she closed her eyes and jumped
February 18, 2010
So once there was this girl who made stuff out of the things her mom tried to throw away.
She stole little bits of fabric scraps and thread from the sewing bins and made barbie clothes. She made furniture out of discarded Pringles cans and cereal boxes.
When she went to college, she took her mom's old Singer so she could 'taper' the ankles of her jeans. It was the early nineties. She was stylish.
The next twenty years were a blur of curtains and pillows and baby blankets and slipcovers and girl clothes and princess dresses and costumes and bibs and duvets and pajama bottoms.
Until now.
When opened her own etsy shop.
Friends, I am stepping out of my comfort zone. There is a new little shop at etsy where I've hung my shingle. I'm slowly adding items -- both vintage and handmade.
I'm still quite uneasy about the whole thing, but it should keep this momma busy. Stop by and mingle for a bit, why don't you? xoxo
p.s. I just had my first sale!
p.p.s. This is so exciting.
p.p.p.s. I'm a complete dork. This I know.
This is so great! Congratulations. I'll be sure to share the link. Everything is so lovely.
Posted by: Christin | February 19, 2010 at 12:43 AM
Good for you! I'm still finding the courage...
Posted by: Crafty Mummy | February 19, 2010 at 01:09 AM
Yay!!! Very proud of you for stepping out there. Off to go look!
Posted by: Sarah :: greenclogs | February 19, 2010 at 01:38 AM
good luck! you'll do great.
Posted by: kirsten | February 19, 2010 at 09:07 AM
Congrats! That is totally exciting, I am hoping to have one by the end of the year -that's my goal. I will be just as dorkily (is that a word??) excited as you!
Posted by: Chelsea | February 19, 2010 at 09:19 AM
Congratulations. I will surely shop!
Posted by: deborah | February 19, 2010 at 09:55 AM
Congratulations Chris! I knew you'd jump in one day... have fun!
Posted by: Mom | February 19, 2010 at 10:05 AM
Congrats! You have some great items in there! Love that pillow.
Posted by: Nikki | February 19, 2010 at 10:08 AM
HOORAY!!! Congratulations on taking the leap! Can't wait to check out your goodies :-)
Posted by: Courtney | February 19, 2010 at 10:21 AM
Congratulations!
Posted by: Fiona | February 19, 2010 at 10:25 AM
A beautiful shop! Congratulations on your first sale!
Posted by: Lise | February 19, 2010 at 10:43 AM
Super cute stuff! I love that black and white pillow. I hope it goes well for you!
Posted by: amy h | February 19, 2010 at 11:05 AM
Congrats, that's so awesome! I saw that you made 2 sales, way to go! I'm so proud you started your shop, I hope it brings lots of success!
Posted by: natalie | February 19, 2010 at 11:23 AM
Congrats lady! :D
Consider your shop hearted!
Posted by: Ashley Ann | February 19, 2010 at 11:24 AM
This makes me smile! I'm SO proud of you friend! Looking forward to watching you grow! Your shop looks great. Congrats sweetie! xo
Posted by: Katie | February 19, 2010 at 11:32 AM
dude. why am I so late to this party. going over to look right now. congratulations, my friend.
Posted by: laeroport | February 19, 2010 at 12:29 PM
Girl, I didn't know that you did it already! I'm so happy I was able to score something :) You'll do great, I know it!!
Posted by: beki | February 19, 2010 at 12:54 PM
wow!! Congratulations for your new project!!! It seems to be so exciting!
Posted by: Daniela | February 19, 2010 at 01:34 PM
yay for you!
(i would say yay for me, but it looks like somebody beat me to those s&p shakers.)
best of luck on your exciting endeavor!
Posted by: c | February 19, 2010 at 03:01 PM
congrats Chris!
I'm lovin that FIVE baby bib
Posted by: dana | February 19, 2010 at 06:49 PM
Congratulations!!! What a lovely shop.
p.p.p.p.s. You have SIX sales now...
Posted by: Lera | February 19, 2010 at 08:04 PM
six sales! go you!
and congrats - it's lovely.
Posted by: erin | February 20, 2010 at 10:01 AM
You are the cutest!!! It's about time you did this lady!
Posted by: Aunt Fashionista | February 20, 2010 at 10:51 AM
Yay! How exciting!
Posted by: nikko | February 20, 2010 at 02:37 PM
I love checking out your blog - so pretty! Congrats on your new Etsy store, I'm checking it out right now. You're going to sell out very quickly at this rate! Good for you..
Posted by: Trix | February 20, 2010 at 09:41 PM
OHHhhh, congrats! So excited for you! I know you will do fabulous!!!!!!!!
Posted by: Shannon | February 23, 2010 at 01:26 PM
wow where have i been? congratulations! i wish you great success. i'm going to check out the shop now!
Posted by: jen | February 28, 2010 at 11:24 AM
You are so not a dork!
Posted by: Liz | March 03, 2010 at 09:32 PM