Now you have your wings. Anything is possible.
You can find this piece HERE
xoxo
Gigi
Monday, August 22, 2011
New Copper Design in the Etsy shop!!
This one felt very artistic. I was sculpting one butterfly wing, thinking how pretty it was and really reflecting on how perfectly beautiful God made the butterfly that I was inspired to duplicate yet invert the wing to create the matching set. Then I connected them with a jump ring so that these wings can flap.:-)
Now you have your wings. Anything is possible.
You can find this piece HERE
xoxo
Gigi
Now you have your wings. Anything is possible.
You can find this piece HERE
xoxo
Gigi
Sunday, August 21, 2011
A funny thing happened on my way...(updated)
...to becoming americas next top childrens clothing designer.
turns out I never really cared. LOL
Hey don't get me wrong, I loved sewing for my little girls, it was like lavishly decorating a cake everyday, a cute little cupcake that loved you so much for decorating it! Of which I ate up that love that completely eased any mothers guilt I may have been harboring... ;-)
I had first seen all the lovely handmade clothing on ebay back in 2005 and could never afford to buy them, so I taught myself to sew! Simple as that!
Quickly I realized, though the cute clothes helped my very shy daughters feel absolutely special, and out in public too! but fabric isnt cheap, and the outfits took me weeks sometimes and then would be worn and loved then hung in the closet and forgotten. So I decided to list them on ebay, from the advice from a group mate, that later turned out to be a little bit of a nut job, but she was right about my clothes, people did love my creations, even if I didn't own a serger, or for that matter knew what one was used for.:-)
So here we are a full 5 years from the moment I started this journey and I feel like I've graduated. Though my training grounds on ebay were less than pleasant, I feel like that experience was needed to grow.
Here is the very funny thing-
Along the way on ebay I got much unwarranted criticism for my photographs of my clothing Not from customers but from OTHER SELLERS, my supposed fellow seamstress pals. Nice right?
There were a few facts that always kept me from giving up-
A. The criticism was always from people that had average at best photographs themselves (but were successfully kidding themselves).
B. Who cares? This was a self funded hobby for me and my daughters, we had fun! -again I never wanted to be the next top childrens clothing designer or anything. I only do things that are fun. Okay not everything I do is giggle worthy but I do very much try to live by the code "if it ain't fun, don't do it" when it comes to my life's purpose. Sitting down all day and sewing is NOT that fun! LOL
C. sometimes I was well aware that my shots weren't the best that day but with a point and shoot camera combined with my fussy baby girls, some days I just learned to let it go, work with what I had and move on to the next great outfit. (yeah I said it) No Big Deal!
AND THE BIG thing that kept happening whenever the harsh words would come about my photography, and this is absolutely true, someone would come across my designs, be it on my website, or my Etsy or even here on this very blog and tell me something along the lines of "Hey I wish I could buy those clothes they are so very cute, but I was wondering, do you per chance offer photography services? Do you supply the outfits just for the shoot?"
What I'm pointing out is that somehow the universe was always showing me something. When one person would try to make me feel inferior it was like God would send another to tell me I was doing great, to keep going. Beauty does depend on the eye of the beholder.
The only thing I regret was that I let the critics get to me, so I would often turn down the request feeling like I was not up to par....but that was then.
I'm happy to say that recently I said 'YES'! and a new world has opened up to me.
This hobby thing seems to have lead me to yet another artistic endeavor.
Photography.
YES. ME. ;-)
People like it, people want it. People are willing to wait, and they are willing to pay for it! Real money too!:-)
My always supportive husband is totally on my side, as always, and is responsible for booking my first photography sessions with the clients only viewing my work of the photos of our children that are neatly framed on his desk at work. How I love that man of mine.:-)
So, as you can see, the moral of the story is don't let the negative people get you down. Often they see something that they don't have in you and want to stop you. They might not know why they feel like that but try to forgive them and keep going! If you love it and it makes you happy then by all means DO IT!
I hope to permanently add photography services to our repertoire and with any luck I can make people feel as happy as I have been all these years seeing my child smiling and posing and having a blast all captured in a photograph. That is what its all about.
For now I leave you with the few various photographs, that are also found on my husbands desk at work, that lead to this new avenue. Who knows where it will lead me? All I know is that I am excited to explore it! And of course our jewelry and art and clothing will still be available for purchase.
xoxo
G.
UPDATE: I took this post off for awhile because of my ex and his baby's mama, etc. thought they would try to sneak up and into the lives of my children that my ex willingly gave up all rights to, only because he thought his back child support debt would be erased and then he could revoke the termination of rights...(yeah I saw the updated court case...which just made me sad.) So after having previously been harassed by his girlfriends that believe his lies, I am never again going to engage with one of them, they always come to know the side of him that I do and regret their words and actions toward me. So when one of them contacted me here, clearly not knowing the situation, it bothered me at the time that one of them might use my business blog as a platform to gain information or whatever it is that they want...but not anymore, I understand the curiosity at least, as long as no contact is attempted again. They can look if they feel the need, have a glimpse, BUT never forget that it's just a window. A window that is very much closed.
turns out I never really cared. LOL
Hey don't get me wrong, I loved sewing for my little girls, it was like lavishly decorating a cake everyday, a cute little cupcake that loved you so much for decorating it! Of which I ate up that love that completely eased any mothers guilt I may have been harboring... ;-)
I had first seen all the lovely handmade clothing on ebay back in 2005 and could never afford to buy them, so I taught myself to sew! Simple as that!
Quickly I realized, though the cute clothes helped my very shy daughters feel absolutely special, and out in public too! but fabric isnt cheap, and the outfits took me weeks sometimes and then would be worn and loved then hung in the closet and forgotten. So I decided to list them on ebay, from the advice from a group mate, that later turned out to be a little bit of a nut job, but she was right about my clothes, people did love my creations, even if I didn't own a serger, or for that matter knew what one was used for.:-)
So here we are a full 5 years from the moment I started this journey and I feel like I've graduated. Though my training grounds on ebay were less than pleasant, I feel like that experience was needed to grow.
Here is the very funny thing-
Along the way on ebay I got much unwarranted criticism for my photographs of my clothing Not from customers but from OTHER SELLERS, my supposed fellow seamstress pals. Nice right?
There were a few facts that always kept me from giving up-
A. The criticism was always from people that had average at best photographs themselves (but were successfully kidding themselves).
B. Who cares? This was a self funded hobby for me and my daughters, we had fun! -again I never wanted to be the next top childrens clothing designer or anything. I only do things that are fun. Okay not everything I do is giggle worthy but I do very much try to live by the code "if it ain't fun, don't do it" when it comes to my life's purpose. Sitting down all day and sewing is NOT that fun! LOL
C. sometimes I was well aware that my shots weren't the best that day but with a point and shoot camera combined with my fussy baby girls, some days I just learned to let it go, work with what I had and move on to the next great outfit. (yeah I said it) No Big Deal!
AND THE BIG thing that kept happening whenever the harsh words would come about my photography, and this is absolutely true, someone would come across my designs, be it on my website, or my Etsy or even here on this very blog and tell me something along the lines of "Hey I wish I could buy those clothes they are so very cute, but I was wondering, do you per chance offer photography services? Do you supply the outfits just for the shoot?"
What I'm pointing out is that somehow the universe was always showing me something. When one person would try to make me feel inferior it was like God would send another to tell me I was doing great, to keep going. Beauty does depend on the eye of the beholder.
The only thing I regret was that I let the critics get to me, so I would often turn down the request feeling like I was not up to par....but that was then.
I'm happy to say that recently I said 'YES'! and a new world has opened up to me.
This hobby thing seems to have lead me to yet another artistic endeavor.
Photography.
YES. ME. ;-)
People like it, people want it. People are willing to wait, and they are willing to pay for it! Real money too!:-)
My always supportive husband is totally on my side, as always, and is responsible for booking my first photography sessions with the clients only viewing my work of the photos of our children that are neatly framed on his desk at work. How I love that man of mine.:-)
So, as you can see, the moral of the story is don't let the negative people get you down. Often they see something that they don't have in you and want to stop you. They might not know why they feel like that but try to forgive them and keep going! If you love it and it makes you happy then by all means DO IT!
I hope to permanently add photography services to our repertoire and with any luck I can make people feel as happy as I have been all these years seeing my child smiling and posing and having a blast all captured in a photograph. That is what its all about.
For now I leave you with the few various photographs, that are also found on my husbands desk at work, that lead to this new avenue. Who knows where it will lead me? All I know is that I am excited to explore it! And of course our jewelry and art and clothing will still be available for purchase.
Just remember to Keep on going!
xoxo
G.
UPDATE: I took this post off for awhile because of my ex and his baby's mama, etc. thought they would try to sneak up and into the lives of my children that my ex willingly gave up all rights to, only because he thought his back child support debt would be erased and then he could revoke the termination of rights...(yeah I saw the updated court case...which just made me sad.) So after having previously been harassed by his girlfriends that believe his lies, I am never again going to engage with one of them, they always come to know the side of him that I do and regret their words and actions toward me. So when one of them contacted me here, clearly not knowing the situation, it bothered me at the time that one of them might use my business blog as a platform to gain information or whatever it is that they want...but not anymore, I understand the curiosity at least, as long as no contact is attempted again. They can look if they feel the need, have a glimpse, BUT never forget that it's just a window. A window that is very much closed.
Saturday, July 9, 2011
Going local...
If you happen to find yourself in the greater Albuquerque area please head on down to the coolest shop in town! 66 Pinups!
I was happy to find the store on Facebook after passing their "coming soon" sign a few weeks back and then the owner found my business page on facebook and well one thing lead to another and now you can find some of OUR jewelry at 66 Pinups!!! Yaaaay!
The clothing is just AMAZING, all the perfect accessories are there to match every outfit and the shoes are TO DIE FOR...seriously..... also the owners are so friendly, if anything you will just purely enjoy your visit with them!
So head on down and check it out today!!! I know you won't be disappointed!! ;-)
xoxo
Gigi
I was happy to find the store on Facebook after passing their "coming soon" sign a few weeks back and then the owner found my business page on facebook and well one thing lead to another and now you can find some of OUR jewelry at 66 Pinups!!! Yaaaay!
The clothing is just AMAZING, all the perfect accessories are there to match every outfit and the shoes are TO DIE FOR...seriously..... also the owners are so friendly, if anything you will just purely enjoy your visit with them!
So head on down and check it out today!!! I know you won't be disappointed!! ;-)
xoxo
Gigi
Wednesday, July 6, 2011
some 4th photo fun!
I am probably revealing just how little I do actually get out anymore but I had too much fun NOT to share!
Here is what we did for the 4th after all the big fireworks had been lit, barbeque had been eaten and s'mores had been roasted and consumed.... yeah that's when I whip out the DSLR camera. If ya got one, google the setting for your camera and make those sparklers even more fun for the kids!!!
Hope you had a happy 4th of July! I know we did. I am glad to have been born in this country. I just sat back and thought of how very fortunate we are as Americans. I truly felt grateful for every little thing that I take for granted.
For instance S'mores... yeah totally AMERICAN right? God Bless them and God Bless America!;-)
With that I leave you with some fun Time Lapse Photography, its now a tradition for us. Where there is sparklers, there is my camera...
Until next time, please don't judge me....LOL
xoxo
G.
Here is what we did for the 4th after all the big fireworks had been lit, barbeque had been eaten and s'mores had been roasted and consumed.... yeah that's when I whip out the DSLR camera. If ya got one, google the setting for your camera and make those sparklers even more fun for the kids!!!
Hope you had a happy 4th of July! I know we did. I am glad to have been born in this country. I just sat back and thought of how very fortunate we are as Americans. I truly felt grateful for every little thing that I take for granted.
For instance S'mores... yeah totally AMERICAN right? God Bless them and God Bless America!;-)
With that I leave you with some fun Time Lapse Photography, its now a tradition for us. Where there is sparklers, there is my camera...
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| I was going for Cinderella's Carriage. So I guess that makes me the fairy godmother. Complete with cankles.;-) |
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| My youngest daughter was making a scary spider....eww...scarrry! |
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| My 9 year old was writing her favorite emotion....Love...not bad! |
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| Abstract art in light.:-) |
xoxo
G.
Thursday, June 16, 2011
Tuesday, June 7, 2011
Garden Happiness!
Its that time of year again! Warm and sunny JUNE, when I tend to really lose track of time whilst I work in my garden! I have been waiting for a good back yard to grow anything and everything I can!
We bought this house with what in all appearances was a SAD and NEGLECTED back yard. But to us, we saw a blank canvas. A chance to create whatever garden wonderland we wanted.
Oh and the best part is the Organic fruit and vegetables! I LOVE watching them grow and there is something so wonderful about plucking a ripe fruit or veggie and eating it within minutes of harvest. I swear you can feel the warmth of the sun on your tongue and in your very soul! LOL
Here is this years garden so far:
Oh I am just in organic heaven! LOL I LOVE this stuff!! But it wasn't all fun and games. All of us here have had to work REALLY hard to get it looking as good as it does and actually have things grow here.
Let me share some before and After photos, so you can REALLY see the difference!
Here is our back yard when we first moved in about a year and a half ago.
And here is our back yard the way it is right now! ;-)
SO you SEE? ANYTHING is possible, if you are willing to have some patience and put in a whole lot of love into your dream. It will happen!:-)
Ponder that whilst you get a sneak peek at what is in the works for Art Of The Craft Studios
On that note I bid you good day.....
I said GOOD DAY
:-)
xoxo
Gigi
We bought this house with what in all appearances was a SAD and NEGLECTED back yard. But to us, we saw a blank canvas. A chance to create whatever garden wonderland we wanted.
Oh and the best part is the Organic fruit and vegetables! I LOVE watching them grow and there is something so wonderful about plucking a ripe fruit or veggie and eating it within minutes of harvest. I swear you can feel the warmth of the sun on your tongue and in your very soul! LOL
Here is this years garden so far:
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| Dahlias! My new favorite flower! |
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| Roses, I just can't get tired of them;-) |
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| I am anxiously awaiting this baby to open! Mammoth Dahlia |
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| Pumpkins!!! YAAAY!! |
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| Pickling Cucumbers! |
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| Tomatoes...mmmmmm |
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| NM Chile! Extra EXTRA Hot!! |
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| Sweet peas |
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| Already harvested some of these delicious Peas! Makes me so glad that I am impatient! LOL |
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| Strawberries!! |
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| They are small but DELICIOUS! |
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| Our HUGE Apricot tree is getting ready to shower us with delicious fruit! |
Let me share some before and After photos, so you can REALLY see the difference!
Here is our back yard when we first moved in about a year and a half ago.
And here is our back yard the way it is right now! ;-)
SO you SEE? ANYTHING is possible, if you are willing to have some patience and put in a whole lot of love into your dream. It will happen!:-)
Ponder that whilst you get a sneak peek at what is in the works for Art Of The Craft Studios
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| I paint on jeans, therefore I AM. |
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| oh and I also sew, so yeah.....like I said above....therefore I AM.;-) |
On that note I bid you good day.....
I said GOOD DAY
:-)
xoxo
Gigi
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