Urban Nomad: New Fall/Winter Collection

The new fall/winter line, which I'm calling Urban Nomad, is rolling out this week. I've got a few pieces up now. Still tweaking some more, but thought I'd share the first two...

Urban Nomad Felt Feather Headpiece $30

This one is a work in progress. It's supposed to be inspired by the BluGirl fall runway headpieces but I still have to work on it a bit. This one is posted in my Etsy however.

Urban Nomad Black Abstract Shapes Headpiece $40

This one I'm a lot more happy with- actually it's my new favorite thing. I was just playing with shapes and it happened. And I love it.

More new stuff coming soon!

Big A$$ Indie Art and Craft Show Recap

Wow! What a wild weekend...

So all in all I think I sold quite a bit - I'm not positive since I haven't seen the receipts yet or received a check (Aug 14th- I'll let you all know the real numbers)- but the times I was there, I couldn't help feeling kinda felt bummed seeing my stuff so man/woman-handled. Broken=not sellable. Didn't seem to be much supervision sometimes. Especially the first night when headliners Leslie Hall and the Lys drew in quite a crowd on top of the normal craft seekers.

It was a cool idea, but I think there was a lot of stuff/ too much stuff/ out on the floor at one time leading to piling, pulling, and breakage. No one got the exposure they should have because people were having to dig to look at things.

Don't get me wrong, I'm happy to have done it, but I'm still debating whether to do it again in December. I guess the end numbers will help me decide that...

On the positive side, I heard a lot of great comments about my things and I got some insight into price points and what people generally think of the designs. Eavesdropping is so good at craftshows ---AND THE PEOPLEWATCHING!! Top notch!

I also have two items pictured in the RFT's slide show of the event- which is super cool. Here's the link to the show:http://bit.ly/18D9Jk

And here are the pics of my items-- all by Steve Truesdale of the RFT.

Wild Cat Fascinator $30

Proud as a Peacock Headband $22

Big A$$ Indie Art and Craft Show starts TOMORROW!

After months of planning, crafting, and stress, the show is finally here! I. AM. SO. EXCITED!

HOPE TO SEE A LOT OF YOU THERE!

Mad Art Gallery and Craft Mafia are proud to present the area's most talented craftspeople and artists for the City's premier indie art and craft show. Our 2009 Summer show offers three days of shopping (July 31, August 1, August 2) in St. Louis' most spectacular and well-known venue for art exhibitions and unique events. Our show focuses on presenting original art and hand-made crafts of the highest quality in a shopping environment designed to provide you with a pleasurable shopping experience.

Friday night will be full of bad ass entertainment. We are very proud to present Gem Sweater Maven Leslie Hall who will be performing with crafting superstars The Ly's. Lolla VanElla, Clownvis Presley, and Michelle Mynx will also be performing. Admission is free. Cash bar available. This event is not to be missed. Get there early! Space is limited.

Here's a preview of Leslie and the Lys- My favorite of their songs "Craft Talk"...hehe

Rant/Vent/Gripe Session

Okay, I don't know about anyone else, but lately I've been getting lots of what I'd call "mass emails" via Etsy convo from craft guilds, shows, people in general, past customers, past sellers etc. and it's getting a little old.

Don't get me wrong, I like people liking my stuff and when I see a new convo in my mailbox I still get kind of excited. But, when people start sending me these huge convos about being interested in my things because I "bring personality to St. Louis" I get a little suspicious. Especially when they don't address me or my business specifically or mention any of my items... MASS EMAILS sent out to who knows how many people in hopes of getting a bite from one or two or 50 unsuspecting Etsy'ers.

Grrrrrr...

Okay, rant over. I just get a little frustrated at all the fakery.

SNEAK PEEK!!! Fall/Winter Collection

The cooler months are fast approaching and with that comes my new fall/winter line.

Here's a sneak peek of what's in store for the coming months... (well at least after the Big A$$ Show is over and I have anything left to sell or energy to make new things).

BIG A$$ INDIE ART AND CRAFT SHOW!!!!

Come on out July 31-Aug 2 and support and buy HANDMADE!

Special performance Friday night by Gem Sweater Maven, Leslie Hall of Leslie and the Lys!

Now we're craft talkin'!!!

Christmas in July- New Friends, Lots of Crafty Fun- and a Moneymaker!

Christmas in July went off without a hitch on Saturday at ModCreations' home. I made some great new friends- thanks Sydney, Lulu, Mary, Maggie, and Shannon- and we had a great time meeting customers as well as talking, drinking Mojitos and selling fun crafts.

I look forward to our next 'house party' craft show- hopefully not too far around the corner...

Check out Sydney's blog to hear more about our fun Saturday!