I made it into Make It!

OMG I seriously can't believe it.  

I sent a dream out into the world a few weeks ago...


...and I blew my own mind when I actually followed through and applied for this craft fair.

The one I've been dreaming about for years.  

Well guess what?  I actually made it into Make It!

And it came in the form of this email...can you believe it?  

"you are IN!! 

Woot woot, fist pumps, high 5s, booty shake, jump up, jump up and jump down!!! 

So now that we have that out of the way. Take a deep breath and give yourself some hardcore positive acknowledgement. We had more applications come in than ever before. Like, almost a scary amount!! You are selected because we believe in you, your line and your ability to shine (yes it rhymes but it is still all true!)  You stood out from the bunch, and made an impression."

Now I guess I'd better get busy!  :)

Etsy announcement!

I interrupt this random and infrequent blog...to let you know that my Etsy shop is live!  I seriously can't believe it.  It's been a long time coming (and dreaming) and I almost pulled my hair out this afternoon over this beauty:    Introducing...THE blog banner...

Ok, no time for chit chat.  I should probably work on listing more than one item.  :)  

Come have a look!  www.etsy.com/shop/studioK8

Finish things

I have a dream.
I dream that I will one day live off of my creativity.
I dream of working for myself.  Of filling my days doing what I love.  And getting paid for it.

I have another dream.
Of opening up an Etsy shop.

Now I know some of you are thinking, "Seriously?  It's not that hard.  Just do it."  Well, I'm here to tell you that it is that hard.  Maybe hard's not the right word.  But it certainly takes a lot of work, time & attention to detail.  Every little step seems to take a million other little steps.  I've come a long way, but I'm not quite there yet.

The other night, after a tireless day of prepping & organizing for my shop opening, I realized that it just Was Not Going To Happen that day.  So in an act of desperation & frustration, I decided to breathe.  (sigh)  And then I had a conversation with my wise self:

"Am I really meant to go down this path?  Am I really meant to live off of my creativity or am I just meant to live creatively?"

And my wise self said to me, "Yes, of course you are dear.  Live what you love and the money will follow."

"Well then, why does it seem so impossible?  Why does it seem so impossible?"

"Because it is.  If you make it so.  And besides, you wouldn't appreciate it so much if it came easy.  Now would you?"

"So what now?" I asked.

And my wise self wisely said,
"Finish things.
Start things.
Do things.
Make things.
But most importantly, FINISH THINGS."

And with that I went to bed.


Today’s post is part of a brave blogging link-up LIV LANE is hosting for the courageous students in her How To Build a Blog You Truly Love e-course.

Burning bright

Do you ever see someone do something or say something that is so amazing that you just get stopped in your tracks?  Something that just makes you say...Wow!

I've had a secret crush on Jessica Swift for a while now.  I mean, how can you not love her patterns, her art?

But this new venture of hers gets me so excited!  You really should read the 5 part story on her blog to see what I'm talking about.  And then be sure to sign up to support her via Kickstarter once it gets launched.  

I tell you, this girl is burning bright.

BTW, Kickstarter is also one of those things that I think is so cool.  Perhaps I will add it to my dreams list.  Now I just need to find a project...  :)

Big dreams for this beauty

I have big dreams for this beauty.  

Big, sloppy, messy, painterly dreams.  

Her future is bright - and oh so colourful!

Until we meet again...

Slow down

Slow down and everything you are chasing will come around and catch you.  ~John De Paola