It's been awhile...

Life can sometimes take you away from things.

I've forgotten how clunky this design is so I will be working on that the next few weeks before I start posting new products and ideas. So you should expect the look of this blog to be a bit fluid.  Also my new url is www.collectiveelements.com.  This will be my primary website from now on.

Catch me vending this Saturday at the 2nd Annual Not Yo Mama's Happy Holiday Craft Fair

After some thought I decided I couldn't end the year without doing a craft show.

So stop by the Powerhouse Lounge on 360 Marin Blvd in Jersey City for a great time and awesome crafts!!

Featuring:

30 Incredible Crafters selling their best wares!
DJ Dancing Tony setting the holiday mood.$2-$6 Drink and food specials.The return of the much anticipated NYM Raffle Wheel, filled with amazing prizes.NYM's own crafty lady MC Michelle on the mic!First 50 shoppers get a free holiday tote bag!$5 Suggested Donation at the door. Door Proceeds to benefit Red Cross Hurricane Relief Efforts & Bar Sales to benefit Art House Productions. 

I'll be posting some pictures of my new holiday cards on my Facebook page this week.

I sell stationery not stationary.

(Source:  Nancy and Betty Studio)

Yesterday, I spent the day helping a friend at a local craft show.  Before the show started I strolled around to check out the competition.  I noticed one lone stationery vendor.  Oh excuse me..."stationary" vendor.  The vendor in question, had a cute little chalkboard sign stationed outside of their tent with the words "FINE STATIONARY" in big bold letters.

At first, I thought it was a mistake and walked over to help a fellow paper vendor out.  As I got closer to the tent, I noticed stationery wasn't spelled wrong once on the chalkboard but throughout the vendor's tent.  "Fine Stationary".  Hmm...no mistake.

At that point, I figured it didn't make sense to say a word.  In fact, I grew concerned the person might not appreciate me pointing out the misspelling.

Oh well...doesn't look good when you don't know how to spell the name of your product.

More holiday cards!

Actually, I'm still working on this set but pretty happy with what I have so far:

All papers are Echo Park Seasons's Greetings by Lori Whitstock 6x6 pad.

Following Yonder Star Card

Stickers:  Me and My Big Ideas and Sandylion Essentials

Angel on High Card

Stickers: Sandylion Essentials

Etsy Treasury: Santa Silliness Under $25

My "Jolly Old St. Nick" Card was featured in KandiceInWonderland's treasury.
Santa Silliness Under $25