The Lists Continue

Day Two: Stuff I Am Good At

30 Days of Lists

I love group challenges. (Nanowrimo, craft swaps, etc.) So "30 Days of Lists" sounds right up my alley. They encourage you to make your own notebook, so I did. I made mine out of junk mail and other similar garbage. See?
The first list was pretty straightforward.

I am eager to see where these lists take us. I want a challenge!

In other news, my business cards arrived today. I had better get with the program!

Stole this Idea ;-)

On Saturday at the pottery studio where I work, a lady started talking to me about the type of art I like to make. I said that I make lots of stuff, mostly textiles. She then asked for my card. I said I didn't have one. She looked at me and said, "I like to support local artists. Next time when I come in here, you WILL have a card." I liked that she pushed me.

Well, today I went onto Vista Print and ordered up some free (other than shipping) business cards. I had them imprinted with my name, number, email, and blog. AAAAAND an etsy store. Yup, I finally set up a seller's account. I have not listed anything yet, but I will. My first batch of items will be clerical stoles. Random, yes, but there aren't many sellers doing them on etsy. And having a dad who's a pastor gives me and inside scoop on what they like. I made my first prototype for my dad's birthday today. This is Jeff (my boyfriend) modeling it.

Dad said he would send me a picture of himself wearing it on Sunday.

Here's a closeup.

Not sure how I will price them, yet. I want to make about five of them and then list them. I named my shop after my blog (and my great grandmother). It gives me the flexibility to sell a variety of things. My card tagline reads, "Creations of Words, Whimsy, and Wonder." I am excited to see what happens. It's a step in the right direction, though! I have a solid three weeks before they will arrive, and in the meantime, I need to get to work!

Happy Birthday, Daddy

A Dad's Conversation with God from Hattie Bogenhagen on Vimeo.

Valley of the Tines

Here are the valentines I made this year. I used cutouts from a 1941 Good Housekeeping Magazine. (Thanks, Mom!) Oh, and I also included my valentine box!

(That last one is totally my favorite.)

You can quote me on this...

"Inspiration exists, but it has to find you working." via (Pablo Picasso)

"My life has a superb cast but I can't figure out the plot." via

"There is no effect more disproportionate to its cause than the happiness bestowed by a small compliment." via (Robert Brault)

"God and other artists are always a little obscure." via (Oscar Wilde)

"My band aid looks like an owl." (Hattie Bogenhagen)

You win some, you lose some

I attempted this tutorial tonight and experienced a craft fail. (The parchment paper melted to my shirt somehow.) Anyway, I thought I would post a recent craft attempt that was an actual success.

I found a look on Red Velvet's new website that I loved. I HAD to recreate it. (Sorry, Elsie - I couldn't afford the $36 for yours today.) I made mine out of a scrap of leather and a piece of chain that had been a broken purse strap. I used paint and sharpie.

Coming soon... Will it fail or succeed? Only time will tell.