birds and bags
Hello!
My little Shop Mayfly is open. I'm nervous and excited and relieved that it's finally time. Like I said yesterday, I hoped there would be more to offer, but my days have suddenly filled with mural jobs, and I just haven't had much time in the studio. But I feel like this amount of work may just be the nice quiet start that I need to dip my toes into the vast ocean of Etsy sales. I'll let you know here when I'm going to add more items.
There are several Simple Bird paintings, included the one that started it all. The response you all gave me about that silly little cardinal made me believe that I might actually have the nerve to sell some artwork. Thank you for that. It only feels right to let her finally go. I have some ideas brewing for new paintings of birds, slightly more daring and conceptual. Slightly. I'll show you soon.
There are a few Artist Totes too. They are roomy and long-handled and the front pockets are designed to hold a 5 1/2" x 8 1/2" sketchbook perfectly. I've been wanting to make myself one of these for ages, and I thought they just might appeal to other artsy folks like yourselves. One good quality, hardcover sketchbook is included, but they would also hold one of your own favorite notebooks. One of these, perhaps. I LOVE these bags. I'll be making more soon!
So thank you for stopping by and if you decide to purchase something- THANK YOU in advance. I wish I could say I'm off to relax now, but I have a few more very busy days ahead.
Bye, friends! Have a wonderful weekend.
Comments
oh my gosh, it's all so gorgeous. wow! great job! beautiful, beautiful things. i'm so proud of you. the artist totes, especially, are amazing.
Posted by: Grace | October 18, 2007 01:53 PM
yay!! i'm going over to check it out now!
Posted by: molly | October 18, 2007 02:24 PM
Congrats and I hope you're proud of yourself. I know it was a big deal to "put yourself out there."
Posted by: Mama Urchin | October 18, 2007 02:39 PM
Congratulations! I hope you find time to sip that wine you mentioned... You should feel great accomplishment, I think, and I'm so happy for you!
Posted by: Beth | October 18, 2007 02:39 PM
I just went to invite that little cardinal to my neck of the woods and *poof* he was gone. Oh well...
Posted by: Mama Urchin | October 18, 2007 02:42 PM
alicia!!!! it is all beautiful! you are one talented lady. congrats!
Posted by: erin | October 18, 2007 03:04 PM
lovely, lovely. all of it. lovely!
Posted by: emily | October 18, 2007 03:20 PM
Oh so pretty Alicia! Such wonderful goods. :)
Good luck with the shop!
Posted by: Angela | October 18, 2007 03:30 PM
the totes are fantastic, alicia! and i've always been a big fan of your birds.
yay to you for diving into that ocean of etsy -- you're making lovely, lovely waves!
Posted by: cloth.paper.string | October 18, 2007 03:40 PM
You've sold nearly half already!!! So cool. Applause to you, Alicia.
Posted by: Megan | October 18, 2007 04:45 PM
Yeah! Good for you! I saw that you have already sold 3 things! You give a girl hope!!
Posted by: Rachel | October 18, 2007 05:03 PM
it all looks lovely! great job! congrats to you on opening day!! ;)
Posted by: stephanie | October 18, 2007 06:35 PM
I stopped by a little after one o'clock and was so happy to see your work! It's exciting and you've had a wonderful and supportive response already! I'm thrilled for this venture for you and hope you feel happy about it all!
Posted by: hrsj | October 18, 2007 07:05 PM
Congrats on your shop! So glad everything's going so fast :)
Posted by: erin | October 18, 2007 09:17 PM
oh wow yay! well done you. everything is so beautiful. I certainly have my eye on your paintings :)
Posted by: Charlotte | October 19, 2007 12:21 AM
Congratulations! -kb
Posted by: kelly | October 19, 2007 01:30 AM
Congrats, Alicia! Everything looks wonderful ;-)
Posted by: beki | October 19, 2007 08:47 AM
Congratulations! It's all beautiful and I am so glad to see you're making sales already. Yay!
Posted by: miss chris | October 19, 2007 12:13 PM
congratulations on your opening! your things are so beautiful... i will be placing you on my sticky note of etsy shops that i love. i keep this on the computer monitor (to the side), my husband appreciates that i take all the guess work out of gift giving. i tell him "nothing from the mall please, anything from the shops on my etsy list!" maybe it loses a little of the mystery, but after fifteen years, we like to keep things simple! ;)
best of luck to you!!!
Posted by: heather | October 19, 2007 01:31 PM
how amazing for you! good luck, i will be watching for something that doesnt get snatched up before i can buy it!!....sheez! (:
Posted by: christie | October 19, 2007 11:34 PM
Hi! I have been lurking for some time now waiting for you to open up shop! I love your art. I had a question...are you considering making your sweet dolls to sell. I originally fell in love with your little mermaid! I would love to buy one.
Posted by: Shannon | October 20, 2007 12:38 AM
Oh how wonderful!! I love your work...
Posted by: Amber | October 22, 2007 12:12 AM