Well....three hours sleep is better than nothin'! Would have been longer had the Colonel not landed on me like a furry sack of wet cement and woken me right up! Not to worry. I don't recall EVER having a regular sleep pattern so I'm used to this and a couple of snuggly hours in soft blankies with a hot water bottle is very refreshing! Things only get dodgy after a five+ day run without sleep - that's when the world goes a bit 'Who Framed Roger Rabbit' as my mind makes up a toon world that'd make Walt Disney weep bitter tears of envy into his cryogenic chamber! Can't complain - there are flying blue toon bunnies. Aaaaawesome!
So, against the odds I have managed STUFF today....nooooooo, no vacuuming still.... I'm writing that off for the week with all hopes for next Monday, but let's not hold our breath there! I've picked up the big bits. That'll do fer now!
I HAVE, however, listed my new Etsy stock - a range of little art cards/tiles (each slightly larger than an ATC or ACEO). I had such fun making them and I'm quite pleased with the colourful results. Best part is that they don't cost a kidney to ship! WOO! So, without further ado, here they are -
I'm quite nervous - I've not listed these little things before so I am going to keep fingers crossed and hope that people like them enough to buy them. Wish me luck!
My next project will be to make some more journals - all the elements are ready so I have no excuse!
I still like Etsy... I have sold on Ebay for years as part of my old job and they're a nightmare. Etsy, by comparison, are far more reliable - and a hell of a lot cheaper! There are some incredible shops on there and some GORGEOUS unique works of art. I thought I'd just take the opportunity to share just few favourites - click the picks to visit some splendid arty Etsy shops. These belong to some lovely fellow bloggers:
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| Patti Vanderbloemen's Shop |
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| Karin's Shop - GinkgoetCoquelicot |
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| Isobel's Shop - Threadnoodle |
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| Kathy's Shop - KathyinozarksFibers |
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| Jill's Shop - Kiln Fired Art |
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| Niina's Shop - Fairychamber Fantasy Art & Illustrations |
Just a taster of what's available!
Ok - that's me for today. The Colonel's fixing me with his gimlet stare - I suspect that it's cuddle time, which means that he'll plonk his furry bum and prickly claws on my knee again....wonder how long it'll be before my legs lose all sensation! Kitties....what can ya do eh? Thank you for stopping by again! Sending hugs from me and gravelly purrs from The Colonel - see you soon! Shroo :) xxx
YOUR cards are just awesome.. each single piece!
ReplyDeleteWish you luck with selling them!
Hope your sleep better now.. gosh this is not good for you - take care-
a good sleep is so necessary!
xoxoxo
Susi
Thank you! I have fingers crossed for some sales - that would be awesome! Sleep is SO good ,,,,I tend to go for quite a while without much then for no reason my body and brain just shut down and I'll sleep for 48 hours straight - barring interruptions from The Colonel and his rumbly 'feed me' tummy! Used to it by now! Thank you for being gorgeously lovely - hugs from Shroo:)xxx
DeleteOh..these are so magical and adorable paintings. I just faved your etsy-shop. You can find mine here http://www.etsy.com/shop/fairychamber . Do you make commission art journals? I might order one from you in the summer.
ReplyDeleteThank you Niina! You're HAPPILY added to the post now! I'd be honoured to make you a journal - I'll contact you via your blog of awesomeness and you can let me know what you're looking for ok? Big squooshy fairy-folk hugs from Shroo:)xxx
DeleteThese are wonderful! I'm so glad you decided to share them with the world.
ReplyDeleteLOU ANNE!!!! Hello you phenomenal star you! Thank you for lovely commentyness - it's SO GOOD to hear from you!! GREAT BIG HUGS from Shroo:)xxx
DeleteI love love your new art pieces Rachael--I favorited some arleady. love the one Mine can you get those little easels wholesale? those would be cool to go with your art pieces.
ReplyDeleteThank you sooo much for sharing my handwoven, and other shops too-I am off to go visit -I have not done that in awhile-I love all the "temptations" on etsy.
so happy you were able to get a little sleep too bad about the Colonel-hugs Kathy
Today's post made so happy! Your shops is BURSTING a with color! Love every single one! Congratulations!!
ReplyDeleteYou are a sweetheart for including my bracelet in your post...many, many thank!
Hugs back atcha!
Thank you for adding one of my fairie-girls. I'll e-mail you about the art journals :)
ReplyDeleteThey are gorgeous! I am particularly taken with Hamlet-Cat. Thanks for the Etsy suggestions too, I'm off to check them out now
ReplyDeleteI adore your update! ADORE it. So full of colour and humour and they made me smile huge smiles today.
ReplyDeleteLoving your shop suggestions too - you wonderful being you.
What lovely artwork!
ReplyDeleteThose cards are so nice! Very comic bookish in ways that really compliments youth. You should keep churning out those things, as they give a distinct flavor to the Etsy market. Just use all your online means to really distribute and feature those in as many venues as possible. Thanks for sharing that, Rachael! Kudos and more power to you!
ReplyDeleteAndrea Hart @ LeetWeb
ohhhhhh they're nice, I've just checked out your etsy shop and you've some good stuff there. Its a really good idea to offer small inexpensive stuff. These are so pretty I'm sure they will sell. Last year when I was trying to sell my stuff every where I went people seemed to have a spending limit of about £25 which meant most people ended up buying cheap prints. But this way they get something original for a good price, great idea, good luck selling .:-)
ReplyDeleteThese art cards are just lovely ... I'm sure you will sell them.
ReplyDeleteI have to admit, art cards have been calling my name for a while ... just don't know where to start... drawn or fibre ? One day !
Ooh, just found this post! I hope your cards do well, bound to! And thank you for adding me to your list! xx
ReplyDeleteHi Shroo, hope all is ok, noticed you not posted for couple weeks :-)
ReplyDeleteThank you everyone for your lovely and inspiring comments! So sorry not to have been about for the last few weeks but coming back and reading these words really makes me feel motivated and positive! You're all completely fabulous and you all get extra hugs from Shroo:)xxx
ReplyDeleteWow! You are such a versatile artist! Scanning your items is like traveling from one rainbow to another. Hahaha! Your works are so colorful and powerful. I really love them! In any way, I'm wishing you and your Etsy shop all the best, Rachael! Keep it up!
ReplyDeleteAnn Boone @ Apex Business Team
It looks like you’ve been working really hard these days, and it shows in your works. It’d be best if you keep up with your sleep though, since a healthy lifestyle is very important. Anyway, thanks for sharing!
ReplyDeleteClint Shaff @ Franchise Match