Listing new necklaces!

I've finally listed the new necklaces using the photos from our photo shoot in the park.

http://www.etsy.com/listing/92553090/doily-lace-plastic-crochet-necklace

http://www.etsy.com/listing/92552828/doily-lace-plastic-crochet-necklace?ref=v1_other_2

http://www.etsy.com/listing/92551833/doily-lace-plastic-crochet-necklace?ref=v1_other_2

http://www.etsy.com/listing/92548090/doily-lace-plastic-crochet-necklace?ref=v1_other_2

I think these pieces with the plastic lacing incorporated are really special. I have since been working on some pieces that focus on the thread element and exploring designs in different color combinations. Some cool looking pieces . Pictures soon!

New Year, New Ideas, Need Follow Thru

Two weeks into the new year and I am feeling like I need to create.... something. Baking isn't really cutting it right now. I need to refocus my time and energy and get back on track. Too many distractions. I want this year to be about productivity and success.

One of my new year resolutions was to pick up and put away clothing everynight before bed so I can start with a fresh slate in the morning. I have been pretty good about this and it is helping me feel good about my space and my surroundings. I think my boyfriend appreciates it too.

After spending the whole month of December in Florida with family, and then returning immediatley to a full time position and commute, I have not quite settled back in yet.

So this is my promise to myself, the month of February will be my mulligan start to the new year. I will retrieve the supplies I have left waiting for me in Florida, and gather my things in New York... and get to it.

I have so many ideas, I just need to focus and follow through.

This post is meant to inspire me to action, I'll let you kno whow it works.

Wearables

I have this lonely looking basket of wearable pieces that I have completed over the Summer and haven't listed yet. My problem is photographing them. The mannequins and forms I have aren't in the best condition... or I made them look creepy because I have covered them in yarn circles and left it unfinished. Anyways, I came up with this great idea to invite some girlfriends over for a photoshoot party! I am gonna get some wine and candy and we can play with makeup and hair. I think it will be really fun and a great way to showcase these pieces.

I am really starting to understand how essential the photos you present are to communicating what your work is really like. Its an artform I really didnt give enough thought to until recently. Eye opening. I've always admired great photos and and I guess I never really stopped to think about what made them great photos.

I tried taking pictures of the head warmers and scarves and they just looks so flat and sad laying on a table, I wouldn't even want them! So wish me luck, hopefully after the spooky dust of halloween settles I can find some time to get my beautiful friends together for this photo shoot! Pictures to come soon!

Team Upcyclers - New Treasury!

'Upcycled Glamour' by GlitterPony

I just joined Team Upcyclers and I haven't made it through all of the team member galleries but these are some of my favorites!

upcycled necktie headba... tiebreakers $28.00	Repurposed Salvaged Woo... KarmicLiving $42.00	Vintage Fabric Pillow C... atomiclivinhom... $68.00
crochet pouf, from recy... kitsdiezijn $120.00	reclaimed oak mid centu... timsway $425.00	Upcycled T-Shirt Woven,... thechicpea $42.00
Handmade Cloth Doll -Bl... thegraydeer $24.00	Fabric flowers --- 12 b... kmj165 $12.00	Antler tip bullet shell... decomp $37.00
Recycled Skateboard Cur... dramsites $17.00	Blue Teacup Light mostazaseed $33.00	Spunky Baby Raccoon Dol... HennyPennysJum... $5.00

Treasury tool by Red Row Studio.

Plastic Doilies!

One of the things I like most about creating doilies is the different textures and fabrics that result in completely unique pieces. Do you remember making lanyards and key chains as a kid using gimp, that plastic lace that comes in every color imaginable. Rexlace. Amazing!

I purchased a bunch of different colors and got to work.

I really like the color change pattern. I made up that pattern as I went and I think it came out pretty cool. I will take some more shots tomorrow.

Etsy holiday revamp!!

So I have been pretty busy with a new job and a crazy commute to Morningside Heights!!  But I am making an effort this weekend to post some finished things and revamp my Etsy shop for the holiday season. I joined the success email and an Etsy Team called Upcyclers. It seemed like a pretty good fit.

I have so many projects started that I need to finish, but first I need to get organized. I am still working on that, but this week I read a bunch of really helpful websites with tips for taking better pictures. I am determined to update my photos in the shop and really show some great things. This afternoon I had a really successful photo shoot with a new tripod and some amazing light. I am really happy with the new shots and am feverishly updating the shop. I also figured out how to track keywords more effectively and some strategies for ranking higher in searches. All great tips I found from the Upcycler blogs tool box! These are some of the shots I am really pleased with.

GlitterPony Booth at the Williamsburg Flea

I have been really trying to push myself this summer to get my doily rugs exposed to new audiences. I decided to try doing some art markets and fleas. Well with finicky New York summer weather, I have missed many opportunities when outdoor flea markets get rained out. And hurricanes don't help the cause.

I decided to try taking a booth space at the Astoria market in the Bohemian Hall that is attached to the Beer Gardens, mostly because it was indoors and wouldn't be rained out. I participated in this Artisan Market about  month ago and it was quite a learning experience. Labor day weekend was a bit of a lack luster turnout, but it was really great to see all of my pieces in a new space. Spending money on a car there and back seemed really anti-prodctive to making a profit. I figured maybe bringing less stuff and being able to transport on the train is the way to go for next time.

This past month I have had the fortunate weather to participate in the Williamsburg Flea a few times. I have shared a booth with Warner and Black (aka, Fag and Hag) who will be featured in Time Out New York in two weeks! Their amazing style is so inspiring to be around,  90's vintage, Candy Canyon prints. We have had really fun days at the park. We are hoping to take a space at the Fort Green Flea Market in a couple weekends. Wish me luck!