Spooky

Here's another image for Illustration Friday.  This weeks theme is Spooky! I don't think I'm going to bother explaining it this time and see if people can tell what is going on here.   Hope you enjoy it!

Boo!

I'm so excited that Halloween is almost here.  My daughter got her costume a couple of weeks ago and she looks so cute in it.  It's a little witch costume.  She's going to have a Halloween birthday since her actual birthday is so close to the holiday.  Here's the invitation that I made for it:

My birthday is coming up on Friday.  I'm planning on spending it in Philly with my friend Lara and my boyfriend.  I'm definitely looking forward to having a good time.  I didn't have time to participate in Illustration Friday this week.  Oh well.  Maybe next week. 

Okay... Time for a Breakdown.

Alright, I've been trying to get as much work done as possible these past few days, weeks, however long it has been.  I'm still on an inspired streak and I want to get as much done as humanly possible, but unfortunately for me, my daughter has other plans.  And she is essentially my boss.  It isn't really her fault of course, but she is partially responsible for my lack of work.  I'm to blame for the rest, due to procrastination, lack of discipline, and time management issues. 

I've gotten two sales on Etsy!  Yay, well, that is the good news.  

I also have a lot going on lately.  My baby girl is turning 3 in November, so there's the party planning for that.  And Halloween is coming of course.  And then the impending doom that is Christmas, but I can't even begin thinking about that yet.  This upcoming weekend I am doing a bake sale for the Ocean County Animal Shelter on Saturday. I think i will make some cookies.  Or apple cobbler.  Not sure yet.  And on Sunday I am doing my first ever craft fair at KC's Creations in West Creek, NJ.  Should be a fun filled, and stressful weekend.

Fall is Coming!

    I can't believe the summer is almost over already!  I'm getting so happy about fall being on the way and I've been working on a lot of fall and Halloween related art and such.  I posted a couple more of my dolls and some things for halloween.  I have more on the way including a Dia De Los Muertos tote that came out really cool.  I would probably keep it, but I need money so off it goes. 
    I think I'm going to do a bake sale and a handmade fair all in the same weekend.  That should be a fun weekend.  The bake sale is a fundraiser for the ocean county animal shelter.  The craft show is KC Creations fall fest in West Creek, NJ.  It will be the weekend of September 25th and 26th.  Should be a good time and I hope whoever reads this (if anyone actually does) will come out or participate in both events. 
    In my anticipation for the fall, I made a treasury of other peoples wares on Etsy.  I really like the way it came out.  It's not necessarily what you might expect for a fall theme, but I think it's really nice.  Here it is:


A Fall Romance

RESERVED LISTING ELENA
Lirola$138.00 USD

Rustic Birch Blocks - Set
CrowBiz$15.00 USD

The Deep Forest- Ruffle W
murwati$35.00 USD

Antiqued Brass Chain Art
thecreativeseed$2.87 USD

Silverplate Wire Basket
anythinggoeshere$12.00 USD

Pumpkin Cheesecake Oval L
longwinterfarm$3.00 USD

leafy copper and brass wi
hotwatervintage$12.00 USD

Thistles at Dusk- 8x8 Fin
missquitecontrar$25.00 USD

handkerchief linen soft b
sandmaidensleepw$44.00 USD

Vintage Framed Hummingbir
JoieDeCleve$24.00 USD

Blackberry Jam - Fresh Bl
valleykatdesigns$10.00 USD

Mustard and Cranberry Flo
YellowBugBoutiqu$35.00 USD

1940's Vintage Purple
vintagewise$78.00 USD

Pair of Brass Color Drawe
ManateeDreamsInc$5.24 USD

Golden Leaves Cream Fresh
shinyfantasy$15.00 USD

Ceramic Owl Lantern Vinta
fruitflypie$39.99 USD

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I will have pictures coming soon.

Etsy Frustration

I realize that I haven't been on Etsy very long (okay like a week) and I know it's going to take a while to get my business rolling.  It's just very frustrating learning the ins and outs and trying to figure out how to get my stuff out into the world so people see it.  It seems that people who stumble upon my stuff think its pretty good, but still no one is buying.  I don't think all that many have checked it out yet, either.  I also realize my stuff is pretty specific and will only appeal to certain people, and mainly to children who are not wandering around shopping on Etsy.  I just want to sell SOMETHING.  I just want people to like it enough to buy something.  For my own ego I guess. Haha.  I'm trying real hard to get some more stuff together to put up and maybe some more stuff that will appeal universally.

Anyway, I completed some more Halloween stuff and I'm working on a fall painting that looks really nice so far.  I made my paper dolls more of a playset.  And added a doll and a couple bags.  I thought these things would get more hearts than my illustrations because they are more substantial.  But, nothing so far.  Not even 1 heart. 

I gotta figure out how to get more exposure.  I think that is the key.  Anyway if anyone stumbles upon this site, Check out my etsy shop at www.etsy.com/shop/hellohoneyhoney.