Showing posts with label etsy. Show all posts
Showing posts with label etsy. Show all posts

Wednesday, December 14, 2011

Joy in Service: Day 13 (and a shop update)

So - I've been waiting to try out something that one of you do - buy flowers at the grocery store then give them to a random person on your way out. At the counter I looked around to see who else was in line, there were a couple of good candidates - an elderly woman caught my eye.
photo by on Matthew Kang  flickr
But by the time I was done they were gone and the parking lot was empty. My son and I stood there for a minute. Then a woman came out and headed to her car. She had a very hurried and stressed out look on her face so I sort of followed her, walked up and said, "these are for you, Merry Christmas." And I walked off. I think maybe I freaked her out. I had fun anyway.

Next time I think I need to say something else - like, "you look like you could use some cheering up." Even better, I should keep some cards that say something in the way of explanation.... and "pay it forward." Any ideas?

Holly Berries, 5"x7" by Lyric Kinard
And - after spending two straight days filling out stacks and stacks of paperwork for a proposal to teach in Houston next year at the International Quilt Festival. Stacks. And stacks..... I've taken a minute to add two new watercolors to my Etsy shop.
Glory of Trees, 5"x7" by Lyric Kinard

Monday, November 14, 2011

Etsy Shop Update

I've just added a new series of items to my Etsy shop.

 For the strong women in your life.

 Need some color and whimsy this winter?

Musicians will love these.

 Perfect for a school teacher.

 Please shop local, handmade even, this Holiday season.
Spread the word - support your favorite artists!

Monday, January 10, 2011

2010: Reverse Resolutions

I've been joining my sweet sister Amberlyn for the past several years in posting my
Reverse Resolutions
We look back over the past year to see what we've accomplished then write out each accomplishment as though it were a goal we had written last January. It's nice to look and see what we've accomplished.

2010 Reverse Resolutions
Be a passably good mother and wife (hi hubby and kidlets!)
Make enough art for a Solo Show (Tues 11th - gallery walk!)


Build my blog readership (hello friends!)
Drastically cut back my sugar intake and lose 30lbs
Get my Etsy shop up and running


Schedule 2011 teaching events in advance
Book Alyson Stanfield to come teach an Art Marketing Workshop next May in Raleigh

Wednesday, October 20, 2010

Tutorial: Ribbon Wrist Strap

As promised, here is a quick tutorial on making a ribbon wrist strap for - well anything you want a wrist strap to hold. I suggest looking through all of the pictures first (especially if you are a visual learner) and then go back and read the instructions. Have fun!

Materials:
  • Ribbon (long enough to fit over your hand)
  • craft wire
  • long head pin
  • bead cap or cone
  • wire cutters/ jewelry snippers
  • round tipped pliers


1- make a loop in one end of the craft wire and hold it against the end of your ribbon loop.

 2 - Take the long end of the wire and wrap it around the ribbon and the wire loop.
Make sure to leave the short end of the loops wire hanging out.

 3 - Bend the end of the head pin over as shown, catch it in the loop.

4 - Pull the short end of the wire so that the head pin is pulled in tight to the wrapped wire.
Wrap more wire, neatly or not, to secure the ribbon.
Trim the ribbon and craft wire, bout NOT the head pin.

 5 - Slip the bead cap or cone over the pin. Snip the head pin to about 3/4" if it is too long.

 6 - Using your round tip pliers grab the tip of the head pin and pull it into a loop.


Now you can attach your ribbon strap to whatever thingamajig you'd like. In this case I sewed a ring onto the gadget case and hooked the loop into it before pressing it shut with the pliers.

And guess what!?!
I've just added some gadget cases to my



Pop on over and take a look!

Wednesday, July 7, 2010

For Your Inspiration: Origami

I am simply in awe of this artist.

Awe - noun
wonderment

Origami Joel on Flickr





admiration
reverence

respect
esteem




Joel's work can be found at MakersMarket and on Etsy