Wood Camera Lapel Pin

Wood Camera Lapel Pin, originally uploaded by craftyFOLK.

I've been quite unfocused this week I feel, only because I have so many ideas I want to execute in time for Renegade SF at the end of July. I'm giving myself the month of May for designing & trying new ideas. Then June and July are about the execution of said ideas that pass the prototype test.

I like the fact that you can blog straight from Flickr, I'm testing it out with this post. There aren't any easy html code buttons, but for a basic eye candy post, it's quite nice.

Update: When posting straight from Flickr there was an unsavory 2px border around the photo. You can remove it by editing the imbedded code to 0px. Yay.

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New Fave: The Pin Pals

I stumbled upon The Pin Pals shop via the new Etsy feature 'Suggested Shops' in my favorites section. I'm enjoying this way of browsing so much more than sifting through the heaps of the not so great. The Pin Pals make handmade goodies from Montreal and I'm smitten with not only the wonderful items, but also the packaging. Fun!




My birthday is right around the corner and this pin above would be much loved. (hint hint, dear family/friends)

Find them around the web-
The Pin Pals Etsy Shop
The Pin Pals blog
The Pin Pals on Facebook
The Pin Pals on Twitter

I'm going to take advantage of the sunshine today and get some more product photos done. I have notebooks, pocket mirrors & wallets to get in the shop. Feeling good.

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Working and Expanding

I'm training myself to approach my daily work in a different way. I tend to focus only on the immediate tasks, living/working only in the present doesn't seem to suit my future too well. How am I ever going to reach those loftier goals if I only have my orders filled, workspace organized, inventory at a decent level, etc...? So, I've decided to start working on those "someday" or "wouldn't it be great if" projects even when everything else is not done, because it never is. I've started a list of "awesome things I want to happen" and I'm researching and working on them in tandem with the everyday upkeep.

Onwards and upwards!

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Notebooks + Wallets + Handmade

A sneak peek at something new I'm working on, handmade notebooks & vinyl goods with my patterns and illustrations. The first batch of them I sent out for consignment orders, but I'll be adding some in the shop this week. The notebooks are made from all recycled materials too.

The inside of the wallet is even better, I'll reveal more this week. My sewing machine has been jammed for a few days, so I'll be performing surgery on it later.

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