I am happy to be back and to send my very best wishes to everyone once again!!
When I began crocheting dishcloths and handmaking cards, I had no intention of ever doing anything with it ~ most were for myself or family and friends.
A few blog friends suggested I open an Etsy shop and after considering it and praying about it, I did so in February of 2009. I had my 1st sale the very day I opened and don't think I had another sale until MANY MONTHS later :o(
Somewhere along the way, I changed direction and began creating what I called whimsical collages and 3D art featuring butterflies and baby elephants and that has expanded to include so many others.
Since May of last year, I've had 61 sales and I thank the Lord for each and every one and often wonder what He has in store with all of it.
This past Tuesday, I took some of my creations into a fairly new kids' store and they kept the 4 that I show in the collage above *on consignment*. If they sell, we'll split the price 50/50 . . . of course, they may hang on their walls for quite some time or they may not sell at all.
Previous to that and since Christmas I've done quite a bit of custom pieces including a 16" X 20" canvas.
I've also been creating a new website, a Facebook page and updating my other blog to reflect more where my creative interests lie at this time, since the only handmade cards I create now are for family and special occasions.
Until April 27th, I'm holding a BABY SHOWER free GIVE-AWAY on Facebook for anyone who is expecting or knows someone who is expecting a Baby ANYTIME in 2011 -- drop by for a visit to read how you or someone you know could win FREE GIFTS :o)
I hope to post on this, the blog of my heart, a little more often than I have over the past several weeks as I've missed it and the dear ladies who drop by for a visit!! I'll also try to visit all your blogs a little more often than I have over the past while ...
Blessings,



7 comments:
Your collages are very interesting...I like how you recycle old books and your precision, mixed with your colorful and whimsical choices makes for a really lovely effect. Congratulations on such productivity as well.
I just love those butterfly pictures, they are so clever. I can't imagine them not selling. You are very creative.
Your new blog is lovely and so inviting to browse the beautiful art work you create! I perused the whole site and enjoyed each page!
So excited for you, Dallas! Your creations will be loved by all!
Greetings from Southern California
I am your newest follower.
I invite you to visit my blog.
And become a follower if you want to.
God Bless You :-)
Jeannette, Jo, Lorraine - thanks for your kind words of encouragement :o)
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Welcome *Old Geezer* from Calif!
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May the Lord bless each of you as you follow where HE leads!
I have an Etsy account, but have never done anything with it. I should at least try! Glad you have a nice little business, it's fun to think somebody likes what we craft. (I like your new fonts!!)
Mrs Mobunny - Yes, you should at least give it a try!!
You'll never know, if you don't :o)
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