thirty in 30

In order to jump-start my productivity this fall, I'm challenging myself to post details of a completed project each day for the next thirty days. (And yes, I realize that October has thirty-one days; I'm taking Halloween off.) The point is to accumulate five surprises stock for the upcoming holiday shopping season, repopulate my online store and some local boutiques, and generate interest in the line; but you will probably also see some non-merch projects - such as costume pieces, custom items, and additions to my personal wardrobe - mixed in as well. Wish me luck!

shout-out time: cotton candy cupcake

I recently picked up some rockin' bijoux from local (Halifax) artist Cotton Candy Cupcake:

(I also had a pair of large purple/orange fabric-feather earrings, but - alas - one of them jumped ship last weekend while I was out on the town.)

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And in other cupcake-related news, I just finished an amazingly delicious vanilla-mint "babycake" with key lime buttercream from Fred., which is a strange hybrid of cafe, art gallery, and hair salon that somehow... works.

art harvest

Phew... finally approaching a state of recovered-ness after this past crazy craft market weekend! Had a great time at the Halifax Crafters' Art Harvest - big thanks to the organizers, and a shout out to all my fellow participants (great work, folks!).

Pics or it didn't happen, right? You got it!



I think you'll agree that Helen (below) looks, in the words of another crafter, "absolutely smokin'" in her new five surprises sweater dress:

procrastinating

When I get stressed out, I make lists. I have a craft show in two days (for which I am insanely unprepared), so...

Things To Do

• make to-do list (check!)
  
• make list of inventory
• sew straps on purses (6)
  
• sew boot uppers (2 pairs)
  
• sew dresses (2)
• sew tops (2)
• go to bike shop for used tires (for soles)
  
• go to hardware store
  
• go downtown and collect backup stock from Love, Me Boutique
• finish boots
• buy fishnets (not craft-related, but needs to get done before a performance tomorrow evening... did I mention I also have two shows this weekend?)
• do laundry
• do dishes
• make business cards/tags
• figure out some kind of display set-up

I can do, uh, some of this in 48 hours, right? Right? Guys?