I'm super excited to announce that eye on the sparrow designs is on it's way to Australia! EcoChix in Bunbury and Can't Think Straight in Daylesford have joined our list of stores. Woo-hoo!
I absolutely love The Girlie Show in Okahoma City! This is such a fun show to be a part of! Those ladies run a tight ship and run it well. Over the two days fifty pieces were sold to the Oklahoma folks. I love the Friday night idea of a show. It's a neat way to hang out with your friends and see some great art from a super neat group of chicks.
I'm really needing help getting strings lately. My supplies have diminished in a few different ways. I'm trying hard to brainstorm different ways of working with different people and organizations. I'm searching for help-- any takers out there?
2012 is sure to bring many new things and changes. I'm hoping to expand into more stores and locations. I'm waiting on figuring out how to clone myself so I can send one of me out to market, one of me to make the designs, and leave one of me to have time to sleep!
Shop LOCAL folks!
Sunday, November 6, 2011
Thursday, October 6, 2011
Fall Fun!
Wow, time flies. It seems like I say that every time, but it's so true. It's been a month and a half since I posted that picture of my beautiful little Emme. I can't believe she will be seven months old in just a few days. WOW! Being a mom is such an adventure! And I thought saving the world one guitar string at a time was an adventure!
What's new these days? I am definitely in the midst of the Holiday season. I've scaled shows back a little this fall to have plenty of time to spend with Emme. There is also a lot still on the calendar. Here's a look:
October 8 - Arts Goggle - Fort Worth, TX
October 15 & 16 - Forest Meadow Junior High - Dallas, TX
November 4 & 5 - Girlie Show - Oklahoma City, OK
November 12 & 13 - Lakewood Home Market - Lakewood Elementary - Dallas, TX
November 26 & 27 - Renegade Austin Craft Fair - Palmer Events Center - Austin, TX
December 3 - Dallas Flea - Southside on Lamar - Dallas, TX
December 10 - White Rock Local Christmas Market - Greenspot - Dallas, TX
I love Etsy. It's the most amazing hub of crafters. I'm so happy to be on it. And so happy to have been found by someone in Norway. eye on the sparrow designs has gone international. Who knew that metal was big in Norway? I sure didn't. There's an Alan Bovee of WARBEAST set of bangles hanging out in Norway now! How cool is that!
I'm working on a new Etsy adventure. It's still in the works. It will bring together all of the awesome eco-friendly local folks in a really, cool and unique way. My hopes is that we can have a stronger presence together both at craft shows and at stores.
Facebook is obviously a huge social hub for a lot of us and has become a hub for businesses to have a social presence as well. I've been using it to roll out new designs, announce who has donated strings, and sneak in a few giveaways!
Many thanks to everyone who supports eye on the sparrow designs from musicians to music lovers. Thank you for joining me on my adventure to connect the pieces between music, hip funky designs, and doing our part to save the earth. Remember in the middle of the earth is ART!
What's new these days? I am definitely in the midst of the Holiday season. I've scaled shows back a little this fall to have plenty of time to spend with Emme. There is also a lot still on the calendar. Here's a look:
October 8 - Arts Goggle - Fort Worth, TX
October 15 & 16 - Forest Meadow Junior High - Dallas, TX
November 4 & 5 - Girlie Show - Oklahoma City, OK
November 12 & 13 - Lakewood Home Market - Lakewood Elementary - Dallas, TX
November 26 & 27 - Renegade Austin Craft Fair - Palmer Events Center - Austin, TX
December 3 - Dallas Flea - Southside on Lamar - Dallas, TX
December 10 - White Rock Local Christmas Market - Greenspot - Dallas, TX
I love Etsy. It's the most amazing hub of crafters. I'm so happy to be on it. And so happy to have been found by someone in Norway. eye on the sparrow designs has gone international. Who knew that metal was big in Norway? I sure didn't. There's an Alan Bovee of WARBEAST set of bangles hanging out in Norway now! How cool is that!
I'm working on a new Etsy adventure. It's still in the works. It will bring together all of the awesome eco-friendly local folks in a really, cool and unique way. My hopes is that we can have a stronger presence together both at craft shows and at stores.
Facebook is obviously a huge social hub for a lot of us and has become a hub for businesses to have a social presence as well. I've been using it to roll out new designs, announce who has donated strings, and sneak in a few giveaways!
Many thanks to everyone who supports eye on the sparrow designs from musicians to music lovers. Thank you for joining me on my adventure to connect the pieces between music, hip funky designs, and doing our part to save the earth. Remember in the middle of the earth is ART!
Monday, August 15, 2011
Tuesday, July 19, 2011
Lots to DO!
I'm super excited that the Dallas Museum of Art will soon be selling eye on the sparrow designs! They put in a big first order which some unique versions of the designs. I'm in crunch time until Thursday morning trying to get 37 new pieces done! Then I'm geared up to start the designs for the Girl Show Saturday night. They will be showcasing at their merchandise booth artlovemagic earrings and pendants designed from restored bass and guitar strings! That is all very exciting news and keeping me very busy (as if caring for an infant wasn't enough!).
Before I know it fall will be here! I've already got most weekends lined up with shows in Rockwall, Dallas, Fort Worth, and Oklahoma City. I'll be lugging around all of the new designs from this summer. What a whirlwind this little side project has become!
Guess I better get back to work!
Before I know it fall will be here! I've already got most weekends lined up with shows in Rockwall, Dallas, Fort Worth, and Oklahoma City. I'll be lugging around all of the new designs from this summer. What a whirlwind this little side project has become!
Guess I better get back to work!
Sunday, July 10, 2011
New Designs and MORE
Meet the newest design! This bracelet is designed from bass 'pieces' and comes with a clasp. I'm super excited that this design has finally reached it's way out of my head- it's been cooking up there for a long time. Fits perfectly on most wrists with that snazzy clasp. Here's one you won't have to worry about whether or not it's going to fit that friend you are buying for! It also wears super well with the original Chunky bangles! Who needs just one design to wear?
An exciting event is coming up on July 23rd! Girl Show 2011 with it's theme, Brilliance, is here! I love this event. For one, it's at night. That brings out such a cool vibe amongst both artists and attendees. Second, it's full of some of the best mojo around. This is a great opportunity to see artists create LIVE. It's not often that someone gets to actually interact with the designer as they are creating their designs. And it's a grab your tickets now event! Last year there was a line outside. This year ticket holders will walk right in.
A new store in Frisco will soon carry eye on the sparrow designs! Grass Roots Eco Cleaners + Market is set to be up and running in the next few weeks. I'm super excited about being a part of this green endeavor!
More to come... more strings from your local artists on the way.... David Hickmott... Rahim Quazi... Stay tuned.
Monday, June 13, 2011
Stores and More...
We are hitting stores! I'm so excited about all of the locations that eye on the sparrow designs is showing up in! From Denton, to Dallas, to Fort Worth, to Wichita Falls, the number of stores has been on the rise. The most recent addition is Maverick Western Wear in Fort Worth. I'm super excited about this and am hoping to get participation from some of the local country artists. I've already gotten strings from Kyle Everett - watch for more artists jumping on board. Two Lakewood stores are carrying eye on the sparrow designs, Talulah Belle and Random. In Denton designs can be found at 2nd Street on the Square. And don't forget about the original Fort Worth place to buy eye on the sparrow designs, The Greener Good.
Jason Elmore is joining forces with eye on the sparrow designs and will be offering designs from his strings at his shows. Go check Jason out with his band, the Hoodoo Witch, and pick up one of his designs!
Taking it down a notch, the 23rd of this month celebrates Carter's 38th birthday. In celebration of the life that he had 50% of all sales through the etsy site will benefit CAMF. Last year's sales totaled out near $4,000 in donations. Carter's death changed my life. His death was such a severe tragedy. The piece that I refuse to let go of is the view he had of me that challenged the view I had of myself. Everytime I tell myself I can't do something I hear his voice echoing in my head telling me that I can. Happy birthday Buddy. Miss you tons.
Jason Elmore is joining forces with eye on the sparrow designs and will be offering designs from his strings at his shows. Go check Jason out with his band, the Hoodoo Witch, and pick up one of his designs!
Taking it down a notch, the 23rd of this month celebrates Carter's 38th birthday. In celebration of the life that he had 50% of all sales through the etsy site will benefit CAMF. Last year's sales totaled out near $4,000 in donations. Carter's death changed my life. His death was such a severe tragedy. The piece that I refuse to let go of is the view he had of me that challenged the view I had of myself. Everytime I tell myself I can't do something I hear his voice echoing in my head telling me that I can. Happy birthday Buddy. Miss you tons.
Friday, May 20, 2011
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