Organization and Treasuries.... Two Random Things...

I woke up today, grabbed a bagel, and thought about going back to bed. Since a certain someone could not fall asleep last night, I decided it would not be fair for me to go back to bed, so both of us will be tired now.

Instead of getting what I need to get accomplished today, I organized the layout of my blog.... AGAIN.... at 8:00 in the morning....

I deleted all of my blog roll call section and placed those same blogs in a new format provided by Blogger. It is more condensed and puts the most recently updated blogs at the top. You can find it towards the middle of the right-hand column.

In this process, I also checked each one for new reads, ideas, and to see if I was still on their blog roll call (yes, I do check and edit as needed). Surprisingly, out of the 50+ blogs I have featured, I was on at least 42 of them, so kudos to you for staying true to your blog roll call list!

If you would like to be added, please respond to this post with your link and I will add you!

My priorities lie elsewhere currently at 9:25 am I am in desperate need of some organization...

THINGS TO DO TODAY: (Not in order of impor

tance, but what my schedule allows)

-Go to WalMart so I can ship my latest products out

-Make a special project (I have to be secretive for now)

-Clean my apartment/laundry

-Pack for my CRUISE (I leave on Thursday)

-Eye doctor (I have a weird black spot in my vision... not good)

-Mailbox

-Eric 

Ok, now that I have that planned out. I feel a little better now!

In other news...

I put up a NEW POLL to the left. I would love for your feedback. I have always been interested in how people find me. Now If only I could put this up on my Etsy site where it would be a little more helpful to get accurate information.

I am planning on a new Give-Away when I return from vacation next week. It is going to be very awesome, so make sure you keep checking in!

I had my first non-paying buyer I will need to deal with soon. I have been very lucky so far, so I am trying to let this one brush off. How many times has this happened to you? The product supposed to be featured is the Night on the Town lino-cut print. I was so excited too when it was purchased. I think so far about 3-4 of those have been purchased in various colors though my shop. Each one is an actual lino-print, not a reproduction.

I have also been featured in several treasuries throughout the past week or so. They only last a short time, so I love to share them with you!

My Rainbow Butterfly Crayon (Third Column, First Item)

My OOAK Original Wood Cut Print of and Owl (Second Row, Middle Item)

Hope everyone is having an awesome day and staying dry. Indiana has been having tons of flooding and rain. Please keep those who have had damage or lost their homes in your thoughts.

I think I am Going to Go Crazy..........

This week has been crazy in the way or new customers. It is weird how business is because in order for me to sell more, I have to raise my prices. I had recently posted some new crayon designs. Usually my crayons are hot sellers, but I have not spent as much time promoting my shop and products with so many things going on  in my life and three separate projects that need to also be completed this weekend.  The good news is that I completed my first THREE wholesale transactions this week!!!

These orders were HUGE compared to what I normally create at a time. I am sure I have been breathing in a ton of wax fumes (but the crayons are non toxic, so I should be safe right) and that will take its toll in about 40 years. I am almost complete with all three except for packaging, labeling and shipping. The only thing I do not have complete are the Rainbow Butterfly Crayons(see picture from previous entry) because they are so slow and time consuming to make! THEY ARE DRIVING ME NUTS! These large crayons are the coolest ever, but I have to make them one at a time. I have 10 out of 60 to make. I think after these orders, I will not wholesale those again....

In other news, the book I am creating about ACEO Art and Artists is coming along great. I have recently written a grant that will provide copies of Create. Collect. Trade. to all of 3rd grade at both schools (about 110 copies). Please wish me luck in getting this grant because it would mean so much for myself, the students, the artists in the book, and ACEO art in general. If you would like to make a $5.00 donation or donate a whole copy of the book for $23.00 (and get a dedication/donor label for the book) please visit The Official Book Blog for Create. Collect. Trade.

I was also featured in a blog this past week. Elektrajewelry blogged about my shop and my crayons, saying some wonderful things about my products and some of the services and items I sell/offer.

Well... I am hoping things will slow down for a bit, so I can catch up with life! Hopefully I will have more time to blog now! Check back for more updates!

Rainbow Crayons: New Spring Shapes!

I believe this is the first time that I have blogged about myself and my shop, but wanted to give an update for those who love purchasing the Rainbow Crayons and Jumbo Rainbow Crayons from my shop!

I have sold over 150 sets since joining Etsy exactly 3 months and one day ago!

The New Spring Shapes of Rainbow Crayons are in and HOT! These make great Easter basket treats and unique party favors for your child's next birthday party.

Some of the new shapes include:

Jumbo Flower Rainbow Crayons (perfect for spring)

Jumbo Star Rainbow Crayons

Jumbo Diamond Rainbow Crayons

Rainbow Butterfly-Large (this one is so cool!)

These crayons are non-toxic and perfect for kids and adults of all ages! Custom orders and wholesale are available at request.

Please visit my Etsy shop for more information on these products and other art and unique finds I have in my shop!