New Promos

I just got these new promos and I wanted to share them with you.



These buttons were made by DonnaPool. She has a great shop and is wonderful to work with! The image for the buttons were taken from this painting I just finished. I haven't even listed in my shop, but it's already one of my favorites.



If it doesn't sell this weekend at Oak Cliff Earth Day, then I will be listing in my shop later next week.

How to Promote Yourself

With all the different avenues you have to promote yourself it's hard to decide what to spend your time doing and what to bypass (at least for now). If you are just starting out it can get overwelming!

First thing you should do is find other artists in your area, either by joining some groups or by searching the internet. Look for local galleries and openings, art/craft shows and other events. Go to them talk with the artists, most are willing to share some of their secrets on how they got started. Make sure to have business cards with you to pass out.

If you are selling your items, make sure to have an online store so people can see your items. Try starting a blog too. Give tips that you learn and share what works...(wonder where I got that idea from...) A couple other ideas for you...if you can't start an online store. Try Ebay or even better Craigslist (it's free). Get your name out there. People aren't just going to fall in your lap (per say) It's all about promoting!

Good luck out there, let me know what works for you so I can share it with my readers!

Week 1 - Workspace

So my challenge for you all was to clean up your work areas this week...Have you started. No, I didn't think so. Well here are my pictures of my workspace. (Before clean up, although this is pretty obvious) As the week goes on I will be taking pics of my progress. Let me know how your's is going and what you want to accomplish.

SPRING and NEW FOUND COLORS

Well this spring has been super busy for me so far! My computer crashed! Not so good since I was in the middle of 3 CUSTOM ORDERS. Yes Spring woke everyone out of their winter slumber all at once, and I had the pleasure of working on these wonderful pieces the last couple weeks...



This sign is a great way to get visitors attention to knock instead of ringing your doorbell when babies are sleeping!



And this colorful sign was for the front door of a Child Psychologists' office.

Of course these are just 2 of the items I have been working on, but the colors came out so wonderful I just had to share them with you! I hope your spring is colorful this year and brightens your day.

March Madness

With the show quickly approaching this weekend I wanted to share with you a few more details about the show.

There will be...

Handcrafted Jewelry

Make it Take it Ceramics

Handmade Candles

Wood Crafts

Sewing Crafts

Quilts

Sculptured Clay

Kettlekorn

PLUS a consession stand where the proceeds go towards Guyer School. Meaning you can eat and not feel guilty (well sort of). It's at least a great way to support a local school! Plus you can do your Easter and Mother's Day Shopping.

And I mentioned Cherry and I were doing a givaway! Here is a picture of the wonderful items you could win.



From me: One mirror (your choice of Faith, Hope or Love), a set of 5 blank notecards and from Cherry a lovely wall cross and a necklace with matching earrings! Overall a $47 value!

To enter: Visit both of our booths. At the first booth (either mine or Cherry's) fill out an entry form, take it with you and drop it off at the other booth. It's that simple! We will be picking the winner at the end of the day and contact the winner that evening!



March 8, 2008
9:00am – 4:00pm
Benifiting the Guyer High School Choir

Guyer High School
7501 Teasley
Denton, TX 76210

Hosted in two gyms, a large cafeteria, and a wide hall
Local groups performing throughout the day
Visit their website for up to date details


http://www.guyerchoir.com/CraftShow.shtml


Look for me at booth 3 in the cafeteria.



Several other Etsy Dallas Artisits will have their own booths as well, Rustique Art #119, Menagerie #81, Cherry's Creations #99, and Treasured Trinkets #35.


Stop by and see all their wonderful work !

SHOW THIS WEEKEND

For those of my readers in the DFW area I will be doing an arts and craft show this weekend at Guyer High School. The show called March Madness is the first one Guyer has ever hosted and proves to be great already. There will be over 160 booths with mostly handmade items! They have live entertainment scheduled throughout the day. This is one show you don't want to miss!

If that is not enough for you, my friend Cherry of Cherry's Creations and I will be doing a giveaway. For a chance to win over $40 of handmade products from us you just need to visit both booths and fill out an entry form. It's that easy!

Hope to see you all there!

Guyer High School is located
7501 Teasley
Denton, TX 76210

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