Today I actually started to restock my Etsy shop, after saying I was going to for months. Maybe clearing out the shed, helped me clear my head too, and get some work done that needed doing!
I also "cleaned house" in my Boutique and deleted all the sold items to make it easier to shop through.
And of course, I added a few 'new' old things to the mix!
Not everything in the out buildings got sent away. I found a box full of cool salvage trim type things that I painted and distressed today and added those too. There were a lot of these pieces that are made from molds of decorative pieces.
My goal is to add things to the Etsy shop a few times a week until I can get it built back up. I really let it go… and Etsy is such a good way to meet new customers all over the world.
Its just so much easier to use my Boutique, and it feels like "home" to me. Etsy photos are edited at 1000 instead of 600/200 like my shop, and have to be square. Hmm, now really, does that sound like such a big deal to complain about?
What a whiner !! Its just not my habit to do it that way, and I have to stop and think as I work on it instead of being on auto pilot and doing the job automatically like I do for my website.
I've had some requests for Dorothy tags from people who weren't able to join the swap. If you are an Oz fan, check out the kits, tag book, and extra tags that I have made up.
Here is an ephemera filled pack of Dorothy goodies, that includes a lot of fun doo dads for dressing up your own tags.
I'll be adding a lot more millinery soon, too. And it looks like I'm down to one package of wallpaper, I'd better be thinking about chopping some of that.
Don't forget, you can enter to win one of my Romantic Gothic Ghost completed projects as my prize for the October Giveaway. Or you can make your own by joining the class, you still have time to whip up some ORANGE free Halloween decor to decorate your home with some moody atmosphere.
Beth and I will have one more drawing before Halloween since we've had so many new joiners to the Ezine since the prizes were all given out. We'll come up with a craft pack of goodies to give to one of the artists who have signed up to do our online classes.
To win the completed piece of artwork from me, all you have to do is leave a comment anytime, all month long on any post of my blog. Just because I like giving presents!
I am so working on cleaning my desk now too! Maybe I’ll find some goodies I didn’t know I had!!!!
When I look at your creations, I forget to breathe. Breathtakingly beautiful! Karla, just because you like giving presents, I like getting presents.
Sounds like you have been very busy!!!
Melinda
oh those sweet tags!!!
Karla, not sure if I read right, do you think that photos have to be square to be uploaded to Etsy? They don’t need to be at all….. I upload mine regular size, usually around 600 x 900 or something similar – and Etsy just zooms in to a square shape in the preview photo. Maybe you’ll find it easier to upload now you know you don’t have to do that step! xo
I still think the covers of the tag books are wonderful. Cleaning out makes you feel so good but I can’t seem to make headway. Glad somebody has!LOL
I loved reading about your shed giveaway. You have such interesting artwork. I’ll be back each time you post to see more.
Thanks for sharing.
Lovely. Always good to clean up a bit. You never know what you’ll find!
I have no idea how in the world you do all that you do girl!
Tidying up is a good thing 🙂
..of course, now I just feel guity about a few of my piles LOL
If only you could bottle and sell your excess energy, I might feel better and you would be rich. As always you are an inspiritation.
have a great weekend.
Laraine
I know what you mean about how cleaning out a room cleans out your mind. Seems anytime I’m stressed, I head straight for the donate and trash boxes.
Like you, I also hope to get my Etsy site really going. I posted a few things, but haven’t gotten “into” it like I’d hoped. Lots of drama going on can do that to a person!
Good luck with your goals and shop!
Jill
You have been one busy beaver! Reading your blog has motivated me to get my butt moving…I have a show the first weekend of november and I’d better get going on my stuff!
Cheers
Rochelle
Karla,
I wanted to let you know that I received the Gothic Tales Journal that I won from last months give a way and I love it!
My husband even asked to see it when I unwrapped it and declared it beautiful. He does appreciate good art.
~elaine~
Hi Karla….Glad you made some new space for yourself…doesn’t that make you feel good when things open up for new possibilities? Kiss that sweet Sugarwings for all of us. Patty in Kansas
hey, I had no idea you had an etsy shop! Another place to buy your lovely goodies!
Karla your energy and honest sharing of your creative ideas and feelings is so refreshing. I love to follow your blog and to see your latest ideas. You are amazing.
I JUST FOUND YOUR BLOG! PARDON THE CAPS-SHOULDER SURGERY. I AM SO READY TO GET OVER THIS….
WHAT TALENT YOU HAVE… I WOULD BE HONORED TO WIN AND HAVE SOMETHING IN MY HOME THAT YOU HAVE MADE!
THANKS SO MUCH…
CAROL LINDBERG