Latest Sale from my Etsy Store! YAY!

A wonderful lady named Elizabeth bought this necklace tonight. This is by far one of my more elegant pieces and looks good on just about every skin tone and every age for that matter. I have gotten a lot of compliments on this piece at trunk shows and craft shows that I have been to since I created it last Fall. It is made with two kinds of fresh water pearls - smooth round white pearls and gold (what I call) rice crispy pearls. All findings are 14k gf. I am going to miss this necklace, but I am ecstatic that it sold and is going to a good home :)

Some Awesome Photos of MY work by Danielle Anthony

I had some nice photos taken this weekend at Craft ATTACK, this is just one of them (blogger is acting lame and doesn't want to up load all of the high quality photos). Danielle Anthony is an awesome photographer who was offering some product shots for the artists. I definitely took her up on her offer :) I love these photos and think they showcase my work and parts of my booth set up very nicely. You can visit her blog @ http://dreadsky.blogspot.com

Craft Attack: Results

I think the organizers of this event did an awesome job. It was by far, the most talented show I have been to thus far. I was very impressed with the artists they chose. Everyone was super friendly and kind - so were the customers. I think they targeted a strong audience in this city.

Personally, unfortunately, this was by far not my best show. I think that factors are involved: the economy mainly, and there were a lot of artists. Both things beyond my control. I did sell a few things and gave out a lot of cards, but it wasn't as good - financially - as some other shows I have been to. I don't think this is anyone's fault, I think that it just isn't a good time for luxury goods. I think my prices are very fair, I know I have a quality product. I think I could change up my display, but for right now, I am not doing any shows probably until Thanksgiving/Christmas.

Since I will be taking an intense LSAT prep course for the next month and a half, I will be pretty occupied. Hopefully making jewelry will still be a great stress outlet for me. Hopefully.

Oh mannnnn

So time is cracking down rather quickly! I am more or less ready for this weekend. Recently though, I have been doing some more life/soul searching and I am going to take the LSAT in December. I am being smart and signed up for a prep course - no matter how I do, I don't think this course could ever hurt me. However, the first day is this weekend on SATURDAY! It is a practice test (first of a handful) and while it isn't 100% crucial that I attend, I would like to put myself in as many testing situations as possible. The test is from 10-2pm.

Craft ATTACK is from 9:30 to 5:30 pm. If I take this test, I will miss a 4 hour chunk at my booth. However, there is a chance my mom and friends may be able to help me out for a few hours - these friends are close enough to know about what I do and to effectively represent me and my work. I am hoping they can help out, but understand if they can't.

Regardless, I am excited about both new ventures. I have high hopes for everyone involved in Craft ATTACK - this could be the start of a really awesome event with a lot of positive local involvement. I can only PRAY that I do well on the LSAT to get into a decent law school...but that is much further away than this weekend ;)


Big things are always on the horizon...no matter how far away they are.

ohhhh getting ready again!

I am getting excited for CRAFT ATTACK 2008 :) I hope it doesn't rain... it is about two weeks away from the big day.

Craft ATTACK 2008 Charlotte, NC

GOOD NEWS! I just found out this morning (why I am up SO early on a Saturday... I am still wondering) and checked my email to find out that I have been accepted to the Craft ATTACK 2008 here in Charlotte, NC! I am super excited as I am new to the area and want to keep the business going. WOO HOO!!!! This event is especially cool because it is being put up by the Carolina Etsy Street Team, so close to home (etsy...ahahha) but they are including artists both a part of etsy and not - which is so awesome.

The event sounds cool, it will be my first show in a real city. Mmmm, wow I need to get working! I haven't been slacking on production, but I also haven't been busting it out because I have only had one trunk show this whole Summer. Back to work. This will really inspire me to figure out where my studio will be now and how to set it up. Looks like some re-arranging is going to happen.... :) In college I used to re-arrange my room freshman year like once a month. Not even all at once, but like little things. This will be major.