Creative Overstimulation

No feature today! Don't cry!

I know not too many people read my blog yet, and many are not Blogger members. I post this link on facebook, so I hope you will comment on there!

I am going to take the images tonight, and they should be up by tonight or tomorrow... so whoo hoo official opening!
I have gotten a bunch of seasonal items completed. one of which I am in LOVE with... and can't decide if I want to part with it!

My shop will be a little scattered for a bit as I sort out my method and stock. Sort of touch and go for a bit, but trust me, my items are quality, and beautiful! I hope that everyone will take a peek and pass it on!

Now for the blog title... what the heck does it mean?
I seem to have a nagging creative issue. Call me an American, but I suffer from creative over stimulation. Take a pill? Lay off the coffee you say? No not that easy. I always seem to find great inspiration, and despair, in other artists AMAZING work. First I will rush to try and emulate or be just as good, then I get frustrated and let all that energy go to waste. I always seem to think I am simply not good enough, or that someone being better should mean I should stop trying. What a stupid internal battle...
What it comes down to is, I have to suck it up, move forward, and put in the work. The hardest thing about being in start up mode is that there is a lot of work, that yields very little. The criticism is fierce from people all around about what I am, and am not, doing. Rather than give up and despair I am going to just keep going. It is worth the uphill battle. I love this work. I breathe it, eat it, sleep it... you get the picture. It can be stressful at this point, with the how the heck is this going to works and the will I ever be good enoughs. I have a ton to learn, and I am SO ready for it. I am working to love weekdays, and I am about to step it up hardcore.

Lastly,
I was asked by the Hubbs "why do features?" This is a great question. Why plug artists you don't know on your personal blog? Features are fantastic! A feature gets other artists web hits, faves, and SALES. If you are able to steer people away from the "big box" store and twards the handmade realm that is a plus one for you right away. One person swayed can generate sales all around for everyone in the community, its that fancy word of mouth thing. Second you can build great friendships, connections, and more sense of community. You can learn from other artists this way. Not only that but your feature could get people talking about what you have to offer, or a counter-feature! See how awseome networking can be?

So I guess my feature for this entry is a feature-feature!
I hope everyone is enjoying the blog. I would love suggestions, feedback, comments, and what YOU would like to see featured.
For my grand opening I would love to offer a little promo. Give me great feature ideas, on Friday I will select one and post. If it is your idea I will give you a 10% off coupon for my shop, good for one item purchace anytime this year. This will also be good for any stories or drawing commissions. WHEEEE! (wink wink - great for holiday customs!)

First sickness of the season?

So I am going a little stir crazy, but really need to stay in. Seems I have fallen victim to the weather change bug. I always thought I just got sick from stress when school used to begin, but apparently I get sick school or not!

I finished a few customs, and am still working on some new stock. I have some beautiful items I just got as well. I know I said I would be fully open for business by this week, and I stand by it, sick or not. Even if I use cruddy images to open! I just want to start doing business, and have some things to show when I put in alchemy bids!

I will, of course, keep you updated.

But what is an entry without a feature? What shall we look at today?
Its Tea for me! There are a growing number of etsy goers that are selling food items, and there are some that really stand out. I will feature more at another time, but with illness creeping up on me having some of these little cakes at hand to nibble on with a hot hot soothing beverage... heaven.

WelshGardenTearoom.etsy.com is a beautiful shop of traditional confections that pair well with tea. Shipping to the USA can get a little pricey, so go in for a big batch with a friend or for a party!
The shop is small, with just a few items to choose from... But...but... JUST LOOK HOW TASTY THEY LOOK!!!! I mean... oh sorry, I'm drooling.
Now I am going to be dreaming of these puppies.
Looking for tea to go with it? How about a etsy shop that boasts a huge stock as well as wonderful feedback?

Head on over to TeaForAllReasons.etsy.com for well... tea for any reason!
They look pretty, they taste pretty. Specially blended to suit any taste. The one you see to the right has CHOCOLATE BITS IN IT! oh man...




Remember the holidays are coming, and etsy is the place to be for from-the-heart, personal, handmade and sometimes inexpensive gifts. Get what people really want!
WWW.ETSY.COM !!!

Itchin to open...

I am simply itching to open shop! I have a few new pieces completed, and tomorrow I will crank out some more. I am using some older stock that I have, along with some new dual metal headbands I just got!

I am looking forward to beginning some more writing. I have some jobs to get done, and like... NOW! I am thinking I may offer writing as an option on Etsy, so I need to get a nice little graphic to add to my shop so anyone can purchase said stories.

I have a custom coming up for a friend of mine, she has commissioned a hair comb to go with a formal dress she has.

AAAANNNDDD I also have a logo design to work on. So it will be a busy next few days, but happy busy. Today was slightly lazy I would hate to admit, but that is alright. Friday evening I will be heading to Red Bank, NJ to meet a friend of mine from the web in person! Very cool stuff.

Today was hubby's birthday! He is a happy 26 years old today. We went out for lunch but my better half will be showing off his bowling skills on Saturday night!

My store will open this week, I am very excited! Keep in the know!

AND NOW! A feature... *drum roll please* of some birthday cake themed goodness!



Over at goldilocksbarrettes.etsy.com you will find some amazing childrens accecories that look like sugar cookies and CAKE!
Makes me wish I had children to buy them for, how about you? (Of course I *could* wear them myself COULDNT I??)

Then there is orange1.etsy.com with some amazing cupcake holders, wouldnt your party be THAT much better with these puppies? They do customs, as well as favor tins, cupcake sticks, even appetizer picks (you know, those little toothpicky guys you have to pull out of your club sandwich, but it wouldnt feel complete without it?)









I apologize for my weird formatting... it will get better, promise!!

Stock it up

So I ordered my stock from Factory Direct Craft - lots of hair related craftables. I have to go silk flower hunting for these projects, but I ordered enough to keep me busy for the time being.

I have been very inspired by nature lately. Every crafty whim I seem to have comes from a seasonal feeling. Does anyone else get a warm feeling when they think about fall breezes and leaves changing? I love the feeling of crisp air on exposed skin, and snuggling up indoors when it is chilly outside. Cool, still fall nights lead to holiday anticipation...

I know I am on the verge of something this time. I have to keep myself in the thick of it to get out clean on the other end so we will see where this goes. I am so craving gingerbread, pumpkin beer, cider, hayrides, pumpkin ravioli and baked apples... Perhaps one of these things will make its way into my pantry!

But for now... SWEATERS!

Over at LunaPortenia.etsy.com there are some delicious sweaters for the fall!
I have to say this one is a top fave of mine from their shop. It is so darn cozy looking!!! And the organic cotton on the next one is more than I can handle! Someone get me a sweater STAT!

Ok, ok, I just got done watching House MD for the second time in 2 days, so forgive the references. I need to get back to work, crafts dont just magicly appear you know! Enjoy the feature, and take a peek at what she has to offer.

Voila! Its a Blog!

So it is FINALLY happening. I am really opening my etsy store this time. LimeFerret.etsy.com is my shop! Yes, the name is my username, but hey its easy to remember too.

I am having a good friend of mine photograph my work, and they will be up for sale super soon. The best part is that I have STOCK! lol... so anyhow welcome to the new blog. This is where I will post about what I am working on, what I am doing in my art world, and what cool stuff I find inspiration in. Don't forget you can view alot of my other work over at deviant art! http://limegreen.deviantart.com/