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maryellencarter · 3 years

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So the final cause, if I recall my Aristotle (I was terrible at Aristotelian logic, or at least at what the badly illustrated homeschool textbook said was Aristotelian logic), was that my apartment has been growing irregularly more squalorous for months. Occasionally I would have a bout of energy and put my groceries in the pantry, but for the most part I've been doing well to keep up on the laundry. The proximal cause was... probably the coloring books.

Anyway, this morning I put on pants that were not sweatpants, probably for the first time in months, because going to get vaccinated is a festal occasion and one ought to look one's best. (I put on my cute top with the frilly shoulder straps and the little rosettes, too, since I figured it'd be smart to wear something sleeveless. And my combat boots with the pastel tiedye laces, in case of hiking, which also turned out to be smart. I was decked out.)

So then I went and showed a number of people my ID and my appointment email, and they poked me with a timy needle -- not as small as the one they used in the ER for the insulin that time, I didn't even feel that one, but a very nice thin needle compared to my usual standard of needles, which are the ones they use to try and get blood *out* of you, and often fail when you are me. Then they made me sit down for fifteen minutes in case I took an allergy, and then they gave me a lollipop (I got blue cotton candy, my favorite flavor) and a sticker with a hashtag on it and I left.

Then I got to wend my way back from the place where the vaccinations were happening -- it was a big event on the college campus, since they have a lot of nice big rooms and wide open spaces there -- and it happened I was coming back from a direction I do not usually wend my way from, and I dropped into Michaels. Usually I go to Joann's, because they have fabric, which Michaels doesn't, and Michaels is generally a bit froofier in the sorts of craft supplies they stock at least locally, but the Michaels and the Joann's are right across the street from each other, and I still haven't heard anything about my special order on the floss color that Joann's was out of. Michaels doesn't have the full range of DMC colors, but I took a look and they did in fact have the color I needed.

Then I wandered around some, because Michaels actually does have a bigger yarn selection than Joann's, and I found some Patons Kroy (my absolute favorite sock yarn for feel and texture) in a colorway I didn't loathe, which is *not* something I've been able to find since they stopped making that one colorway with all the orange and black and gray stripes, which I loved dearly and can't remember the name of. So I was like "this will be just the thing for that one lace scarf I was looking at that needs wool yarn in case it has to be blocked to look right", because knitted lace is like that and you can't block acrylic. You can "kill" acrylic but that's different and I'd rather not.

Um. Anyway. Then I wandered around some more, because I get into Michaels so seldom that it's handy to look at what-all they've got while I'm there. Over the past... week or so I have had a sudden bout of wanting to color in coloring books, because that happens to me sometimes; there was an impulse trip to the Walmart way out in the boondocks on the unlit road for Crayola colored pencils, because I decided I was not going to pay eight times as much for Prismacolors.

(The really infuriating thing about coloring books, in my opinion, is that right now you can either find the kiddie newsprint coloring books which are with us always, of course, or you can find "adult coloring books" which are *in-fucking-variably* filled with horses and lions and whales and other large charismatic mammals covered in what look for all the world like quilting patterns. If I wanted to color a rendition of a quilt filled with tiny stripes and polka dots, I'd get some graph paper! And the dots and lines and so forth are so tiny that you can *only* color them with colored pencils, because that's Adulty.)

(Yes, I know they sell coloring pages on Etsy and places. I've been avoiding the print shop for at least a month and a half now, when if I would put the things on my thumb drive and go to it, I could start getting my student loans out of default. I would never wind up printing coloring pages off of Etsy. No, I don't know why. Print shops scare me, perhaps slightly worse than post offices.)

Um. Where was I? So I had gone way far out to the Walmart nobody goes to which therefore often has interesting things in stock, and I had discovered that Crayola still does the glitter crayons I had coveted as a tiny, and they also make double-ended scented markers, which are like the coolest thing ever to the tiny early-nineties child I still am in my heart. So as of this morning, my kitchen counter was completely covered with... things. There was already the sewing machine and the Dr Pepper that doesn't taste like an old shoe, and the peanut butter and the elephant-shaped porcelain wax-warmer, but there had been a narrow slot where I could put a plate and eat my meals -- my only table having been co-opted a year ago by my workstation. Now that slot was filled with various Crayola products and a coloring book with mermaids in it, which at least had a few pages that could be colored partly with markers or crayons, instead of being entirely minced into geometric shapes barely larger than a pencil lead.

SO, what happened after I got vaccinated and found yarn and floss, is that I found out that Crayola still makes the *pearlescent* crayons I coveted even more as a kid. I had gotten one in a little sample pack included with my big 64-box, and it was very precious to me. It's long gone now, of course.

So of course then I bought the pearlescent crayons, and then I bitched at Leia for a while about how I didn't have any coloring books I could use these wonderful crayons *on* unless I wanted to go back to the Lisa Frank newsprint of my youth. (They did actually have Lisa Frank. I strongly considered it. But my tastes have evolved beyond newsprint.)

Then I googled some things, and I found Walmart listing a Crayola mandala coloring book. I went to look for it, and I didn't find it, but I did find a different coloring book with "stained glass" style pictures (sadly not on actual tracing paper, but it occurs to me that if I could source some tracing paper, which it further occurs to me that I haven't seen in years although admittedly I haven't been looking, that I could *trace them* and color them and tape them on my windows like the tacky '90s kid I am), which GLORY HALLELUJAH has spaces big enough to fucking color in!

...Michaels also had neon and metallic Crayola crayons. I might go back. They were 24-packs of each. The single silver and gold crayons from my mom's 64-pack were pretty much only used for Easter eggs in our house, so as not to use them up. I just -- I have a wealth beyond imagining of special effect crayons and markers available to me, and I'm struggling to find anywhere to use them. This seems backwards.

So anyway, then I also found a cute sundress big enough to go over my ass, and then I sat in the furniture section for a while and pondered buying a new table so I wouldn't have to keep stacking coloring books on top of the peanut butter jar in order to eat, and it occurred to me that if I took down my Christmas tree, which I've had up since the Before Times (having gotten it from in fact the same Walmart east of anywhere after all the rest in town were sold out of the particular model), then I would have a space along the back of the kitchen counter where I could hypothetically put a table.

So, because I am a sensible and moderate individual, I bought a thing of string to tie up the Christmas tree branches with, and did not buy a table yet. Then it was time for D&D, so I hurried home and put my vaccination card on the fridge and got into the voice chat and started taking down the Christmas tree.

Then it was five hours later, and I had started konmari-ing the whole apartment in order to have somewhere to store the Christmas tree, and I had discovered that my closet shelf was almost entirely full of empty cardboard boxes, so I had pulled all those out and rifled through them to make sure they didn't contain anything important, and after rescuing three cards from a friend and one glasses chamois, I stuffed most of the boxes in a trash bag, jammed the condensed Christmas tree and all the winter blankets and my air mattress and various other wintry things into the giant box my office chair came in, managed to get that giant box up onto the closet shelf (I have some soreness around my injection site but I honestly don't know if it's a side effect of the vaccination or a pulled muscle from wiggling a very large heavy box into a very tight space over my head), and moved the Goodwill oddities into a midsize box that I think I brought my workstation home in, but they just moved the remaining onsite agents into a much smaller room so I don't think I'm going to be asked to bring my workstation back for a while, and when I do go to bring it back I think the monitors will fit nicely in my washtub.

(I'm giving Goodwill my crockpot. After I forgot the garbanzos in it for three days until the chicken broth started to stink, I decided I am not a person who needs to own a crockpot. Also something like eight skeins of rather ugly yarn because I bought too much for the baby blankets I was making.)

(I'm not sure why I own a washtub. It's bright blue and plastic. It does have a use, which is to hand-wash my weighted blanket in occasionally, as of course you can't put twenty-odd pounds of glass baubles in a washing machine.)

(I certainly did make some life choices that led me here, did I not.)

Annnnyway, so now I have an almost empty three-drawer Rubbermaid dresser, an entirely empty and extremely large Rubbermaid tote (I'm pretty sure I could trap myself in there, but I haven't tried), a mostly empty square ottoman which is also a storage box, and a royal shitton of tiny things like office supplies and party favors that don't *go* anywhere.

"A place for everything" is the really hard part, you know. I achieved it once. Then I moved out of that apartment and have never achieved it again. Once things *have* places, then even if you don't have the spoons to put the peanut butter jar back in the pantry right *now*, you know it has a spot between the Hormel and the Chef Boyardee, and it's way easier than "oh god if I open the pantry there won't be any room and I'll wind up putting the peanut butter under the bathroom sink with the Johnnie Walker Black or maybe over the kitchen sink on top of the Thermacare back wraps."

(You're supposed to store whisky upright in a cool dark place, okay. None of the upper cabinet shelves are tall enough, so I could have put it either directly over the water heater or directly next to the oven. Instead it lurks behind the toilet paper, next to the Clorox wipes and the pre-pandemic Lush bath bomb, which I should... probably use at some point.)

Erm. So then I was pondering what-all storage I would need to source in order to begin having places in which to put things, *findable* places which is the real grail, and -- I think I took a pause to read Dreamwidth and someone linked me a plushie trilobite, okay. I haven't yet entirely decided whether to buy it, but it occurred to me that I definitely have no home for a plushie trilobite, any more than for the amazing Zaeed plushie currently trapped under my cross stitching or the Star Wars Build-a-Bear who was supposed to make Ewok noises until three weeks of freeze-thaw cycle in a malfunctioning package locker did for his electronic squeaker, or the poor American Girl doll languishing inside the ottoman.

So then I was like "we used to have that little net corner hammock for stuffed animals when I was a kid, we never could get it mounted right, but perhaps with fewer cooks that would be a good option". So I googled for one, and all I could find was an assortment of JUMBO five-or-six-foot-long double-deep toy hammocks, obviously necessary to keep your child from drowning in the flood of stuffed animals that have taken over beds in the past thirty years.

(Okay, I was pretty toy-deprived as a kid, the 1980s were not in general what you would call a time of less stuff in American households. Still. I have a twin bed. I can hardly even *find* a toy hammock that wouldn't be bigger than my bed in some dimension.)

So then, it being the aforementioned five hours later with a lot of D&D combined with hard physical labor in the middle, I said to myself, said I, "Hammocks are made out of net, and nets are made out of strings." And by god, if there is one thing I'm better at than another, it is making things out of string. I've never actually gotten around to trying out the whole process of making an actual fisherman's net, which is much more closely related to tatting than to knitting, but I have yarn and most of the possible knitting or crocheting supplies I would need to invent things.

Which, at long last, explains why I have paused to write this halfway through creating a triangular filet crochet toy hammock out of sparkly yellow yarn.

Joann's is having a 50% off sale on plastic storage whatsits tomorrow, but I think I'll probably spend a large part of the day putting office supplies into ziploc bags and hanging them in rows on the wall with pushpins so as to figure out what-all I in fact own.

#i feel like this probably needs at least a few warning tags #but i have no idea what those would be at this point

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cherryonigiri · 4 years

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the retrospective: alice’s 1k special || lover masterlist

matchup requests: CLOSED

Anon asked: Congrats on 1k! Your content is amazing and I love reading your stuff❤️🥺 Ok so here’s the matchup info: I’m an INTJ, Ravenclaw w/ Hawk patronus, I’m an ambivert, observant, patient, helpful & ambitious. Hobbies: playing piano, going on evening jogs, dancing hiphop, gaming, listening to classical/r&b music. Go to outfit: leggings & an oversized t-shirt or hoodie. Comfort over fashion for sure lol. Favourite beverage: Mango boba! N E WAYS i’m so proud of u & i hope u have a great day❤️ take care!

A/N: Thank you anon 🥺🥺🥺 omg i’m glad u enjoy my writing apiofjaiwpfji - omg how are you so talented I can barely play one instrument well lolol also I now crave mango boba -Alice

Your matchup is: Kenma Kozume

How you met: You guys met online. One of your passion projects is the stream gameplay - and specifically you’re really good at rhythm games (courtesy of your natural sense of rhythm and beat you built from playing piano + dancing). You stream at night because that’s when you’re free, and one day someone recommends you to Kenma on one of his livestreams. He watches a few of your streams - he finds your reactions really funny - whenever you get stressed trying to clear a hard song/level or when you make comments about how you would have arranged the beat differently - he enjoys your sarcastic personality + paired with your dedication to clearing/playing games. He reaches out via DM and the two of you begin talking. You talk with each other upwards of half of a year before he thinks he might be catching feelings for you.

Your first date: He’s nervous about asking if you want to meet in person - even though both of you show your faces on stream, it’s different from talking online to actually meeting in person. The two of you frequently video call, but haven’t met in person. Also, since he’s a famous streamer, he doesn’t want to draw too much attention to himself when he’s out. One day on a video call, he seems a little nervous/withdrawn, so you ask him what’s up. He pauses for a bit, but you’re patient and understanding that he may have something a little more serious on his mind. After a moment, he asks if you want to meet him at a hole-in-the-wall coffee shop (recommended to him by Hinata, who says it’s hidden away so it’s harder for fans to find). You happily agree and he messages you the address. You don’t really think much of it, but at the end of the call it suddenly occurs to you to ask “is this a date?” Kenma’s a little blushy but he replies “yes” softly. The two of you have a nice chill coffee and he invites you over to his apartment for a games/movie night for the next date (KENMA IS SMOOTH)

Your first kiss: both of you are very patient people who would rather wait until both of you are ready before initiating any new kind of physical intimacy. I think your first kiss would be on the day/night you guys decide to make things official (not publicly, but between the two of you). I think it just comes up in conversation - the two of you were not in a rush to put a label on your relationship, but he asks if he can introduce you to his other friends as his girlfriend. It just happens, after you nod yes he leans forward on the couch to swiftly press a kiss on your lips and then your cheek.

Anniversary: Kenma is so THOUGHTFUL - in the weeks before your anniversary he quietly observes what you’re browsing online - whether it’s online shops that he can purchase your gift from, or noticing which spotify playlists you’re looping when taking a shower/doing work. He silently catalogues all this information and tries to figure out what kind of gift you would appreciate. I mean we all know Kenma is super wealthy but I think if he bought you something expensive he’d buy it because he knows it means a lot to you or it’s something you’d use a lot! One thing I could see him getting is a set of matching gameboy terrarium/planters for the two of you so you can both have them on your desks as a reminder of each other. (I found this on Etsy, wakuwakuisland does super cool recycling of old retro gameboy consoles by turning them into pokemon themed terrariums. I love these sm i put a photo of one and one day when I am not broke i WILL order/commission one). I think it ends up being a fancy dinner at home - and the two of you exchange gifts and spend the night cuddling on the couch while gaming.

(A picture of the terrariums i mentioned:)

How they propose: So at this point his followers/your followers all know you two are dating so you guys will help with streaming/show up on each other’s streams. Under the guise of asking you to help him film something - he sneakily sets up his surprise. Ofc he still streams like normal, wanting to wait until the last moment and really make it a surprise, but as the game ends he asks if you can go grab him a glass of water from the kitchen. So you pad over to the kitchen, he quickly pulls the ringbox out of his pocket and ends his stream. When you come back he’s already standing in the middle of the room with the box open - silver band glimmering. You drop the glass of water in shock and start crying and nodding and he gives you the SOFTEST hug and the two of you just stand there for a few minutes hugging. (And then you go grab the paper towels bc yes there is water all over the carpet RIP)

What your wedding looks like: small, private ceremony. Probably in a remote chapel somewhere outside of the city. Kenma and you both wanted a day where you could focus on each other without all the hustle/bustle and distractions from the city + you didn’t want the press showing up or nosy people in general. Since Hinata is from a more rural area of Sendai, he suggests a local venue to Kenma who gladly takes him up on his offer, since a bunch of the people he wants to invite are from the area anyways. The wedding is filled with lots of laughter and joy, and just in general it feels good to be surrounded with all the closest people in your life. Ok but also for your honeymoon he takes a full 2 month hiatus and travels the world with you - wherever you want to go you’ll visit.

Newlywed/domestic hc: Towards the end of the giant honeymoon trip around the world the two of you start to miss home. So when you finally arrive back at your shared apartment (you moved all your belongings in the week before the wedding) it’s the most wonderful sense of relief and wonder ever. It’s like you’re reliving your firsts all over again - your first time going grocery shopping together, your first time cooking dinner together, first time in a while doing a stream together, first time falling asleep in your full sized bed together. After months of travelling, it just feels good to be home again and to be able to revel in the fact that you’re married.

#haikyuu x reader #kenma x reader #kenma kozume x reader #kenma kozume #kozume kenma x reader #kozume kenma #haikyuu imagines #haikyuu matchups #haikyuu #nekoma #the retrospective #alice's 1k special

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thelightofthingshopedfor · 4 years

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days of the week are going to seem even more unreal next week because I have Monday off (Seward’s Day) and most people don’t, but anyway, yet another probably unrealistic list of things I’d like to get done, including everything I did today already crossed out to make myself feel better:

drop off mail-in ballots for muni election

visit one of my ISP’s few open stores to trade our apparently very old modem in for a new one

haul our recycling to the actual recycling center, since I take most of it to work and recycle it there but that’s obviously...not happening now

donate my very small amounts of extra PPE to the city (a box of nitrile gloves I didn’t need, four N95 masks we must have bought last year when the wildfire smoke was so bad, a pair of safety glasses I honestly have no idea where or when I got but considering I only use mine with my rotary tool I don’t need two pairs)

make a post on a local Facebook group to see if anyone can use an old but unopened box of latex gloves I just found in my car, because the city won’t take them out of (completely reasonable) allergy concerns, and I can’t use them either because I have a mild latex allergy myself (which is how I know I must have bought it at least a few years ago), but I’d prefer not to just throw them out if anyone can possibly use them

close some tabs...by saying “fuck it” and buying some stuff...but like, it’s mostly from Etsy and similar independent shops that are maybe hurting because of all the canceled conventions so that makes it good timing, right??

put away clothes

cut?? my hair?? I was told that trying to give myself a pixie cut is “mega hard mode” of self-haircuts and I’m sure that’s true, but other people have told me “yes, fuck it, cut it off, hell just buzz it” and I don’t think I have...anything with which I could actually buzz it...but I do have scissors and a hatred for my current hair that deepens with every passing day, so like...how bad could it possibly be, especially since virtually no one is going to see me for another two weeks minimum

write up an actual will, with my dad’s help because he’s a lawyer and he did do this professionally. also turn my notes on a supplemental “here are my preferences for what happens to my not-monetarily-valuable shit, and yes I’m sure this isn’t legally binding but if you deliberately ignore it you’re a fucking asshole” letter into an actual letter that I can like, print and keep with the will

related: adjust the beneficiaries on my life insurance policies at least a little bit, because...well, coming up with stuff when you can’t imagine it being used for a long time is one thing, and thinking about it some more in the middle of a fucking pandemic is another thing entirely

also semi-related: see what I have with American Income Life because I honestly don’t know (it’s also super cool how they always had to meet with me in person once a year to check that everything was accurate and try to sell me other policies, but now of course that can be done over the phone)

put together a hospital go-bag, because...it wouldn’t be hard, it would basically just be my existing overnight bag with a few additions, and it’s something else that I’m maybe not super likely to need but I’m also really going to want it if I do need it

make a list of exercises I should try to do regularly, from PT and just in general

make some changes to my Etsy shop because like...I have no idea how long the supply chain for extremely nonessential things like Funko figures will stay the same given, you know, the fucking pandemic, so I need to at least add notes like “if you want a custom for the love of God message me first, otherwise I cannot possibly guarantee that I will be able to get the parts you want within a reasonable amount of time or possibly at all”

finish the thread about free games that I meant to finish...a week and a half ago (I mean it’s not like I think anyone’s actually waiting for it, but still)

leave more voicemails for my legislators

post photos of some recent...art things...I did with @erlkonigstochter and family

type??

maybe even try to write???

write some postcards to voters, finally, given that this is a thing I definitely can do and I’ve been meaning to do it for ages?

answer a very old email?

post at least a few recent things in my drafts, this really shouldn’t be hard

make a spiced-tea mix

...........okay so I know this is an even longer list than usual but a) I’ve already done a few of them, b) some are very short, and c) I wrote a whole fucking paragraph for some of these list items so like...maybe the list looks worse than it is?? (not likely, but I can pretend.)

#for future reference #plagueblogging #death tw #I mean I did mention wills and life insurance

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assortedfruitsnacks212 · 5 years

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I miss you, Tumblr! + Life update on stuff and things

Heyyyyy everyone. I figured it was high time I made a proper post talking about, well, everything that’s happened since I stopped posting so much. I don’t like that I disappeared - this site was where I discovered Reylo and made some truly awesome friends. So I want to stick around, you know? And I do hope to come back more often from now on. It’s just hard juggling so many social media platforms...

But ANYWAY. I promised an update, so here we go.

1. I’m moving across the country!

That’s right ladies and gents, I’m fleeing the New Jersey coop for my old hometown of Huntsville, AL.

Why, you ask? Well, Huntsville is very much a city of the future. As the home of NASA's Marshall Space Flight Center (where they built the Saturn V rockets!) Huntsville has earned the well-deserved moniker "Rocket City USA." It's also undergoing a huge economic boom, which has led to a thriving arts community.

New Jersey? Eh.

I'm tired of just treading water and not making headway toward my dreams. I’ll talk about those dreams a bit more in this post. Needless to say, they’re very, very important to me.

So I'm not settling anymore. In August/September, I'm packing up shop and heading down south. It's the start of something new, and I can’t wait.

2. I started a Patreon for my passion project, and it’s going well <3

My passion project, The Oracle Fragment, has been the one thing I’ve returned to over and over again for the past 10+ years. Late last year I decided to step up my commitment by starting a Patreon. I’ve only done a soft launch so far, and I’m already at 38 Patrons :) It’s been a rewarding month!

My official launch is scheduled for Wednesday, February 27. I’ll be celebrating with a Twitch stream with fun games, sketch requests, and maybe a little giveaway ;) The stream starts at 9pm EST. Let me know if you want to come - as you know, I take Reylo requests ;)

3. I’ve returned to my roots: pencil drawing!

A friend of mine convinced me to do some traditional drawing again, and I’m so glad he did. I’d forgotten how lovely it is to put pencil to paper. Also, I know I’m far better at it than I am at digital sketching. So I’m gonna let myself indulge a bit - and maybe even find a way to marry my pencil art TO my digital art. People do it all the time, I hear ;)

People who are waiting on commissions: if you want me to sketch your ideas traditionally, shoot me a message and let’s talk about it! If I do a pencil sketch for you, I can actually mail it to you OR to the friend of your choice. Shipping is free! (unless it’s international in which case we’ll discuss it) @reylorianlovechild @immortalpen @faithren @rebelrebelreylo @jesssssah

4. I’m putting my art in local stores

My favorite stores in Woodstown, Barney Loves Books and the Woodstown Coffee Shop and Bakery, have agreed to let me display my art on their premises. I’m REALLY excited and also a little overwhelmed :) I’m gonna start small, with just a basket of prints and originals... BUT who knows where it could go from here :)

If you’re in the Woodstown area, come take a look sometime! Woodstown is about 40 minutes away from Philadelphia. As a bonus, we could even meet - just message me and we’ll go get coffee from the bakery!

5. I’m raising money for Star Wars Celebration

I bought Saturday passes for my husband and me some time ago. Now it’s time for me to either (A) raise the money for travel and lodging, or (B) sell the tickets to someone else. :p For a while I was leaning toward just selling them, but hell, it would be SO nice to go, if only for a day! So I’m going to give it a shot. Keep an eye out for commission openings (once my current ones are finished) and other cool stuff!

6. I’m doing more portrait work

Again, this is all because my friends and family convinced me to... BUT I’ve decided to make a whole-assed attempt at making my portrait work a thing. I’m printing up brochures to display with my art, and I’ve revamped my listings on Etsy.

Portraits are my strongest point, after all. There’s something about the human face that utterly enchants me, and people tell me I have the ability to capture the subject’s heart and soul on paper. I’ve decided to believe them. :)

If you’ve been thinking about commissioning a portrait of a friend, family member, or other loved one (including fictional loves *coughKylocough*), you can go to my Etsy here, or just message me here on Tumblr.

Speaking of Etsy...

7. I’m adding lots more stuff to my Etsy store

I haven’t done much with Etsy since last summer, and it’s time I fixed that. Over the weekend, I FINALLY added a print option for Elf lord Kylo Ren (!!), and I’m about to add merch for him, too. Oh, and I just ordered fine art prints of Elven Kylo and Hades and Persephone Reylo so I can put out hand-embellished versions of them!! That’s where I paint on the prints with gold or silver so they look extra shiny and pretty. You can see a pic of my embellished Art Nouveau Padme here.

Other plans I have for my Etsy:

- add pillow inserts to my custom pillows - add MORE fanart - add MORE originals

If you have ideas for other things I can add to my Etsy, please let me know! Especially if it’s Reylo things ;)

8. I’m starting a regular Twitch stream with an art/storytelling focus

I’ve wanted to be a Twitch streamer for a long time, but I could never figure out what to do, exactly. Just recently, inspiration hit me like a bolt of lightning:

I want my stream to be all about storytelling.

Life gets crazy, depressing, and devoid of magic sometimes. I want to bring a little of that magic back by creating an intentional space outside of daily life for imagination and exploration. Dreaming, brainstorming, chasing plot bunnies, painting, sketching, talking deep subjects, and playing games - these will all be welcome activities in my magic circle. So if that sounds good to you, come make magic with me <3

My inaugural stream will be Saturday, February 23 at noon EST. After that, I hope to stream at least 3 times a week in the afternoons.

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As for Reylo stuff...

Believe me, though I’ve been absent from Tumblr, I’ve never, EVER stopped thinking about Reylo. And I haven’t forgotten about any of my ongoing Reylo fics and projects!

I’ll make a separate post about that, though. I’ve talked your ear off quite enough for one post ;)

I’ve missed you all. If the urge strikes you, PLEASE come and see hi. I’d love to hear from you!

@reylocalligraphy @reylo-convert @enjoyallneednothing-blog @raven-maiden @obsessivepropulsive @ever-so-reylo @monsterleadmehome @reylolujah @pacificwanderer @dreamsdescent @faequeentitania @thewayofthetrashcompactor @deafield @dvrkrey @reylotrashpiler @recklessdarkness @cosmo-gonika @aionimica @creationsvixen @collegefangirl3791 @inmyownidiom @midnightbluefox

#assortedfruitsnacks212 #reylo #reylo fam #reylo fandom

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cosmicwitchboy · 6 years

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Pendulums 101

As requested by @birdsofthestrangestfeather, here’s my own little pendulums 101! 🌙✨

What is a pendulum?

In short, it can really be anything, as long as something is hanging from a chain or string and is able to swing. It can be a fancy crystal pendulum from Etsy or a local witchy shop, a necklace you already own, a pocket watch, or even something as minimalist as a string and bead/needle! Get creative; it doesn’t have to be fancy, any particular material, or bought, just as long as it works as a pendulum.

What do you do before you use a pendulum?

Cleanse, cleanse and cleanse! Unless you made it yourself (which if you did, you don’t have to keep reading unless you want to!) your pendulum has probably been through a lot! I’d recommend leaving it out in the full moonlight for some hours or overnight, running your pendulum a few times through sage or incense or even visualizing a white, cleansing light around your pendulum! Other options include letting your pendulum cleanse in sunlight, dirt and water.

Do a little research if you have a crystal pendulum to see what would suit that crystal best and otherwise trust your intuition on what would be the best way to cleanse your new pendulum!

How to program your pendulum?

Just like people, pendulums have different ways of working. My pendulum swings back and forth for yes while yours may circle around! To figure out or establish how your pendulum says yes, no, maybe and unknown/I don’t know, you have to program your pendulum.

If you want your pendulum to show you, ask it basic, obvious to answer questions. I’ll ask, “Am I six foot tall?” and my pendulum swings no so hard it nearly breaks! But when I ask, “Am I five foot three?” it goes straight to yes. Repeat this sort of thing until you figure out how your pendulum works so you’ll know when asking questions how your pendulum is answering!

If you’re more comfortable telling your pendulum how it’s going to answer, then go right ahead! Tell your pendulum to swing a certain way for maybe and another way for no, etc, etc. Make sure to test out the way you programmed your pendulum afterwards with basic questions!

Also, there’s always the option of using a pendulum board, which is a visual yes/no/maybe/unknown guide for your pendulum, to help program. You can also use these boards later on, if it’s your preference. Even when using one, though, don’t forget to test your pendulum and make sure it’s answering correctly with obvious questions.

How do you use a pendulum?

It’s quite simple and easy to use a pendulum! You simply hold the top of the pendulum between your fingers (I usually hold with my pointer finger and thumb) and keep a very steady hand. You don’t want to be shaky or moving it because this will obviously interfere with the actual answer. Once your hand and the pendulum is steady, keep it suspended above any surfaces and away from anything it would knock into. Then, go ahead and ask your question and wait to see!

How to read a pendulum?

Back to the programming of a pendulum, it depends on how you did that. Just be sure to give your pendulum plenty of time to settle into the answer and make sure it’s truly swinging or circling in the direction you think it is. If you’re not sure, you can always ask again!

Extra tips & uses for your pendulum

Congrats!! If you’ve reached this point, you know a lot about pendulums! Buuut, I do have a few more points to make…

🌙 Start off with harmless questions. It’ll take some time for the pendulum to really be in sync with your energy, so gradually build up from things like, “should I eat this for breakfast?” or “would purple be a good color to wear today?” to the stuff that actually impacts your life.

🌙 Once you get in tune with your pendulum, you can expand your uses for it. You can ask for advice on things you’re indecisive about, talk to your spirit companions or guides, do readings for people and even talk to your gods. They’re very useful all the way around!

🌙 Again, always make sure to let your pendulum have enough time to answer you!

🌙 Whenever your pendulum is acting up, not answering like it usually would or the like, give it a good cleanse. Just like other witchy tools, pendulums like to be cleansed often, especially if you do readings with it!

Thank you for sticking around and reading this super long post. I hope you enjoyed and found this information useful!

I absolutely adore my pendulum and use it often, so I definitely recommend that every witch give it a go!

Also, thank you to @birdsofthestrangestfeather for asking me to put together this post! 🌙✨

#witch #witchy #witchblr #pendulum #pendulum 101 #beginner witch #boy witch #witch boy #witch aesthetic #witchy aesthetic #witchcraft #cosmic witch #divination #hedge witch #hereditary witch

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thriftyscorpiowitch-blog · 5 years

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So, I figured I’ll start with something easy.

Crystals. Where do you get them for super cheap?

Here’s a few ways that I’ve gotten crystals for cheap:

*buy in bulk online (ebay and amazon are best. avoid etsy).

*ask for them for birthday gifts or holiday gifts in general

*sometimes people will be giving them away (friends or relatives)

*if you ever decide to go gem mining, go with friends and have everyone chip into a HUGE bucket (better value at most places) and mine tons of gems for very little money.

*find them for sale at non-esoteric shops (but make sure the crystals are legit)

These are all methods that I have done personally. I bought a really big bag of amethyst from ebay for $12 (it had about 10 large pieces in it). I’ve also gotten different crystals as presents for my birthday (of course my non-witch family members were like “why does this kid want rocks?”). I’ve also been given crystals by my friends and even my roommate which is always nice. However, my very first crystals I ever got were from Gem Mining. I got all sorts of super useful crystals and it was pretty inexpensive. Also, my local esoteric shop sells (let’s go with rose quartz) for $4+ for a crystal the size of my pinky nail, but the local mountaineering shop sells the same crystal, but significantly larger, for $.99, and it’s the actual crystal.

Acquiring crystals doesn’t have to be super expensive, guys.

Fair winds and blessed be )O(

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delicatefury · 6 years

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October 15th - Random thoughts from another temporary LCS

Same town different coffee shop. I like the food here more, but the coffee at the other place is definitely better (even if they make their own syrups here). So this is the breakfast place™, and that’s the writing place™. Atmosphere-wise, they’re different but I like both.

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This week I turn 30. My BFF (the one I actually live near. The other’s still in Hawaii) wants to go out to celebrate. I wonder if I can get her to go to the vintage wine bar... We’re easing back into an... active? Friendship. Not that we’re not still super close. But when you only see each other a few times a year, conversations tend to default to “what’s happened since I saw you last?” Events, y’know? So now we’re kinda easing back into the stupid wonderful friendship of seeing each other at least twice a month if not more. So now we actually have room to talk about stupid important shit like dreams ambitions current events griping about life family pets lack of love life philosophy fandom do you still want to read my novel you can crash on my couch if you need a night or two away look at my stupid cat you have to tell me when you get a puppy i want to spoil it so much.

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This week TDPL turns 2. I’m at 5 chapters. Still. I know. I think I’ve maybe updated once this entire year. My goal had been a chapter a month. Then 4 chapters a year. Then an average of 3. I’m not even gonna try to give a timeline at this point. I think maybe when my days are busier, I might have an easier time writing.

Currently, I haven’t gotten much writing done due to “guilt from not having a job”. Which is easing now that the job search is starting to bear fruit. Makes me feel creative. Now if only i had a place to work at home...

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My interview is Friday. I need to go buy a new suit (I lost weight in the five years since I bought my first interview suit and it is obviously bad-fitting now. Pencil skirts aren’t meant to sit on the hips), new heels (mine are at least 8 years old), and practice my interview questions. My aunt has been amazing for that so far. She hires people for her company all the time, so she knows what’s up.

I’m struggling on the “five years” question. Y’know, “where do you see yourself in 5 years?” I... am not an ambitious person. And I feel like it’s a question to make sure you’re “driven”. I’m not driven in that I’m not motivated by my own status and success. I’m motivated on getting the... well, on getting the issue solved. I want to rise exactly as high as I need to be to most effectively get problems fixed and the work done. I’m not gunning for Partner (though that would be nice) or VP or Lead on a case. I want to be able to put my skills to use. And if doing so means I take those positions, than that’s where I want to be. How do I explain that in a way that impresses hiring partners?

Personal ambitions? I want a quiet, simple, fulfilled life. I want to be useful. But I also kinda sorta want to own a yarn store? Or coffee shop? Or book store? A place that I can make cozy and indulge in my great loves and help other people discover those simple wonderful things?

I want to finish writing and publish a book.

But I’m good at being a lawyer. Crazy good. Lawfully good. And I like the challenge too. So it’s not like I don’t want to be a lawyer in 5 years. It’s just... I have a kinda see where life takes me approach sometimes.

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NaNoWriMo starts in a little over 2 weeks. No clue what I want to write about. No clue if I’ll have no time to participate or too much time.

I think... I think if I can brainstorm enough and research enough, I might cheat a little and do a rewrite of my one finished novel. Because the first draft is terrible and focuses almost entirely on a romance that is central but a subplot at best. Which means I got lost somewhere and need to buckle down and rediscover the actual story I want to tell and whether that needs to be one book or two or three.

Ugh. I love my BFF who lives here, but the BFF in Hawaii is the one who’s always been involved with my writing endeavors. And it’s just not the same discussing said things over phone and/or skype as it is talking it out in person. Oh well. I’ll figure something out.

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The attempts to be social have not born fruit. Mainly because there’s nothing going on right now in the alumni association or the the bar association, though the local NaNoWriMo chapter is ramping up. Problem? It’s in the city, and right now the city is a 45 minute drive for me. If I get a job soon, it won’t be so bad because 1) my job will be in the city and I don’t mind a 45 minute commute for work, and 2) I’ll just do things after work. But right now it’s a pain to drive that far on my own for just a 1-2 hour thing.

But I did get drinks with the BFF this weekend. Next weekend, though, I’m babysitting my nieces and nephew so literally everyone else in my family can go to an event. Because I got lost in the shuffle of coordinating said event and my older sister assumed that one of us younger siblings would be available and didn’t bother finding a babysitter.

Love her, but really? Anyway, since I wasn’t even aware that there were plans for this weekend to begin with (mom swore she told me, but then younger sis reminded her that was our brother they talked to), I decided to just take one for the team. Eh, who wants to risk awkward conversations with people from high school anyway? I think I’ll wait until I’m employed again and not just tagging along with my parents at 30.

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Researching local law is fun. Since I’m doing this for my own potential side-business, I at least don’t have to worry about ethical issues of practicing law without a license (a common saying I’ve run into while researching where the line is: You can always file your own paperwork). I have my license for the state next door. I won’t be licensed for this state (where the farm’s located) until sometime next year.

But the farm’s in an unincorporated part of the county (duh. Not many farms within city limits), so I have to go all the way to actual county zoning code to find the answers I need. There’s no convenient website for these questions like there are for municipalities. While anything I do would have to wait until I at least sit for this state’s bar next July (my 3rd license, but whatever. I’m still a baby lawyer so I can’t just skip the stupid test yet) to be distributed, I’m thinking about putting together a little packet to help other farmers and “unincorporated” (read: country) folks in the county out when it comes to expanding their businesses or pursuing a new line of revenue.

Because the county zoning code is 214 pages and written in legalese. That’s not even touching on other state and county business law questions that crop up. Most people out here assume you can do whatever you can on your own land, especially if it’s zoned for agriculture, and especially since most locals aren’t gonna report you for doing what you want on your own property (because they also assume you can do what you want so long as it’s not hurting anyone/running afoul of the EPA). Probably because their parents and grandparents were able to just start businesses with little interference...

But Dad’s got quite a few stories of people gettting blindsided and unknowingly racking up pretty big fines because, as I said above, there aren’t exactly any easy to understand or easy to access resources for the unincorporated areas of the county.

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Dragalia lost is a better game than it has a right to be.

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It’s about 11, and I’m trying to avoid “Yapping Dog Syndrome” (telling someone your plans appears to be negatively correlated to the likelihood of executing said plans), but I think I might still list them here. (Convincing my family that it will help me if I don’t actually tell them what I intend to do for the day is gonna take some work....).

So, on the agenda:

Depending on if my Mom texts me before I leave, I’m gonna go pick up some legal pads on my way home. You don’t realize how much you miss something until you don’t have it anymore, and legal pads are a boon for researching. I love my moleksines but they’re definitely better suited for brainstorming/writing then idea development/research. Frankly? Between the ipad, print-outs, and books, they get in the way.

I’m gonna spend about an hour or two on the municipal code/etsy policies.

I need to update my cover letter and send it to at least 2 places. Including that charity.

I’m gonna work on my nephew’s blanket. He’s 2. There are literally no excuses. Also, I can’t move onto new projects until I finish it. Including the new baby’s blanket, socks, my own winter gear, and a ton of started but left unfinished stuff for the rest of the family.

Cleaning up my room. It’s... untidy. I mean, most of that’s not my fault. The room was general storage for Mom’s massive project of cleaning out the attics (yes. Plural. We use the undereaves of the house for storage. I’m 98% certain there’s nothing in the actual above-the-second-story attic. Also, the attics contain things going back to Dad’s childhood). So there’s boxes and boxes of stuff. Mom and Dad’s winter clothes, wrapping paper, seasonal decorations, enough musical instruments for a blue-grass/jazz fusion band (sax, trombone, trumpet, banjo, electric guitar, electric bass, drums, keyboard, acoustic guitar x2...), and toys from our childhood that Mom and my big sis want easy access to for the nieces and nephew. Who do indeed love said old toys (though the nephew’s favorites are actually Dad’s old die-cast tractors. Dad has mixed feelings about letting a 2 year old play with what are technically antiques.)

She’s gone through a lot of it. Like, I’ve got room for my bed, dresser, a mini living room for our gaming consoles (I told you it’s a big room. It takes up about half of the upstairs. I shared it with both sisters growing up. We each had our own mini-room in a corner and a shared area by the walk-in closet) and space for the cats’ stuff, but half the room is still packed with junk and the occasional box crosses over into my living space.

Anyway, Mom should have an answer for me for the legal pads soon, so I’ll be heading out.

I might have something for TDPL’s 2 year anniversary on Thursday, but don’t hold me to it.

#fury's life #fury’s a lawyer #but an unemployed one #fury’s on the farm #long post #very long post #the plan #TDPL #sorta #sorry I don’t have too much right now

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julestriesreallyhard · 6 years

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The Project to End All Projects

That sounds super dramatic... because it is.

Okay, it’s actually just a thing. Like many crafters, I have a huge stash of WIPs (works in progress) that just accumulates over time.

In early September, I decided to bust this stash by working on only these WIPs until the end of the year, at which point I throw out anything I haven’t finished (except unused fabric, thread, etc.) Anything that’s half-done goes.

Here’s a picture of most of my WIPs when I conceived of this project, labeled and explained:

From left to right, up to down:

Overwatch Patches machine-embroidered by my mother-in-law for my husband. I’m going to buy a nice black American Giant hoodie for him and iron the patches on. It shouldn’t take long once I’ve gathered the supplies.

Goodwill Dress: I bought a striped winter dress with pockets from Goodwill that’s about two sizes too large for me. We’ll see how well I can alter it to fit. In theory, making things smaller is a breeze...

Tank Top: I bought a beautiful stretch woven from Joann a few years ago that’s just a bit too sheer for my tastes. So I lined with a white cotton that’s completely wrong for the fabric. As a result, the drape is awful. I’m going to try removing the lining. That said, I’m not super excited about the pattern anyway. I have some spare fabric, so maybe I can turn the whole project into something I like better.

Butterick C6168 by Lisette: Got this one around the same time as I got the fabric for the “Tank Top” I’ve forgotten the name of. I started sewing it out of a quilting cotton that I’ve since fallen out of love with due to its feel. Still, the print is nice.

Rug (Yarn on Burlap): I did technically promise to make this for my friend Pooja, knowing that it’s a big undertaking and that I often run out of steam 10% in. Well... I did. Still, I think it would be a cool project to eventually finish. We’ll see what happens to this one.

Made by Rae Ruby Tank: I bought this because I went to the store looking for a new project (while I still had 70% of these WIPs on the back burner...) The fabric is pretty and it’s a nice, clean pattern, but I’m not sure it’s my style, so we’ll see what happens to this one.

Discworld Embroidery: This is the last of the hoodies I’m embroidering for my bridesmaids (and yes, the wedding was almost six months ago.) I could finish it soon, or I could learn needlepainting first and do a much better job of it later. We’ll see!

Green Fat Quarters: I bought these when I was trying out English Paper Piecing (EPP.) It turns out that isn’t really my thing. However, I now have this fabric lying around that I’m not sure what to do with. I could toss it or I could make it into something small--potentially a treat bag, since the one we bought was a dud.

Apron for Mom: bought the fabric for this apron two Christmases ago. Oh well... I don’t plan on using a pattern for this, I plan on modeling it after an apron we have in the kitchen that’s just lovely and very useful. This one can wait until close to Christmas.

Leftover fabric from that mysterious tank top.

Navy leggings from Megan Nielsen Patterns: These were a great introduction to using stretch fabrics and MN’s instructions are a dream, but in terms of usability, the leggings leave much to be wanted--specifically, the pattern can’t be easily altered to add pockets, which I feel are crucial when it comes to sportswear. Plus, the original pair that I made, I added lace to the bottom following an out of commission picture from Etsy, and I didn’t like the result at all.

Stained Skirt: I loved this skirt, but bloodstains happen when you’re a disorganized lady. I decided to “upcycle” it in a flash of inspiration that quickly died. The style I was going for is cool, but it’s not the kind of thing I’d wear.

Ogden Cami: Found a lovely cotton double gauze at the local small-business fabric shop and bought about two yards of it. I decided to try it out on the Ogden Cami by True Bias Patterns (https://shop.truebias.com/product/ogden-cami.) On second thought, the Ogden really isn’t my style. I prefer closer-fitting clothes, which do a better job of showing my figure (which I’m happy with) while concealing a bit more of my skin (which I’m not happy with.)

Two off-the-shoulder tops that I won’t wear without straps for the sake of modesty and comfort.

Floss for Miniature Needle Painting Book: After seeing some incredible photos of needle painting online, I decided to try it out. I bought a book and started working my way through it until I realized how many things I’ve started, which brings us to the present. Now, I want to finish this book before I finish the Discworld hoodie, and I want to finish the Discworld hoodie before I finish the rug. There’s a sequence of events emerging here! Good stuff. I need to buy more floss for this, though.

That’s it! Next up, the Ogden Cami, which I finished this afternoon, and a discussion of my Halloween costume which I suppose is now a WIP!

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drwhogeek · 6 years

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Ace McShane Cosplay Resources Post

I’m heading out to Gallifrey One next month and I thought I’d post what I’ve learned over the last seven months of putting together my jacket.

Head over to your local surplus shop for the jacket. I paid about $30 for mine there and promptly went home and split an inside seam and removed about 75% of the padding. (I live in Texas and I don’t fancy dying of heat prostration at a convention.)

Your best source for all other stuff Ace is ebay. Check ebay, especially ebay UK and ebay Germany. That’s where I got my American Football pin. This is the second one I got, and I just bought it this morning. Yeah, I had to get a lot of stuff I didn’t want, but I figure I’ll just repost it with the same tags and information and hopefully offload it for about what I paid for the whole batch.

Etsy has some good stuff, too, especially some of the patches and a reproduction of some of the impossible-to-find ones-

Camel Pin- A gift from Sophie’s mom, this one is impossible to find. Here’s a pretty faithful reproduction

https://www.etsy.com/listing/572136123/doctor-who-ace-camel-pin?ref=hp_rf

SBI Patch- nobody seems to know what the heck this thing is, but here’s a good embroidered reproduction

https://www.etsy.com/listing/528643428/ace-sbi-doctor-who-jacket-sew-on-patch?ga_order=most_relevant&ga_search_type=all&ga_view_type=gallery&ga_search_query=ace%20mcshane&ref=sr_gallery-1-2

The Thunderbirds/Spiderman/Rupert Bear pins- the shop is on hiatus right now, but contact her and she’ll make them.

https://www.etsy.com/shop/aceroofingco?ref=l2-shopheader-name

Ace Roofing patch- buy two and get some fabric markers to red/white/blue one up.

https://www.etsy.com/listing/572395391/doctor-who-ace-roofing-co-ace-jacket-sew

WarmCanOfCoke has some good simulations of these and more on Spoonflower. He’s got it set so you can buy a fat quarter and get them all - https://www.spoonflower.com/fabric/308732-doctor-who-ace-badges-print-by-warmcanofcoke

Storied Threads will create the Ace back patch for you reasonably for you ($26-ish range) if you ask her- It’s actually much better proportioned than the one seen below and looks freaking awesome.

https://www.etsy.com/shop/StoriedThreads

Double Neck Guitar Pin

http://www.grothmusic.com/p-52649-bc-rich-double-neck-guitar-pin-white.aspx?utm_source=googlepepla&utm_medium=adwords&id=51320962143&gclid=Cj0KCQiAnOzSBRDGARIsAL-mUB3aX-s1_cwttChM7b0Y1rwcfbEEKzR0PoXTn26Hi0moGBkKH38t4AsaAktMEALw_wcB

Ace Tees on RedBubble- Artist Avocado Kingdom.

https://www.redbubble.com/people/avocadokingdom/works/29795145-ace-remembrance-jazz-musical-instruments-t-shirt?grid_pos=3&p=t-shirt&rbs=5b6960e2-1d85-4165-ab7e-31d604ea1b8f&ref=shop_grid&style=mens

https://www.redbubble.com/people/avocadokingdom/works/29795461-ace-retro-silver-nemesis-primary-t-shirt?p=t-shirt

I’m making a larger, better Fanderson badge because I just can’t manage to find one and I’m also making the Jolly Roger skull and crossbones pin, just because I can. The Nuclear Power button image is public-domain- search Wikimedia for it.

This is my jacket, after about seven months of collecting-

If you’re interested, contact me back and I’ll give you my buttonmaker links and you can get them at cost, or contact me in the next couple of days and when I order early next week, I’ll toss an extra in so the shipping won’t kill you. Oh- the whistle- I did get that on Amazon and I had to buy a multi-pack, so again, for the cost of shipping, I’ll send you one.

Now-here’s the catch- does ANYONE know where to get a spiral Flowerchild earring from Greatest Show in the Galaxy? That’s killing me and I want one before I go to Gallifrey One next month. I’d also like some help identifying the white patch at the waistband of Ace’s skirt so I can reproduce it.

#ace mcshane #ace cosplay #doctor who #gallifrey one #Seventh Doctor #ace mcshane cosplay

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bludhavenbird · 7 years

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SO! Since my blog’s starting over from scratch--One of my main motivations to restart was to properly document my cosplay progress as I get back into this hobby that I’ve really missed and ofc re-upload work I’ve done in the past.

That being said, first post up will be the MadMax!Nightwing variant look I put together last year.

The initial inspiration for this actually came from tumblr user thewelshqueen back when she did a Mad Max Fury Road inspire Wonder Woman cosplay. I remember sending a few questions their way over what the process looked like for their cosplay while also sharing that they’d inspired me to give it a shot too. In the months before SDCC 2016 rolled around, I approached my friends with the concept of extending the theme to a myriad of DC characters and before long we all set to work!

Now admittedly with our limited time and budget we didn’t get to roll out as many of the characters we wanted or customize each individual look to the extent we hoped but it was still a super fun concept and one I really hoped I’d get to revisit later on--and now the opportunity’s coming!

I’m busting this one back out and I’m gonna be revisiting/refining this cosplay in preparation of another MadMax!DC group with a more Titans-centric theme consisting of Nat as Starfire, Emanni as Raven and myself as Nightwing. I’m super excited to get another shot at this one, and I’m super pumped to see the group together once it’s all assembled at WonderCon2018!

I’ll try to periodically post updates as I continue to modify and evolve this look, especially since I’m trying to push myself to better document my cosplay work and progress. In the meantime, enjoy some of the limited progress shots I DO have from last year! I added some notes in each image about the process but I’ll put more technical stuff under the cut in case anyone’s interested!

Images (1-2): From concept to realization - I was lucky enough to remember which sketchbook had some of my original sketches for the cosplay. Obviously, the look is heavily based on Max’s own design. Early on I toyed with a more ‘war boy’ type of look for Dick, but I kept getting pulled back more towards being influenced by Max simply due to the visual possibilities involving the Nightwing insignia on the Shoulder piece and jacket.

The henley in the original design was scrapped in favor for a grey t-shirt that, while not very well visible in the last picture is actually a self-designed ‘Bludhaven Police Department’ shirt. Due to further backstory development in the revisit of this design, that shirt’s gonna be scrapped for the cosplay and I’ll have to find a replacement for it.

Image (3): In hunting for a jacket, I knew I wanted to go with something non-contemporary. I opted for an 80′s style jacket for a few reasons: The original Mad Max was released in 79′, a secondhand jacket would already have a nice worn in or used look, and most importantly -- 80′s jackets provided me a better chance of finding a base jacket that would actually fit. I kept an eye out on eBay and ended up finding a nice women’s Bermans jacket for a decent price. It’s actually worth noting the jacket in the final image is the second jacket I bought for this cosplay, simply because the first one I bought was a different company and style, and ended up way too big for me. Before any painting could be done, I first had to remove the jacket’s iconic shoulder pads and then I actually went to a local tailor to have the sleeve professionally removed because I didn’t have the proper tools on hand to attempt that modification with any real confidence. One thing to note here is that the entire right sleeve has been removed, unlike the iconic half-sleeve that Max sports.

Image (4): I ended up buying two types of paint for the jacket. The base white coat shown here is the initial couple layers of white Tulip fabric paint. I’d never modified or painted anything other than a denim vest before, so there was a lot of research and trial/error involved here. In the end, even though Angelus paint is designed to be applied to leather-type surfaces, I knew the white would be necessary to get a nice pop of color and I figured the white Tulip fabric paint would help prevent wearing/cracking of any additional paint layers on top. So far over a year later of a handful of wears and tub storage in the garage, it’s held up well! Luckily, this is a cosplay that can only benefit from cosmetic wear or damage, but you always want that to be controlled chaos, so I’m hoping to prevent any possible cracking or chipping here.

Image (5-6): Close ups of the base coat. I think it took 2-3 coats of the Tulip paint to have a nice even color, and the borders during the painting process were maintained with blue painter’s tape.

Image (7): At last, the Angelus paint was applied! As previously mentioned, this portion was the biggest headache. I needed to keep track of how many coats each portion of the jacket had to make sure it stayed even, and after hours and hours of applying and staring at blue paint, you end up not knowing if you’re where you want to be in terms of the overall look or opacity of it. That said, I think I probably ended up applying about 9 coats of blue paint to the jacket before I allowed myself to call it done?? It’s tough to say, but if I think back that feels about right.

Image (8): A WIP shot of the cosplay with the majority of the pieces together, no makeup. Here you can see a glimpse of the BPD shirt I designed for the cosplay, as well as the finished jacket complimented with painted fingerless gloves. The shoulder piece makes its first appearance here to, but just with a base coat of black applied at this point. I had originally bought youth football pads for this with the goal of modifying them myself using a Mad Max cosplay site for a tutorial. But lack of time/resources/money led me to try and search one out. I ended up finding an Etsy shop were someone sold dystopian costume pieces, including shoulder pads. I lucked out in finding a piece that seemed like it would fit me, and that (thank all higher power) rested on the same side my sleeve had been removed.

Originally, the shoulder was a black padding piece with alternating yellow stripes, but I repainted it to match the insignia and arm line of the jacket as best I could.

Looking back, I think there’s some more modifications I want to try and apply to pull it further away from Max specifically to just fit into the world overall. I think I’m gonna try to add more spikes, diy defensive feathers on the look, and once that’s done I’ll apply Fuller’s Earth to give the overall costume a further desert wasteland worn and weathered look to really tie it all together!

There are some other parts of this cosplay I haven't documented here, in part there were pieces I had to abandon because I ran out of time! But I’ll try to upload stuff as I revisit the boots and escrima sticks along with the other pieces that may evolve as I prepare this cosplay for WonderCon 2018. Please keep an eye out if you’re interested! For those that read this mess, hopefully it was somewhat interested or maybe even helpful in your own cosplay pursuits. Feel free to hit me up with any questions regarding the process or products I used, especially if you’re thinking of trying them out and are unsure about anything.

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Arplis - News: 19 Artists & Makers Creating Unique Outdoorsy Gifts & Art Inspired by a Passion for the Outdoors

Im really excited to share todays post with you, because being an entrepreneur myself, I have a soft spot in my heart for other entrepreneurs who are out there doing what they love and sharing their gifts with the world. I want to provide some alternative outdoorsy gift ideas for you as you begin to do shopping for the holidays. In leu of some of the more traditional hiking and backpacking gifts out there, these outdoorsy gifts are handcrafted from artists and makers all over North America.

Weve reached out to them to not only share their craft and their art with you, but also to share a little bit about their story and how the outdoors has inspired their work. Plus there will be details on where you can connect with them and support their work!

I really hope you love this post as much as I do, and without further ado the creators, the makers, and the artists:

19 Outdoorsy Gift Ideas Hand Crafted by Outdoor Artists & Makers

1) Hook Yarn Carabiner

What do you create and how did you get started?

Hello! I am Ellie and I am passionate about inspiring others to find their creative niche. I design crochet patterns geared toward for exploration and adventure - this includes warm hats, scarves, leg warmers, blankets, and chalk bags! I want everyone to have fun, both creating their makes and then taking them outside! I am a self-taught crocheter and am always eager to learn more. I decided to start a blog last year to share my designs and join this creative community of fiber artists. My silly and bright rock climbing chalk bag patterns are some of my favorite designs.

How does the outdoors inspire your work?

When I am not crocheting, I am mountain biking, rock climbing, mountaineering, hiking, backpacking, paddling, and generally spending time outdoors in my local community. I am working to bring an outdoorsy vibe to the crochet world and love creating designs that either reflect the natural world or are for using in the outdoors. I come up with most of my designs while exploring the outdoors; I am always jotting down ideas while rock climbing or backpacking and especially enjoy taking my crochet outside with me. I always bring it along on backpacking trips and anytime I am traveling. I love that playing with yarn does not have to only take place on my couch at home, and that rest days and downtime in the mountains can be filled more creativity and inspiration. Crocheting on trips keeps me centered. It keeps my hands busy during unforeseen inclement weather and calms me when I push myself outside of my comfort zone. My designs are inspired by what I see, feel, and hear in nature, and I love to share them with others and encourage them to also take their crafts outside.

Where can we learn more about you and support your creation?

I post my crochet patterns on my blog, https://hookyarncarabiner.com/, and also sell my patterns and, occasionally, finished products on Etsy and Ravelry, https://www.etsy.com/shop/Hookyarncarabiner. You can also follow me on Instagram and Facebook @hoookyarncarabiner to see photos of me crocheting on outdoor adventures!

2) Kula Cloth

What do you create and how did you get started?

I started volunteering as a Backpacking Instructor with Washington Outdoor Women almost a decade ago. As a passionate backpacker in my spare time, I was frustrated by the amount of toilet paper that I saw discarded in fragile alpine environments. I read an article about using a bandana as a 'pee cloth', and I went out and bought a small square of microfiber fabric, which was completely LIFE CHANGING for me. I was no longer drip-drying and feeling nasty or hauling in/out tons of toilet paper on my wilderness trips. On the Wind River High Route in 2016, I was taking a photo of my pee cloth in a stunning alpine setting as a joke to send to a friend. Suddenly, I was struck by an idea... "Why isn't that a real piece of gear?" At the time, I was a Railroad Police Officer and I had never sewn anything in my life, nor did I have any experienced in the textile industry. It took a few years to figure out the ins and outs of the product, but in 2018, I launched Kula Cloth as the very first of its kind - a legit pee cloth for all the places you 'go'.

How does the outdoors inspire your work?

For me, spending time outside IS the work. I am a better person and I am more connected to myself and my 'why' when I'm spending time in the backcountry. When I'm in the mountains or spending time in the wilderness, I'm not bombarding myself with fear or doubts - I'm tapped into who I truly am and I can naturally allow the ideas and inspiration for Kula to come to me in an organic and fun way. Every single decision or organization that we support or thought behind our product or our events was born on a trail in its infancy. The wilderness is a reflection of the beauty that lives inside all of us - if we can remember that, we can accomplish anything in life.

Where can we learn more about you and support your creation?

You can find Kula at our website, which is www.kulacloth.com or on our instagram page, which is @kulacloth. We also hosted our very first major event this past October, and you can learn more about our events at this page: www.kulapalooza.events

3) At Wild Woman

What do you create and how did you get started?

I am a creator of all kinds. Over the years Ive labeled myself illustrator or painter or graphic designer, but it always changes because there are so many seasons and cycles to creativity. Right now I am in a poetry phase, but recently Ive also been painting abstract oil landscapes.

I got my start five years ago when I began working as a graphic designer. Being self-taught (I went to school for journalism) I learned and developed my visual voice on the job. Shortly into the job, I realized I wanted more artistic freedom, so I quit and started a freelance design business as well as The Year of Making, where I experimented with all kinds of visual mediums every day for a year.

And Ive never looked back!

How does the outdoors Inspire your work?

Nature is everywhere. You dont need to drive to the desert or mountains to experience it. Its right outside your door. It can even be inside your home. And even more, I believe it is a part of us, and we are a part of it. Nature isnt just out doors, it is also inside. All we have to do is listen to tap into its vast wisdom and beauty.

Because of this, I feel a connection that informs every part of my art making. There is an unspoken communication that happens every time I calm my wildly human mind. Even if I can just manage to do it for a second whether through meditation, a walk in the woods, or a whole weekend in the alpine. I often wonder why I dont do it more!

Where can we learn more about you and support your creation?

You can find my work at https://atwildwoman.com/ and https://amandasandlin.com/, or follow me on Instagram at @atwildwoman.

4) Lindsay Jones

What do you create and how did you get started?

Art was just about the only subject in school that I ever got excited about...that, and gym class. Those were my two favorite subjects then, and if I was still in school, they would still be my favorite subjects now! I ended up studying art in college and went on to graduate school for fine arts where I focused on printmaking, painting, and sculpture.

I've always loved working with my hands. After school, I had to figure out how to actually earn a living doing creative work, and I figured out quickly that fine art was not gonna pay the bills. That's when I started to refocus my fine art skills into illustration, design, and animation. I had to quickly teach myself how to use programs like Adobe Illustrator, Photoshop, and After Effects, so that I could get the work that I wanted. My first freelance work was creating surface patterns for a women's shoe company, and that led into doing more illustrations, animations, and patterns for lots of different types of apparel, and other fun projects.

For the past year or so, I've been working on an illustration series of all of Colorado's 14er mountains which I completed this fall (right on time for the holidays). I've always wanted to work on a series of some sort, and it came to me last year when I was actually working on a different project for one of my freelance clients where I had to illustrate some mountain peaks for a map. I loved how they turned out for the project, so I decided to start working on the 14ers.

How do the outdoors inspire your work?

The outdoors is a really big part of my life. I am a mountain biker/cyclist and I love spending time exploring, regardless if I'm in the middle of the woods or in a big city. For the past 10 years, I've lived in locations that are surrounded by mountains and forests, so it's pretty natural for these things to sneak their way into my artwork. Being outside is what helps me stay sane with the fact that as an illustrator and animator, I am in front of a computer waaaay more than I really want to be.

Where can we learn more about you and support your creation?

Well first of all, thank you so much for supporting independent artists, and small businesses! My 14er illustrations are for sale in the shop on my website www.lindsayannajones.com (Like Indiana Jones!), and you can follow my work and projects on instagram @lindsayannajones.

5) Jitterbug Art

What do you create and how did you get started?

I am an illustrator! I work mainly with watercolor and ink and I have been an artist my entire life. I have always been passionate about painting and creative visual problem solving so I've worked really hard to make it into the career I have today. That included always making art and not letting other peoples doubts hold me back from following my dreams.

How does the outdoors inspire your work?

Nature is incredibly vast and beautiful. It is our number one source of inspiration as a society. As an artist that is working mainly within the outdoor realm, I pull as much inspiration as I can from my travels. Things like textures, compositions, color palettes, and interesting shapes all come from mother nature. I love taking road trips because that is when I have my most clear thoughts. I pull over to a rest stop and sketch for a few and then go back to daydreaming. I feel lucky to have been able to align my work with my passion for nature and being outdoors.

Where can we learn more about you and support your creation?

I share a lot of my process and studio practices on my instagram @jitterbug_art . But you will find a lot more of a curated experience of all my creative projects on my website, www.jitterbugart.com. I am a freelancer so the best way to support my practice is to purchase from the shop on my website or share my work with folks that may want to commission me or purchase my work. Thanks again for taking the time to read a little about me.

6) Sarah Uhl

What do you create and how did you get started? (i.e. the "why" behind your art and your business)

I create artwork that carries the themes of cause based stories like my love of the Earth and how we can protect her! Im primarily a watercolor painter but Ive been trying my hand at sewing lately to develop my GREEN LINE- a set of zero waste products. Ive always thought of myself as an artist but Ive only been making art professionally for the past 4 years. Im self taught and think that taking an experimental approach to everything is a great way to go!

How does the outdoors inspire your work?

Mountains have always been my muse. Being outside is what makes me feel most alive and feeling really alive is what inspires me to make artwork! I feel passionately about protecting the places we love and advocating on behalf of the land so most of my artwork is created with that in mind.

Where can we learn more about you and support your creation?

www.sarahuhl.com or on IG @sarahvirginiauhl or on my new blog about going semi-plastic-free waste less :: love more, And for holiday gifts, here is my online shop!! www.sarahuhl.com/shop

7) My Outdoor Art

What do you create and how did you get started?

I paint about women in the outdoors, with a focus on mental health. I created Myoutdoorart (my art business) to inspire more women to conquer their fears and climb the tallest mountains.

How does the outdoors inspire your work?

I studied Wilderness Therapy in college, and I am currently pursuing my master's in Outdoor Education. These two fields are rooted in metaphors. I think my work illustrates those metaphors.

Where can we learn more about you and support your creation?

You can learn more about my artwork and the meaning behind it by visiting myoutdoorart.com and on Instagram @myoutdoorart.

8) Lizzy Dalton Art

What do you create and how did you get started?

I make mixed-media work on paper, using a combination of fineliner pens and different kinds of inks and paints. I've been drawing and painting for as long as I can remember, and in college I majored in studio art with a concentration in painting. I started developing my current style around 2014, when I decided to combine my love for art with my other greatest passion, rock climbing. I started to apply my existing love of detail, pattern, and texture to the rocky and mountainous landscapes I wanted to climb.

I started building a business out of my art in 2015. I began sharing my art with the world through Instagram, and soon after began making prints of my art to sell on Etsy. I find that others who love nature and the outdoors identify with my work, and I hope that by sharing my art, I can continue to allow viewers to feel the beauty and magic that exists in the natural world.

How does the outdoors inspire your work?

I love outdoor activities that take me to beautiful places in nature rock climbing in particular but also mountaineering, hiking, and backpacking and those activities often inform my art. My favorite landscapes to paint are the rocky, dramatic mountainscapes and prominent peaks that inspire the climber in me. I like to focus on iconic climbing destinations places like Yosemite or Patagonia and I try to depict them through the lens of a climber, capturing the way these places draw us in and ignite our desire to explore and discover.

I find time spent in the outdoors to be meditative and rejuvenating, and in my art I want to convey some of that emotional experience. I love it when customers tell me stories of the trips and memories that my pieces commemorate for them, and I hope that my art can continue to inspire viewers to seek out adventure in the outdoors.

Where can we learn more about you and support your creation?

You can learn more about me and purchase art at lizzydaltonart.com. You can also follow me on Instagram at @lizzydaltonart.

9) Bewildher

What do you create and how did you get started?

When I first founded my brand, my vision was to inspire women to have more fun while pursuing health and wellness. I believed activewear had the power to be wearable inspiration; who wouldn't want to workout more wearing fun and beautiful prints?

I quickly discovered that while I was empowering my female customers, I was inadvertently encouraging the suppression of the female garment employees making my product. 80% of garment workers are women, most earning below the poverty line - YES, even in cities like Vancouver, BC, Canada where we wrongly assume minimum wage means "ethical."

My first solution was to quit, only to realize this served no one, and I began to research how I might inspire change in the activewear industry. I change my business model to align with the values of slow-fashion, with the purpose of empowering all women, including the makers and our mother earth.

How does the outdoors inspire your work?

Often, as I trail run through the woods, I think "how devastating would it be to live in a world with no trees?" and I remind myself "how lucky am I to be able to run freely through the forest." This awareness of my local environment, living in Squamish and in close proximity to the oceans, mountains and rainforest, inspires me to do as much as I can give back and help those less fortunate. I use my brand as a platform to help plant trees and educate consumers on where their activewear comes from, often asking them to consider the quality of life of the women who make their clothes.

Where can we learn more about you and support your creation?

Readers can read my story and slow-fashion pages at www.bewildher.com and follow @bewildher in Instagram.

10) Alive Among Mountains

What do you create and how did you get started?

Before I started embroidering, my life was spent either training for climbing or working as a substitute teacher. Since I lived off the grid, I wanted something that I could do when I didnt have access to electricity or wifi. I saw somewhere that there were these kits that would teach you to embroider a design and at the end, you had this nice little complete hoop. After doing that one kit, I was hooked. I started buying more thread, more hoops and fabric, and soon I had my own little art corner in the trailer. I started creating designs and learning more stitches. It didnt take long before I had a ton of hoops made, so I decided to try to sell them on Etsy.

Now I make mostly custom hoops for people for their friends and family. I find that a lot of people get them for birthdays and Christmas, since its a pretty unique gift that, personalized, can mean a lot for someone. Its been almost two years now since I first started, so Im definitely still learning but getting better with every project.

How does the outdoors inspire your work?

When I look at most of the hoops Ive made, I find that the colors I use are mostly Earth tones. Theyre the colors I see when I look out my window at the Sierras, or the colors I see out in the Buttermilks. I like the look of the more muted tones in my embroideries. Ive also done a few pieces that were inspired directly from the scenes outside of my trailer. I find that I cant help but try to replicate views that Im constantly in awe of. Since I spend a lot of time outdoors, those tend to be views of the mountains, plants, and random landscapes of climbing areas around the world.

Where can we learn more about you and support your creation?

I have an Etsy where I sell my past work and where people can order custom work. The link is https://www.etsy.com/shop/aliveamongmountains. I also have quite a few customers who just reach out to me on my Instagram, @aliveamongmountains, for custom work.

11) Katherine Homes

What do you create and how did you get started?

I create art that puts a spotlight on threatened species and wildlands. Currently, most of this art is in watercolor and wood format, I paint on a sustainability sourced wood, but also have other means, music being one of them.

Ive been creating art and music since I was very young. My mom has these hysterical recordings of me making up songs when I was about 3 years old. Ive been drawing since I could hold a crayon. I think I just came into this world with a creative mission to protect the natural world.

Ive always had a very strong and intimate connection to the natural world and the desire to protect those who don't have a voice or means to stand up for themselves. My grandmother says its in my blood. My Dads side of the family is partially Cherokee. I was horribly shy when I was young and I was happiest playing outside in the woods with my squirrel, bird and deer friends and these early experiences defined me and the work I do.

Using music as a platform to talk about difficult and complex problems I came out with my first solo album, Speak, in late 2016. I launched it on Kickstarter and needed a way to give back to supporters. So, I put some designs on hats and tote bags and as my album came out my brand slowly started to launch. In a way it was inevitable because it was a dream of mine to use my art as a way to bring attention towards threatened species and using what I think is affordable and functional art lets me do that.

My goal is to use art as a way to draw people in, educate them on these very complex issues and inspire them into positive action without being aggressive or shaming them by saying your actions are killing off the Sea Turtle, and instead saying, this is whats happening to the Sea Turtle, and this is what we can do to help them. The idea has always been to reach the masses, and I think of my products as an easy way to connect to those who maybe arent as aware of these issues, then hopefully being that first step into making positive changes in their lives.

Purchasing a product from KH ensures you have the visual material you need to spark conversation in your communities while also helping our partner organizations continue their work. We are a 1% for the Planet Member and are committed to giving at least 1% of our annual sales to organizations focusing on conservation, bringing compassion into schools, and ensuring we all have access to the wild so we can explore, connect and protect it.

How does the outdoors inspire your work?

Everything I paint is inspired by the natural world, from the flowers, trees, and wildlands to the threatened species and farm animals. Im always looking for patterns in plants and watching for subtle changes in color that inspire my color schemes. With what is going on in our world today, I consider most things to be threatened by climate change, overfishing, unsustainable agriculture, so my paintings typically bring in an endangered species, or a species / wildland that is threatened or soon to be threatened.

The other way it inspires my work as the outdoors reminds me to slow down and connect with the wisdom found in the natural world. There are so many important lessons that we often miss because we dont take the time to stop and absorb these often subtle lessons. These are good reminders because my paintings take forever to create, its a slow and mindful process, that I love. The natural world reminds me to surrender and stay present.

I do believe that if we took the time to connect and respect ourselves and one another, wed be able to connect and respect the natural world. I dont think we can do one without the other.

Where can we learn more about you and support your creation?

The website is always a great spot to learn more and support: www.katherinehomes.com. You can also find me on Spotify, Katherine Homes, Album, Speak. We also just got into REI through a test run and would LOVE support there: https://www.rei.com/search?q=katherine+homes. We are selling nationwide, but if you dont see our products in a store you think wed be a great fit in wed love for you to tell us! [email protected] ; You can also follow me at Instagram, @k.homes

12) Tra Kaia

What do you create and how did you get started?

My name is Bridget Kilgallon, and Im the founder of a brand called Tra Kaia. We got started out of a frustration with how normal bras fit. As a climber, Ive got pretty big lats, and normal bras and sports bras just didnt fit at all. Plus, theyd fall apart with pretty much any rigorous outdoor activity.

At the time I had two other friends who shared similar issues with ill-fitting bras and so we set out to make something different: basewear. Basewear is a swim-friendly sports bra that was designed for outdoor adventure. In the design process, we realized that one size really doesnt fit all so we developed two styles of our best selling TOURA Basewear Top. We started with the Low Cut: a minimal, form-fitting style for lower cup sizes and muscular body types and later developed the High Cut: the same form fitting style with more coverage and support for larger cup sizes.

How does the outdoors inspire your work?

The outdoors inspires us in three ways: function, form, and our brand message.

In terms of the function of our garments, its completely designed based on how it will perform in outdoor environments. The top is versatile enough to be worn on land as a sports bra, or in the water as a swim top. It dries quickly so you can jump in a lake, and get back to hiking. Our fabric is hydrophobic and anti-microbial so you can wear it camping and it wont get gross. The most important part is that it feels like you have nothing on, and never digs into your muscles so you can get outdoors and focus on what youre doing without feeling uncomfortable.

Aesthetically, our brand is inspired by nature. We use color palettes that are inspired by nature, so as to create a look that never overshadows the wearer. We say that if the basewear is the art, the wearer is the frame.

Our brand encourages you to get outdoors and be your outside self. Were all about bringing out what makes a person unique: their natural features, and helping people get more in tune with the natural world around them.

Where can we learn more about you and support your creation?

Follow Tra Kaia on Instagram @terakaia and tag us on your adventures. We love to see where our customers take their #basewear! You can try one for yourself at our website www.terakaia.com

13) Powers Provisions

What do you create and how did you get started?

While I'm a full-time photographer and filmmaker, I call myself a part-time grandma and fill the shelves of my online mercantile, Powers Provisions, with handknit goods and beaded jewelry as well as handcrafted goods from my talented artisan friends. I love making beautiful things with my hands and sharing them with the people I love and the people they love. My art embraces a life of adventure and I hope it inspires others to explore and enjoy the outdoors. Alongside these goods, Kaleigh shares her favorite recipes of her classic south meets the last frontier cuisine, cooking tips, and regaling you with tales of their Alaskan adventures on the blog.

How does the outdoors inspire your work?

I often say I love to paint with yarn the colors I've seen in the wild and am inspired by the steely blues and bright whites from Alaskan Glaciers, rusts and golds from the desert of Utah, and autumnal earthy shades from mountains in Maine. All of my goods are crafted for a life of adventure in the outdoors as well, and I encourage folks to wear them well, let the wool felt, and live your best life wherever that may take you!

Where can we learn more about you and support your creation?

www.powersprovisions.com and @powersprovisions on Instagram

14) Peter W. Gilroy

What do you create and how did you get started?

Born and raised in Taos, New Mexico, I was lucky to have grown up with the mountains in my backyard. I grew up creating, working the summers for my uncle, master goldsmith Phil Poirier. In college, I studied photography, and after graduation I started building custom furniture. I got sucked into the endless work, struggling to find balance between my love for climbing and the outdoors on the one hand, and my creative work on the other. In time, I found my way back to metal, and I experimented with making my own jewelry while working for a tool company, Bonny Doon Hydraulic Presses.

In 2014, I had a pivotal change of thinking. Instead of seeing my two passions as separate, I asked myself: What if I combine my passion for making art with my passion for climbing and the mountains? What if I delve into adventure in all aspects of my life? Since that day, I have been on a journey to bring these aspects together. It is easy to be calm and at peace in the mountains, but how do we share that with the rest of the world? I'm a dirtbag for my art, and proud of it.

How does the outdoors inspire your work?

The outdoors is everything to me.

Growing up, I was an overweight, nerdy kid, and through climbing was able to get in touch with my body and learn what I was capable of. Adventures in the outdoors have provided a barometer in all aspects of my life, and helped me through issues of mental health and more.

My work now just feels like a way for me to relive those adventures in the outdoors and dream about new ones, dream about long days traversing alpine ridgelines and climbing granite walls. It is a way for me to celebrate the natural landscape when I am not able to be out there.

Whether it is the subtle details of the texture of granite, the effortless flow that only a hard climb can force us to find, or the amazing views from the top, the inspiration offered by the mountains, and the rock we climb on, is endless. I want to capture the experiences we have outdoors and then bring them forward as mementos, to be savored in all the other moments of our lives.

Everything is made by me, in my small studio, in Taos, NM. I work with American-made machinery and tools. All materials, like stones and metal, are from the best, local if possible, eco-friendly sources.

Where can we learn more about you and support your creation?

You can find me online, instagram @peterwgilroy, and I actually have two websites now, peterwgilroy.com which features my custom and one-of-a-kind creations, and splitter-designs.com which is a new collection of hats, gear, and small jewelry pieces.

15) Static Climbing

What do you create and how did you get started?

STATIC was born in 2014 from an idea to give a new spin to chalk bags by using different textiles and making them larger so you can chalk up easier.

Sewing has always been something I wanted to learn how to do, so for my 24th birthday, my grandparents bought me my first sewing machine. I taught myself the ins and outs of being a seamstress and created my first chalk bag pattern. Three and a half days later I made my very first chalk bag (which is still in my office today).

My local climbing gym, VITAL, put the first chalk bags in their gym and shortly after that I started an Etsy shop. The entire bedroom and kitchen was my sewing shop, and one chalk bag after another I improved the design and learned how to create a company from the ground up.

My boyfriend Duncan saw how passionate I was and created the STATIC logo that is still used today. He quickly became the other half of STATIC helping with the design aspects of the company. After outgrowing an in-house office, we moved into the back room of a climbing gym a few years later and in 2018 we moved into our very own little shop. REI found STATIC on Etsy (a dream come true!), and over the last few years we have been able to make chalk bags for every REI in the country. Our team is still really small, which keeps our environmental impact small by keeping everything in house. All of our fabrics are sourced from family owned companies.

One of the reasons STATIC is successful is because of Duncan, he is the other backbone of this brand. We make up a pretty amazing team together, and I'm really lucky to have not only an amazing partner in life, but one of the most talented designers. It has been the most incredible 5 years growing with STATIC, I can't wait to see what the next 5 years brings!

How does the outdoors inspire your work?

The outdoors has been one of the biggest inspirations for my work. The Artist Series Collection supports local artists and really captures their inspiration of the outdoors through their artwork. The Traveler Series reminds me of always using my falsa blankets while I'm traveling and camping. The outdoors is really the reason why I have a company in the first place.

When Duncan and I aren't working we are always out adventuring with our dog Dakota! Creating a company that has a small environmental impact is really important, so we have worked to source materials that are made in the US and support family-owned companies like our own.

Where can we learn more about you and support your creation?

You can always email me directly if you have any questions, [email protected] or check out our instagram @staticclimbing. If you want to support STATIC you can check outwww.staticclimbing.com and use the code DREAMSOFALPINE for 20% off.

16) Le Fox Studio

What do you create and how did you get started?

In 2016, I set out to hike The Pacific Crest Trail. Over the course of a five month hiking artist residency, I created over 30 paintings, 40 handmade postcards, and 27 mile markers along the 2650 miles from Mexico to Canada. This adventure has evolved into a more extended studio based project which continues to inform my current body of work. My outdoor adventures among the mountains and valleys of the Pacific Northwest continue to inspire my work and fill the pages of my sketchbooks.

I create work that celebrates and contributes to the protection of the wild places I love to explore through donations of artwork or percentage contributions to conservancies and trail stewards. Using pattern, I create paintings that balance between abstract and landscape to capture the awe of wild places. Much of my work is initiated through bringing a sketchbook on my hikes, which allows a more direct recording of these moments, patterns, and landscapes. These sketches are then brought into the studio where they inform my larger works. Working from drawings and sketches, rather than photographs, allows a more direct transfer of impressions, ideas, and energy of the land into my work.

How does the outdoors inspire your work?

The landscape, patterns within the landscape, color, and the community around trails inspires all of my work. Being in nature, the act of exploring somewhere new, or revisiting a place multiple times are all ideas she explores in her work. Being somewhere new with a sketchbook is always hard for me because its a kid in a candy store situation. As I have developed this process more I have accepted that I wont be able to draw everything in one visit, but that I can always return. This is one of the many reasons I choose to support the conservation of the places I visit. The land will always be there for me, but much of it is under threat which challenges that comfort for all of us.

Where can we learn more about you and support your creation?

You can find my shop at Lefoxstudio.com/shop and my Instagram @lefoxstudio

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17) Drawn to High Places

What do you create and how did you get started? (i.e. the why behind your art and your business)

I make watercolor and ink paintings inspired by my time spent hiking, climbing and mountaineering in the Pacific Northwest. I got started because I was so overwhelmed with the magic of the mountains, I wanted a way to capture it. I began taking a sketchbook with me on adventures, and before I knew it, I was painting all the time!

How does the outdoors inspire your work?

I try to capture the movement, energy and life of the backcountry, the feeling of what makes these wild places so special.

Where can we learn more about you and support your creation? + A photo of you with your work (or a photo of your work)

My art is available on my website at www.drawntohighplaces.com or follow my adventures on instagram at @drawntohighplaces.

18) Dynamite Starfish

What do you create and how did you get started?

I create art inspired by rock climbing and all the beauty I see in life. I print that art by hand on tees, tanks and other apparel. I also offer stickers, art prints, and other gifts. Dynamite Starfish began because I wanted to share my passion for outdoor climbing and create art that talked about the subtleties of climbing and highlighted our shared experiences that connect us as climbers all around the world.

How do the outdoors Inspire your work?

The outdoors is the whole reason this work exists! After my first few outdoor climbing experiences, I knew this was something I was quickly falling in love with. At first, my art & apparel were all about specific places, and a portion of the profits donated to hyperlocal organizations that helped conserve those areas. Now, we donate a percentage of all profits to the Access Fund, because we believe they do great work across a number of areas and do advocacy work as well as conservation.

Where can we learn more about you and support your creation?

You can visit my online shop and website:www.DynamiteStarfish.com. Im also pretty available and responsive on Instagram @dynamitestarfish. If you want to learn more about the company history and my philosophy, this podcast is a great intro!https://www.wildermindpodcast.com/home/lesliekim

19) Riveted Oak Designs

What do you create and how did you get started? (i.e. the "why" behind your art and your business)

I actually didnt get started making outdoor gear. Im a union stagehand, and some stagehands carry chalk bags for tools and hardware. Typical chalk bags arent designed to hold more than chalk, so they dont last very long. I started thinking that maybe I could design and sew a version just for stagehands, so thats exactly what I did! I bought a used industrial machine and started sewing and selling bags to my coworkers. This worked great until I couldnt keep up with orders, so I created a Kickstarter campaign to fund a production run of these bags. That was the start of Riveted Oak Designs.

I started making outdoor gear because I love to hike and backpack, and I was seeing all of these cottage makers pop up. I figured Why cant I do that too? I started making simple, lightweight accessories and gear and field testing everything myself (or having my husband or friends try out products). Nothing I make is crazy expensive, so folks can have ultralight gear without breaking the bank. I like to think that if I can provide solutions for common issues, such as backpack organization, that more folks will be inclined to go outside and explore.

I also make stainless steel jewelry. Im the kind of person that puts on a necklace or earrings and wont take them off for a month or more. Im definitely a minimalist - I dont like big flashy jewelry. Stainless steel is great because yet can take a beating and its super low maintenance.

I love having my own business because I have control over it. I work for myself and my customers - thats it. I can make what I want to make, and help support the adventures of others by making products that help them accomplish their goals. I have customers that are hiking with my products in multiple countries and carrying them on thru-hikes in the USA. How cool is that?

How does the outdoors inspire your work?

I love everything about being outside in nature, and my husband and daughter are the same way. I work for a huge entertainment company and theme park in Southern California, so being outside in the backcountry is pretty much as opposite as you can get from that! I think we get so caught up in our daily lives that we forget how to slow down, live in the moment, and take in our surroundings. Being outside allows us to do that, and has so many mental and physical health benefits as well. When I work with my hands, its a very similar experience for me as being outside, almost like meditation in many ways. I slow down and focus on whats in front of me, instead of worrying about the future or the past.

When I make my products, I want them to have one of two goals: to help people get outside and experience the outdoors, or to be able to express their love of the outdoors to others. If I cant be outside camping or backpacking, making products that help folks do these things is just as satisfying.

Where can we learn more about you and support your creation?

You can head over to www.rivetedoakdesigns.com, or look for my Etsy shop under the same name. Ive also got a Facebook page and Instagram account @riveted_oak_designs. Im not super active on social media, because I prefer to spend my time outside or making things, but you can definitely get a hold of me through any of these options!

I really hope you all enjoyed this post, and Ive got to give a big shout out to Kate Sedrowski who is part of my team who helped me collaborate and coordinate with a lot of these great artists and makers for this amazing post. She is a creator in her own right. You should check out the series on her blog called, Beacons of Badassery, an interview series shining light on strong women.

A Big thank you to all the artists and makers who contributed their story and love for the outdoors to this blog post. I am so grateful for this and thank you for sharing your work with the world.

If youre a maker/artist with a passion for shining a light on the outdoors in your work, Id love to add you to this list. Please dont hesitate to reach out to me at [email protected]

Looking for more Outdoorsy Gift Ideas? Check Out these Articles:

Best Gifts for Hikers

Best Gifts for Backpackers

Best Gifts for Rock Climbers

Campervan Gifts That Every Van Owner Would Love to Get

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So, I am a frugal lady (read: broke bitch) and I carry this lifestyle choice into my hobbies. I am by no means a master spinner, but I’m in love with the hobby, and I wanted to share some tips I’ve figured out in my journey along the way. These are especially useful for beginner spinners, like myself, who are just starting out and not quite ready to invest in more expensive equipment yet. So, without further ado, here are some inexpensive options for your spinning journey!

1. Buy a drop spindle kit.

I didn’t do this with my first spindle (I bought one from Amazon, and purchased the fiber separately), but I did with some other spindles I own. Why? Because kits come with EVERYTHING you need. You get your spindle, your fiber, and instructions on the most basic kits. I’ve seen kits that include a niddy noddy, a lucet, spindle bowls, etc. It depends on the maker you purchase the kit from. I just found a great kit on Etsy that comes with 4oz of hand-dyed merino, a top and bottom whorl spindle that also doubles as a support spindle, and it comes with a bowl. The whole kit is around $20, which is a great price for what you’re getting - especially if you are a beginner because you get 3 different spindle options to really test out which method is your preferred one! I’ll include the link for this kit, and some other favorite products at the bottom of this post!

2. Use pet brushes for carding and making rolags.

They’re cheaper than hand carders. I actually have two mini pet brushes I purchased from the Dollar Tree, and I use them to make mini rolags that I tuck away in a smaller tupperware in my purse! Just make sure you get one with metal teeth that are similar to carders - they work best! You can also pick up a couple dowels from the hardware store for about 75 cents each to use for rolling the rolag/puni or whatever you call your little fiber bundle!

3. Practice on inexpensive, accessible fibers.

Don’t go spending money on something fancy when you’re still trying to learn - yet another good reason to buy a spindle kit that comes WITH fiber! Once I used all of the wool I had bought, I was itching to try some other fibers. One fun thing you can do is buy a fiber grab bag. One of my favorite stores on Etsy sells grab bags with around 12 oz of fiber for $20. You get all kinds of bits from merino wool, tussah silk, and even some sparklies in there to make art yarn! Something I’ve also experimented with is buying super chunky yarn and carding it and making rolags. Buy a wool blend if you are just starting and wish to do this. I find the 100% acrylic yarns to be a little slippery and tricky, but VERY soft! The key is to find a chunky yarn that is essentially a huge ball of roving. You should be able to draft the fibers out of the yarn very easily, and some chunky yarns aren’t even plied. These skeins usually run around $10 at big box craft stores, but I’ve used coupons on mine and gotten them for $5 a piece. I’ve found that using these giant chunky yarns are a really easy, inexpensive way to practice spinning. Then when you are ready for some lovely hand-dyed yarn, you’ve built up your skillset and you aren’t wasting expensive fibers.

4. Utilize your local library

I’m actually a librarian, so this was something I did from the get-go. Check your library for books on yarn and hand-spinning. My library had quite a few books in-house on yarn making, but the real gold mine of information was in the Ebooks collection. I was able to download a TON of great books to my phone to read while spinning and traveling, without having to carry around a heavy book. I highly recommend checking out Respect the Spindle by Abby Franquemont and The Spinner’s Book of Yarn Designs by Sarah Anderson.

Also, a lot of libraries are investing in tech resources, like 3D printers. I am fortunate that my library has a 3D printer, which allows me to make a lot of spinning tools easily, and at a low price. I’ve made several drop spindles and spools to hold yarn using free designs from Thingiverse! If your library does not have a 3D printer, but you are interested in a 3D-printed spindle, I highly recommend checking out Turtle Made on Etsy! She makes great spindles and they’re budget-friendly!

So, that is about all I have to offer today. I am still learning a lot as a new spinner, and it is such a fun hobby!

Links to all the goodies:

https://www.etsy.com/listing/704805815/complete-beginner-drop-spindle-kit-mini?ga_order=most_relevant&ga_search_type=all&ga_view_type=gallery&ga_search_query=drop+spindle+kit&ref=sr_gallery-1-24

https://www.amazon.com/Respect-Spindle-Infinite-Yarns-Amazing/dp/1596681551

https://www.amazon.com/Spinners-Book-Yarn-Designs-Techniques/dp/1603427384/ref=sr_1_1?keywords=yarn+designs&qid=1569689794&s=books&sr=1-1

https://www.thingiverse.com/search?q=drop+spindle&dwh=805d8f914196ec1

https://www.etsy.com/shop/TurtleMade?ref=simple-shop-header-name&listing_id=521323924

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A craft business can be a great way to make some extra cash, though it may be a little overwhelming to move from point A to point B in your entrepreneurial goals. Before you can hit the ground running, take a little time to plan ahead and think about the customer base you plan on selling to. With enough preparation, you can put your best foot forward as the owner and manager of a crafts business!

[Edit]Steps

[Edit]Picking a Niche for Your Business

Choose a crafting hobby that you’d like to pursue. Think about your own interests and hobbies, like jewelry-making, crocheting, card making, and more. Choose a specific category that you can center your business around. Pick a skill that you have some background in, so you’ll have an easier time making products for your store.[1]

For instance, if you have a lot of expertise with a certain hobby, like welding or woodworking, you may want to center your business around those crafts.

Try to think outside of the box. There are a lot of different craft sellers out there, and you want to make yourself as unique as possible. For instance, instead of just knitting throw blankets, you can knit blankets that represent different LGBTQ pride flags.

List potential clientele for your business. Think about specific demographics, like age and economic status. Will your ideal customer have a lot of money to spend on artisan goods, or will they be an individual who’s more pressed for cash? This list can give you a basic idea of who you’re selling to and how much you’ll want to charge in the long run.[2]

For instance, if you’re selling high-quality earrings, you can assume that your customers have a bit of spending money. If you’re selling something that’s more of a necessity, like handmade furniture, your customers may have different budget needs.

Visit craft shows to see what goods artisans are selling. Look online to see what craft shows are happening near you. Browse the different stalls and aisles to see what types of products artisans are selling, and what they’re selling specifically. Observe how many sellers make crafts in your designated niche—if you have a lot of competition right off the bat, you may want to send your craft business in another direction.[3]

For instance, if you want to make a custom photo frame business, you won’t want to set up shop in an area where there are already 2-3 established framers.

Craft shows can be a great place to find inspiration for your own displays in the future.

Check crafting sites to see how much competition is out there. Log onto websites like Handmade at Amazon and Etsy to see the kinds of products that people are selling. Look at how many customers have bought those goods in the past, and if those products seem to be in high demand. This can give you an idea of how popular or unique your business idea is.[4]

You don’t want to start up a business on a website with people who are already well-established in your crafting niche.

For instance, if you make custom quilts for newborn babies, check Etsy to see how many artisans sell similar goods.

[Edit]Figuring out the Logistics of Your Business

Create a unique brand identity for yourself. Think of a name and unique logo that really capture the essence of what you’re trying to sell. Don’t reinvent the wheel—instead, focus on a catchy, informative brand name that attracts customers without sounding too cliche or boring. Check that your brand and logo really match the goals of your brand, so your business looks really cohesive and professional.[5]

For instance, if you sell calligraphy prints, you may name your brand something like “Looped Luxury” or “Inked Dreaming.”

If you make your own baskets, you can name your brand something like “Brittany’s Baskets” or “Bushels of Love.”

Register your business with your state or region. Check online to see what your state or region’s small business laws are. If you plan on making a decent chunk of income from this business, you’ll likely need to register yourself with the government for tax purposes. Check your state or regional website for specific information.[6]

For instance, if you’re registered as a small business in the United States, you get an Employer Identification Number, which you use to pay taxes later on.

Choose a competitive price for your products. Visit craft shows and check on craft marketplaces to see what the average price is for the type of craft you’re selling. Try to mark your own prices at a similar price so customers don’t write your products off as too expensive.[7]

For instance, if other sellers list their rubber stamps for $15, you may want to undercut their prices slightly by selling your products for $12.

Always consider the cost of your materials when pricing a product. If you undersell your products, you may end of losing money in the long run.

Find a reasonable supplier where you can buy supplies in bulk. Check online to see if there are any wholesale stores that sell the supplies you need for your craft. Think about how much you’re willing to spend on these—keep in mind that you’re trying to make a profit with your business, so your supplies shouldn’t cost more than your actual crafts.[8]

Stores that sell in bulk are a good starting point to work with. Once you make a steady profit, you can purchase supplies from more expensive/luxury brands.

Make multiple versions of your craft ahead of time so you have stock. Take some time to create a “stock” for your store, so you can accept lots of orders at once. Set your products aside in a safe place so they’re ready to mail out once you open your business.[9]

Sign up with a shipping provider who can mail your goods. Look up different pricing information from different postal or shipping offices in your area. Pick a group that has reasonable rates and won’t break the bank when you start making sales.[10]

Your local post office is a good option, depending on the type of product you’re selling.

Some websites, like Etsy, help you print out a shipping label for your local post office.

[Edit]Photographing Your Products

Set up a nice backdrop so you can take nice product photos. Drape a white sheet over a chair or wall so you have a clean, crisp backdrop to use for your pictures. Choose something light-colored so your product is really clear and distinguishable in a picture.[11]

If you have a bit of money to spare, buy an official backdrop to use for your product pictures. You can buy these for under $20 online.

If you have a bit of technology expertise, you can use a green screen as a backdrop instead.

Arrange extra lighting to boost your picture quality. Place extra lights around your product so the picture can look clear and focused. If you’re really committed to a photo studio setup, you can buy lighting from special companies, like SHOTBOX or B&H.[12]

Take your pictures with a nice camera. Rent or invest in a nice, high-quality camera, or snap pictures with your camera phone. Double-check that the product is centered and well-lit in the photos before you upload them anywhere.[13]

Ask a professional to take pictures if you don’t have a lot of experience.

[Edit]Marketing Your Business

Predict who your ideal customer will be. Pretend that you’re shopping from your own craft business, and think about how you’d describe your crafts from a shopper’s perspective. Try and form an identity based on this experiment, like where your ideal customer lives, when they’re most likely to shop, and why they choose certain products over others.[14]

For instance, if you make costumes for a living, your ideal customer might be a cosplayer or performer looking for costumes that are higher quality than a standard retailer.

If you make your own ceramics, your ideal customer may be a middle-aged or older adult looking for art to place in their home.

Cater your product descriptions to your ideal clientele. Narrow down your ideal customer’s reason for shopping, then try to address it in your product’s description and website. Think about really specific reasons why the customer might be looking for a certain craft—this can help you narrow down your description.[15]

For instance, if you make custom lotion, you can write something like: “Our summer soap is made with aloe, which will soothe your skin after a hot day in the sun.”

If you design custom T-shirts, you can say something like: “Our T-shirts are great for a variety of occasions for all ages, whether you’re getting ready for a soccer tournament or a family reunion.”

Separate yourself from the competition. Look online to see what other crafters in your field are selling. Give yourself a unique angle that no other crafter has, which will really set you apart from other sellers. Advertise the unique product you offer customers, and explain why it’s noteworthy.[16]

For instance, if you make amigurumi toys, you can use pastel yarn to give your products a unique color scheme.

If you want to open a woodworking shop, you can use local or recycled wood to make all of your products.

Draft a personal story that describes your backstory. Write down a few inspirational paragraphs about your origin story as an artisan. Let them know when you started crafting, and if there are any special causes that are near and dear to your heart. Keep your passage concise and to the point, so buyers feel like they can trust you and your products.[17]

For instance, you can say something like: “I’ve been sculpting clay since I was 12 years old, and it’s turned into a lifelong passion. I love challenging myself and creating unique designs for my customers.”

Let buyers know if your goods support a certain charity.

Design a website for your business. Build a website that helps give your customers a full scope of what you offer as an artisan. Include an “about” tab, along with a place for people to shop and view your products. Additionally, include a “contact” page that helps potential clientele get in touch with you more easily.[18]

You can use a free website builder, like Wix or Weebly, but it’ll look more professional if you purchase your own domain.

List your crafts on your website or a third-party marketplace. Make an account on a third-party site, like Etsy or Handmade by Amazon, which will help you sell and ship your products to a variety of locations. These sites usually charge you per listing, and pocket a small portion of your sales.[19] If you want to seek directly from your own website, set up your shop on a platform like Shopify or BigCommerce.[20]

Create social media profiles for your business. Sign up on Facebook, Twitter, Instagram, Pinterest, and any other network where you think your customers will be active. Upload content on a regular basis so you can stay in touch with your customers while also promoting yourself.[21]

You can use social media to host fun giveaways for customers, or to show off new merchandise that you’re planning to sell.

Sell your products at craft shows for in-person networking opportunities. Register for craft shows in your area if you’d like to interact with customers personally to get your name out there. Always bring a credit card reader with you to accommodate for all buyers. Keep in mind that many shows require a registration fee to rent a booth, so only sign up for events in your price range.[22]

You can use craft shows as an opportunity to share your business card, or set up a mailing list.

[Edit]Tips

Be sure to list any staff members on your website.[23]

A craft business can be a great side job if you’re looking to make extra money.

It may help to make a unique email domain specifically for your craft business.

[Edit]Warnings

Be prepared for anything when you first start a craft business. There’s no guarantee that you’ll sell enough to make a living, so you’ll want a back-up plan in place.

[Edit]Related wikiHows

Open a Small Business

Switch Careers

Start Your Own Business

Make an Umbrella Pouch

Make a Tissue Pouch

Make a Duct Tape iPod Pouch (Nano Second Generation)

[Edit]References

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