It's Coming....

That time of year that is.  I'm so excited. I think because we now have a wee one in the house.  Emily's not aware of the magic yet but it's still fun.  Next year will be really exiting with her.  I'm gearing up for Friday, that's usually when I take our fall decorations down and decorate for Christmas.  The tree will be a challenge with a walking 13 month old.

It's been super busy in the shop getting orders complete and shipped in time for the holidays.  I have another craft fair Dec 7 & 8, I'm no where near ready for and I don't think I will be. Other than trying a bridal expo next year I think this is it for the fairs.  Not the right venue for my products.   I wanted to have more inventory painted... Oh well maybe some secret elves will visit my office at night and help me out  (a girl can dream can't she?)

Here are some of the customs I've been working on....

This fox was a non custom just felt like making one

He's the first is a new woodland creatures series.  

A raccoon is on my desk half finished 

Sophia the first and Merida from Brave

I  have a Sophia pendant in the shop now

2 sports fans

Siblings who have their own custom superhero capes

An expectant couple

Custom ornaments for a gang of friends that 

get together once a month

Hope your enjoying your start to the holiday season.  Can't wait for Turkey Thursday!

XO,

K

Christmas in July

Summer's in full swing, New Jersey and most of the North East is going through a bit of a heat wave this past week.  Really unbearable. Even though I was born in August, a summer baby,  I'm clearly not a hot weather kinda gal.  I LOVE the fall.  A cold, cold winter with lots of snow. Big cozy sweaters and crackling fires make me happy.  Crazy I know.  I even love a good rain storm.

I decided to beat the heat with a Christmas in July sale.  On 7-25-13 (one day only) Take 25% off your entire order.

Use offer code JULY25 at check out.  

This is a one day only sale, don't miss out!

Back to work

I had a lovely relaxing weekend with the family.  Our bbq on Saturday was a success!   My deviled eggs and macaroni salad came out delicious.  I highly recommend the recipes in my last post.  I wish I would have taken pictures, I have to remember to do that although my family is camera shy.  It can be quite annoying.

I did find the time to work on this little gal.  A pretty kokeshi ballerina.  I think she's so sweet.  She's available in the shop.

Being 4 months pregnant and due in Nov I began to think about inventory specifically Christmas.  I know a little early but I want to be prepared so I don't have to close shop completely while on "maternity" leave.  I would like to have some stock / ready to ship items while I get adjusted to mother hood.  Once I have a routine I will start accepting customs again.  

I made a list of characters and items I can stock and will begin building inventory this summer.  I have a goal of painting at least 5 stock items per week while I work on current customs.  I put the list in right in front of my painting desk so I can't miss it.  I'll cross off goals as I go along.  

My next agenda is to get my sewing machine in the next week or so AND begin planing out the nursery.  My studio will become the nursery.  My studio will be moved to our guest room and become a dual studio/guest room.  I also have to register but we're waiting to find out the sex of the baby which should be in the next few weeks.

Thats it for now ta ta!

xo

K