Friday, December 31, 2010

2011 Resolutions

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2011 Calendar, 5x7, Only 2 Left in Stock, SALE by This Year's GirlHere we go again...another year, another set of resolutions.1) Lose moar weight, obviously! Actually, I'm not as concerned about weight so much as dropping dress sizes. Gonna try to get down to a size 6US (from a size 8).2) I've surpassed...

Sunday, November 28, 2010

Penguin, yo

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It felt like forever, but I finally got off my fat butt and made a version of my beer penguin design that's suitable for dark t-shirts. I'll be burning this onto screen by tomorrow at the earliest. Sorry about the image quality in the mock-up version, I'll try to re-post it when I'm not feeling so tired.Also,...

Thursday, November 25, 2010

Black Friday/Cyber Monday Sale!

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Hey hey, hope that all who celebrate Thanksgiving had a wonderful time. I had a small get-together with a few friends, we cooked and we nommed. Had roast leg of lamb, mashed potatoes with gravy, buttered rolls, baked butternut squash and had low-fat carrot cake. Yup, I'll definitely be struggling into...

Wednesday, November 17, 2010

Giveaway Contest Winner

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Sorry for the slight delay, everyone. I'm currently swamped with tons of work for the holiday season, plus I'll be preparing for my first upcoming trunk show.I used a random number generator from Random.org, and here is ze winner (click the image to view larger version):Congrats, Alex of Spoonful of...

Friday, November 5, 2010

Wednesday, November 3, 2010

I think it's about time for a giveaway...CONTEST CLOSED!

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So I'm giving away a heather gray American Apparel scarf with my ginkgo leaf design (retail value $20)! It's screen printed on one end with forest green eco-friendly ink.Deadline is November 15th 2010 @11PM Eastern Standard. The winner will be selected via random number generator.You have three chances...

Monday, October 25, 2010

Piney Pine!

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New tee design (mock-up)! I've been working and re-working this sumi-e-inspired one around for a while, and I finally conquered it earlier today. Thoughts? I'm also still kicking a few other designs around, but those may take a little while longer. Alright, I'm off to bed now. G'night, everyone!(I'll...

Saturday, October 16, 2010

Wednesday, October 13, 2010

A bit of horror is always good for the soul.

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And there couldn't be a better time than October to feature these great indie horror flicks. Even if you're not a believer of the paranormal, you can't deny that these videos are mildly entertaining, at the very least. :)"Ten Steps" - A similar incident actually happened to a good friend of mine. Scroll down if interested, but it does contain stuff that will spoil the ending if you haven't seen this...

Sunday, October 10, 2010

Tuesday, October 5, 2010

Featured!

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I'm very happy to announce that I was recently featured in two fantastic blogs! Michelle of Michabella Creations was kind enough to feature all three of my Etsy shops on Handmade in PA. Also, my Dublin Street print got a spot in Steve Raley of Photogrunt's "Urban" edition along with a collection of...

Wednesday, September 29, 2010

Etsy Holiday Bootcamp

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To learn more about it, you can read the article here:I, Marissa Rojas, pledge to participate in the Etsy Success Holiday Boot Camp to the best of my abilities. I vow to check in every week, do my homework and support my fellow Holiday Boot Campers. I will read the weekly newsletters and blog posts, check in on the weekly forum thread, read the weekly blog post, check off the checklists and salute...

Thursday, September 23, 2010

Wednesday, September 22, 2010

PLEASE READ!

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(From the Handmade in PA blog. Please pass this info on!)Call for Artists – October 9 craft show fundraiser (Lancaster)(Please click the above link for the original post and for a copy of the application)My friend, Heather Gallagher, works with this awesome little dude’s mother (Monica) and she wanted...

Monday, September 20, 2010

Friday, September 10, 2010

New Print!

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"Mad Professor" 8x10" Illustration Print(click image to head over to the listing!)My friend, Lynn wanted me to draw him done up like a mad scientist/professor, and I felt that it would make a very fitting piece for YFFA!. I've spent the past couple of months kicking around the concept, wanting to incorporate...

Tuesday, September 7, 2010

Bira-Bira tutorial

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Pictured above: Pair of bira-bira kanzashi with custom obijimeA fellow Etsian recently convo'd me inquiring about where to acquire bira-bira - metal flutters that sometimes accompany the main part of certain types of kanzashi (e.g.: tsunami kanzashi). They're attached via small rings, causing the metal...

Saturday, September 4, 2010

Game day

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So yup, it's Penn State's first home game. :) So here are some wonderful items made by crafty Etsians to match the occasion!Penn State Hand Painted Wine Glass by Jan JacksonPenn State blocks collar bandana for pets SIZE MEDIUM Love a PawPSU Nittany Lions Reversible Coffee Cozy Sleeve by Lydibug DesignsPenn...

Saturday, August 28, 2010

Tuesday, August 10, 2010

What not to say...

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"Mistake" by boyobsolete...while selling at a craft fair. Handmade in PA has a great article with tips on how not to futch up while workin' your booth. I should also add that swearing is not the wisest thing to do in front of your customers...unless they're bikers or something....

Sunday, August 8, 2010

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Sunday, July 25, 2010

Canvas prints!

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A few friends of mine suggested that I turn my "Oiran" illustration into canvas prints. And so I did. :)"Oiran" 18x24" Canvas Wrap Print"I'll Have a Pint" 12x16" Canvas Wrap PrintI didn't have much of a selection of acrylic paints, so I took what I had and simply mixed up a couple batches of the desired...

Saturday, July 24, 2010

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Thursday, July 15, 2010

Summer Slump

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Impending - 8x8 Metallic Fine Art Photo by bomobobIt's the height of summer - the time when everybody's out vacationing and generally spending more time outdoors. And when many of you aren't parking your butts in front of your monitors, that equals slow sales for online businesses. Craft/art shows...

Wednesday, July 14, 2010

Halo-Halo Recipe

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Pronounced "Hah-lo hah-lo," this is a favorite traditional dessert among Filipinos and is definitely a childhood favorite of mine! Great for the summer, this treat primarily consists of shaved ice, condensed or evaporated milk, sweet corn and an assortment of fruits. It may seem like an odd combination...

Contempo Weddings Feature

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Staci Egan of Contempo Weddings and Contempo Jewelry Designs was kind enough to feature some of my kanzashi hair accessories on her lovely blog. :) She also features some great wedding gift ideas and accessories from other talented sellers. Check 'em o...
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