Looking Ahead

Most artisans who sell their items online have stocked their shops, and promoted, promoted, promoted their handmade items.  I admire them for it and I heartily support the purchasing of handmade items for Christmas gifts, etc.  But this year I am pulling back from the selling aspect.  Those who know me a bit are aware that I have had a year of challenges that have directed my focus and energy elsewhere.  This Christmas, I need to make items for my family and that comes first with me. 

However, I do intend to get back into making things for my online shops after the holiday season, providing that no new challenges prevent me from doing so.  I also am contemplating getting back into my artwork, both drawing/painting and digitally. The New Year is a time of redirecting my focus.  Oh, and I have new plans for my JellyBean Critters.

The Pumpkins Are Coming!

September 20th UPDATE:  Yes, I am slow in getting new photos and listings up.  Gotta get it done.  I, however, have posted a photo of a fabric wall hanging entitled Whimsy Witch on my Artfire shope:  This was made last year and sold before having the chance to be listed.  I am offering to make to order, on a limited basis, another for any one who wants one - however, I do not plan to make any past the first week of October.
I have been working on a few pumpkins in between my busy schedule for this week.  However, a couple were purchased by someone of my locality and did not stay with me long enough to even be photographed.  That is okay as that I have started on a few more.  Now, I need to get them finished and listed.  I do not intend to make more for sale after this week as that I need to move on to other projects.  Have a great weekend, everyone!http://www.artfire.com/ext/shop/product_view/CherChic/3836790

More Pumpkins Are Arriving!

I have finished a couple of pumpkins and they are to be photographed and posted shortly.  Making items for my online shops is a part-time activity for me.  This week is going to be hectic for me, but I will work to get some new pumpkins and previously made items listed.  Have a great Labor Day week, everyone!

JellyBean Critters are PURRfect for Easter Baskets!

There is one bunny, HOPPIE, in this bunch ... but any of these OOAK kitties will be PURRfect for any Easter basket.  These little critters are a result of my love of my two granddaughters and of my cats.  I made one after an idea suggested by a friend, and my older granddaughter begged for one.  Well, it snowballed from there... granddaughter has several (I have to hide new creations, that are made for sale or on commission, from her).  The ones above can be found at my Etsy shop: http://www.etsy.com/shop/CherChic


I also have a few listed at my Artfire shop (more images below): http://www.artfire.com/users/CherChic

BACK AT HOME!

Little Clormey is a whimsical fella of my own design!  He is ready for spring and Easter ... I can see how he would be a delightful addition to any Easter basket.

Please visit my shops for

more information, and to

browse through my other creations.

MY SHOPS: http://www.etsy.com/shop/CherChic
       and            http://www.artfire.com/users/CherChic


Thank goodness that we have our father back at home after a hospital stay.  I am now trying to get back into the routine.  Please become a follower and check back for what I am doing.  I still aim to revamp this blog to make it easier on the eyes and easier to navigate.  Have a great weekend, everyone!h

iPhone 4 / iPod-Touch cases

My son just purchased an iPhone 4 and requested of me to make a case for it.  He chose the Monkey print which I find as "cute."  

Anyway, I made this one for sale.  It fits the iPhone 4 or  an iPod-Touch.  The iPod-Touch is about the same in dimensions as the phone, but is thinner.  I am working on another case on consignment for an iPod-Touch.

I aim to make a few more in various prints and list shortly.  If you wish immediate notification via email of completion of cases that are in the plans for January, 2012, please contact me to be placed on that email listing.  Thank you for visiting my blog!


The current versions have a front pocket which is bettered secured by the velcro-fastened tab closure.

The Sharon Burton Daily

The Sharon Burton Daily is featuring my JellyBean Critter, "BubbleGum," today and this is an honor for me.  However, this budding online publication is worth perusing, and I encourage others to subscribe. Topics are diversified ranging from handmade items of interests to education to technology, travel, etc.  Do visit this site and become a subscriber if it appeals to you.

Transition

This blog will be in a transitional stage for the next week or two.  Please be patient, as that I am monitoring my elderly father who has life-threatening health issues, and the process of revamping my blog may be slow.  I have created another blog, called Claudia's Chatter, which will focus on my cats, gardening and other creative outlets so that I can organize this blog better as far as my Etsy and Artfire shops are concerned, as well as for my JellyBean Critters, etc.  Please stay with me ... check in on a regular basis.

Featured Artfire Studio - Week of October 25, 2010

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Jewelry By Andrea

SIAMMIE Is Featured on An Artfire Collection!

One my JellyBean Critters, SIAMMIE, is being featured in a new collection titled: "Sew Cute!", curated by AbsintheDragonfly.  I am so honored and take this as a great compliment.

Please click on the hotlinks above the photo
in order to access the collection and the curator's site.

New Labels for Cher Chic!

I received the labels that were ordered from Jennifer's Jewels and am really am excited about them!  I attached, in an email, a digital copy of a design created by me and told her as to what dimensions I wanted for my label, and viola!...here it is!  Good job, Jennifer.  If you need labels customized for you, click the hot link in this post and convo her.  Oh, by the way, my labels are iron-on, which is very convenient.  Dimensions: 5/8" tall and 1-1/2 inches long.

THINKING ABOUT CHRISTMAS

I know that someone may be moaning, "already putting things out for Christmas!"  No, I am making it a goal to start making items for Christmas (and Halloween & Thanksgiving) in order to have these ready for the holidays.  As soon as I complete each item, if not for a gift for a family member or close friend, I will post it on Etsy and/or Artfire for sale.
~If you would like to see something made that you have not seen in my blog or shops, feel free to give input.  I will certainly take suggestions into consideration!~