Thursday, April 18, 2013

new for spring 2013

I have a couple shows coming up in the next few weeks and have been working on a bunch of new items for them as well as a couple display / show specific projects.

I designed my banner with the intention of switching out the photos on a regular basis. My original set of photos was very reflective of my 2012 shop, and it really needed an update. This was a big undertaking to redo the whole set at once, but I love the final result. The banner will look even more amazing when I have it hanging in my booth.

I've been expanding the color combinations for this design as well as the quantity of multicolored pieces, as they continue to be one of my best sellers. I have the transparent button option available on Etsy here and may get the opaque version listed at some point, too.



I realized during my March show that the one area of my booth that was lacking in button and/or music items was necklaces. I have made a handful of button necklaces as gifts and custom orders but have never offered them as a standard shop item. It was way past time to change that. I'm starting with the two most popular color palettes: multicolored and blue and will go from there.

I like to be prepared with lots of smaller button items (magnets, rings, etc.) at all of my shows.

I'm bringing back the most popular version of this button design: multicolored. I have a new take on it for 2013 and can't wait to see how it goes over.


I did not have enough of this button design at my March show and will have a new handful of options for the late spring, including the very popular fall autumn palette (top left).

Finally, I've started scouring eBay and Etsy lately for bulk deals on vintage button cards, as I've run through most of my current stash. I have a couple good resources for wholesale new buttons, but I need unique older buttons for many of my styles. Check out all of these new goodies! I can't wait to share projects with them.

The next couple weeks I'm working on dagger bracelet designs and glass music magnets and getting everything reorganized and packed up for the upcoming shows.

15 comments:

  1. I love the necklaces! What a great new addition to your shop. The multicolored one is just great!

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  2. I don't wear necklaces but I do admire the ones you are making. Love the multi-color and translucent designs you are doing...

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  3. I have to hand it to you: you're a genius with the button crafts. Seriously. One of the biggest challenges I've encountered when it comes to craft-making is being able to crank out volumes of items for not much time and/or money so that you can really make a profit at it. I can tell you've found that balance and it shows in your professionalism and your items are all so beautiful!!

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  4. It all looks good, Rose. Love your new banner! And your button necklace -- I don't think I've seen it before and I like the way it hangs. That's a lot of buttons in that last pic!

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  5. I love the necklace! I'm trying to work on some new display options for my May events, too.

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  6. Looks great. I'm working on getting ready for a show too. Adding some cross necklaces for a Christian audience.

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  7. Love, love, love those button earrings!

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  8. Looks bright and cheerful! Love the new old bracelet with the white seed beads. Best luck with your 2013 shows!

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  9. Love the transparent button earrings! Looks like you will indeed be ready for you shows!

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  10. The changes to your sign look great, and I think it's a wonderful idea that you are adding more necklaces to your shop. Of course, I'll be looking forward to seeing your dagger bracelets. I love those and the leaf ones best!

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  11. I love the necklaces! Definitely make more of those.

    Where did you get your banner printed, by the way? And do you just have some of those transparent slots on the front for changing out your pictures?

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  12. Wow Rose you have lots of GREAT stuff!! I love your new necklace and all the bright colors of your designs. I hope you have a great show season!
    Valerie
    Everyday Inspired

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  13. Wow! I love all your items!
    beautiful!
    good luck with your show!

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  14. I love your necklace! Your banner looks awesome too! What a great stash of vintage buttons for you to create with!

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