work so well together.
Gwynne Collins from DaysLongGone said 9 years ago
Congrats!
Lisa from AngryHairJewelry said 9 years ago
Lovely shop and great interview. Congrats!
Joshie B from YetiShack said 9 years ago
Have loved your work for some time now and it's great to see you two featured. Congrats. Your design is is truly inspirational! (A word for the wise though - you may need more than a small house if you want a 100 babies.) Thanks for doing what you do!
Siany from sianykitty said 9 years ago
great story, beautiful designs, awesome ideas!
Tracy Cecilia Hall from TracyHallArt said 9 years ago
Really enjoyed looking through your work! It is fresh and sooo unique like you two! Good luck with your futures and babies!
iammie from iammie said 9 years ago
Neat! Congrats on your feature!
Eve from blague said 9 years ago
Hi there!
Jaclyn Dreyer from LuminousCreation said 9 years ago
Congrats on the feature! xoxo
Gary del Mar from SeaGlassJournal said 9 years ago
Doing what you love with the one you love is the ultimate goal in life. Congrats on the feature!
Joan Hendrickson Nitz from nimblenitz said 9 years ago
One can never have too many children in their lives!
Aracely from whack said 9 years ago
These make me want to get married again! Congratulations!
Penny Drolet Walintschek from pennyglassgirl said 9 years ago
Great work and I love your interview. I also have the same Charley Harper book on my desk:)
Colleen from PurplePeonyCouture said 9 years ago
Congratulations on your feature! Your work is absolutely beautiful and how fun to have a partner in crime/life/art/ & work :) All the best. xoxo
lisa lehmann from thebeadgirl said 9 years ago
great story. great work! wow! how fun to work together :) i work in my biz with my hubby too! congrats on the feature!
SonAndHeirVintage from SonAndHeirVintage said 9 years ago
love, love, LOVE! You guys are so talented! I absolutely love the record sleeve invitation--can't wait to plan my own wedding so I can order these! Wonderful interview & congrats on the feature!
Amanda Thompson from maddywear said 9 years ago
Love your story and ideas. Congrats on being featured and all your success so far. I wish you both the best! :-)
masonke from masonke said 9 years ago
You compliment each other fabulously!
Matejka Max from NattyMatty said 9 years ago
Wonderful! Congrats!!!
Terri Croswhite from customcrochetbyterri said 9 years ago
This is so wonderful! Thank you for the insight of trying to stay away from other artists in the same venue as yours! I get bogged down looking at other crochet articles when I should just be creating what comes to me naturally as my God given talent. Loved this!!!
accentonvintage from accentonvintage said 9 years ago
Congrats! You work beautifully together!
Rory Mosman from FeatherKeeper said 9 years ago
Great interview!! Love the thought of getting away and road trips. So often it is when I put aside the part of crafting or designing that the inspiration comes for me. A very good point about being unique and different than others in your line of work! So great that you enjoy the feeling of your creativeness being exciting to someone else! Very cool invitations as well. Keep up the good stuff!
Mabel from nickeldesign said 9 years ago
Not only are you guys adorable, your work ROCKS! I'm totally in awe. Thanks for the inspiration!
Ever So Lovely from EverSoLovely said 9 years ago
Congrats you two! This is an awesome interview! Wishing you both all the best! :)
Lane Edwards from PuraBotanicals said 9 years ago
You guys are adorable and 100 children...so suiting! Good luck with that. ;)Very inspiring. Thanks for sharing a corner of your world. xo
Rachael Turner from EvieBeau said 9 years ago
perfect x
Elizabeth Toel from studio1215 said 9 years ago
Great interview! I love your work - so unique and varied. Obviously coming from very talented people. Can't wait to hear of news on the start of those 100 babies! xoxo Elizabeth
Victoria Baker from LittleWrenPottery said 9 years ago
Beautiful I love your work its the delicate typographic touch that it has! Fabulous : )
Isabel from AdoroMe said 9 years ago
Congrats!!!! Lovely interview!
Naomi from JoyfulHome said 9 years ago
Love the invitations! They are so fun! Congrats on the feature!
goodbeads from goodbeads said 9 years ago
Great,so happiness!
Jess Walby said 9 years ago
Love you guys! Maddie and Seth created my save the dates and wedding invites. They are an incredibly talented couple. Congrats on being the featured seller!! Well deserved:)
TheGildedTassel from TheGildedTassel said 9 years ago
Congrats....really cool designs:)
Peshka from Peshka said 9 years ago
So cool! love your work!
Laura from aromacandles said 9 years ago
What a lovely couple you are! Haha...100 babies (I'm exhausted just thinking about that!). You both are so talented and your shop is adorable! Congrats on your Feature!
Peshka from Peshka said 9 years ago
So cool!
Vivian from EggMoneyQuilts said 9 years ago
Love the hundred babies wish! Continued success to both of you guys!
studiokgraphicdesign from studiokgraphicdesign said 9 years ago
Congrats! Love your work
Sarena from knottysarena said 9 years ago
have one baby and get back to me on whether you'd want 99 more...no but congrats!
Kimberlee from GracefullyGirly said 9 years ago
You have such great and unique ideas! So sweet. I take some of my work with me when I travel on our road trips and camping and I always seem to come up with so many great ideas when I'm free and having fun! Best to you both and your continued success!
Natalia from KMalinkaVintage said 9 years ago
Awesome work! Great interview!
Hillary from MusicArtandMore said 9 years ago
Unique & unusual designs! Something for everyone. I remember the days when everybody's wedding invitation looked almost exactly alike - there was no creativity. Same style just different names & dates.
JD Wolfe from JDWolfePottery said 9 years ago
sweet story and great shop!
Montana from saramontanas said 9 years ago
Love this! Such a great story!! Your things are so unique and beautiful!
Willie Yung from SugarCarousel said 9 years ago
Congratulations! :D
Kirsti Joy from KaiceJoy said 9 years ago
Great shop, and loved the feature! So wonderful to see you work so well together and compliment each other!
Sara Hollis from Pursuing said 9 years ago
Thanks, I appreciate your comment regarding forcing yourself to be creative not working out - but just doing the work leads further. Last night I couldn't sleep because ideas just started coming. Stay true to who you are! Your work is fresh and original!
TNTees from TNTees said 9 years ago
Wonderful interview! I truely love your quirky ideas and down to earth personalities- wishing you the best!
Heather Butler from MikiandHeather said 9 years ago
gorgeous love it!
Michelle from twobloomsds said 9 years ago
This was so well written, it's what I need to read at this exact time as my sister and I are trying to stand out as well with what we do. Congrats on your success.
Janet Elizabeth from JanetElizabethLLC said 9 years ago
Great story! Love your designs!!
Debra Gilstrap from gilstrapdesigns said 9 years ago
Great interview your designs are amazing.
Bellamjj said 9 years ago
I love your work. And you make such a cute couple!
Jessica O'Leary from plainjbodyandhome said 9 years ago
Love your shop...my husband and I love our road trips too! Congrats on your feature!
Jesus C. from 27PageGallery said 9 years ago
Awsome lil story. Best of luck on your cont. journey.
MoonSunWorld from MoonSunWorld said 9 years ago
Very nice work! Blessings to you
Tracy from HappyOwl said 9 years ago
Beautiful! Very fond of your designs. Congrats to you both on your success!
Scott Cahill Rude from ReflexionPhoto said 9 years ago
Great idea; good job in thinking outside of the box....Continued success!
Gracie from TheBeautyofBoredom said 9 years ago
Cool! I like the hand drawn wedding illustration of the bride and groom.
Deborah Watkins from DeborahJWatkins said 9 years ago
I loved your feature and your designs have a lovely laid back, nostalgic feel to them that is so attractive. Best wishes to you both for the future!
mazedasastoat from mazedasastoat said 9 years ago
What a sweet couple & you make such sweet items... I'm sure you'll be great parents when all those babies start coming!
Erika C. from TchauBella said 9 years ago
Awesome invites!!! I wish I had know about your shop for my wedding!!! I love your guys vibe!! Its so great!!
Beliz from ThreadEtc said 9 years ago
Wonderful shop Congrats !!
ESSANEL from ESSANEL said 9 years ago
Fabulous designs ! Congrats on the feature !
Cherie Killilea from StudioCherie said 9 years ago
Your ideas are fabulous and original. Keep up the great work. I love what you said about your grandmother's handmade dolls. Great interview!
Amy Howell from printandtonic said 9 years ago
LOVE, LOVE, LOVE this!!
Margo Wagner said 9 years ago
It's so fun to see the couple who made our wedding invitations! We got so many compliments on them, and they were so perfect for us. You guys are so great!
Kana from PuchiMo said 9 years ago
NICE !
L G said 9 years ago
I am inspired by both your answers and your designs! Thanks for sharing a bit of your story!.... "...and 100 babies" (love this!)
Bobbi Reinert from shopbobbi said 9 years ago
congrats...thanks for sharing!
joan bishop said 9 years ago
I totally understand how hard it is to graduate from college to find that it's exceptionally difficult to find jobs. Hey, maybe you found your niche and it's where you are meant to be at this time. Your art will sell and it's so inspirational to know that someone out there likes your stuff...it's like walking on a cloud. Good luck in your business venture.
rustygold73 from rustygold73 said 9 years ago
IN love with the polaroid invites! Great article!! The best of luck to you both!
Cheryl Trimble from CreativeTrims said 9 years ago
What a wonderful story! Thanks so much for sharing and the inspiration!
Milena Paladino from milipa said 9 years ago
I had a really pleasure to reed your interview, your works are great! Good luck!
Alona from MoonlightDesigns2 said 9 years ago
Love your story and creative process...but 100 babies!!!!LOL I work much the same way getting more inspiration when already designing a new piece rather than just sitting and trying hard to come up with a new idea. I believe that is a sign of a true artist which you both are! Congrats on being featured and wishing you much success with your business.
Malgorzata Manka from meshkadesign said 9 years ago
Congratulations!!! Your work is amazing. Keep going and never stop :)
Jason and Andie from andiespecialtysweets said 9 years ago
Awe, "babies"! I knew I liked you guys : ) Really fun, creative designs -just beautiful. Keep up the great work and enjoy the road trip!
Katie from GardenDaisiesStudio said 9 years ago
"And 100 babies!" You guys are adorable and it shows in your work how well you mesh. Creative ideas just don't come when you are trying, it's always when you are working on something else :) I wish I had found your shop when I was in search of unique invitations - love them! Congratulations on your feature and best wishes to the future.
Ginny Vie from GinnyVie said 9 years ago
Congratulations and lovely invitations!
Quality Handmade Items from WhisperingOak said 9 years ago
great interview. 100 good luck wishes from me
birdhouseaccents from birdhouseaccents said 9 years ago
Congrats
Louisa Catharine Design from LouisaCatharine said 9 years ago
Wonderful story and designs, you two are amazing!
Abby from Armalique said 9 years ago
100 babies! Great interview : )
Madeleine Keller from ThoseGoodVibrations said 9 years ago
your designs are so cute cute cute!!!!! I love them! very wonderful :)
Wildorchidss Vintage Inspiration from wildorchidss said 9 years ago
I was just curious if anyone has had "the talk" with you guys yet. lol Stay who you are and true to yourself and many more blessings will arrive your way. Congrats!
Adriana from ripeshop said 9 years ago
Love your shop and interview! A wonderful inspiration, congrats on the FS!! :)
Rose from CreationsinStitches said 9 years ago
Great interview! Keep working together!
Karen Anne from LilleHus said 9 years ago
"Our goal is to stand out as much as possible, and we can’t do that by trying to do what everyone else is doing. " Couldn't have said it better - that's where the joy is for me: in NOT following the crowd! Cheers, Karen Anne
Jennifer and Kate from SpareChangeCO said 9 years ago
Congrats on the FS! I used you guys for my wedding invitations and couldn't have been happier! :)
Rachel from pennyroyalty said 9 years ago
You guys are so cute! Congrat's on your success. p.s. your work rocks!
lindaketelhut from lindaketelhut said 9 years ago
Love your work. Wonderful feature. Congratulations on your success!
HighPointFarm2010 from HighPointFarm2010 said 9 years ago
So so dang cute!!! Great article!!! Cute couple...
Michele Iljazi from OneDecember said 9 years ago
You are so lovely!!! Congratulations!!! Awesome shop! 100 babies...so cute!!
AFOLKTALE from AFOLKTALE said 9 years ago
So sweet! I love it all!
Ankita from UrbanTickle said 9 years ago
love your work...very insiring! Congratulktions
Jess Gattone from SparetireDesign said 9 years ago
Great work, great story! Wishing you continued success.
Bethany Coulombe from SweetSincerity said 9 years ago
I really like what you said about trying to stand out as different! It takes guts and confidence to do that, especially when some companies are really successful following the latest trend. Yours is a very inspiring attitude.
lmburke420 said 9 years ago
I was just randomly checking out etsy and saw this! You guys designed our wedding invitations almost two years ago. We absolutely loved them and we got so many compliments. They fit my husband and me and our wedding perfectly! So glad you're having all this success; it's certainly well earned. :)
Julie, Joan, Jan from AvantCarde said 9 years ago
So happy for you both - what a great article - wishing you continued success ;)
Sarah M. from sweetsarahpatisserie said 9 years ago
love the work, great read.
Alexandra Simons from BlueMoonLights said 9 years ago
Love your work! Best of luck to both of you :)
Diane from soveryhappyart said 9 years ago
Enjoyed the interview very much. Thanks for some good inspiration!
Lynne Carmody from LynneC said 9 years ago
LoVe...LoVe...LoVe your stuff!!!
Nicole Busick from nicolebvintage said 9 years ago
you two are adorable!!
Christine Boisen from squarepegjewelry said 9 years ago
Great work ! Good luck to you!
Lynne Carmody from LynneC said 9 years ago
LoVeLoVeLovE your work! You inspire and evoke a smile!
MiamiSun from MiamiSun said 9 years ago
Congratulations on your great work! and creativity!!!
Ksenia Podgornaya from byKsenia said 9 years ago
Congrats! I absolutely admire your work!
SewnNatural from SewnNatural said 9 years ago
loved your interview. and your work is so fresh, makes me want to do it all again. congrats to you both!!
Audrey Hotchkiss from littleeyedesigns said 9 years ago
i forever love that record sleeve invitation design. swoon!
Jenni and Jessi Obloy from HolmesandWatson said 9 years ago
Lovely interview and shop! Congratulations on the feature, and good luck with those 100 babies... ;)
Marcy Mongelluzzo from MyStitchInTime said 9 years ago
100 babies LOL! Great shop, great interview!
Cherlyn L (Stickerlicious) from StickerliciousCo said 9 years ago
I love the designs.. very simple and sweet and really unique from the rest!
Sarah Sedwick from SedwickStudio said 9 years ago
Congrats on the great interview! (you'll never manage to have that many babies in 10 years, but you'll enjoy trying!)
Katie H from VintageLoveMarket said 9 years ago
I LOVE your invitations. All of them. I looked at them and swooned over them when we got engaged, but sadly I had to print my own. (Silly budget!) Best of luck in the future & happy road tripping!
Sayo from SARUSTAR said 9 years ago
ha. I read that as you'd "like to own 100 babies", scrolled down then back up to check. Somehow, having 100 babies seems more reasonable now. nice designs!
baconsquarefarm from baconsquarefarm said 9 years ago
Great shop, congrats to you both~
Bridget McKay from SweetBRevival said 9 years ago
Congrats! Love their style.
Piegota from FullCircleRetro said 9 years ago
What a funny ending of the great story...! =)
Maddy & Seth Lucas from ellothere said 9 years ago
Love, love, love the story!! :)
Maddy & Seth Lucas from ellothere said 9 years ago
Just love the story and the stars :)
Suzanne Furtado from TheScarletSageTree said 9 years ago
Fabulous work, Maddy & Seth :) I especially love how you've developed some really unique styles and ideas. I'm really hard pressed to name favorites - love it all! Wishing you continued success, joy, love and inspiration - and lots of road trips always - even after the 100 babies :D - Suzanne
FunkyFriendsFactory from FunkyFriendsFactory said 9 years ago
Ello There Maddy and Seth!!! I enjoyed this interview and I agree with FullCircleRetro very funny ending!! Hope to see a picture of your hundred babies ;)
Bonnie from needlenerd said 9 years ago
you guys are so cute and i love your work!
Bonnie from needlenerd said 9 years ago
(congrats!)
Stacey Foster from FletcherandFox said 9 years ago
Congrats Seth! I didn't even realize you had an etsy shop! You and Maddy do amazing work!
Ainee Beland from seule771 said 9 years ago
Cute!
Amber from BambuEarth said 9 years ago
Just CHARMING. ♥ ♥
Kerri R. Klein from inmyigloo said 9 years ago
What a wonderful feature! You're adorable and it looks like your life together will be filled with win.
Jen from SouthJenni said 9 years ago
I've always admired your shop - love your designs!
Sarah from CopperheadCreations said 9 years ago
Congrats on the feature! Great designs. Yet another skill I wish I had!
Discord Vintage from DiscordVintage said 9 years ago
Great feature! You guys do some superb work.
Karen Meninno from IndalyDesigns said 9 years ago
Great work!
Brittany from nothingnewtreasures said 9 years ago
I'm so glad to see you featured! I've had you as a favorite ever since I saw the amazing stamp you did for elsie on A Beautiful Mess. I'm so glad to see you both featured and hear your story! I'm still planning on requesting a stamp like that from you, what a push to read this. thanks xo
Siobhan Haines from Pickseeville said 9 years ago
Love this shop and the artists behind it...and the love story behind the artists...it adds more romance and sentiment to the things that they create...
Cecilia from matchesk said 9 years ago
It really lovely and great work.
Nada Hribernik-Godler from NadaismArt said 9 years ago
Very endearing - gives me the warm fuzzies 100 bubs in a small house :0) Blessings to your abundance!
Robin Wade from robinwade said 9 years ago
I love that you're doing your own thing and not what everyone else is doing. It makes your work stronger and so unique! Congrats and happy future.
LadyInTheWood from LadyInTheWood said 9 years ago
You are different in a very good way. I like the record invitations.
Shab2Chic from Shab2Chic said 9 years ago
Congratulations on being featured! Your designs are terrific and your both so inspirational. Continued success!
Jessica Elliott from RedRhinoProductions said 9 years ago
he he.. made me giggle! :) Congrats!
Janine from MomsantiquesNthings said 9 years ago
Love the article! Congrats on the feature and GOOD LUCK with the 100 babies! LOL
Connie Haskell from redemptionart said 9 years ago
Love your craft..good for you, don't let the "others" influence you, it shows! Uniqueness at its finest...I'll help babysit =)!
Brooke from averywilliamdesigns said 9 years ago
Great Shop! Continued success!! : )
Elly Tullis from ARTificialLights said 9 years ago
Great article! We got our wedding invites from you and they were FANTASTIC!!!
jazziesandlilies from aLilJazzJewelry said 9 years ago
Congrats on the feature! Love the invites!
Kathy Johnson from kathyjohnson3 said 9 years ago
Love your style! I thought it was sweet that you said it really came together when you worked together, thats when you know its right! Congratulations!!!
Kim from ThreeEggsDesign said 9 years ago
Awesome designs! You sure stand out from the others!
Dawn from BellaRoseCraft said 9 years ago
I just noticed you guys are from Indianapolis. Me too! :o) It's awesome to see you as a featured seller. Congratulations!
Kelly from PalomaAccessories said 9 years ago
Love your work!
Fran Bishop - Wiley from HorseandGroomAntique said 9 years ago
Wow, amazing.. I'm all in !
Kristy Overman from KRUSTYstuff said 9 years ago
Sweet! Not looking at what everyone else is doing to do your own thing..
Laura Leeder from lauraleedersart said 9 years ago
Best of luck to you both. Here's to 100 babies!
Mel from Cuteling said 9 years ago
amazingly cute invitations, and you 2 look just too adorable together =) congrats on FS!
Jenny Doughty from LushWreathWorks said 9 years ago
Beautiful work!
Marilú from MVDesignInk said 9 years ago
Love your story.....Congratulations on the feature!
branda Moreno from branda said 9 years ago
Congratulations!! :-) :-)
Allegra Pelletier from VidaDoce said 9 years ago
Have to say, I loved reading this article! And your shop is adorable...love it. I will have to remember if for when I get married down the road. ;) Keep up the great work!
Kristi Murphy from SaucyPants said 9 years ago
I'm smitten! Beautiful stuff!!!!
Jen Hardwick from redhardwick said 9 years ago
Love your designs! Congrats on your feature! :)
Indira Villalobos from snugglyugly said 9 years ago
how cool, congratulation!
Amos Trout Paine from amostroutstudio said 9 years ago
Great! Congratulations!
AJ Marsden from OnlyOriginalsByAJ said 9 years ago
Beautiful ideas! Congrats on the feature! :)
Jillian Carmine from JillianReneDecor said 9 years ago
Oh my gosh - I absolutely adore your shop! LOVE the polaroid invites - adorable! Congratulations on the awesome feature and best wishes to you both!
Megan C from AlaskaBagCompany said 9 years ago
way to go! your stuff is amazing!
Tanja Koch from SweetTOriginal said 9 years ago
We ordered one of their wedding illustrations, and it came out great!
Melissa Park from ParkDayAdventures said 9 years ago
What an inspiration. I really like how you try to create using your passions, such as travel, music, ect. Makes your work unique. And trying to make something new and different--so good! :-)
Melissa Park from ParkDayAdventures said 9 years ago
What an inspiring story. I really like how you create using your areas of passion--that's where the best art comes from, I think! :-) And always working to create something different--a perfect way to stand out.
retrosugarandspice from BlueRoseVintage said 9 years ago
Very beautiful story! Congrats on your future and good luck on the 100 babies!
Pam Wishbow from pamwishbow said 9 years ago
Fine Artist was the BEST program. Every once in a while I hear a sound effect reused in a game or show that was used in Fine Artist. Always creates some amazing memories. :)
Kristin Turberville Haffey from TreehouseIllustrator said 9 years ago
"We’d like to have a flood of new ideas and fresh work, a small house that we own, and 100 babies." This is my favorite part. :)
Ritzie G from ritzie said 9 years ago
I love your shop and all of your ideas! Good for you! :)
shoptsarevna from PulseVintage said 9 years ago
Great invites! congrats
Jessica Zimmer from cheshirescharms said 9 years ago
I love this story. It really proves that dreams come true! Keep up the good work and I look forward to seeing more!
Silva Y from bowtieco said 9 years ago
awesome work!!
facelessworld from facelessworld said 9 years ago
It's so easy to slip into the trap of wanting to create based on what other people are doing. But we each have our own unique voices wanting to be heard, and to make it sound like someone else's is to cheat who we truly are. Imagine what the world would be like today, if we only tried to mimic those around us. I shudder to think. And yet it seems to be encouraged everywhere from corporations to the art world. Why is this? I just don't understand. Thanks for sharing your work and story with us, and many creative blessings to you.
Natalia from Nikifashion said 9 years ago
Such a wonderful story:O)
Anna Kikute from fantasygarden said 9 years ago
I love your work an your story:)
StudioCybele from StudioCybele said 9 years ago
Congrats! Love their style.
Angela Fanton from AngelaFanton said 9 years ago
Stunning, original, gorgeous designs, from the heart ...100 babies? better get started ;)
rebeccasanchez from rebeccasanchez said 9 years ago
Love the art work! Congratulations!
MaJentaDesigns from MaJentaDesigns said 9 years ago
aw your story is so sweet, thanks for sharing! :)
JDesillier said 9 years ago
Ello There created our wedding invitations. I am so thrilled we came across them!!! So our style and set such the perfect tone for our wedding. Great feature, great artists!!!
Jema Watts from BadgeShack said 9 years ago
Hello fellow Hoosiers. Congrats on being featured. Just lovely items.
Staci Egan from ContempoJewelry said 9 years ago
Love your work, congrats!
Nicole Nicoletta from MintMarbles said 9 years ago
congrats, great story and great work! thanks for sharing with us :)
Dale from RecycledRoadkills said 9 years ago
Congrats on the interview, looks like you fit each other like two pieces of life's puzzle. About the 100 kids thing... you might want to confer with " the old lady who lived in a shoe "!
Violeta Warner from QVintage said 9 years ago
What a beautiful couple! Enjoyed reading your interview. Wonderful creations. 100 babies. I'm number 12 in my family. There's 13 of us. It's a blast.
Emily from styleforlife said 9 years ago
CUTE! Love this shop and they are adorable!!! xx EL Vintage
Heather from HBoydStudio said 9 years ago
I really enjoyed reading your interview and seeing your products!
rebecca Redshaw from rebeccaredshaw1 said 9 years ago
Your ideas are really cool! its nice to see people thinking outside the box for a change!
Darlene from THEPINKPOODLECOTTAGE said 9 years ago
Congratulations. Your creativity is just wonderful!! Always, always stay open to new inspiration and go with it. Keep enjoying just what you are doing. Be very blessed with your Bliss!! Come visit me sometime maybe you could do something with animals on your invitations!! Darlene
Keiki from SOKEIKI said 9 years ago
Your creativity is very Beautiful! Congratulations!!
Telle and Rex from ISWASANDWILLBE said 9 years ago
Fine Artist changed my life.
messinabella from BandBEstate said 9 years ago
Love your designs - congrats!
Joanna Blake Hill from joblake said 9 years ago
FAB YOU LOUS!!!
Andrea and Susan from GlitterOrnaments said 9 years ago
Wonderful work! :)
SoleilCreations from SoleilCreations said 9 years ago
great shop and story!
Helena Kuttner-Giasson from hkgiasson said 9 years ago
From a person who knows how it is to wait to succeed...you inspire all of us!
Jill Warren from RusticJewel said 9 years ago
William Morris' sense of pattern, flow, color, layers and composition--his design sensibility infused my wood and glass carved pieces (in my previous incarnation as a woodworker). I truly appreciate the expressive quirkiness in your work, your homage to a great designer, and especially the joy of co-creation with each other.
Pearl Springfield from ZoeGraceBlooms said 9 years ago
Such unique designs! No wonder you're so successful! Congratulations on all!!
whispylove from whispylove said 9 years ago
I giggled so much at the 100 babies hehe thanks for sharing your story! <3
Sylvie Liv from SylvieLiv said 9 years ago
Such cute invites. I love how different they are!
QQ Lee from LittleBlueMoon said 9 years ago
100 babies! That's a baby per year or more! > < Nice to see couples working together, making art!
teresa mupas from mangonotes said 9 years ago
Your work is full of fun, soul, and the loveliness of life. You are a beautiful couple, and I adore that you make things together (especially with all those babies you plan on making, too!). Your happiness oozes. Thank you for sharing all the love!
jewelkingthai from jewelkingthai said 9 years ago
Inspirational story
revitalkalay said 9 years ago
I love your work!!! You should do more prints (not only wedding)
Shyla Troyer said 9 years ago
I loved what you said about creative ruts. I agree :) There is a precious light that exudes from the 2 of you.
Anastasia from percivalroad said 9 years ago
congrats!!! gorgeous work!
Michael Hutton from CTheWritingOnTheWall said 9 years ago
It is wonderful for you to be able to work so well together. I love your designs! Congrats on being featured!
Kristy hodge from redbarncanvas said 9 years ago
What a great team! Congrats
Angel from TerraScents said 9 years ago
Very trendy designs, you two. Modern. Congrats on your feature!
FreakyPeas from FreakyPeas said 9 years ago
great ideas....I love the wedding culture here on Etsy.
Fatema from SilverLilyJewelry said 9 years ago
Wow your thoughtful detail's really show in your design's definitely not scrap book!! I really love that you collaborate with different artist's! Congrat's.
Cheryl Ann from BohoApothecarie said 9 years ago
I so agree on the William Morris meeting (or studio peek) to see how his ideas evolved would be ever so amazing!! Love your travel themed art...better get all the travel you can in before the 100 babies, lol!
Claire from suchaclevergirl said 9 years ago
Awesome work. Love your tagline on the Etsy cover page "Our goal is to stand out as much as possible, and we can't do that by trying to do what everyone else is doing." Those are words to craft by! Terrific interview!
Marie Goodwin from TakeintheScenery said 9 years ago
"Not scrapbooking craft, but well made work that you can be proud of." Seriously?
Jooni Jewelry from JooniJewelry said 8 years ago
Cute!!! I see a great teamwork and balance in your life! Congrats!
sandstormcreations from sandstormcreations said 8 years ago
Congrats on the feature.
muddyum from muddyum said 8 years ago
Great work. Such an inspiring article!
cindy santos from akinto said 8 years ago
you look lovely together!
Abby from LilBlondiesBowtique said 8 years ago
Wow I really like your shop.
Sarah James from BrightonCrock said 8 years ago
Their designs are so fun. Beautiful work.
Cynthia from PlumeandPetals said 8 years ago
Great work! keep it up =)
Richard Lossing from mpwallets said 8 years ago
very encouraging!
Heather from aprikotdesigns said 8 years ago
I love your work and your story. What a dream to work together. And babies...they are the best! We have 3 darling little ladies and can't wait to have more. They do tend to cut into your creative time though :) But it's all worth it.
MySortedAffair from MySortedAffair said 8 years ago
Nice to finally see you Lovelies! You guys contributed the amazingly designed stationery for a wedding I designed and planned last year that just got featured in Essence Magazine Online http://www.essence.com/2012/02/29/bridal-bliss-amber-and-a-dee/ and on The Brides Cafe http://thebridescafe.com/?postID=1680&diy-backyard-wedding-by-eplove-photography. Thanks for helping make their day awesome!! You guys rock!
John Spisak said 8 years ago
OK .. Who's the actual artist you or your computer.
cronopia6 from cronopia6 said 8 years ago
lovely!!
Diana said 8 years ago
It's a miracle!