All you have to do is comment below and tell me one of your favorite childhood summer memories! Simple!THE WINNER WILL BE REVEALED ON AUG 1st!!!!! (I will use a virtual hat to draw a name out of!)
Friday, July 23, 2010
Another Giveaway! Come and enter!!
Enter in this giveaway! I have constructed something totally different! A cute little piece from my childhood summer memories- A SNOW CONE!
All you have to do is comment below and tell me one of your favorite childhood summer memories! Simple!
THE WINNER WILL BE REVEALED ON AUG 1st!!!!! (I will use a virtual hat to draw a name out of!)
All you have to do is comment below and tell me one of your favorite childhood summer memories! Simple!THE WINNER WILL BE REVEALED ON AUG 1st!!!!! (I will use a virtual hat to draw a name out of!)
Tuesday, July 20, 2010
An Interview with The Hemp Butterfly
After doing some craft fairs and meeting other amazing crafters/artists, I had a few questions for each of them. Below are some questions for Jennifer Robison of "The Hemp Butterfly".
1. What is the name of your business?
The Hemp Butterfly
2. What has been your inspiration behind your business and/or products?
I grew up in the very beautiful island of Puerto Rico. I try to bring the colors of the rain forest, beaches and the skies of my childhood to life.
3. How long have you been doing your art/craft?
I have been knotting away since 1993. A very good friend gifted me a necklace and I was in love.
4. What is your most favorite piece of art/craft that you constructed?
I love my Vee Cuffs. They are full of intense color which is so me.
5. What is something that keeps you going forward with your art/crafts?
I do this for my children. I do this so I can show them that if you have a dream you aim for it and work very hard to get it. You never give up. If you don't know how to do something you look it up and you try and try until you succeed. I'm not in it for the money to me the greatest satisfaction is to see someones face light up when they find that perfect piece.
6. What are your hopes and dreams for your business in 2010?
2010 has been a great year so far. I plan to be involved in some local fashion magazine fashion spreads, I also have a few very exciting events I am taking part in as well. I have some charity events coming up as well that I am a part of. You must give back to the community that has supported you for so long you know.
7. If you can learn another craft, what craft would you like to learn?
I would love to learn how to paint.
8. What would you like to tell other artists/crafters who are just starting out their business?
Don't be afraid to follow your dream. Work very hard at your craft and just don't give up. There are many groups and collectives out there that are willing to help out struggling artists like ourselves. Don't be afraid to reach out to them.
You can find her work on Etsy - http://www.etsy.com/shop/ButterflyMoon
1. What is the name of your business?
The Hemp Butterfly
2. What has been your inspiration behind your business and/or products?
I grew up in the very beautiful island of Puerto Rico. I try to bring the colors of the rain forest, beaches and the skies of my childhood to life.
3. How long have you been doing your art/craft?
I have been knotting away since 1993. A very good friend gifted me a necklace and I was in love.
4. What is your most favorite piece of art/craft that you constructed?
I love my Vee Cuffs. They are full of intense color which is so me.
5. What is something that keeps you going forward with your art/crafts?
I do this for my children. I do this so I can show them that if you have a dream you aim for it and work very hard to get it. You never give up. If you don't know how to do something you look it up and you try and try until you succeed. I'm not in it for the money to me the greatest satisfaction is to see someones face light up when they find that perfect piece.
6. What are your hopes and dreams for your business in 2010?
2010 has been a great year so far. I plan to be involved in some local fashion magazine fashion spreads, I also have a few very exciting events I am taking part in as well. I have some charity events coming up as well that I am a part of. You must give back to the community that has supported you for so long you know.
7. If you can learn another craft, what craft would you like to learn?
I would love to learn how to paint.
8. What would you like to tell other artists/crafters who are just starting out their business?
Don't be afraid to follow your dream. Work very hard at your craft and just don't give up. There are many groups and collectives out there that are willing to help out struggling artists like ourselves. Don't be afraid to reach out to them.
You can find her work on Etsy - http://www.etsy.com/shop/ButterflyMoon
Monday, July 19, 2010
Get your Stache on!!
Do you ever feel like being someone else on a day other than Halloween? Perhaps even for a moment? I have found the greatest incognito solution- a "Finga Stache"!!! Created by Venessa Santiago-Mejia of Busy Vee Creative Pursuits. Stick your finga through the elastic band and place your finger right up under your nose and you have become someone else! Choose from different colors and patterns! Check out the fan photos below wearing their finga stache!
And you can even eat a chocolate peanut butter sandwich WITH a finga stache!!!!
And you can even eat a chocolate peanut butter sandwich WITH a finga stache!!!!
Saturday, May 8, 2010
Ahoy Mateys!
Ahoy Mateys! Summer is approaching and boats are sailing! I just adore anything with boats, anchors, fish, water etc.. so I wanted to show a bunch of great finds with these theme! Here they are! Check them out!
SilverBeyondOrdinary on Etsy has this really awesome bracelet..
TheCozyNest- Anchor's Away Pillow will really add a cute accent to your boating decor!
KarenMiller has beautiful pictures all made from wood. This particular piece is called, "Crossing Paths" and it is made from an old door panel and chair rungs. Very cool!
Ponderandstitch has beautiful handmade bracelet cuffs! This particular one is a pretty charcoal greyish/blue color that would be so cute with a little nautical outfit!
Thursday, April 29, 2010
A Toasty Adventure Photo Series!
I'd like to rewind to about 2005. It was this time where I really fell in love with photography. My boyfriend got me the best birthday gift of all- a digital camera! It was a point and shoot, but at the time, it was a great point and shoot! Great mega pixels, great memory capacity and a creative eye behind the lens if I might say... lol. I started shooting the usual things like trees, flowers, the ocean etc. I shot lots of neat things which can be seen on my flickr. Fast forward now to April 2010. It's been a few years and after having two sony digital point and shoots, my hubby (which was my bf who bought me my first digital back in 2005) surprised me with a Nikon D5000 slr! HOLY MOLY! I am a lucky girl! I took a different twist now with my photos and decided to shoot pictures of my hand sewn toasts! You are probably thinking, "huh"? I have 3 so far in my series and will have more to come in the future so have a look and share your thoughts! I'd love to hear them!! These 3 prints are framed and up for purchase in my etsy shop at just $5 each. :)
Sunday, March 21, 2010
GIVE AWAY!
Win Jacques the French Baguette Charm!!
Who doesn't love something for FREE? Yep, FREE! You can win a FREE charm from Pumpkin Pye Boutique! All you have to do, is follow this blog and answer these 2 simple questions:* What is your favorite item at Pumpkin Pye Boutique?
* What would you like to see more of?
* What would you like to see more of?
AND... your name will be entered and drawn at random! (Please be sure to leave a contact e-mail address) The name will be drawn on April 1st and this is not an April Fool's Joke! :D
Goodluck!
Saturday, March 20, 2010
A New Look!
After doing a few craft fairs, I had come to a realization that my craft fair table just wasn't up to par. So, after discussing this with a good crafting friend of mine, Venessa (of Busy Vee's Creative Pursuits) we decided, it's time to shop thrifty! And that is just what we did! Here is the outcome of our great (and cheap!) finds from our lovely day of thrifting!
The Yellow Ornate Frame has been painted with clearance paint ($1 from Lowes). Picture Frame itself- $1 at Faith Farm :). Train Case -$5 ; Yellow Rimmed Plate- Goodwill - 50 cents! (i bought 4!) Ring Display Box- $2.. made with a thick car washing sponge which I had cut slots into and then covered with left over fabric.
These are just some ideas! :) Enjoy!
The Yellow Ornate Frame has been painted with clearance paint ($1 from Lowes). Picture Frame itself- $1 at Faith Farm :). Train Case -$5 ; Yellow Rimmed Plate- Goodwill - 50 cents! (i bought 4!) Ring Display Box- $2.. made with a thick car washing sponge which I had cut slots into and then covered with left over fabric.
These are just some ideas! :) Enjoy!
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