Featured Again - YAY

I have been featured on this blog today: http://www.apunkincardcompanyblog.com/

It's a feature called "In Their Own Words." I didn't do an interview, I simply just wrote up a short paragraph about my business and myself. I think it turned out well.

Please go comment on that blog and show me some support! Thanks.

Panic Mode is Setting In

HOLY COW! I have a craft show tomorrow and I don't have everything done. I'm about to hyperventilate!

I still have to do all of the following:

1. Price everything. (About half of my stuff is priced.)
2. Make sure fabric labels are on just about everything (They won't go on the tube scarves.)
3. Make signs for booth.
4. Make freebie treat bags for kids.

There are tons of other things on my list too. But, these are the main things. Plus I have to try to find some of those tablecloth clips/clamps to hold the tablecloth onto my tables.

I just may have a nervous breakdown by the end of the day. Please send me pixie dust, because magic is the only way I am going to get everything done!!!

I've been featured again!

I logged into Etsy today to find a convo from someone, letting me know I was featured on their site.

My Queen Elizabeth Earrings are featured here: http://craftykinoko.typepad.com/


I always get so excited when someone features me. I need all the exposure I can get!

Destashing My Stuff

Since sales are slow on handmade items, I am trying to destash some things to get a little extra money.

Yesterday I listed this cotton cloth. It's a yard and a half of tropical pink-ness. Exact dimensions in inches and centimeters are provided on the listing description, which can be found here. You can also click on the photo to go to the listing.

My Newsletter

I am in a Promotion-Crazy mood lately. I have done just about everything I can think of to drum up some business... well except one thing.

It occured to me that I needed to create a newsletter. So, the other day, I did just that.

The first newsletter is pretty simple. It explains what to look for in upcoming newsletters, has some info about me, updates about my shop, and it lists a few upcoming items that will be available in my shop. It also has a special sweepstakes, available only to my subscribers!!!

If you would like to sign up for my newsletter, please convo me on Etsy, or comment on this post saying you would like to join.

Craft Show Coming Up

I'm doing a craft show in October (my first one in years) and I'm on a desperate search for some tablecloths. I can't decide what color I want. I may do white on the bottom and add a piece of blue, pink, or green cloth on the top for a splash of color. I want it to be eye catching.

I also have to create a sign for my booth. I want to do a handmade sign because I think that adds a nice touch to your handmade craft booth. It shows you are really into handmade.

I'm also hoping to get some pvc pipe to raise my tables, away from cleptos and little cotton candy covered hands, haha. Plus I really think it will make my items and booth stand out more. I'm learned a lot since the last show I did.

I'll keep my blog update with what I decide to do.

I am finally finished!

It took me a month to finish this blanket (about 63 hours total). This was a custom order for a friend. It is a Dallas Cowboys blanket. I am so happy with the way it turned out.

Check out my new fabric labels in the pictures below. I got them from JennifersJewels. Fantastic labels at great prices!

I love the way the three layered star turned out. (I must admit stitching the star on the blanket is the hardest part. I tried very carefully not to show any thread on the opposite side).