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[02 Dec 2007|09:29pm] |
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These notes are more for myself than anything, I like to keep logs of what I'm doing.
Fairys = none made this year. I have not had the inner peace needed to make the wee fae creatures. I haven't had the inner vision or spark of passion to create any polymer creatures. Maybe 2008 will be better.
Earrings = slow going. I have orders stacked up and I don't feel like doing them. I will change this soon, it's time I got some made. I have repeat clients asking for new stuff.
Magnets = bingo!
It's holiday time once again and I've got the magnets up and running full force on ebay.
So far the season is starting out with a bang. Selling very well my first week of business this season.
New prospects in my future. Coworkers have seen my creations and have items in mind.
This is going to sound morbid, and I agree it is a bit off color, but I'm now in the business of doing funeral magnets.
What a concept, eh?
I've set up several templates, I've already printed out samples and shown the client dozens of fonts and pictures.
Her mom is going to pass away very soon and this lady wants her mom to be remembered with something more than a pamphlet handed out at a funeral, she wants her mom's favoriite saying to be put on a magnet and the name, nicknames, etc. She got teary-eyed while talking about her ailing mother and placing the order and I was very VERY sympathetic to her needs and her feelings. I gave her a bit of a discount (the discount I reserve for family members) because of the nature of this project. I feel horrible she's losing her mum but I also like the idea of having a memento to hang on the
EDIT
(Dingos ate my post ending. I meant to say memento to hang on the fridge)
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| Beading |
[21 Jun 2007|08:10pm] |
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Every once in awhile the urge to create jewelry hits me again and I break out the entire load of stuff and settle down for a few hours of creating. This time I sat down with my mom and taught her how to make earrings and necklaces. She's now hooked on it and has been doing it at home and selling them.
During this session I made a set for myself to go with a few outfits for work. This is my first time working with wire and lobster claws on bracelets. I am still learning but I did alright. I'm going to redo the bottom of the necklace and put a large Oriental bead on there.
I wish I had more time for crafting. I have so many ideas and now I'm getting in the mood to make more fairys but I just don't have the time.
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| NOTE TO SELF |
[19 Mar 2007|05:41pm] |
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Never, ever, get cocky again about proof-reading.
ALWAYS PROOF YOUR WEDDING COMMISIONS
I have to reprint the ENTIRE wedding order for Ryan and Jessica, this is what I get for not double checking the final cut.
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| On a whim! |
[18 Feb 2007|04:16pm] |
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ultra creative today! |
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I wanted a fairy door and thought I'd try to make my own. Here's what I ended up with.
( Fairys welcome... come on in. )
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| Newest magnet creations. |
[03 Aug 2006|08:43pm] |
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A beautiful memento of a soon-to-be magical wedding done all in celestial style.
Commisioned order.
If anyone is interested in purchasing magnets as wedding favours please drop me a line.
We'll work something out.
I'm not expensive, actually, I'm quite fair in price.
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My creative muse has left me lately and I can't cough up a fairy to save my own wings.
By the time I get home from work I'm just too beat to make stuff. It's been a terribly busy summer around here but I'm not complaining.
I made a terrible looking fairy and he looks too much like a brownie. I'll just have to dress him accordingly, put a spear and a beer in his hands, and make him into a brownie.
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| update |
[09 Jun 2006|11:03pm] |
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Roan has found a new home. I've shipped her off to TN.
Faylynn is spoken for also.
It's time I started getting serious about my lovely fairy children again. I have a whole new wing technique now also. Let's see what I can come up with.
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| Pending sales |
[22 May 2006|08:19am] |
Roan and Faylinn were pending sales.
If you are one of the two ladies that wished to purchase them please contact me to let me know if you still want them.
Otherwise they are getting relisted.
=D
Thank you!
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| Music to create by. |
[29 Apr 2006|01:34pm] |
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Celtic Highway - live365 |
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Since I nixxed my chances at some overtime today I've decided to be creative instead and make a fairy. No idea if it's a girl or boy. It will have black hair and pink wings. I haven't chosen a name for it either, not until I decide what kind of fairy it will be. I should have taken a picture of the inside of my oven. Happiness is an oven full of baking fairy heads and bodys. lol!
Today I'm playing Celtic tunes. I'm tuned into an online Irish station and they are playing a great mix of soft and mystical music. It's wonderful stuff to create to. I am having so many creative thoughts today I feel as if I'm running through a field with a butterfly net, trying to capture them all.
I'll post pics of things in progress soon and then of the finished product.
So, share with me, when you are in a creative mood and working on something, what music do you create with?
I prefer chillout or Celtic. Something ambient and soft so that my mind can absorb it and incorporate it into my works.
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| Catalog? |
[03 Apr 2006|05:25pm] |
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Air - Le Voyage De Penelope |
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EmoGothBoy's mom saw my celtic earrings and wants me to make a pair. I'm so happy she likes them. =D Luckily I have some leftover St. Pat's stuff.
Kenny called me last week and said I've become quite the popular jewelry artist amongst his girlfriend's circle of friends. They ooouuu and ahhhh over any new creations I send to Kat (my future daughter in law). They want me to make a catalog.
Hmmm.
I love the idea. I know I could easily do it. The lay-out is simple on WORD and I'd have no problem filling it with products but here's my problem: most of my creations are OOAK. (one of a kind) I could post pics of the things I've made and sold but will I ever be able to create them again? I don't buy beads in huge bulk. I buy enough for a few sets and then when it's gone, it's gone. The places I purchase beads from has a high turnover of staple beads. I can hardly find the same things there twice in a row.
There is a bead and gem show this weekend at the Cal Expo in Sacramento. I have free admission and I'm headed there on Saturday. I'm going to stock up on the crystals and the charms. I'll also keep my eyes open for fairy adornments.
Today I sculpted a moon. He's tiny, only 2 inches high. I'll post pics when I get a chance. Right now I'm working on that pile of laundry I neglected over the weekend.
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| New directions |
[01 Apr 2006|10:30am] |
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Just discovered some new work mediums via the forums I belong to.
A new type of sculpting clay and a new type of wing material. I won't have to purchase cicada wings any longer, I've discovered a cellophane medium that will make the utmost gorgeous wings.
I'm nervous, still, about what I'm capable of making. I can feel the urge and the creative side of me kicking in but then my self doubts kick in and squash those wonderful feelings. All the sudden I get into this "It will never work. It will be butt ugly. Nobody will ever enjoy your ugly little creations."
I'm so dumb. ha!
I'll be alright, I am my own worst enemy.
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| Dragonfly |
[25 Mar 2006|08:40pm] |
A popular design.
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| Recently made sets. |
[25 Mar 2006|08:37pm] |
Lavendar set.
and a deep red set
Becky, did you get the set in the mail yet??
I'm wondering where it got sidetracked at.
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