On display

Friday, July 31, 2009 |

This began as a dabbling of fun.

It then moved on to gifts for friends and family.

I was a little taken aback when I was asked to custom make one as a gift followed by *how much do you charge?*
With much prompting from a friend, I decided to open an Etsy shop. It has done well.

I took it to the next step and made many, invited friends over to "shop" and celebrate my new adventure.
I was truly shocked at the success of my tassels.

This summer I approached {rather fearfully, I might add since no one likes to be judged or critiqued} a local boutique and she was thrilled to showcase tassels ~whew!

My next step in this adventure is an Art show.
Tomorrow morning I'll be up with the birds (nervously) getting ready for my very first show. I'll be at the Stonington Borough Art festival on the Green. If you happen to be in Connecticut over the weekend, and want to visit a sweet little area, stop by. It has lovely shops downtown and fabulous restaurants.

Since I seem to enjoy having my nerves on high and like the fear of people judging me, I am doing the Mystic Art Festival the very next weekend. Some people like to relax during the summer, others like to stress themselves out!







I've enjoyed making each one and the personality they seem to take on. My husband has been very supportive and has willingly taken on the task of looking into the *paper work* that goes along with such and adventure. I have no idea where this is going or where it will lead me but for now, I'm having fun!

Check back next week for my very first giveway!

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22 comments:

Jessica Ryan said...

Oh my gosh Jo!!!! Those are WONDERFUL! I will enter your giveaway!

Brunch at Saks said...

Good for you love! Your work is beautiful and amazing! Good luck with your show tomorrow- I know it will be fabulous! Hope you have a great weekend :) XO

annechovie said...

These are great, Jo! Good for you and best with your show!

Anonymous said...

They are just lovely, Jo!

Good luck at the Art show-can't wait to hear all about it!

Kathy @ Sweet Up-North Mornings... said...

You Go Girl....Only remember the positive critiques....Let the negative ones melt away! It's your Gig and you will always sell what you've created! Have a ball at your first sale, praying for a "SellOut"!! xoxo~Kathy~ @ Sweet Up-North Mornings...

Anonymous said...

They are beautiful and I know a good tassel when I see one..hehe. Best of luck in your show~

Anonymous said...

Best of luck at your show tomorrow! I'm sure your beautiful products will sell very well.

Thank you for visitng my Blog today!

Have a great weekend,
Aimee

Deidra said...

These are lovely! I'm sure "The Green" will be a breeze! Have a blast!

Carolina Mama said...

You'll do great! Congratulations! Awesome!

preppyinnewengland said...

So beautiful! Good luck with the upcoming shows!
Thanks for stopping by. I have always wanted to go to that outlet store. I'm going to try the end of this month.
I also sent you an email!

fleur de lis cottage said...

These are beautiful and you'll do great! Enjoy your art show!

Cathy~Mille Fleur said...

What wonderful tassels!!! You have done a beautiful job!!!

Good luck with your show!!!

Enjoy!!!
XOXO
Cathy

pve design said...

I will gladly enter your give-away.
My business began from passion and also with the support of my dear husband.
Wishing you much happiness.
pve

Shell in your Pocket said...

How exciting...I can't wait to hear about your show!
sandy toe

Melissa Miller said...

~Good luck with the show Jo!
I just know you will do great. Your tassels are beautifully done. I see a few that I like that you have pictured but they are not listed in your Etsy store. I'll check back later on my friend. ;)

Beth Dunn said...

That is amazing! How cool that you created all of this. So happy for you. xoxo

Sue said...

Jo, best of luck with your new venture. The tassels look adorable! Hope they buy you out at the art show... Sue

Unknown said...

Hi, I just discovered your blog after seeing a post of your on another blog. Your tassels are very beautiful! You're really talented. I think it's terrific you are going to be a part of the Mystic Art Show. You will get plenty of ardent fans. Sure, not everyone will like your tassels but that's how life works. If you were into heavy metal, black leather, tons of body piercings and major tatoo art you probably wouldn't have created these beautiful tassels! lolol

Enjoy your talents, it's very cool! Have fun!
Amy

Lisa Porter said...

Jo,
Your heart & soul & fun-loving ways are what i see in these beauties. Just wonderful! I will absolutly enter your give-away & tell my readers all about it!
Lisa

farmhouse wares said...

I love your story. It's so inspiring. Keep up the good, though nerveracking, work!

Right Here in This Moment said...

I love your work

Lori said...

How exciting!! You will do great! You crack me up about the stress thing. lol
Can't wait to her great news and please share pictures! :)
ps MUST HAVE LITTLE BIRD!!

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