February Promo and other announcements

Hey everyone! I have been preparing goodies for the new DT members this weekend and catching up on lots of crafty projects. I have notified all the applicants of their status and will post the creative team on Friday. Let me just say...notifying people who did not make it on the team is the hardest part of this process. It's my least favorite. I know how hard it is to put yourself and your creative work out there, and it can be tough to not feel rejected. I've applied to several manufacturer and web design teams and not made a single one! Since I cut the size of the team down to 4 people this time it was even harder to choose, but for those of you who applied and were not able to be on the team I want you all to know that I hope you keep putting yourself out there. I hope you keep creating because you love it...regardless of what anyone else says. The intention of the blog and the button shop is to inspire creativity of all kinds, I hope it does.

I've learned a lot over the past year, and one thing I learned was to plan ahead. I sat down back in December and made a month by month plan for the shop this year. Goal setting is really important for me, otherwise I feel overwhelmed. Each month I will have 2-3 new button designs that will go in the shop as well as one other new item such as a jewelry piece or painting. I hope to keep things fresh and inspiring. Most importantly each month will have a promotion...who doesn't love a good deal? In the past I've done free shipping and B3G4th free promos...well, stay tuned for more sales and steals this year!

Now, for the eye candy. Februrary's Promo is B1G1 50% off on ALL JEWELRY!!! New rings, pendant necklaces and even some cute post earrings are part of this promo!



And some of the new February buttons that are new:

Leopard Print! These can be made in other colors too! (Like pink!)

Zebra stripe!

Citrus handpainted buttons

Remember these? Yes, the recycled playing card buttons are back! Cute on valentines!

I'm also starting a new collection of paintings, and completed two this week. The whole collection should be done by April. Perhaps I'll share some previews along the way?

My Dad is coming up this next weekend to help with wedding stuff. With Chris opening the new hotel in T-4 days it will be (and has been) difficult for him to help make decisions. Plus, I'm still in need of a dress. My dad has generously offered to buy me a gown, and I'm pretty sure I've found the dream dress. We also have a HUGE list of things to look at, things to price and hopefully the person from Columbia City theater will send me the rates so I can make the decision of the venue! I promise to post pictures of the shopping venture, as well as more creative posts this week. It's going to be a good one!!!