>> Saturday, June 27, 2009
thinks she's ready for Curves in the City today at http://ping.fm/cxQL2 11 am to 3pm. Hope to see you there!
Read more...>> Thursday, June 25, 2009
Prepping for Saturday's Curves in the City has me sleepy. Too much to do...running out of time to do it. I need an intern. lol
Read more...
Fell off the wagon? Clutch the pearls!!!
>> Monday, June 22, 2009
Okay I admit it...
I've been slacking. Last month's bronchitis really laid me low and I admit my average workout has been once a week for the past three. I gained five of the fifteen back. Nah I can't have that. lol So today I hit the gym and tonight I think I will take a stroll around the neighborhood with the little girl. She just came home yesterday after being gone alittle over a week. I didn't share the drama?
Well two Thursdays ago, the kid had a fever at school and the nurse called with a request for her to be picked up. Now my mom was picking her up early anyway to take her on a trip to the Poconos for the weekend so I figured we were covered. Right?
Wrong?
The next day, the school nurse calls me to tell me due to the swine flu scare my daughter could not return to school for seven days. It was the last week of school. It didn't make sense to send her to school for the last day so when she came back from the Poconos she had a mini vacation at my aunt's in Brooklyn.
As much as I love having time to myself, I miss the little mama. So a nice strut around the neighborhood could be a nice healthy option and a chance to re-bond with the kid.
80's soundtrack please!
>> Friday, June 19, 2009
Win a prize from EAOC's Summer Madness. Look for letters to make the phrase "Here comes the bride" in the shops listed http://ping.fm/flS4u
Read more..."Own it, Love it" Buttons are ready for Full Figure Fashion Week goodie bags http://ping.fm/8PZJv
Read more...Etsy Greetings Craft Space Makeover - Update 3
>> Thursday, June 18, 2009
Remember the cigar boxes I didn't want to part with? I flipped them on the side and made shelves within a shelf. I've got shipping supplies, scrap paper, and glass marbles stored there. My reams of decorative paper are to the right. All of my craft books are alphabetically organized on the shelves below. The top shelves are still a work in progress.
This idea popped in my mind as a cheap way to organize some of my tools and supplies.
And since my space doesn't include a door, I picked up some hooks too.
Voila!!!
Etsy Greetings Craft Space Makeover - Update 2
Update time!
First thing to do to clean up my space was to move all the craft/office furniture to one side of the room creating alittle nook for my business area. Clean out one of the bookcases!
Everything is moved over and I put the books back in the bookcase but I know I will reorganize.
I gotta take that safety gate out of the window!! LOL!
Win a prize from EAOC's Summer Madness. Look for letters to make the phrase "GRADUATION CLASS OF 2009" in the shops listed http://ping.fm/xnxYp
Read more...EAOC Summer Madness Treasure Hunt-Thursday, June 18th-Sunday, June 21st 2009
The Etsy's Artists of Color Street Team is sponsoring an outstanding summer promotion. There will be lots of wonderful prizes to give away so you don't want to miss out. The rules are simple. Just simply search through the participating shops and find special letters that have been hidden in various listings. The letters will be hidden amongst one of the listing’s photos. Take those letters and form a phrase pertaining to the “Summer”. The phrase will change each day. It’s that simple!
Not only will you will have an opportunity to win a prize but you will also get to visit the shops of many very talented artists and maybe find a few new favorites. No purchase is necessary but if you happen to come across that one item, (or maybe two ) that you just can't resist by all means BUY IT! :-)
Now, are you ready for Summer Madness? We thought so. Come join in on the fun and good luck!
The Summer Madness Treasure Hunt will take place in the Etsy Promotions Forum beginning Thursday, June 18th and ending Sunday, June 21st. Each day the EAOC Summer Madness Treasure Hunt will begin at 12 noon and run until 12 midnight, EDT.
Once you have located all of the letters and completed the phrase, email Vanessa at vc1@bellsouth. Make sure in your email that you list each letter that you found and the shop that you found it in.
Again, good luck and have fun!
Participating shops:
http://akuadesigns.etsy.com
http://angelinafongdesigns.etsy.com
http://barehandedpress.etsy.com
http://BklynMoMos.etsy.com
http://honeychilddesigns.etsy.com
http://kezzmit.etsy.com
http://melrosefields.etsy.com
http://misskart.etsy.com
http://mochachild.etsy.com
http://sydneyaustindesigns.etsy.com
http://wanderingmoon.etsy.com
http://wirequeen.etsy.com
http://www.3pieceonline.etsy.com
http://www.amberdawnaccessories.etsy.com
http://www.beatriceclay.etsy.com
http://www.beinspireddesigns.etsy.com
http://www.beyondjewellery.etsy.com
http://www.blaisedenvy.etsy.com
http://www.blossomingtree.etsy.com
http://www.cabcomp.etsy.com
http://www.claudiaolivos.etsy.com
http://www.collectiveelements.etsy.com
http://www.designbcb.etsy.com
http://www.eternallegacy.etsy.com
http://www.etsy.com/lydiasspacollections
http://www.fangirlista.etsy.com
http://www.favorsrus.etsy.com
http://www.gloriasjewelrybox.etsy.com
http://www.goodenoughtoeatsoap.etsy.com
http://www.greenfamilytree.etsy.com
http://www.handsthatsing.etsy.com
http://www.ibeautiful.etsy.com
http://www.ivorymagnolia.etsy.com
http://www.jamilajolie.etsy.com
http://www.jarvisgift.etsy.com
http://www.mct43.etsy.com
http://www.michemozaix.etsy.com
http://www.myjunkytrunk.etsy.com
http://www.osceolapottery.etsy.com
http://www.runakodesigns.etsy.com
http://www.safiyabeauty.etsy.com
http://www.sarenzobeads.etsy.com
http://www.SatinDollCo.etsy.com
http://www.thegifthutch.etsy.com
http://www.thesoapseduction.etsy.com
http://www.uzuri.etsy.com
http://www.velvetbox.etsy.com
http://www.virtuouscreations.etsy.com
http://www.yarncoture.etsy.com
>> Wednesday, June 17, 2009
I'm the Reader of the Week over at Wickedly Chic. http://ping.fm/wB8GU Stop by and check out my picks for favorite indie shops.
Read more...It's coming, June 27th...Curves in the City!!!
>> Tuesday, June 16, 2009
I had so much fun at the last curves event, I had to do it again. This time the event is organized by Johara Tucker of the Luvin' My Curves blog. Curves in the City is a shopping soiree being held on Saturday, June 27 from 11 am to 3 pm at the Ripley Grier Studios, 520 8th Avenue (bet. 36th and 37th Streets) 16th Floor, Room 17D, New York, NY. This shopping event "rounds" out Full Figure Fashion Week. What's Full Figure Fashion Week, you ask?
A partnership of independent fashion designers, retailers, event producers, models and plus industry businesses, Full Figured Fashion Week (FFFWeek) was created to increase economic development in the area of plus size fashion design, clothing merchandising and plus modeling. This event will be held from June 25 - June 27, 2009 in New York City. The goal is to highlight the very best in plus size fashions – both retail and independent designers, while providing a FFWeek fashion showcase of talented designers, models, stylists and plus industry businesses on Saturday, June 27th, 2009 at The Prince George Ballroom.
I also plan on having some new products for my Curvy Girl collection so I hope you stop by to see me. For more information about Full Figure Fashion Week events and information on purchasing tickets for Curves in the City, visit here. http://www.fffweek.com/.
>> Saturday, June 13, 2009
Packing up for tomorrow's Fine Arts & Designer Crafts Market on Bleecker St, NY,NY...I'm right across from 401 Bleecker, Magnolia Bakery!
Read more...Etsy Greetings Craft Space Makeover
>> Friday, June 12, 2009
Inspired by the craft space makeover of Shannen of Happy Elephant (http://happyelephantdesigns.blogspot.com/), several of us in the Etsy Greetings team decided to redo our own craft spaces.
Joining me are:
Genelle, of Scrapbook Completed. You can see her before shots on her own blog: http://www.scrapbookcompleted.blogspot.com/
Shannon of April Ink posted a photo of her "Monica Room": http://www.aprilink.blogspot.com/
Karen of Lavender Greetings, actually started a blog so that she could
join in with us: http://www.lavendergreetings.blogspot.com/
Molly of Molly Lee Cards: http://mollyleecards.blogspot.com/
Elana of Squeeze Card Co: http://lifeinsunset.blogspot.com/
I sincerely need a redo. Before my daughter was born, I used her room as my office. Now I'm spread out in the corners of the living room and it ain't pretty. Gulp! Here's my before pictures:
My craft book library. This doesn't include my craft magazines. Those are stored in various spots throughout my apartment.
Miscellaneous craft corner by the bookcase. I have craft magazines and crochet patterns in the taupe basket. Inventory in the other tubs.
Little free spot by the TV with some misc craft supplies.
My office/work space. I keep business cards on a posterboard over the desk. Small embellishments and tools in the drawers. Paintbrushes and foam brushes up top. The green boxes are 12 x12 scrapbooking paper in the shelves. Up top more craft magazines.
Cigar boxes hold markers and gel pens
The cigar boxes are stored in another bookcase along with IKEA baskets of supplies: paper bags, stickers, embroidery floss, etc.
The SECOND craft table. The suitcases hold my sticker collection. The grey tub holds more scrapbooking paper.
The plastic drawers hold everything from glue to paint, fabric, stamps, ink, transparencies, and the list goes on and on. The Crayola Cutter is actually my daughter's but I might find some use for it. Lol
I think I have some good starting pieces. I like the cigar boxes and the IKEA baskets but I'd really like to buy a supply cabinet so I can close things up. Since I dabble in an assortment of crafts besides paper, I really need to clean things up. I often rebuy things because I can't find something and what you see here is not all of my supplies. I have things in my bedroom too because I can't work at my desk.
**sigh** See why I needed more than four weeks Molly!
Had to perform some camera surgery
While taking pictures for the craft space makeover, the camera had a little accident. All is well now.
>> Sunday, June 7, 2009
Vending at Jersey City Cultural Festival today. 1pm to 7pm. Liberty State Park Central Terminal. http://ping.fm/8wNhr
Read more...>> Saturday, June 6, 2009
Spent the entire day being attacked by weird pollen. Home now...must rest for tomorrow's show in JC. Night kiddies!
Read more...Today I'm vending at Bogota Day. Olsen Park- Baseball Field 162 West Main Street Bogota NJ
Read more...No I don't want to watch your new money making video...grrrrr
>> Friday, June 5, 2009
I have nothing against using social networks to promote your business. I do it and while it doesnt necessarily translate into sales, I do get more interest in my work. And even better I make new friends.
But what I do have a problem with is SPAM. No you're not emailing me directly to tell me about your latest pyramid scheme but I really don't want to open my Facebook mail and find a link to your latest "Money Making Video". I don't want to see that on Twitter, or MySpace, or any of my memberships on Ning.com. Another pet peeve, stop tagging me in videos I'm not in. This is a new trend I'm seeing on Facebook. If you want me to watch your video, send me a link. Oh that's right I'm not interested in your emails either. **sigh** I guess you need a new marketing strategy.
Just an aside, if you have a legitimate business (not a scheme) you want me to check out, email me, tweet me, etc. I have no problem with supporting fellow artists and business folk. I often blog about shops I like and don't mind blogging about you if I like your stuff. We can do a link exchange...we both win.
Forgot to take my Singular again...but this time I was a smart cookie...I've got a backup in my pocketbook. Ah-ha!
Read more...Where you can find me in June 2009?
>> Wednesday, June 3, 2009
Edited: 6/3/09
New month, new calendar!
June shows kick off early. I'm at Bogota Day in Bogota, NJ, Saturday and Jersey City's Cultural Arts Festival in Jersey City, NJ, Sunday. I'm sharing with Yania of Yania Creations all month so as always you get the best paper, the best jewelry, all in one stop!
Upcoming Events
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Saturday, June 6, 2009 - 12 pm to 8 pm
Bogota Day Flea Market
Olsen Park
Bogota, NJ
Sunday, June 7, 2009 - 1 pm to 7 pm
Jersey City Cultural Arts Festival
Liberty State Park - Central Railroad Terminal
http://www.libertystatepark.org/
Sunday, June 14, 2009 - 10 am to 7 pm
Fine Arts & Designer Crafts on Bleeker Street
New York, NY
Sunday, June 21, 2009 - 11 am to 6 pm
Seventh Heaven Street Fair
Brooklyn, NY
Saturday, June 27, 2009 11:00AM - 3:00PM
Curves in the City - Shopping Soiree
http://www.fffweek.com
Ripley Grier Studios
520 8th Avenue (bet. 36th and 37th Streets)
16th Floor, Room 17D
New York, NY
*** Must have I.D. to enter bldg.
Hope to see you!
Google really does listen...
Imagine my surprise when entering my address in Google Maps I saw a picture of my house. **clutch the pearls** Everyone told me there was nothing I could do but I emailed them and asked for its removal and *ta da* its gone!
Back on the grind...
Went back to the gym after being off training for two weeks because of my bronchitis. The knee was not happy so I did the treadmill on a 6 level incline....real slooooow. No speed intervals today. I've lost approximately 13 pounds since beginning the journey so I've made my first goal. Just can't get off track.
Today's 80's track is not fitness related. I just always loved this song and everyone looks confused when I mention the name of the group. Besides don't we all need a little "Tenderness"
Summer Projects: Diary 2010 Project
I found this while blog hopping:
Basically designers worldwide design a page in a calendar to be assembled and distributed. I signed up to do March 29, 2010...my birthday. I have no idea what I'm going to design but I figured it would be a tribute to my favorite things...sounds good? Due 7/15/09.
Summer Projects: Red, White, and Blue Ornament Exchange
After participating in Kecia/Lemoncholy's Easter Ornament Swap, I decided to do another. I'm doing Allegra/Bijou du Jour's Red, White, and Blue Ornament Swap. I have an idea of what I want to do...I have to find the best picture to make it work.
I like doing the swaps because it challenges me to do something out of the ordinary for me. Last time, I did a combo of mixed media and upcycling. I'd like to stay with that idea and use another old family picture. I have one in mind but I have to see if I can crop it the way I want. Plus I need to make sure I have the right colors of paint but time is running out. I've been lollygagging and its due June 25th. Don't let me forget!!!
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