What's new...hmmm that's a loaded question. It's probably easier to tell you what's NOT new! When I first logged onto my blog this morning I realized I needed to do a little housekeeping, it was a bit dusty! I have been doing a LOT of brainstorming over the last 5 months about my business, where I'd like it to go, where my true passion lies...the list could go on. I LOVE being creative, absolutely love it in all it's forms. If you were to come over and see my studio you'd see what I mean. Over the last 5 months I have dusted off (apparently doing a lot of that!) my sewing machine and my embroidery machine. I have more cardstock, stamp sets, embossing powder, embellishments, ribbon and fabric than a lot of people. I've also discovered the fun of applique (after a few tries) and I'm working on a certificate in graphic design which I'm hoping to have complete by the end of this year. There isn't just one creative outlet that I enjoy, I enjoy many, I feel like I'm a power strip I have so many outlets!
Ok, so where am I going with this? Since I started this business I've always offered
some custom designs, although I've discovered a lot of people that didn't know this, but I've decided to expand on those designs quite a bit. For awhile now I've wanted to get more products in my
etsy store and it's finally happening. Last night I listed several ring pillows and bridal bags and I'll be adding other items in the coming weeks. Many of the items I posted (the red prints and the cream/black damask) were created with fabric that I purchased from
Venezie Fabrics. I'm a visual person, I like to see things in person and now that Karen opened up a storefront close by I stop in often to check out what fabrics she has (which is a lot by the way!). And since I'm sewing quite a bit my new super cute pear shaped pin cushion is quite handy!
I have a lot of ideas and projects in the works and my ultimate goal is to create a variety of items for all types of events. Here are a few things on that list (some of which I've always offered): Banners & signs, labels & tags for favors, chair backs, candy buffets etc, monograms & logos, invitations & other stationery items, runners, ring pillows & bridal bags. All of the craft supplies I mentioned above? Those will all be put to good use!
If you have something you'd like for your next event, give me a shout! I'd love to create something just for you. So stay tuned, there's lots of good things coming to So Chic!
Here are pictures of a few of the pillows I listed on etsy last night, visit my
store to see all of them.
