Back in the swing

My Etsy shop is open again and I am slowly posting some of my new work. I've been working on construction, kinetic pieces and incorporating non-traditional elements (yarn, rope, antler...)into my work. (and polymer clay IS traditional? what?)

On another note, if you're new to Etsy or selling online in general, I really recommend checking out the new series on the Artisans Gallery Team blog - The Don't Do List. Part one was posted today and covers some important points about shipping.

Too many irons in the fire

I feel like I'm being pulled in a lot of different directions lately. So I'm gathering supplies in preparation of taking 1o days off from Etsy to concentrate on some of the (many) projects I have started. My shop will close Friday...but I'll be back :-)

Fog, photography, and a new ring

When Ema left for college she took her camera, leaving me to adjust to using my husband's Nikon D300. (I know, poor, poor me, right?) I'm not complaining but it is different, heavier, a little unweildy for me. I'm practicing; I know the only way I will learn is to just have at it.

The new Fragment ring in is the shop today.

Happy together

My Manifesto Necklace is showing up in lots of nice places! Today Emily featured it over at El Vintage. (thanks Emily!) The vintage suede ankle boots in her Etsy shop caught my eye.

Echo

Lately I've been feeling like ideas and dreams from long ago have caught up with me again.

Echo necklace

Art as a magnet

Artists and craftsman! Read this business blog post for a shot in the arm.

Fest

I'm coming up quickly on my only show this year. New Freedom Fest, celebrating small town life happens right in my small town, New Freedom PA on Saturday, Sept. 17 from 10am - 4pm. (For reference we are 1 hr. directly north of Baltimore, MD.) There will be music, games, food and a farmer's market. And at my booth (#22) there will be sales (!) and new work. Stop by and say 'hi' - I'd love to meet you!

My husband lamented that he didn't have a Jibby and Juna piece to wear...so I fixed that situation.