i've been thinking

 about making these for some time. today was the day i decided to sit down and work on them, introducing the bow cuff. the cuff features my simple and elegant bow on a fabric cuff with a elastic loop. i adore using the elastic loop because it makes it comfortable for larger wrist and there is a cute bow button to hold the loop too!! check out the first in a series of the bow cuffs.







let me know what you think! :)

a bundle of...

pearls!! these charm are so pretty and fun to make! I've made them in white, ecur and blue glass pearls.

here is the ecur charm.


here is the blue charm.


and here is the white one!


check here for more details. :)

derby time...

that's right it's almost time for roller derby season to start and i have to say i'm a bit excited! one reason is that i'm really interested in watching some of the action. i remember watching roller derby on tv when i was a wee lass, it was wrestling and derby for this little tomboy.
back in those days derby like wrestling became more of a soap opera than a sport but it was fun to watch!

so in homage to the lovely ladies i made these great phone/ds lite charms.

the silver-toned charm will be available in the shop and at the vendor area of the events.
i'm looking to get a table outside the event on 3/19!
i'm making a lot of cool stuff to sale and i'm also gonna try and slip away and enjoy the derby here and there.
for more info about the local derby check out their website here.
happy rolling!!

everything's on sale...

in the shop! just enter LOVESALE2011 when checking out and save 20%!!!

vintage cuteness...

is what these charms are! i went to one of the local bead shops and found these cute key charms and just fell in love. the shop had a lot of vintage beads and i will be back but these were just too good to pass up!!
i got a few more to make bracelets and phone/ds lite charms. i also found the small dish today it was a good score for a saturday! :)

check it out!

xoxo...

means hugs and kisses! :) with love day around the corner i have decided to make a few cool things to celebrate.
the right fabric is key to making the right thing and after checking a few local shops i found two fabrics i really like, both from hobby lobby.
the first fabric features the classic conversational candies!
it's just fun and cute to work with and the first thing made i was a heart shaped coin purse.

 

the second thing i made is this fabric wrist cuff. i really like the font used for the hugs and kisses, it's a simple and clean design . i'm thinking of getting more and making a skirt out of this fabric. it's cute without being too cutesy...if that makes sense.

right now the coin purse is in the shop but the cuff will be coming soon, let me know what you think!! :)

new year, big plans....

happy face! :)

so i have so many plans for the new year including the website,having tables at cons and events and just some general awesomeness!!

first up, website now I already have my domain name ( blacktulipshop.com ) and for now it will send you to the etsy shop. once i figured out layout and color scheme i will start building. the website will offer different items than the etsy shop so keep checking in to see what new and fun things are happening.

i'm super excited to find out more about working cons and events. in the coming months i'll be looking into getting a table at awa (anime weekend atlanta) but before that i have plans to get a table during the atlanta roller derby season. i'm excited and bit scared but hey i like a challange!! if you have any advice/words of wisdom please share.

also this week i'm having a sale on  phone/ds lite charms! all charms are 20% off (price already reflects discount) so come check it out here!
here are a few new charms!!

well that's it for now...have a great day!! :)