the new shop
Yes, yes! Some of you figured it out. I am throwing my hat in the ever-expanding ring of handmade goodness at Etsy. First up- a small group of Simple Birds, some Little Girlie Purses and a few other things I hope to pull together before the opening. I am excited to sell my artwork at an established online location yet at a pace I set for myself.
So mark the date: Monday, October 1. Come over and visit me that day, if only to give me a virtual pat on the back. I've also been tinkering with my website in general. I'm not done over there yet (html is hard and makes my eyes cross), but go take a look. These are my first steps towards my new professional goal: BE an artist. I guess it is really time to take a deep, calming breath and face my fear of mediocrity head on.
Wish me luck!
Comments
alicia, you ARE an artist! many congratulations on your big step.
Posted by: emily | September 4, 2007 03:30 PM
Oh my gosh! We are on the same page totally! I think it is great you have stepped into something that I, too, have begun to consider! Your shop is going to rock on!
Posted by: Rachel | September 4, 2007 03:54 PM
YAY for you, alicia! and yes, emily says it well, you ARE an artist -- a very talented one at that!
Posted by: sarah | September 4, 2007 04:14 PM
alicia! i'm so excited for you. can't wait to visit your shop. xo
Posted by: shari | September 4, 2007 06:03 PM
I'm so excited for you! And ditto what the others said.
Posted by: Megan | September 4, 2007 06:29 PM
Take luck!!
(Ever hear that old Brian Regan stand up comedy bit?)
Seriously - you'll do great, I'm sure and I hope it is exciting and fulfilling for you as a person and artist.
Posted by: Amy | September 4, 2007 06:41 PM
rooting for you!!!
Posted by: carolyn | September 4, 2007 07:17 PM
man, i can't even say how much i heart the idea of a mayfly shop.
Posted by: Grace | September 4, 2007 07:53 PM
yay! it's about time alicia! :-)
Posted by: capello | September 4, 2007 07:55 PM
Welcome to the etsy club! There is a group of KC etsians..let me know if you want the info.
I love your work and your banner. Your shop will do great!
Posted by: Stacey | September 4, 2007 08:01 PM
congratulations, alicia!!!! i will be there on oct.1.
i so understand what you say about the fear of being mediocre and i applaud you for ignoring that voice and still moving on.
i love the site, btw.
Posted by: Veronica TM | September 4, 2007 08:30 PM
Congratulations and best wishes for your new venture! I'm sure you'll do great
Posted by: erin | September 4, 2007 09:01 PM
Yay! Of course you are an artist! I hope it's a great success.
Posted by: amy h | September 4, 2007 09:11 PM
..right on...!
Posted by: stacy | September 4, 2007 09:25 PM
I've been curious about your news and am so excited for you and the work you're doing on your website and your new etsy shop! All of your work is beautiful; murals, photography, design, painting, sewing, etc! Congratulations on these exciting times!
btw- thank you for the link! You are so kind!
Posted by: hrsj | September 4, 2007 09:57 PM
i am SO proud of you. and if i had half of the sheer artistic ablility you have i would go giddy mad!
Posted by: heidi | September 4, 2007 10:20 PM
Fantastic, Alicia! I can't wait to see your shop online. Your work is simply wonderful. I'm proud of you for stepping forward on this new adventure!!!
Posted by: meg | September 4, 2007 10:30 PM
I just knew it. Hooray!! I cannot wait to shop in your store.
Posted by: Mama Urchin | September 4, 2007 11:31 PM
Way to go Alicia. You don't need luck! You are so talented I know it will be a huge success!
Posted by: erin s | September 4, 2007 11:31 PM
I love that you're seizing this! Can't wait to see what you put up in the shop!
Posted by: Stacia | September 5, 2007 12:13 AM
Yay Etsy!! i love it. Congratulations. i can't wait to see you over there.
Posted by: Ella | September 5, 2007 06:35 AM
Congratulations, Alicia!!
Posted by: lera | September 5, 2007 07:58 AM
oh, i know you will rock it, alicia. i just know it.
Posted by: erin | September 5, 2007 08:19 AM
Good luck, my friend.
Posted by: laeroport | September 5, 2007 09:27 AM
YAY Alicia!!
bravo! can't wait to see the shop. :)
Posted by: julie | September 5, 2007 11:27 AM
I was right:) Good luck with your new shop! I am sure it will do wonderfully! :)
Posted by: Chara Michele | September 5, 2007 11:39 AM
yay! congratulations!
Posted by: meg | September 5, 2007 03:23 PM
and just when we thought etsy couldn't get any cooler! congrats on opening up a presence there - looking forward to seeing your creations there.
Posted by: Anonymous | September 5, 2007 06:07 PM
Congratulations! What a great idea!!!
You're going to do well.
Best of luck. (you don't need it.)
Posted by: suz | September 5, 2007 06:09 PM
Oh yes, good luck is being sent your way!
What a lovely image for your shop. I will be by on Oct. 1 to visit.
Posted by: Amber | September 5, 2007 10:57 PM
Awesome!
Posted by: Felicia | September 6, 2007 09:27 AM
Wow that's awesome!! Good luck and I know it will be great. Like everything else you do. :)
Posted by: Jennifer | September 6, 2007 02:53 PM
Hi, I cant wait to see your shop! I might have to set my alarm for 3am as I am in West Australia! Best of luck, it's going to be great!
Posted by: Marie | September 6, 2007 08:33 PM
You go girl!!!!!
Posted by: Cindy | September 7, 2007 07:53 PM
I can't wait!!!! So happy for you! CONGRATULATIONS!!!! Looking forward to Oct!!! Best wishes & love...
Posted by: Nilufer | September 8, 2007 08:21 AM
alicia, you need to check into Vintiques - have you been there? local place by WW1 museum only open for FF weekends, basically giant warehouse of goodies + art and she loves to feature local artists. M is going to have some watercolors there and what if I gave her your name and # - - - interested at all? vintiqueskc.com ~ your birds would be perfect. email me ~
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Posted by: estea | September 10, 2007 02:47 PM
ooh yay - can't wait! I just love all these wonderful things people make. Shopping is now an absolute pleasure :)
Oh and I looked at your murals - let me know if you're ever in Auckland - we would love one!!
Posted by: Charlotte | September 13, 2007 11:42 PM