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Author Archives: maryannswood
Santa Baby treat basket
Today I cased a halloween idea in to a Christmas idea. This little treat basket was so easy to make. I will have plenty of varieties available at Crafty Feast on December 15. I was able to use scraps to make the Santa basket! It’s such a treat when I can use scraps.
Baby Announcements
This week I was busy creating baby announcements for a set of twins that were born in October. I hope their mommy and daddy love them. Lots of hand paper punching on this card… 50 made and shipped.
New Craft Room in progress from the move
So I wanted to show you a little of what I’ve been experiencing lately….
I painted the basement from garnet to a much lighter horse radish color. Then two days, we had an inch of standing water in the basement. Yes, we all ready moved in the furniture and boxes. Thankfully NO CRAFTS WERE DAMAGED.
The main water line from the meter to the house sprung a leak… So we were without water for 6 days. Then another 5 days passed and we finally had the floor replaced. The picture below are some of my craft boxes helping the flooring seal and stay seated. 😦 I was just waiting to unpack.
Finally, two nights ago I was able to start unpacking. I have more organizing to to but I am almost ready to craft again!
Even bought a new storage option for the clear stamps! I am using DVD stage rack!
I am hoping to begin crafting again by this weekend. I am scheduled to be at the All Locals Market in October so I need to get busy! I will post more pictures when the room is finally finished.
All Locals Market in my future!
For about a year now I have been tossing around the idea of applying to All Local Farmer’s Market to be a vendor. Asking myself if I wanted to put myself out there.
This year I have taken a few steps towards furthering this business to making it a reality. In April, I applied for my business license. May, I sold goods at Crafty Feast. Then summer came and work (my fulltime job) has gotten in the way of M.A.S.W. Designs. I say that jokingly but I was putting in so many hours and traveling so much that there was no point in trying to do both at the time.
So last week I decided to look at the All LocalFarmer’s Market web site again and just do it. I received an email yesterday that they want me to start vending at the market! This is HUGE news in many ways. I presently only sell on Etsy and at a local store, Artizan on Bull. Both locations allow me to sell a few things here and there but the audiences are limited. Being at the Market will allow my handcrafted cards to be viewed by hundreds of people every week I sell. WOW.
This means a number of things for me.
1. Put in craft office hours every week to keep up productivity.
2. Become much better with my record keeping and paperwork. That means setting an hour a week to organize and track paperwork.
3. Make my “traveling road show” business mobile and easy to set up and pack up. I have started this with a bit of upcycling. (that will be another blog post to come)
When will I start selling at the All Local Farmer’s Market, you ask? I am hoping to make my opening day at the Market Saturday, October 6. I will keep you posted if things change!
Queen of the Universe
Whether you are Queen of your house or Queen of Pride, have you ever felt this way? I cased this card from Unity Stamp Company.
In Preparation for Pride
This weekend as I began to look towards SC Pride in October, I created some fun cards. Hey Girlfriend and Couture do not have to be used as LGBT but I like the fun feel to them.
The final card with the two ladies, to me is just a way to show your support a young lady for her choices in life with a quote from E.E. Cummings “It takes courage to grow up and become who you really are.”
Hello Baby!
Decided to continue on with Baby cards. These are cute “hello baby” cards are great for baby showers. Cards are available on Etsy!
Giraffe – Hello Baby
4 1/4″ X 5 1/2″ Blank inside
Monkey – Hello Baby
4 1/4″ X 5 1/2″ Blank inside
Spring is in the air
As the temperatures began to rise and the sun was shining, I couldn’t help but make these cute Spring time cards. They are available in sets of 3 on my Etsy page!
Extending my line of Gay and Lesbian Cards
As I get time, I have been working on my line of Gay and Lesbian cards. Presently, the line is only engagement, love, and marriage/commitment ceremonies. I am going to expand the line with mom cards, dad cards, inspirational, etc. but this is a start. You can purchase these cards on Etsy!
Life is a Maker Faire 