I'm baaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaack. Again.

I might be the worst blogger on the planet.
I'm constantly thinking of things to write about... the problem is effectively getting them out of my head. Anyhoo.

It has been a pretty amazing few months. I went and got hitched and we bought a house... the most adorable house, which I've discovered is going to be the greatest craft project of all time.

The day after we moved in, I packed up my wares and set off with my friend, night-light designer Anna Yong Muniz. It was the very first "live" show for both of us and we had THE BEST time. We couldn't have asked for a more positive experience. Elen, of 919Gallery as well as the PADNA volunteers were incredibly accomodating and organized. I am looking forward to working with them again.

Here's a shot of our table, courtesy of the spiPhone.

The next thing I would like to shout from the mountain-tops is the launch of the Jersey City Craft Mafia. I can't tell you how thrilled I am to be a part of this endeavor and have extremely high hopes for what we are going to accomplish as a group. We have really hit the ground running in terms of organizing some delicious events for you to partake in. If you'd like more information about how to become a member or about the group itself, please visit the following sites:
www.jerseycitycraftmafia.com
www.craftmafia.com

I'm also getting back on track with my Etsy shop. I've been whipping some really sweet needle-felted pouches and cuffs as well as a unique line of crocheted arm-warmers. SO keep an eye out on the shop as I'll up updating it pretty often over the next several weeks!

Here's a little taste to hold you over:

PS - I'm gonna have to re-do these photos. I didn't realize they were so oddly-colored. The monitor on my home computer is really acting shameful.

In other news, there is some pretty exciting music stuff going on too... but I'll save that for my next post.

What a week...

So it's been quite a while since I last posted. There was some dog drama last week. Poochie's separation anxiety is not getting any better. He chewed through the door we put up, got loose and destroyed some stuff. Lots of stuff. Not pretty.

Luckily, the BeeF is sweet and wonderful and always fair... he has agreed to give the Pooch one more chance. We're bringing him to the dog behaviorist on Tuesday. Please keep your fingers crossed for us and send happy thoughts to the Pooch.

Anyway, I made a bunch of fun stuff.
Washcloths crocheted with organic cotton yarn.

These are SO so soft and the colors are so lovely.

I made a couple of little pouches from the yarn in the last post.

I used vintage buttons for the closures... they look really cute.

The pouches above inspired me to make some little "pick pockets" for my guitar.

You can use them for anything really... spare change, i.d. cards, lip balm. They're totally customizable, too. I can make them in any size and color.



As always, custom requests are encouraged!

As promised...

I'm finally biting the bullet and uploading my pocketbooks. I've decided to call them pocketbooks instead of handbags because a.) I think pocketbook is a fun word to say and b.) "handbags" keep reminding me of "funbags."

Now that I think of it, I should really change the name of them to funbags.
The Sparkletree Funbag Collection.

AHHAHAHAHAHAHAHHAHAHAHAHAHAHA.

Anyway. As I mentioned, I'm naming each bag after one of my ladyfriends.
So, I would like to introduce you to the funbag versions of Nikkol:


















and Bev:


















With each listing, I'm including a little description, a vague "where are they now" and a fun fact about out friendship. I have to say that for the first time, I actually enjoyed making a listing. Usually, its just a necessary evil.

I was thinking of doing a little questionnaire each lady to fill out instead of the stuff I put up there. Take a look and let me know what you think would be more interesting.

Two more to come this week!!!

Also - playing a show at The Goldhawk tonight!
Fun.

So, the Anna handbag is basically finished... although I'm not 100% sold on the handle/ strap. I may need to re-do it. I'm really happy about the colors on this one - very earthy tones!

So "where are the pictures", you ask?

They're coming.
I want to put them up a few at a time. Once I settle this handle/ strap issue and needle felt the design, I'll put all three up. I have two more designs in my head. I'm going to get started on them tonight!

Woot!

School starts next week.
Ugh.

Also... the Borders by me is closing so there are MAD discounts over there. I'm sure I will buy out half the store over the course of the next week. While I was there, they were playing last year's Rilo Kiley which, for some reason, I forgot to buy. So I got it yesterday and I have to admit that it's really fun to listen to!