For those of you in the San Antonio Texas area who have always wanted to meet me (wow, that sounds really vain) I'll be selling at the Alamo City Comic Con held here in October :dance: I honestly can't wait. I'm super excited about going. I love love love comics and video games, and getting to sell at one of the largest pop culture conventions in my city is a dream come true!!
What y'all need to know:
ACCC Website: www.alamocitycomiccon.com/
ACCC FB: www.facebook.com/pages/Alamo-C…
When: October 25-27
Where: Henery B. Gonzales Convention Center
200 E Market St.
San Antonio, Tx 78205
Booth Location: B19
I'll be sharing my booth with Allison Franks owner and operator of Sinsperations and Hobbit Town Jewelry. Please, please, please feel free to check out here awesome and unique creations!!!
Allision's Blog: hobbittownjewelry.blogspot.com/
Sinsperations Etsy:www.etsy.com/shop/Sinsperation…
Sinsperations FB: www.facebook.com/Sinsperations
Hobbit Town Etsy: www.etsy.com/shop/hobbittownje…
Hobbit Town FB: www.facebook.com/hobbittown.je…
What I'll be selling.
Charms!!! Of course that's a given.
Kawaii charm bracelets, earnings, and necklaces.
Lolita accessories.
I'll also be offering deco: boxes, jars, gameboy covers, phone cases, photo frames, and mini sweets.
Steampunk jewelry as well :D
And a new line of felt keychains
I'll be posting more about it as the even get closer. (omg! it's almost October!!!) So, check back offten
Also!! Don't forget about the 15k giveaway on my deviant art account!!!! My 15k viewer will receive 3 CHARMS of their choosing!! Just send me a note and a screen shot d4 portfolio
Hope y'all are having a good day!!! Until next time <3
Tuesday, September 24, 2013
Saturday, September 14, 2013
Quarterly Post: Tips. Reviews, Etc.
I know...I need to update more and I saw it all the time!!
Let see what's going on in the world of ZGR?
I'll be selling in the dealers room at Alamo City Comic Con here in San Antonio, Texas October 25-27 so if you're in the area please come and say hello :D I'll post more info as it gets closer but for now here is the link if you'd like to check out the page. Alamo City Comic Con
I plan to start doing reviews of booths at conventions as well. While at San Japan this past month I ran into another charm maker!! We seem to be few and far between down here :( Her booth was super awesome and full of adorble sweets themed charms, however, the booth was also really unfriendly, not to say that she was unfriendly in any way! Its just the way she had her booth set up. It made it very hard to, not only talk to her but, look at her products :( Her table was set up using gridwall cubes which are amazing, btw, if you have a lot of products and not enough space! (Go vertical! Beat the system!!)
I feel the mistake she made was putting it all at the very front of her table and making an arc/bridge creating a barrier that cut her off from con-goers and potential customers. It made it difficult to not only see her but talk with her and you had to kind of squat down to get to the charms she placed on the table underneath. It was almost like reaching into a cave. I find, from personal experience, that talking to and engaging people is a great way to draw them to your booth or table. Also, the ability for someone handle and look at your products it very important. It establishes an intimate connection with the item, sounds silly I know, and potential customers are more likely to buy from you if they can handle and inspect what they are interested in.
The rest of her set up was good. He charms were Sweet Lolita and Deco themed. She divided charms by groups into colorful bowls like they were treats and hung a few from the arc :D She even had tiny little squishy charms I couldn't resist and had to buy!! I'm a sucker for squishies and scented charms lol.
What else is new?
I opened a Storenvy shop. I'm not sure how I feel about it. It seems more about liking items than actually selling items. Kind of like a pintrest for stores but instead of "pinning" you "envy" items. I like that you can directly link it to your facebook page if you have one for your shops and how it is free :D Free is very attractive. Don't get me wrong, I love Etsy, but their fees are not so great :( It seems kind of glitchy though. The marketplace link doesn't take me to the marketplace lol. Please feel free to check out my shop: ZombiesGoRawr Kawaii Charms The site also lets you create free customizable webpage. Its nothing super fancy but you can make it your own. If you're looking for a shop, or a new shop, I'd say give Storenvy.com a try. Its free to setup and use so there aren't set backs.
So, until next time my little zombies! I'll be letting y'all know how to keep your clay clean!
Let see what's going on in the world of ZGR?
I'll be selling in the dealers room at Alamo City Comic Con here in San Antonio, Texas October 25-27 so if you're in the area please come and say hello :D I'll post more info as it gets closer but for now here is the link if you'd like to check out the page. Alamo City Comic Con
I plan to start doing reviews of booths at conventions as well. While at San Japan this past month I ran into another charm maker!! We seem to be few and far between down here :( Her booth was super awesome and full of adorble sweets themed charms, however, the booth was also really unfriendly, not to say that she was unfriendly in any way! Its just the way she had her booth set up. It made it very hard to, not only talk to her but, look at her products :( Her table was set up using gridwall cubes which are amazing, btw, if you have a lot of products and not enough space! (Go vertical! Beat the system!!)
I feel the mistake she made was putting it all at the very front of her table and making an arc/bridge creating a barrier that cut her off from con-goers and potential customers. It made it difficult to not only see her but talk with her and you had to kind of squat down to get to the charms she placed on the table underneath. It was almost like reaching into a cave. I find, from personal experience, that talking to and engaging people is a great way to draw them to your booth or table. Also, the ability for someone handle and look at your products it very important. It establishes an intimate connection with the item, sounds silly I know, and potential customers are more likely to buy from you if they can handle and inspect what they are interested in.
The rest of her set up was good. He charms were Sweet Lolita and Deco themed. She divided charms by groups into colorful bowls like they were treats and hung a few from the arc :D She even had tiny little squishy charms I couldn't resist and had to buy!! I'm a sucker for squishies and scented charms lol.
What else is new?
I opened a Storenvy shop. I'm not sure how I feel about it. It seems more about liking items than actually selling items. Kind of like a pintrest for stores but instead of "pinning" you "envy" items. I like that you can directly link it to your facebook page if you have one for your shops and how it is free :D Free is very attractive. Don't get me wrong, I love Etsy, but their fees are not so great :( It seems kind of glitchy though. The marketplace link doesn't take me to the marketplace lol. Please feel free to check out my shop: ZombiesGoRawr Kawaii Charms The site also lets you create free customizable webpage. Its nothing super fancy but you can make it your own. If you're looking for a shop, or a new shop, I'd say give Storenvy.com a try. Its free to setup and use so there aren't set backs.
So, until next time my little zombies! I'll be letting y'all know how to keep your clay clean!
Monday, October 1, 2012
Chain Rant!!
I have been trying to make a specific pair of earrings since about mid June. Needless to say I never seem to have to have the right materials in stock when I sit down and actually work on them. And its nothing special either, it also I don't have the right color head pins, or I'm out of jump rings! Now its silver chain! SILVER FREAKING CHAIN!!! lol.
Does anyone know where I can buy spools of various styled chains? I can find the chunky charm bracelet verity just fine, its the normal necklace type I can't seem to run across. I'm tired of having to run to Michale's every other day and spend $5 on basically a necklace's worth. I'd rather spend $20 on 100 necklace's worth.
Tip of the Day
Make sure you have all your supplies!! Lol!! I guess that's more of a lesson learned than a tip <3
Progress was made though. So I guess I can end my rant now.
Sunday, September 30, 2012
Getting into the spirit of things
Y'know you're getting older when Halloween seems less exciting. JK!! I can't wait for Halloween ;3 October is the best month ever...EVER!!! I think I may go steampunk this year...we'll see :P
Anyways, I've been making lots of cute little halloween themed charms :D I babysat my nieces last night and we made a whole bunch of pendants for them to wear. it was really fun and there was paint EVERYWHERE. We made up cute little stories to go along with them too. Needless to say it was crazy good times <3 I'v been posting zombies cupcakes, candy corn, zombie toast, bats, skulls, and of course pumpkins in my Etsy Shop! I think I like the lighter brighter green for the toast rather than my dark version. Whatchall think?
Speaking of zombie toast. . .I'm currently working on a ZOMBIES TOAST tutorial lol. I'll post it on my deviant art as soon as I'm through editing it..or y'know actually start putting it together other than what I've got rattling around in my brain chaos right now ;]
So that's all for today my lovelies. I must get back to the fabulous world of being a couch potato and watching action flicks. Until next time...
So that's all for today my lovelies. I must get back to the fabulous world of being a couch potato and watching action flicks. Until next time...
Wednesday, September 19, 2012
Tick Tock
So, its been a day or so since I posted about my giveaway and NO ONE has responded lol. I'm a little worried to be honest. Its really easy to get a free charm too lol. There are three simple rules:
1. Like my Facebook "Page" (not the post)
2. Share the PAGE (not the post)
3. Post a bold word from the post below :3
*you just can't post a word someone else has already posted.
So yeah, the first three people to comment on the post that have met all three requirements get a free charm of their choosing shipped to them from me with love free of charge.
Well, I feel better now!! So, now that I go that off my chest we can continue with today s post :D Like I mentioned previously I made some zombie heart shaped brain pendants. I used this super cool mold I purchased from Danette Mullen. She has amazing/unique molds for resin, clay, etc. I had a really hard time getting the clay out of the mold though. It's made of a not so flexible plastic. I had to stick it in the fridge for a while to get it really hard and then popping it out was a nightmare. So, I recommend using a mold release on it or a thin layer of vaseline to aide you in releasing you're creation.
I can't decide if I want to outline the brains in black or keep it plain. I also doctored it up a bit by accentuating the holes on the zombie half with toothpicks making various sized holes and depths and then filled them in with black paint. I think I like hot pick better for the brains the light one? What do y'all think?
Sunday, September 16, 2012
Zombie Cupcakes Go RAWR!!! (Freebie Post)
Hello friends!!!
I know, I know, its be a LONG time since I've posted anything. A lot has happened in the last year or so. But, the good news is I'm back and I'm still making cute little clay creations :3
New things, I've branched out into the world of Steampunk!!! I love the sub-culture, its very fun. Our local Draft House does monthly events were dressing up is encouraged and I do just that lol.
Random, I know. Just wanted to let it out there that I'm back and ready to post helpful tips again as well as share what I've been making. And seeing how its "that time of year again" I have this years ZOMBIE CUPCAKES ready lol.
Yep, they have hot pink brains this year. And I opted for "O.o" eyes lol. I know, very descriptive use of words there ^_^' The previous two version are also available in my shop of course. I've also got some cute little zombie/brain heart pendants I'll be posting next around Wednesday.
Also, three lucky people will have a chance to win a free charm of their choosing from me :D The rules have been posted on my Facebook Page. Also, take a look at the charms on my etsy if you want to pick one out. My Etsy.
Thursday, January 6, 2011
Happy New Year!!
Happy New Year Everybody!!
Wow, I honestly can't believe it. 2011! This year is gonna be a good one. I can feel it in my bones xD I have lots of resolutions but I won't bore y'all with them. I thought I would post some helpful clay books in today's post :3
The first one I'd like to talk about is called The Polymer Clay Cookbook. Its a super helpful polymer clay book that is full of step my step projects on how to make adorable miniature foods. Its a great book for beginners because it teaches you techniques like dusting with pastels to give foods a "baked" and "golden" look as well as shows you how to create all these wonderful adorable foods without having to buy expensive tools or molds! The book costs about $15 and you can find it anywhere in the U.S. like Borders, Barns and Noble as well as online! I recommend buying it used or online because you can usually get it cheaper >D
Japanese books are the way to go if you want to explore the world of decoden crafts. The only draw back to these books are that they are in japanese :S I know I know y'all think I'm crazy for recommending these but they have wonderful step by step diagrams and pictures that are super easy to follow! They show you how to use measuring spoons to make ice cream scoops, tooth brushes to give clay the texture of breads and baked goods as well as how to use puff paints to mimic the appearance of thick syrups such as hot fudge (yum!)
The only problem is that these books are hard to come across. Online sites such as Etsy have vendors who sell these books but they are pricey :( Just make sure to compare prices and shipping before you purchase to make sure you're getting the best possible deal :D Pomadour24 Craft Cafe and BeautifulWork are two online etsy shops that sell these books. While they are pricey they are worth it in the long run.
So I hope that this post wasn't too boring. I hope to about about some of basics in my next post. Until then keep crafting y'all :3
Wow, I honestly can't believe it. 2011! This year is gonna be a good one. I can feel it in my bones xD I have lots of resolutions but I won't bore y'all with them. I thought I would post some helpful clay books in today's post :3
The first one I'd like to talk about is called The Polymer Clay Cookbook. Its a super helpful polymer clay book that is full of step my step projects on how to make adorable miniature foods. Its a great book for beginners because it teaches you techniques like dusting with pastels to give foods a "baked" and "golden" look as well as shows you how to create all these wonderful adorable foods without having to buy expensive tools or molds! The book costs about $15 and you can find it anywhere in the U.S. like Borders, Barns and Noble as well as online! I recommend buying it used or online because you can usually get it cheaper >D
Japanese books are the way to go if you want to explore the world of decoden crafts. The only draw back to these books are that they are in japanese :S I know I know y'all think I'm crazy for recommending these but they have wonderful step by step diagrams and pictures that are super easy to follow! They show you how to use measuring spoons to make ice cream scoops, tooth brushes to give clay the texture of breads and baked goods as well as how to use puff paints to mimic the appearance of thick syrups such as hot fudge (yum!)
The only problem is that these books are hard to come across. Online sites such as Etsy have vendors who sell these books but they are pricey :( Just make sure to compare prices and shipping before you purchase to make sure you're getting the best possible deal :D Pomadour24 Craft Cafe and BeautifulWork are two online etsy shops that sell these books. While they are pricey they are worth it in the long run.
So I hope that this post wasn't too boring. I hope to about about some of basics in my next post. Until then keep crafting y'all :3
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