art projects

A while ago when I decided I should start getting my favorite photographs (by me) together I also started thinking about how people who take pictures differentiate themselves from the rest of the crowd. What is different about their shots? Then I started thinking about all the different things you can physically do to a photograph after it's been taken.. cut it up, glue things on it, paint it, write or draw on it. Then I thought about sewing... why not sew a photograph!??! So I tried it. I started with thread and sewed an outline around a rose. I liked it alright, it looked neat with light coming through behind it. But then I had an even neater idea... why not EMBROIDER one? So I totally did.

Yay! I love the way it turned out. It looks even neater in person. I am doing these for a series called Stitched in Time. This shit is so satisfying. I feel like I was born to make these. If I had seen them some place else I would have kicked myself and wondered, Why didn't I think of that? They're probably out there, but I've never seen them. Embroidered photographs, who woulda thought?

Josh helped me matte it last night. It's going up in the LUTS store, although when I get a few more together I might try a few of my favorite cafes to see if they'd be willing to let me hang them for awhile. I love Bare Bones on Belmont & they frequently have some pretty crappy (sry) art... maybe they wouldn't mind!?

Yay for projects! What have you been working on?

right as rain is REAL!

Just a quick note to say remember that time I designed a sock? And you voted (or maybe not) for it? It is FINALLY in! And it looks great. You can buy Right As Rain now at Sock It To Me!

the luts store

 ^follow this link for a real good time!^

I did it! Something I was thinking about doing, but wasn’t sure I would do, but really wanted to do- there are now things to buy from this space. Well, pretty much from this space, but some things I get from other places- then I bring them here! Right now there are photographs. Soon there will be some things pretty, the beginning of a series, and a way to donate to some real big pals. Have a look around!

I spent a lot of time debating Etsy vs Big Cartel vs Storenvy. I chose Storenvy- it gives me the most freedom to customize, is super easy to use, is absolutely free, accepts guest checkouts, and is typically on top of comments, questions & concerns within the hour. For REAL people. The biggest pals! When you go to the above link you are visiting my store on its very own. If you click ‘Store Profile’ you are visiting my shop as it exists in Storenvy- an online pal party. Click on ‘Product Profile’ to see the item as it exists in my store on Storenvy. You can like, share, or tweet wonderful things you find there in a jiffy. Search for whatever neat thing you need on this site and you will probably find it. If not it is probs on its way soon! Unfortunately the 'Get in Touch' and FAQ buttons are not working at this time- there's a bug in the HTML rendering that Storenvy is working on as we speak!

If you are thinking about selling things online and are also having an internal debate like I did, here are some of the websites and articles I investigated to help make my decision. I also talked to some pals who run online shops, and checked out several option’s forums for user’s feedback. The choice was pretty clear: 

6 Ways Storenvy Will Change the Way You Buy and Sell Online
on IAMTHETREND.com
Why I Chose Big Cartel Over Etsy
from Tonka Park
Anyone else on storenvy?
from the Etsy forums
Big Cartel vs Etsy
on the Zombuki Blog

I will be introducing some new things real real soon. I have been working on a project that I am ADDCITED to. Well, two actually. One I’ll be putting up as soon as its finished, and the other debuts December 1^st. You will also find a lil something I was thinking of kinda sorta on the side. Will you model something when the time comes and use your brains to help me storm and talk about your ideas too? I sure hope so!

You can always access the store via the icon on your right. Now get over there and like, share, and tweet until your sweet little heart is content- or don't. It's up to you! Browse Storenvy when you get a chance- there are all kinds of treasures there! And if you decide to join, let's be friends! Wheeeeee!

I am so glad you pals are here. I am so excited, I hope you're excited too!

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