Wednesday, March 2, 2011
Tuesday, March 1, 2011
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!
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!
Tuesday, February 15, 2011
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.
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!
Monday, February 14, 2011
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.)
(That last one is totally my favorite.)
You can quote me on this...
"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)
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.
Coming soon... Will it fail or succeed? Only time will tell.
Sunday, February 13, 2011
Be sure to wear flowers in your hair
Tomorrow, men (and women, I suppose) will spend bajillion dollars on flowers. I have requested a homemade pie from Jeff in lieu of flowers. Of course that doesn't mean I don't love flowers - I just love them in forms other than the standard bouquet. Here are a few nontraditional flower pics that have been inspiring me lately...
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Wednesday, February 9, 2011
Today's post has Been Brought to you By the letter "B"
I've Been a Bad Blogger. I Blame Birthdays. I have now taken care of FIVE people's Birthday gifts Between the dates of Feb. 4th and Mar. 4th. But of course I can't post about them yet since most (well all actually) of them have not Been given to the recipients yet. Luckily I will have a week or two off Before I need to get Back into Birthday mode again. Excuses excuses I know. But Be excited to see what cool things I have made!
I plan to get started on my crafting goal to start an etsy store now that I have a little Bit more unaccounted for crafting time. However, there is also something major I've Been missing out on in my life -- Books!!!
My favorite author is Tom RoBBins. Period. I also love Christopher Moore and Kurt Vonnegut. I am on a constant hunt for books that fit into my very specific genre of Books... intellectual, yet imaginative. I enjoy Bizarro fiction, which is similar to his work, But not quite.
Needless to say, I Bought a couple of super cheap used Books on half.com so I can Bring reading Back into my life.
I Bought:
"Help, A Bear is Eating Me" By Mykle Hansen
"Nine Kinds of Naked" By Tony Vigorito
"The Hollow Chocolate Bunnies of the Apocalypse" By RoBert Rankin
Wish I had already purchased these for my snow days...
Thursday, February 3, 2011
Year of the Funny Bunny
"Funny Bunny" is one of those old-fashioned phrases that I like to use a lot.
Speaking of bunnies, today begins the Chinese New Year -- and 2011 is the Year of the Rabbit. In its honor, here are a few of my favorite Etsy bunny finds:
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