Thursday, April 16, 2009

RE-Vamping

It's nearing the end of spring break. I have one class a week. I teach knitting once a week, and meet with my instructor once a week. How do I spend the rest of my time? That's what I have been asking myself lately. So I decided to compile a list.

First, my birds take up a lot of my time. I'm out at least three times a day feeding and watering, as well as letting them out to cruise around the yard. Making sure the broilers don't fall off the retaining wall is another large task.

Second, I spend A LOT of time online. I have a number of sites that I visit every time that I'm online. First is Yahoo, my email. Second is Ravelry, then Etsy, Myspace, Kiva, Torn City, Facebook, and the BYC. Another site is Shop Handmade.

I also have a deal with the local yarn shop, Yarns at the Adobe. I recently started selling handspun yarn at the shop, so I've been spending quite a bit of time on my spinning wheel. Hopefully, if the yarn does well, I'll be able to purchase a new wheel, maybe one that isn't so finicky!

Also, I have a website, and two online shops, Etsy and Shop Handmade. I am currently sewing, spinning, and knitting like a madwoman to re-stock, and re-open my stores with some bigger and badder merchandise.

I am also looking for some photography and modeling help....hm...

After Winning the 2009 Miss Teen Santa Barbara Pageant, I've been working on designing a new dress for the National Competition in Orlando Florida in December. Yay!

I think I'm going to be highlighting one blog and one handmade item for each blogpost.
Blog of the Day: CraftyPod! This blog is awesome, and I've been following it for a while. I love the podcast and interview she did today, very informative, and entertaining!

Handmade Item by Beta on Etsy:
Unicorn and F15 Jets Womens Tshirt

How Friggin awesome is this shirt! I love it, and love the colors it comes in. Take a look at her shop, it's totally amazing.