Those real and unreal...
Nothing like a little thought provoking on a Wednesday!
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Nothing like a little thought provoking on a Wednesday!
Absence and Workspace Confession....
Where have I been for a week? Well, I'll tell you. Last week I was completely surprised (and honored) to be featured on Etsy's blog: Etsians Help Clean the Gulf. I've never been featured there before, and it took me awhile to figure out what was going on, lol. I had a small cluster of sales and then the cluster got bigger and then that cluster had a bunch of babies, and the next thing I knew, I was out of my crucial supplies, bubble mailers, business cards, packing tape, pre-made freebies, and ink in my printer. I had to go on a hunt to figure out where the publicity was coming from and eventually, I found the article and was like WOWZA! I ran out of EVERYTHING, lol. It was fabulous to be featured--beyond fabulous--and to date I've raised $115 for the American Bird Conservancy, and I'm not stopping! I'm fully re-stocked now. I generally like to spread out my overhead purchases such as mailers, ink, tape, biz cards, etc., but this month, that went out the window.
So, this morning I unpacked a ton of supplies that arrived and finally cleaned up my workspace a bit. Then I took a picture of it to remind me that I do in fact know how to keep it neat. Now, when I saw that this is my workspace, I mean that it's about 1/10 of my workspace because my 'studio' spans my entire apartment except for my bedroom and bathroom. Some day, I'll take a picture of a different section. I should do it today while everything's relatively tidy, lol.
Have a great day!
~Lori
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So, this morning I unpacked a ton of supplies that arrived and finally cleaned up my workspace a bit. Then I took a picture of it to remind me that I do in fact know how to keep it neat. Now, when I saw that this is my workspace, I mean that it's about 1/10 of my workspace because my 'studio' spans my entire apartment except for my bedroom and bathroom. Some day, I'll take a picture of a different section. I should do it today while everything's relatively tidy, lol.
Have a great day!
~Lori
Princesses and Peas and Mattresses - A Treasury
I'm so excited today! My Save the Gulf necklaces are flying off the shelves and so far my customers and I have raised $49 for the American Bird Conservancy!! Wo0t! I'm about to fall into bed from exhaustion when I get a convo that Smile For Suzy has included my bracelet in a treasury. If you follow my blog and shop, you know that I'm very partial to fairy tales! Isn't this the cutest thing?
Off to bed...I'm pooped!
~Lori
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Off to bed...I'm pooped!
~Lori
My Future Imaginary Craft Room
Right now, I live in a 1 bedroom apartment that in no way resembles an apartment anymore. I bead; I stamp jewelry; I write and run the Handmade Highway. I tell everyone who might be dropping by that I live in a studio that just happens to have a bed. One day, though, I dream of having at the very least a 2 bedroom apartment so I can have my very own craft room. If I did, I'd adorn the walls and stock the shelves with things like these...
And this is just round 1. Well, a girl can dream....
~Lori
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~Lori
Go Crafty or Go Home
Lately, I've been in a very celebratory mood when it comes to crafting. I think part of it is because our culture in America is changing. When I was in school, being a crafty kid didn't get you very far. If you wanted to crochet during lunch, you could count on sitting by yourself. If as you grew older, you still enjoyed playing with beads or god forbid, making potholders, Christmas ornaments out of walnuts, or latch hook rugs, you might as well not leave the house. Not anymore. Our culture is evolving into one with a real appreciation for crafting talent. College kids have knitting needles in their backpacks for those long lags between classes; guys who can handle a sewing machine are viewed as modern super-heroes instead of losers. Women who can handle a saw and a torch are--dare I say it--sexy. DIY TV shows are ruling the air waves. We're no longer merely judged on what we know or what sport we play but on what talents we have and what we can create. The crafter and the geek are becoming people we idolize instead of mock. In that spirit, I bring you a few Etsy items that celebrate this new reality...go crafty or go home!
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Underwater Sisters on the Go Hook and Needle Storage, Slipped Stitch Studios, $20
DIY Felted Wool Soap Kit, Heartwood's Creations, $9
(had to include this because I'M inspired by this whole movement!)
*Whew* I don't know about you, but I'm tuckered out now!!! Stay tune for tomorrow's post...how I'd decorate my dream craft room.
~Lori
Save the Gulf-A few creations with portion going to American Bird Conservancy
Argh, this situation on the Gulf Coast has me very upset. I can't physically stomach the pictures of those poor, helpless birds. I've created a few pieces in my shop to help out. A few dollars from each piece sold is going to the American Bird Conservancy.
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**$2 from the sale of this necklace will be donated to the American Bird Conservancy.**
**$3 from the sale of this necklace will be donated to the American Bird Conservancy.**
**$1 from the sale of this piece will be donated to the American Bird Conservancy.**
**$2 from the sale of this necklace will be donated to the American Bird Conservancy.**
**$3 from the sale of this necklace will be donated to the American Bird Conservancy.**
**$2 from the sale of this piece will be donated to the American Bird Conservancy.**
I hope we get control of this situation soon.
~Lori