Last weekend I went to the New York Botanical Gardens w/ my aunt and dad and saw the Orchid Show. I'm not a huge fan of orchids, although I understand how precious and delicate they are. The show was still incredible. Lots of photos taken with my Diana F+, so hopefully in a week I will have prints to scan and share!
I have been super lame and haven't updated my shop w/ anything new in a few weeks. For this, I apologize. Life's been super hectic with Grad School applications, bookkeeping, taxes, work, and union things.
However, the GOOD NEWS? Tomorrow I have all day to make things! Yay!!!
Also, starting today (03-20) through Sunday (03-22) I am having a "Hooray it's Spring" Sale!
20% off everything in my shop. Just purchase, enter "Blog20" upon checkout and I will refund 20% to you via paypal. OR...you can checkout but not pay and I will adjust a paypal invoice for you, reflecting the 20% off.
And for those of you worried that UNICEF won't receive the full 15% of the original price, fear not! I will still be donating 15% of the original price to UNICEF of each item sold this weekend!
Happy buying!
<3 Always,
--Taina
Friday, March 20, 2009
Friday, March 13, 2009
Too busy!
I've been super busy with work and haven't actually had time to finish my first apron. I was hoping to finish it before I left to meet with some friends, but it isn't happening. So hopefully tonight and I will list it tomorrow.
In other news, I've sold 5 items so far this month. This means sales are picking up! I'm super excited about this! I just need to keep the momentum going.
I need to pre-wash all the fabric I received recently from FabricWorm so I can get cracking on some super adorable and very girly things.
I also was asked to custom make a dress for my boss's niece's 2 year birthday in May. We picked out the fabric (see above) and I sketched out a design I think would be super cute and my boss agreed.
I want to make it with a cute empire waist sash. I think it will be adorable and cant' wait for the fabric to get to me!
Okay, gotta get ready to head out. Later, bloggers!
<3 Always,
--Taina
In other news, I've sold 5 items so far this month. This means sales are picking up! I'm super excited about this! I just need to keep the momentum going.
I need to pre-wash all the fabric I received recently from FabricWorm so I can get cracking on some super adorable and very girly things.
I also was asked to custom make a dress for my boss's niece's 2 year birthday in May. We picked out the fabric (see above) and I sketched out a design I think would be super cute and my boss agreed.
I want to make it with a cute empire waist sash. I think it will be adorable and cant' wait for the fabric to get to me!
Okay, gotta get ready to head out. Later, bloggers!
<3 Always,
--Taina
Monday, March 9, 2009
Retro-style aprons!
I have started making aprons for my shop and can't wait to photograph these domestic little numbers!
The first one I am finishing tonight is made from this Alexander Henry apple and pear fabric:
I can't wait to photograph and list it! It will most likely be posted on Wednesday, since I work super early tomorrow and can't take good photos until the sun comes up.
Be on the lookout! This is just the beginning!
<3 Always,
--Taina
The first one I am finishing tonight is made from this Alexander Henry apple and pear fabric:
I can't wait to photograph and list it! It will most likely be posted on Wednesday, since I work super early tomorrow and can't take good photos until the sun comes up.
Be on the lookout! This is just the beginning!
<3 Always,
--Taina
Friday, March 6, 2009
A Good Etsy Day
Yesterday was great!
I listed my "Night Owls" throw pillow:
I got some great feedback from my facebook friends when I uploaded it there. I updated my flickr account and added my latest two pillows to the groups I'm a member of.
I sold one of my favorite makeup pouches:
and got home from work to find the gorilla portrait I bought from BerkleyIllustration waiting for me in my mailbox along with a freebie print of a gorilla and a bird!
A handmade day that made me smile from beginning to end!
<3 Always,
--Taina
I listed my "Night Owls" throw pillow:
I got some great feedback from my facebook friends when I uploaded it there. I updated my flickr account and added my latest two pillows to the groups I'm a member of.
I sold one of my favorite makeup pouches:
and got home from work to find the gorilla portrait I bought from BerkleyIllustration waiting for me in my mailbox along with a freebie print of a gorilla and a bird!
A handmade day that made me smile from beginning to end!
<3 Always,
--Taina
Thursday, March 5, 2009
Hi, my name is Taina and...
I'm addicted to VieModerne's flowers!
(admitting is the first step!)
I wore a different one every day at the United Auto Workers Health & Safety Conference and it was a great way for the guys to come up and ask me about them and start a conversation. I accidentally squished my pink hair clip to the point of no return, so I just bought a replacement.
There's nothing like combined shipping discounts to make someone want to buy more than one of something, so I purchased a gold satin one also! I am so excited!
I also went to Borders Books after work and looked through books of little girl dresses and have been sketching out ideas, so be on the look out! My coworker Greg and his wife Candy are having a baby girl in June, so I get to try out all my patterns on them. =)
When I got home, I listed my latest pillow, a print I absolutely love. It's called "VW Sole", in the pink colorway.
(As always, you can click the photos for more details)
I photographed my latest pillow this morning but didn't have time to list it, so it will have to happen once I get home from work this evening.
<3 Always,
--Taina
(admitting is the first step!)
I wore a different one every day at the United Auto Workers Health & Safety Conference and it was a great way for the guys to come up and ask me about them and start a conversation. I accidentally squished my pink hair clip to the point of no return, so I just bought a replacement.
There's nothing like combined shipping discounts to make someone want to buy more than one of something, so I purchased a gold satin one also! I am so excited!
I also went to Borders Books after work and looked through books of little girl dresses and have been sketching out ideas, so be on the look out! My coworker Greg and his wife Candy are having a baby girl in June, so I get to try out all my patterns on them. =)
When I got home, I listed my latest pillow, a print I absolutely love. It's called "VW Sole", in the pink colorway.
(As always, you can click the photos for more details)
I photographed my latest pillow this morning but didn't have time to list it, so it will have to happen once I get home from work this evening.
<3 Always,
--Taina
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