Its so hard to believe its the end of February already! So remember those goals I made at the beginning of February? Heres what I accomplished...
Buy a domain.This is now implexa.com :)Make the blog a little more 'website-like'Theres a home/welcome page now!Fill in my FAQ section.The FAQ now actually has FAQs in it, imagine that.- Get business cards printed. I dont want to until I have shoes, clothing, bag pics to use on them. Im getting cards from Moo.
Promote off of Etsy.Tried Project Wonderful, didnt do well. Twitter seems to be working best for me.Take 2 hours out of every day to promote.Yep, every morning, and sometimes at night.- 50 items in the shop. Nope, but I made it to 32 :)
- Sell 15 items a week. (a lofty goal, but if you dont set them, youll never meet them :) NOT. I averaged 5 a week. Ok, I'll go for 10 this time.
- Find craft fairs and get registered. I cant find any! Seriously! I tried/still trying.
International shipping.I ship to Canada now, and to other places upon request.- Make shoes and add a shoe section to the shop by March 1. Still working on that one.
Make clothing and add a [non-knit] clothing section to the shop.Sort of. I have one item, haha.To understand and use social bookmarking constructively.Stumbleupon is fun.Start a Facebook page.Yep, did that. But I hate Facebook so I may not use it, lol.- Add bags to the bag section. Pfff...I cant really even say "still working on that one" cause I havent.
- Design and print my own fabric. Hopefully next month! Im still designing.
Once again Stumbleupon helped me to stumble upon something completely awesome. This is Book.
"For thirty-six weeks, a sketchbook was sent in random order between four artists: two in Brooklyn, two in Belfast.
Every Wednesday, one participant would receive book. In order to maintain schedule, it was sent out the following Monday, giving each artist five days to complete a spread in response to the one that preceded it.
A small portion of each entry extends on to the following page. Beyond this, there was no communication between the artists concerning the content of book during its making.
Book's first trip across the Atlantic was on 2 June, 2003. Its final trip was on 2 February, 2004. By the time it was completed, book had traveled over sixty thousand miles." www.lookatbook.com
So Collettestreasures and I have decided to do something similar to this. Our project is called The Nomadic Portfolio. We are looking for 8 more artists (US or international) to be a part of it. Each artist will keep the book for one week, then send it on to the next person. This is just for fun. Ive never done a collaboration before, so Im super excited about it. So if anyone is interested in being a part of this project with us, please check out the Nomadic Portfolio blog and let us know!
Do you ever stumble across an idea so awesome that it makes you mad because you didnt think of it yourself? I dont often, but a few days ago, thanks to Stumbleupon, I did.
Phat Knits: oversized thread, knitted or not, made into interior furnishings. In other words, GIANT plush knits that you can sit and lay on!!
I come across cool stuff online all the time. Most of the time it falls into one of two categories: 1. stuff I think is cool but have absolutely no desire to make myself. 2. stuff thats cool and I immediately see a way to alter it and make it my own. Phat Knits is neither of these, and thats what makes me so mad about it! Its so perfectly awesome, there is nothing I can do but sit in awe.
*grumbles and walks away*
I love guys. Old guys always make my day. Last year on Valentines Day, I was having the worst day ever. This random old guy was hanging around the coffee shop handing out roses and he gave me one. Made my day. Today I went to Walmart to get some boxes. I wasnt having a particularly good day, actually it was a pretty crappy day. But this old guy (ok, he wasnt really old, he was like 40-45) held the door for me and said, "Come on out sweety-pie, looking so purdy today. I bet your boyfriend is proud of you!" I started laughing and he saw my ring and said, "Oh! Husband. Well he's a lucky man!" He had such a great country/southern accent it made it that much better, haha. Definitely made my day.
Thank you random Walmart shopper guy ;)
New colors, that is. Neutrals! Coming to the shop on Monday! The new colors are sand, charcoal, grey, white, black, dark brown, and taupe. So far I have charcoal and half of sand finished. Hopefully I'll get these all done by Monday.
My daddy gave me a kitten in a basket for Valentines Day. Its so cute, I had to share. He's bringing a little heart in his mouth! My dad always manages to pick out the prettiest cards, and the cutest little gifts :)
Ahh, daddy. The only man I can depend on to give me a present, haha.
You suck.
I dont watch the news, because I dont want to hear about you. When someone talks about you, I walk away. As much as I hate you, it pains me to see you dying, I dont want to bear witness to your slow death. I cant watch. I will cover my eyes, weeping from the bottom of my soul.
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And really, can we stay off the new world order theory. I dont want to think about the end being near and all that. I get all these ideas in my head of things I want to make, or do, or accomplish in life. Not usually anything most people would consider really huge, just, things I really want to do. I just cant help thinking, I should have graduated years ago, but Im going back to school in August...but what if it doesnt matter? What if nothing Im doing right now matters? What if the world doesnt last long enough for it to matter? I havent lived yet. I just freakin got here only 20 some years ago. I havent "grown up" yet, I dont have children yet, I havent finished school yet, I havent really done anything yet! For craps sake, give me some more years! Give me enough years. And its not as simple as "seize the day." I havent finished college because I couldnt before now. I dont have children because my babies are gone. I havent gotten to live my "grown up" life yet because life itself hasnt allowed me to, it isnt for my lack of trying. I worry that I'll never have a chance to be anything more than what I am now. And I used to only consider these questions in relation to my own mortality, "what if I die tomorrow, and never get to finish this?" But now...its a part of a much bigger picture. And still Im unsure what part is based in reality, and what part is only in my head.
I think too much.
I havent updated in a little while, Ive been working on some new things for the shop. This is the latest little project of mine.
Cowl neck shirt. Its made from 50/50 polycotton t-shirt material. Soft, comfy, and machine washable...what more could you ask for? These shirts will be available today in my shop, I'll be posting a 'custom' listing so youll be able to choose your size and color.
It feels like every time I sit down and try to write something thats not craft related, it seems so boring. Its like I cant find anything worthwhile to say unless its a rant or about making stuff. What is wrong with me. I used to love writing, I used to write all the time, I was a wellspring of witty goodness. Now Im all dried up. Writing menopause, perhaps? I dont know. Im trying to understand why Im so boring. I got nothin.
Im working on adding shoes to my shop. Yes, SHOES!
This particular pair are square toe ballet flats. Amy Butler coriander on the outside and seeds on the inside. These will have matching removable insoles as well. Im actually not too crazy about this particular color of coriander, but it came in a pack with other fabric. I figure what better way to use it than on a shoe prototype. But in the future, shoes of all colors, sizes, styles, solid and prints. Just think: shoes with a matching bag, maybe even a belt. Oh the possibilities...
But right now it looks like Pinhead...just prettier.
Buy a domain.This is now implexa.com :)Make the blog a little more 'website-like'Theres a home/welcome page now!Fill in my FAQ section.The FAQ now actually has FAQs in it, imagine that.- Get business cards printed.
Promote off of Etsy.Tried Project Wonderful, didnt do well. Twitter seems to be working best for me.Take 2 hours out of every day to promote.Yep, every morning, and sometimes at night.- 50 items in the shop.
- Sell 15 items a week. (a lofty goal, but if you dont set them, youll never meet them :)
- Find craft fairs and get registered.
International shipping.I ship to Canada now, and to other places upon request.- Make shoes and add a shoe section to the shop by March 1.
- Make clothing and add a [non-knit] clothing section to the shop.
To understand and use social bookmarking constructively.Stumbleupon is fun.Start a Facebook page.Yep, did that. But I hate Facebook so I may not use it, lol.- Add bags to the bag section.
- Design and print my own fabric.
