Thanks for taking this journey with me.  Along with my photography skills not being as sharp as I would like, my graphic design skills need some brushing up on.  I guess it doesn't help that I had no idea how to use my free software from the computer.  My ETSY shop needed a little makeup. 

Attempt number one was not bad.  The photo seemed cool when I cropped it but overall it just didn't jump at you as anything great.

#1  Meh...

Attempt number two seemed to want to be made a little more.  It had some warm color, I found a cool design thingie and my font seemed to flow a little better. 



#2 POP!

Oh, yeah!  Now we are in business!  Now I can cross one more thing off my list and watch all my sales come flying in, right?!

On March 5th I will be attending a Craft Fair in Billerica, MA.  This should be a great day for Wyvern Studio.  Save the date and I will post more information later on how to find me.

Photography 101

I am horrible at taking photos.  I admit it.  Not as bad as some, but I never really was taught how to take great pictures.  One of my new years goals is to learn how to use my camera  and post some kick ass Etsy postings.  Don't be afraid to critique my photos from now on...

Damn the Man

You gotta love corporate America right?!? Yup, today during a horrible snow storm, I still had to arrive at work to make sure everyone would be able to do their banking. I made sure to pack along my lunch, something to read and my YARN. Almost a full shift of "work" and I managed to get a good start on a couple of hats. Ethically I should have been doing something work related, but today I said "Damn the Man" and crocheted without the worry that anyone would say "hey, go do some work."

So today I present the Damn the Man Winter Hat.  Available today for the great price of $16.00 each at WyvernStudio.etsy.com.  For all of those that were forced out of their nice warm beds to go out to put your lives on the line on the un-plowed roads of New England. 





Cable Stich can be done with CROCHET!!!



Merry Christmas and Happy New Year!

     As I had hoped I finished all my Christmas hats in record timing!  I only started in December and by the 17th I was done and wrapped 15 hats for my family(ies).  I must say that I was relieved to have all of my handmade creations done so that I could enjoy the season, when a little voice in the back of my head started up with "but will they like them?"  I did not think of that while making them.  I had a trial run with two people and there were nothing but high-pitched noises of happiness.

See, look how much Amy is enjoying her new head wear.  She even sent me this picture to assure me that she was enjoying her new head wear.

Christmas eve was upon us and I was excited to hand out my gifts.  The Navarro family loved them!

Christmas day received the same wonderful complements from the Belliveaus also.

Great!!!  Now I can start to bring these lovely hats out to Lucy's, Artstream and WyvernStudio.etsy.com. 

I have so many ideas for new patterns, designs and flower embellishments.  Also to get my etsy shop running, I need a little encouragement.  I will be uploading new products and to thank the FIRST person that orders one of my handcrafted items I will have a super special gift to be sent along for FREE!!!  Woo hoo!!! 

Winter Hats

Ah, the winter is upon us and here I am winter hat crazy!  The homemade gift of Christmas 2010 are these winter hats.  I think almost everyone will appreciate these in the upcoming months.  14 were made for the friends and family and I may have kept 2 for my own because I just couldn't part with them. 

I have one listed on Etsy today and will be entering in some more very soon.  Now that the Christmas quota was fullfilled I can create for the masses of people that will be asking about them.

Buttons

In order to fulfill a swap package through Ravelry.com is where the buttons came to be.  Then for my own purposes of needing specific colors to suit my crocheting madness, the buttons came to be so much more.

Again, Lucy's Art Emporium in Dover, NH took these in and has been successful throughout the year making these every crafters necessity.  Lucy's stocks all different colors, shapes and sizes perfect for your next project.

Artstream in Rochester NH has recently invited Wyvern Studio to place items in thier inventory.  Buttons and Sushi Scarves can now be purchased there as well.

WyvernStudio.etsy.com has a selection and will be adding more stock very soon. 

2010 Sushi Scarves

2010 is the start of my project Wyvern Studio.  A state of mind to create in and a way for a shy artist to talk about her work without using her own name. 

With Lucy's Art Emporium in Dover, NH paving the way for my start in commission based products, I have been slowly moving to others in hopes of having my work loved by others.

Sushi scarves are the first fun projects to be created.  Colorful and fun striped scarf when unrolled and wrapped around your neck, but resembles your favorite Japanese treat when rolled up. 

You can get one of your very own (and one for a friend) for only $18.00
WyvernStudio.etsy.com