Introducing...

A new group of penguins!

Cylcops Penuin!

Cody holds a seashell

Bobby Blue Scarf Penguin

Schnik: More than just penguins!

Although my penguins are my more popular item, I have been making dragons for over a year now. The dragons are much more work since their wings and faces have to be carefully sculpted, while my penguins have a flat face.

I use precious and semi-precious stones in my dragons. They are meant to be worn as pendants and can not stand alone like the penguins can.

This week I plan to start working on my Etsy shop. I feel that my photos have improved and are ready for prime time.

Today I got my first custom order! I am looking forward to creating a new friend!

Here are some photos of my dragons. As always, feedback is appreciated!

Perhaps weekly?

To write an entry every day would be the sign of a truly motivated and inspired person.

I hope to write once weekly.

Currently I am working on Valentine's Day cards for my friends and family. There are some cheap cards on the market, but I have more time and extra scrap-book supply than money and I would rather receive an authentic card from someone than a one of one million card... unless it has a cute kitten, mouse, princess, joke or design...

Making the cards will also help me thin out my craft supplies which is always a plus!

Pictures soon!

Cheers!

Sometimes it takes a tragedy

Haiti has been in crisis long before this horrible earthquake hit.

I know it may not seem like much, but if you go to the website haiti.usembassy.gov you will see that you can text "Haiti" to 90999 and ten dollars will be added to your cellphone bill and donated to crisis relief.

If you have the fortune to be surfing the web, then surely you have the fortune to donate ten dollars.

Again, text "Haiti" to 90999 and ten dollars will be added to your cellphone bill and donated to crisis relief.

Projects, Projects and More Projects!

Something I have always struggled with is photographing my pieces. I never took advantage of the wonderful photography classes offered in my high school so I know nothing about it! I'm good with staging, holding the camera straight and not holding my finger in front of the lens but lighting and focus can be a bit rough!


I gather most of my knowledge about picture taking from the internets and TV shows. Many resources talk about a light box for taking pictures of the items you want to show off and sell. Using some spare cardboard I managed to construct my own mini light box. I don't have a tripod yet, so, with a steady hand I am taking photos today. Let's see how they turn out!

Happy New Year!

Happy New Year to all!

I have been spending time with some online software and my photos. I will keep working on the photos and the editing before I even consider an Etsy shop!