A Hat, A Hat.

Recently, I decided to take on new ventures and projects for stock items. My newest experiment has been hats. I had a customer for Avon request a hat. I told her I wasn't sure if it had been discontinued, and I would check for her, and she said "Well you make all of this jewelry, why don't you make me a hat? That way we both win?"

So, That being said, here is the hat venture. Below is a picture of the hat I made (The black one) and the she wanted (The purple and white ones)

My hat came out a little more slouchy than the ones in the picture, 1 because the Mark (Avon) hat was knit and mine was crochet, and 2 because I prefer the slouch look. Since the first hat was prototype, I made it for me to wear meaning I added two extra rows so it could slouch.

I am currently working on some flower patterns to find one I like enough to use on my hat.

I missed you all!

Hello all!
I am finally all moved in to my new location and we are getting our internet hooked up next weekend. I am currently at the library to post an update for you all, sorry it has taken me so long.

So as requested, I made an inspired by Rose line :) It showcases purple crystals and butterflies.

There is a bracelet that goes with, but the gauge of wire I had to make it with kept breaking. I got heavier wire and plan to string it tonight. The image of it should be posted on our new facebook page soon.

Speaking of, I would like to let you all know that we have a new facebook page. I apologize for changing it so much, and promise this is the last time. This page merges my media/graphic art and my handmade jewelry and keepsakes.



Talk to you all soon
-J

Long Time No See!

Hey all, long time no see! Sorry I haven't posted in such a long time. I thought I should stop in and update you all on what is going on here. I am in the process of moving, which means I am going to have a bigger work space! For the next two weeks all creations are on hold due to packing and moving. We have to paint the new place and get settled in. Once the transition is done I will announce the winning new line!

Hope all is well and Happy February!

J

New Ideas?

Hey folks!
I have been trying to brainstorm a few new fresh ideas and am hitting a wall. So for the month of Feburary I want to try and create a request line. Items inspired by requests and suggestions from my peers. What would you like to see?

I have had a few suggestions recently, my friend at Mrs. J at Trans-Atlantic Crafts suggested I use some of her recycled aluminum flower for a few fun ideas. I am currently working on trying to create something functional and fun out of the items I recently ordered from her.

I have also had some suggestions for the use of buttons and feathers. Please please share your ideas! I would love to hear what you guys want to see...

Makeover Time

I don't know if I already posted about this, but I have been put on "NO BEADING!" order by my friend Dr. Massage. Unfortunately, that means I can't work on any new projects for a while. As well as I must type like a computer illiterate noob. My right arm has been confined to an ugly (and smelly may I add) brace.

So in my unfortunate state, I have decided that I am going to give some of my web pages a makeover. This including new banners posted here and in my shophandmade store, as well as posting some back inventory that I have been, well, selfishly delaying posting because I almost want to keep these items for myself. But with not only being confined to my brace, but also out 99% of my childcare hours due to the retched economy I need to try and push some product. Clear up space in my bins, and contribute to the bills.

So though I have no new items to share with you today, I would like to remind you of my shophandmade store ; http://www.shophandmade.com/store/jccreations/ and encourage you to go check out some of the new product and banners. Slowly, actually, extremely slowly being that I am typing at the speed of snail, and surely I will have my stores completely made over and hopefully this blog as well. I will finally decide on a layout that I like and feel is presentable enough to share on a semi-permanent basis with you, the lovely follower, who puts up with my indecisiveness on a day to day. 

-J