Oceanside Craft Fair

Please check out this link, http://www.cloceanside.com/community_spring_fair_and_market, for more info on my very first craft fair! I will have a booth and lots of tutus and accessories! This sounds like a great local fair with crafts for the kids to do, petting zoo, horse rides a visit from the fire department and even a huge bouncy! Please come visit me on April 18th and of course bring the kids! I will post another reminder when it gets close, but save the date now!!

Check this out!!

It's always nice to help out fellow crafters and business women in the community...so I am helping promote the Craft Kitchen, sounds really neat and I would love to check it out someday, when I get the time! So, here is a little about it and a link to check out more!

ABOUT THE CRAFT KITCHEN....
If you’ve ever seen a hip printed tee, knit scarf, soy candle or funky necklace and thought “I wish i could make that!”… then here’s your chance.
THE CRAFT KITCHEN is a unique space offering affordable one session workshops in a variety of arts & crafts. Nicole Stevenson creator of clothing line RANDOM NICOLE, along with her crew of experienced instructors provide all the tools and know-how to teach adults & kids through workshops in sewing, screen printing, collage, candles, knitting, cooking, natural spa goodies and more. You’ll leave with your finished creation and all the skills to keep on crafting on your own… no experience needed. The cozy workshops are the ideal opportunity to get personal attention and guidance while you learn in a completely hands-on environment. Creating something by hand in a collective with fellow crafters is the perfect way to get inspired, unwind, explore your creativity and satisfy the urge to make something. After class peruse the gallery/boutique to shop for clothing, goods and artwork from local emerging artists and designers.
For a schedule of current workshops and to sign up please visit http://www.thecraftkitchen.com/

Goin' in a Swag Bag!

So, I signed up to be in a catalog that 's going in celebrity and media swag bags...It's going for print soon and we got a pdf copy of it. I'm so excited that not only did I get chosen for this, but they put my picture on the cover too...just found out when I previewed it!! I have another opportunity to go in another catalog for the MTV music award swag bags, but I'm not sure if I can swing another advertising fee, so we'll see.

Im international people!

How exciting...today I shipped my first international order! Two whole fairy sets to Ireland for a wedding! I'm gonna work all day today because I have a lot to do, and I know Rock'n Sprouts and Mabel's are still waiting on their tutus I promised...I'm also honored to have been chosen for Autumn Reeser's wedding coming up in May. It's been fun to design and create all her little flower girl tutus and accessories! I'll post any pics as I get them. Have a good Thursday!

Welcome!

Welcome to my new business blog...here I will be able to share with you all the exciting news of my new business. For now, if you haven't already, please visit my online shop. http://www.twirlinintutus.etsy.com/ . Things have been going great for me , and this is the first month I feel like this biz is really taking off. Thanks to some really cool people. Rock'n Sprouts owner has done a great job pushing my product in her store, a really cute rockin' kids clothing and accessory shop! My tutus will be on her website soon, http://www.rocknsprouts.com/ . Other retailers and supporters include Mabel's Carlsbad and Playwerx in Carlsbad! I am excited to announce that I have secured a booth for the Carlsbad Street Fair coming up on May 3rd, be sure to come see me...It will be located right in front of our restaurant, Mas Fina Cantina (also very exciting!) .

On another note, I had a fabulous weekend attending a scrap booking charity crop put on by Elena and many volunteers of Scrapbook Royalty. The event raised money for the Cancer Coping Center and the Boys and Girls Club of San Marcos! I believe they even surpassed their original goal of $20,000. I am proud to say that one of my tutus went for $150 in the silent auction! Elena and the owner of the Pink Pineapple scrapbook store also were seen dancing around and scrapping in my tutus and they looked fabulous (I will post pics when I get them!) I was able to get 5 paid orders just at the event and hopefully more in the future!

I am also a new member of the Oceanside Craft Mafia (http://www.oceansidecraftmafia.com/ which is a group of local women all with their own knack for creativity.Each and every one of us has their own product and style in which we try to make a little extra money in these tough times! We are putting on a Spring craft show in May (more info to come) in the Jitters parking lot! This is a great business group to be a part of as they all strive to make themselves know and successful in the community by blogging, tweeting, face booking and more! Well, I hope you have a wonderful St. Patty's day and drive safe if you are brave enough to join the crowd!