Curious_in_Cali
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These are BEEEAUTIFUL!
Crafty Litsters show your work!
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These are BEEEAUTIFUL!
the captians wench
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Thanks.
I have a ton of these cut out in different fabrics, but I need more canvas and boning to finish them. Right now I'm working on poet shirts. After another round of them, I think I'll go back to sewing up these guys.
Stella_Omega
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They are gorgeous, Wenchie! I'm in awe of your precision bias edging. 
BonBon1976
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I paint animals still life and people sometimes.
http://i1078.photobucket.com/albums/w487/BonBon197676/framedart3.jpg
animals still life and people sometimes.http://i1078.photobucket.com/albums/w487/BonBon197676/framedart3.jpg
hisying1202
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This is amazing.
hisying1202
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This is amazing.just for shits and giggles, same image, another day. This process is hideously slow and annoying. The upside is that I go through reams of paper in errors and overpainting and blah that I can just kill here without wasting anything.
Rough_gem
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I paint
http://i1078.photobucket.com/albums/w487/BonBon197676/framedart3.jpg
That's incredible
catalina_francisco
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I paint
http://i1078.photobucket.com/albums/w487/BonBon197676/framedart3.jpg
Nice work
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BonBon1976
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We are a talented group. 
Love all the various examples of creativity and skill.
Love all the various examples of creativity and skill.
the captians wench
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Since the hives are in full bloom today, requiring me to spend the day on heavy "knock you on your ass" antihystomines, I'm looking up places to sell my stuff.
Any one have any tips or links out there to find local craft fairs? Right now I'm just doing the google search thing.
Any one have any tips or links out there to find local craft fairs? Right now I'm just doing the google search thing.
Keroin
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Have you tried contacting your local arts council? Usually a wealth of information to be had there.
Good luck!
the captians wench
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Yup, they only provide information to members. So that got added to my list.
Keroin
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WTF? You have to be a member?? I have never heard of such a thing. But, yes, make use of that valuable resource.
the captians wench
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Got that one covered, but I'm looking for ways to get more exposure. If I can sell stuff and get my name out at the same time that's all the better.
I thought it was weird too, but it might be because they do provide a lot of services. They help you get set up and provide info like how to claim sales tax and what not. They also have their own fairs which you get free admittion to if you are a member. Not sure if that is just to go to the fair or sell in it as they didn't really specify.
Keroin
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Well, it does sound like this warrants further investigation. If nothing else, tacking "Member of _______ Arts Council" onto your bio on your website or wherever, gives you an air of professionalism. I belong to a Provincial writer's organization for just that reason. They don't do all that much for me, but it's one more little bit of "credibility" when I send out my bio or CV.
Something to consider.
the captians wench
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That's true. I do need to build more credibility in my resume. For some reason having "Mc" in front of something makes it seem like it's less applicable to anything out side of fast food.
ecstaticsub
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How about trying to use Fetlife to gain exposure. Put pictures up of what you have made, join some groups whose members may be interested and add lots of friends. Lots of other people do it and have been quite successful.
butterfly_flip
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I'm an infrequent poster, but here's some of my stuff
These are some cufflinks made for my hubby's Security Forces buddies. The guys grabbed me some spent brass and I cleaned them up and put them into the cufflink blanks.
Made for a jewelry swap, this one I called Industrial Moondrop. It's made from an old LED light bulb that was in a pocket flashlight that no longer worked, some piece of hardware from Lowe's that I have no clue what its really used for but I liked the shape, and some reclaimed watch parts from some busted watches I picked up for nearly nothing at a flea market.
This one was made from an old domino and some wooden beads that I bought on a whim at a flea market for around 50 cents. I usually don't use wooden beads, but I loved the painted ones and am happy with how this came out.
Finally, the DaVinci Scrabble tile wire wrapped with brass wire. The picture is sealed under jeweler's grade resin and the tiles were from a game purchased at a local Faith Rescue thrift store.
I like recycling and/or upcycling stuff and scour the thrift stores for cool stuff to use.
Maz
Oh my, they are wonderful
I adore your style, truly, these are lovely x
Stella_Omega
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For those of us who sell online -- check this out.
http://www.nicolehannajewelry.blogspot.com/
Now, after you've admired her wonderfully clean and classy website, click on the Shop Online link.
Take a good look, it is actually not on her blog! The shop is hosted by http://storenvy.com, and that's how customisable the site can be. And it's totally no fees, none.
I'm switching a couple of people out of etsy and onto this. Possibly myself too.
http://www.nicolehannajewelry.blogspot.com/
Now, after you've admired her wonderfully clean and classy website, click on the Shop Online link.
Take a good look, it is actually not on her blog! The shop is hosted by http://storenvy.com, and that's how customisable the site can be. And it's totally no fees, none.
I'm switching a couple of people out of etsy and onto this. Possibly myself too.
Loverskitten
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Since this popped up, I'm a hat freak. Lately, I've made a couple
I have more in the works and am working on some kitty ears too.
I have more in the works and am working on some kitty ears too.
Stella_Omega
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OMG, the glove!
desertslave
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They are gorgeous, Wenchie! I'm in awe of your precision bias edging.
I agree! Really beautiful work.
I'm a random hobbyist dabbling in a lot of things, but fiber and glass are my two main loves. Here are two toys I made for Master to wield. I start with 1.5" borosilicate glass rods and take it from there.
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Stella_Omega
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Dude.I agree! Really beautiful work.
I'm a random hobbyist dabbling in a lot of things, but fiber and glass are my two main loves. Here are two toys I made for Master to wield. I start with 1.5" borosilicate glass rods and take it from there.
