What a week...

So...I applied to participate in Spring Bada-Bing, a juried craft show sponsored by the Richmond Craft Mafia. Monday I got my rejection email. It's so funny because I was kinda hoping that I didn't get picked because I was freaking out a little on the inside. I mean, this would be my FIRST show...so much prep involved...of course I like to work myself into a nice lather with worry, lol. So the rejection should have given me a bit of relief, right?


Nope.


I was once rejected from Arts in the Park, another juried show in Richmond a few years ago, basically because by the time I entered, they had soooo many bag vendors they said. That time I was okay with the rejection because I wasn't where I wanted to be creatively AND the fee was like $250 or something. This time was different. I was disappointed and curious as to why I didn't get in. Not like I think I'm the innovator of the handmade purse or anything. I was just wondering what I needed to do to step my game up this time. I was kicking myself because when I applied my main site wasn't finished. I am so proud of it that I thought "Man...they would have picked me if they saw the site".


Strangest thing...Wednesday I got an email saying that I got the wrong email...so I actually DID get in! Crazy, right?


To top it all off, VCU beat Duke last night in the first round of the NCAA tournament...can you imagine?
(Even though they won, all the stuff I've seen on the 'net has pics of Duke...hey! Give us our P's! Let's be fair and praise the winners! Would it kill you to put a VCU player on the front page, YAHOO?)

GO RAMS!!!

Could I possibly be having the best week EVER?

My Eyes Are Bleeding

I NEED SOME SLEEP!!! And tonight I'm going to get it! Since I put the word out that my main site will be up and running today, I HAD to get it done. Well, it's not ALL the way done, but it's functional. I at least have a good foundation to where I can add little by little. Between this site and Etsy, I'm going to be a busy gal...here's my favorite new piece so far, modeled by my sister:

If you haven't already, check out what I have so far: http://www.mashulu.com Let me know what you think.

Once again, Etsy has shown me the way...

Wow...I'm slow. So I wasn't all that hyped on keeping my blog updated before because I wasn't sure how folks would see it other than being linked to my main website...which isn't done yet (see below posts, lol). Once again Etsy forums have provided me with the answer. DUH! How 'bout you TELL people about it? Also in viewing the blogs of others I noticed that I should drop a few pics up in here.

That being said, let me take time out to profess my love for Etsy and the beautiful creative folks I have met through that site. There are quite a few and I'm gonna give them their proper credit in other posts.

First of all, CJ (http://www.hojpoj.etsy.com/ ) is a star. I saw that she made stained glass business card holders and inquired as to wether or not she did custom orders. I thought that would be a cool way to hold business cards for when I start doing shows. She asked lots of questions, just like I would if I were custom making something for someone. Here's what she came up with:

Nice, huh? Needless to say I was too exited.

Next I just HAVE to say thank you to Mandy (http://www.millymollymandy.etsy.com). One of my sorority mascots is the dove and I noticed that a lot of her prints had doves in them. Recently I checked out her shop and she had this series called "Contemplation" and I fell in love with it! It is such a sweet drawing...the line quality is just beautiful. I contacted her to see if it was possible to get that print with my sorority colors and she hooked me up...

I cannot wait to get this! Thank you Mandy!