I am not the most computer literate microchip in the motherboard. Etsy now has the capability to let customers choose options, like color or size, when checking out. I've been editing my listings to take advantage of this and needed a color chart. Insert blank stare here. PicMonkey to the rescue! This amazing, FREE on-line photo editing software let me add words to my color chart with a couple clicks of the mouse and a little drag and drop. I was feeling so proud of myself I thought I'd get fancy with a photo collage to show off my new bracelets. Next time you need some photo editing, give PicMonkey a try. You'll be amazed at how awesome you are! And while you're at it, check out my new bracelet listings and let me know what you think.
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Extra! Extra! I'm one of 27 artisans featured in Handmade Colorado, a 5 month exhibit in Ansbacher Hall - the unsecured walkway between Jeppesen Terminal and the security checkpoint for A gates. (You might recognize the glass cases) Erin, the exhibit coordinator, found me through my Etsy shop and thought my fiber bracelets and colorful crochet ornaments were perfect for the "wrap" display.
If you are traveling through DIA and have a few extra minutes, check it out. The show is a wonderful celebration of Colorado's creative spirit and well worth a look. My case will be about half way, on the left side as you head towards Concourse A. I've been scrambling to create and photograph new inventory. Let me know what you think! Something crazy, amazing, pinch-me-I-don't-believe-it wonderful has happened to MontanaGirl. Everything evolved in under 24 hours so I've been scrambling to make the most of it. While vacationing in California I used it as an excuse to visit a cute yarn shop in Long Beach. (Like I ever need an excuse for that!) Stay tuned! My trip to see my sister in Long Beach last weekend included a stop at Crafted, a permanent craft marketplace. It's an enormous warehouse filled with individual small storefronts. There was a large variety of artisan foods, apparel, jewelry and art. It was fun to see some of the people I recognized from etsy "live". I applaude their efforts to support handmade enterprise and really hope Crafted grows into a thriving destination. This way to the craft fair? The Friends of the Library Craft Fair (my biggest sale of the year) is tomorrow. Last year temps were in the high 80's, which didn't exactly put people in the mood to buy soft, warm, snuggly scarves. I was hoping it would be a little cooler this year. Be careful what you wish for! Current forecasts predict snow flurries and a high temp of 39 degrees. It might be hard to sell anything if I'm wearing all of it! If you are a brave sort and don't want to worry about crowds, come on by. If nothing else you can see how I look in blue (lips, that is). What I should be doing is crocheting like a mad woman to get ready for the upcoming Friends of the Library sale on October 6th here in Littleton. What I have been doing is uploading old family photos to my Flickr photostream. If you need a chuckle check them out.
One well-loved recipe! The demand for snacks in my house is high. It sometimes seems that I don't even get food unloaded from the car after a trip to the grocery store before it disappears. This recipe is one of my favorites. It makes 3 loaves, leaves the house smelling great, and doubles as "breakfast" if the boys grab 5 extra minutes of sleep before school. PUmpkin Bread REcipe
"Fruit Suit" Apple and Pear Protectors Back-to-School - Pencils, notebooks, new shoes, meetings, class expectations, clubs, hockey practice, fees! Once the school doors open the things to worry about start piling up. One thing you'll never have to think twice about is sending a healthy fruit snack. My handmade, 100% cotton apple cozies will get your fruit there in delicious style. A colorful, fully adjustable "fruit suit", it stretches to accomodate different sizes and types, fully enclosing your apples or pears. These make unusual and useful gifts for the student (or teacher!) in your life, or for anyone who wants to eat healthier and stop wasting money on bruised fruit that ends up in the compost bin. Click on the image to check out my current inventory. Why crochet? I was talking to my friend about our growing businesses (she’s a very talented writer) and she asked “Why crochet? Of all the things you have done in the past, why focus on this?” Throughout the course of our friendship she has seen the trends - custom decoupage keepsake boxes for kids, the funky and fantastic beaded fringe bracelets that became my go-to gift for awhile and my first fiber hat and scarf sets when I was still using the Knifty Knitter loom. Why crochet indeed? |
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Newsletter ArchiveCarmen kwolkoskiYarn obsessed Montana native currently living in Colorado. A lapsed architect, I have a love of color and a knack for intuitive creativity - whether crocheting, cooking or coming up with excuses to not clean the house. |