11.08.2010
new batch of canvas earrings
I have a few new canvas painted earrings designs now available in my Etsy shop. These fun, funky and super lightweight painted canvas earrings are hand-cut from my abstract acrylic paintings.
My etsy shop is going BOGO for the holidays, buy one get one 50% off! Plus, FREE SHIPPING in the US!
11.07.2010
monthly goal meetup

October, so sad to see you go. It was an amazing month. Our family staycation rocked. I realized just how much I missed the people I see and live with every day. I get myself so wrapped up in this project and that project that taking a whole week to catch up and enjoy each day with my favorite people in the whole world was fantastic.
October Goals
- web site client - in progress and moving along well
- logo design client - completed
- promote custom magnets for the holidays - underway
- promote monthly sale & test out renewing Etsy items daily - underway, getting more traffic but no extra sales yet, I'll give it another month of daily renewing to assess.
- family staycation - woo hoo! - so much awesomeness!
- make Halloween decorations - kids want more spooky stuff! boo,didn't get to create. oh well we'll try for fall/thanksgiving crafts
- reacquaint myself with the gym - YES! it is great to be back even if it's just 2-3 days a weeks
- cook up some real food not all the processed stuff we've been eating lately (I blame it on coupons!) - made a few new dishes, my son E's new favorite dish is ground turkey tacos.
November Goals
- web site client - finish up design galleries and press/news page
- teach cartooning to 2 elementary classes each week
- east vallery artisans logo design
- promote custom magnets for the holidays
- fill custom magnet orders
- continue to test out renewing etsy items daily
- post new items on etsy - bookmarks and notecards
- test out new items - bottle cap bookmarks and bobby pins
- craft sales 11/12 and 11/26
- create custom coasters for Suzan
- create custom painting for Jenny
- create custom painting for Inessa
- cook Thanksgiving dinner
- family fall crafts
- set aside gym time
- set aside cooking time
If you would like to join in the Meetup biz goals fun, head on over to Athena Dreams to read more about what we do and how to join in. Wishing everyone a calm and balanced November in the midst of holiday craziness!
11.05.2010
this moment: the symphony
{this moment} - A Friday ritual. A single photo - no words - capturing a moment from the week. A simple, special, extraordinary moment. A moment I want to pause, savor and remember. If you're inspired to do the same, join in over at SouleMama.
11.04.2010
BOGO holiday sale!
My etsy shop is going BOGO for the holidays, buy one get one 50% off! Plus, FREE SHIPPING in the US!
Sale fine print: BOGO offer is good for all items in my shop! 50% off is applied to the lower priced item. You will need to contact me via etsy or email krisfagan (at) cox (dot) net to set up a reserved listing with special pricing for your items. Sale ends Dec 15th. So there you have it, buy a one item from Creative Stash and get a second item of equal or lessor value for 50% off!
Here are some of the lovely things people say about shopping at Creative Stash:
Love these magnets!! The best 20 bucks i ever spent!! I cant wait to get another set. ~ Vicky
Super fast delivery and beautiful packaging. The magnets are gorgeous, although that word doesn't seem to do them justice! Thank you so much! ~ Peggy
I got the magnets. they are fantastic!!!!!! every time i need a gift this is what i am giving. i love them so much. I need some for myself. thanks so much! ~ Wendy
Kristen is an extremely talented artist. I love many of her creations and have purchased her jewelry and have her delightful frig magnets. ~ Stacy
Absolutely beautiful! I've only had it [art necklace] a few hours and have already received wonderful comments. ~ Stacy
I recently purchased my first pair of earrings from Kristen and I love them! I get many compliments when I wear them. I am so impressed with her craftsmanship and beautiful design. Thank you so much Kristen... Your awesome! ~ AmandaTo my friends and customers, a sincere thank you for supporting indie handmade businesses and for shopping with me at Creative Stash!♥
11.01.2010
a crafty holiday begins today!
I'm so excited, A Crafty Holiday, hosted by angela flicker at The Artists’ House begins today! Participating blogs will feature handmade shops and items on their personal lists (be it to give or to get) and share why they are vowing to buy handmade this year. We will jump from blog to blog, one beautiful handmade item to the next, making it all the way to mid-December. I can't wait to see all the lovely handmade and artistic items!
I encourage you to check out "A Crafty Holiday" at angela flicker and where women create today.
Linda from a la mode is up Tuesday and Candy from candied fabrics is up on Wednesday.
You can view the entire “A Crafty Holiday” schedule here.
You can view the entire “A Crafty Holiday” schedule here.
10.29.2010
this moment: jack o lanterns
{this moment} - A Friday ritual. A single photo - no words - capturing a moment from the week. A simple, special, extraordinary moment. A moment I want to pause, savor and remember. If you're inspired to do the same, join in over at SouleMama.
10.28.2010
diy earring display
With the help of my fantastic husband we whipped up this earring display for my show booth last month. I needed something to display my canvas earrings and I needed it to be free. So, I wandered around my house and found a canvas frame (from the painting I cut up into earrings, perfect!), simple white string (string can be used for so many things!) and a fabric storage bin top from the kid's playroom (the top is never on so, I figured it wouldn't be missed).
First, we measured where the string should go, making sure we left enough room for the earrings to hang with a little space below them. Next, we stapled the string to the back of the canvas frame with a staple gun. I then traced the outline of the frame onto the fabric, cut it out and stapled it to the back of the canvas frame. This part is ideal with two people, one person stretches the fabric while the other staples it, this ensures the fabric is stapled tightly to the back of the frame.
Now that the frame was complete, I needed to figure out how to stand the frame up on the table ... I tried a few things then aha! I thought of my folding easel which worked perfectly! It seems so obvious now ... canvas earrings displayed on a canvas frame propped up onto an easel but, honestly it all came together by accident and it took awhile for me to realize the whole thing connected. I'm not too quick, am I?! haha. It's a good thing I can rely on my subconscious to connect the dots. :)
To make something similar you would need:
- canvas frame (could substitute a picture frame)
- white string (use any string, ribbon or cord - make sure whatever you use will hold your items)
- fabric for background
- staple gun
- easel or something to prop frame against (not needed if you use a picture frame)
10.26.2010
creepy cool halloween crafts
Halloween has never been my favorite holiday ... gasp, I know! How can a creative person say such a thing?! Whatever the reason, each year I embrace it just a little bit more with the help of my kids. They really get excited about it and want more decorations! Especially the scary and creepy variety, or so I'm told. So, this year I have kept my eye out for some creepy cool crafts we can make together ... someday!
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| A Floating Ghost by Everyday is Crafting Day |
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| Spooky shoes! by Corvus Tristis |
| Eyeball Wreath by booturtle |
| Hanging Spiders by Muse Lodge |
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| Creepy Specimen Art by Tatertots and Jello |
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| Recycled Haloween Paper Bag Bowls by The Long Thread |
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| Skeleton Wreath by Mega Spooky |
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| Recycled Little Monsters by Alisa Burke |
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| Halloween Necklace by Jamie Hogsett |
10.25.2010
market and build trust
Hi! I'm guest blogging on Soft Flex Company's blog today. Today's post is about marketing and building trust in your brand. Click to see today's post.
10.22.2010
this moment: hug a tree
{this moment} - A Friday ritual. A single photo - no words - capturing a moment from the week. A simple, special, extraordinary moment. A moment I want to pause, savor and remember. If you're inspired to do the same, join in over at SouleMama.
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