Tuesday, July 27, 2010

shameless self promotion, lol

First of my creations in faux lava is listed!! Here's the link if you'd like http://www.artfire.com/modules.php?name=Shop&op=listing&product_id=1665804 and if not well keep on reading I guess, lol.
I bet if you've looked in either of my shops you've wondered about the ornaments, right. Well I thought since so many places both online and real world are doing Christmas in July .... why not. And, yes I did say either as I managed to resolve most of my etsy issues. I still do plan on using artfire as my base shop but am relieved to have etsy up and working again. I do plan on pacing my listings so you don't get overwhelmed in trying to see all of them at once so be sure to check back in the shops very soon!
I think I'll reward myself with a coffee now.

peace, blessings and furry kisses
xo
I

Wednesday, July 21, 2010

process

Howdy all!

I think I FINALLY got some good shots. It's only of the new stuff (so far) but I'm really proud of 'em. I think I got the detail, lighting and framing just right this time. Hopefully it'll reflect itself in interest and sales!

Ever wondered why it seem to take forever for some of my works to get from idea to active listing? Sometimes there are design issues, sometimes it's a custom order (or 8) but often it's just the fact that it's labour intensive! I do everything from idea to finish alone; no assistants, no helpers, nobody making components or taking pix or writing my shop stuff. Just me. Often even on an 'easy' day it's a chore on the days when I'm working on my faux pearls well amp that up by 100x! I make each faux pearl from clay, then bake, then coat it to give it shimmer, then multiple upon multiple layers of finish to seal the shimmer in and then it's on to the rest of the creating. I like to finish as I go to choose specific to each piece but I've begun coating ahead very recently to help me get things out to you a wee bit more efficiently. Here's a peek at some pearls as they wait drying.
On that note I've got to leave you so I can attempt to find the necklace part for my pendant. Sounds easy but remember I'm not that simple, lol!
peace, blessings & furry kisses
xo
I

Tuesday, July 20, 2010

shops and stuff

Hiya! Shops are up and running though etsy is stumbling and over itself and not showing listings so I am not happy about that.
I have been doing some thinking and decided that it's become too much to create for 3 shops and deal with their individual quirks so, I am going to make http://MsNovemberTuesday.artfire.com/ my main online shop. I'm going to keep http://msnovembertuesday.etsy.com/ and http://wednesdaywitch.artfire.com/ but I am going to be listing and focusing on my http://msnovembertuesday.artfire.com/ as my main (and essentially only) online shop. If you've followed me beginning on etsy, I hope you'll make the transition to my artfire shop!
I of course am still on twitter as msnovtues, tumblr as msnovembertuesday and here of course.
aslways
peace, blessings & furry kisses
xo
I

p.s. I'm having a back from siesta sale in my artfire shop. Everything is marked down 10%!!!

Tuesday, July 13, 2010

polling for knowledge...lol

Poll is up on my facebook fan page, please let me know what you think!

http://www.facebook.com/pages/MsNovemberTuesday/243211214678
Thanks in advance!

peace, blessings & furry kisses
xo
I

Monday, July 12, 2010

siesta extention

Hiya all! Just wanted to pop in and let you know I'm extending my siesta from the 14th until the 19th. I've run into a redesign issues and just want to take my time tweaking them so the final design doesn't come out feeling rushed. I'm sorry for the delay!
Thanks for hanging in there!

peace, blessings & furry kisses
xo
I

Wednesday, July 7, 2010

catching up

So, as far as my shops.... I have come up with a artistic statement and a few new ideas. I have still been wrestling with my conscience about the whole environmentally not friendly medium it happens to be. It's a catch 22 for me since polymer clay inspires me like not much else ever has but it's not eco or green and that's driving me nuts. Hopefully I can make enough $$$$ so I can be a regular donor to a few eco and animal charities to attempt to keep my karma and green balance!
I am going to work on my mystery pix pieces today. Again. They should be ready within a few days. This is making me debate opening the shops early. I don't think so since I still have to, okay, I want to tweak my graphics a bit.
On that note.....
as always....
peace, blessings & furry kisses
xo
I