Journey to Etsy: My First Art Event.

Well, tomorrow marks the beginning of my Journey to Etsy. As I mentioned a little while ago the lovely ladies of Butter Toast Boutique have kindly asked me to set up a table in front of their vintage shop during this year’s Phoenix Art Detour. I have been over excited and busy getting ready or the event. I made a bunch of new hair piece as well as a small amount of new jewelry. I’ve been scanning over some of my favorite crafters blogs to see if they had any insight for craft fair booths. I have been seriously inspired by several lovely ladies in the crafting world.

{Bug Miscellany}I love her metal board for magnets! I wish I knew where she got it from. Not that I have any magnets but it’s a cool idea!

Going Home to RoostI discovered this site on a Google search and was completely drawn to this booths layout. The colors are amazing. I’m going for a spring theme so this really inspired me.

Peach ParlorJody is an amazing crafter and photographer. Her shop was one of the first I discovered on Etsy. I would kill for this picket fence set up for her wreaths! I wish I could have taken the time to make some custom wreaths for this event, so sad.

The City Birds NestIsn’t she a doll? I love the multiple layers and layout of her brightly colored table. It seems she had a lot of success at the craft fair she was attending in this photo. I hope I have just as much luck!

I really hope I remember to bring everything I need. I’ve been having nightmares that I forgot all my products or I didn’t wear pants, crazy things like that. It’s like getting ready for a speech in High School all over again. I thank God right now that I have worked in retail for so long. I really feel like it prepared me for an event like this. I never thought I’d be thankful for slinging lattes or booking appointments in a hair salon, but I think all my experience is really going to come in handy and makes me less nervous.

If you’re in the Phoenix area stop down at 6th Street tomorrow, Sunday March 20 and see me! I’ll be there with all the flowers hanging out in front of the gorgeous Butter Toast Boutique!

I can’t wait to fill you in on how everything goes! Keep your fingers crossed for me!!! ^_^

Do it yourself darnit! Ornaments Take 2

The holiday season is in full swing now, have you finished your decorating? Well if not I have a whole new batch of goodies lined up for you. My first ornament post seemed to be pretty helpful and with all the good stuff out there I had to share more of my favorites. Some are do it yourself ornaments and some are from great artists over on Etsy. Either way I hope it brightens your holiday spirits!

Do it yourself darnit!

Yarn Ornament tutorial from Violet Bella

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Drawing-Free Glass Ornament from Etsy

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Candy Cane tutorial and other goodies from Art as Usual

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Five paper ornaments from Shimelle

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Not interested in DIY? Why not BUY?

(Yeah, I know that was pretty cheesy.)

Owl Christmas Tree Ornament from xhochixx

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Green cozy home ornament from Petite House

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in the navy blue log ornament { bug miscellany }

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Set of Three Mustard and Green Hat Snowmen-clay ornaments from indigo twin

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I also have a litte treat for you later. Here's a little sneak peak for you:

Until then... happy trails!