I hate to sound like a broken record ~ but where has my week gone? And again, not a lot of creating to show.
What I have been doing is finishing up freelance projects to make way for the fun projects {and start thinking about Christmas}.
On the top of the list of the “fun” projects is starting an Etsy shop. This week I have finally thrown myself in to it ~ registering as a seller, filling out all the pertinent information and next up is writing a list [naturally] of products and organising those final steps before launching. I set myself a “pencilled-in” deadline in my head of December 1. Hmmmm, we’ll see how that goes.
I started playing around with some product photography, inspired by the background in this photo ~ can you see it?
That was part of the lovely gift I got from Tinnie Girl this week from one of her blogtober giveaways, a parcel of lovely wallpapers. That one is my hands-down my absolute favourite. Thinking of using it for my shop background, although concerned it might be too busy. But I adore the colours and the pattern, and if it doesn’t make it as a backdrop, it might end up as a piece of art in our home!
[insert gratuitous flower shot here]
We have, despite our black thumbs [well, mine at least], managed to create this ~ the gardenias are blooming in the backyard. Beautiful.
More creativity over at Kirsty’s [and I am hoping to get around to visit a few more this week]
Hello! I'm Kellie and here I collect inspiration ~ beautiful photos, words on creativity, lovely printables and handmade items. I love autumn, cameras, and of course, the colour lime.
Your very own shop, oh what fun indeed! I think it is a fabulous idea
Love the wallpaper. I don’t think it’s too busy.
Love the feel of your pictures…Yay for shop progress you will do great!
Congrats on taking the big leap into an on online shop. The good thing about deadline is that they can be nudged slightly! Well most can…. a guess that one on the 25th Dec is a bit tricky to nudge!
And yes, that wallpaper from Ms TG is gorgeous.
Look forward to browsing your in your new shop soon. This pics in this post are fabbo. And aren’t you clever being able to grow such a healthy gardenia?! Well done Kellie.
Gardenia’s look gorgeous! Are they hard to maintain? Would love these in my new garden. Good luck with the Esty shop!
Those wallpapers are just divine!!! Good luck with setting up your shop – it’s rather scary isn’t it? Have fun
K
Love the gratuitous flower shot. LOL. Can’t wait to see the new shop up in action. xo m.
A new little shop for me to pour over – how wonderfully exciting! Ingrid x
yay for you opening a shop ~ great idea. good luck with your deadline
So exciting about your shop!!! Oh my god I do love gardenias, oh the smell.
I think that could be the most beautiful photographed flower I have seen ever.
Really lovely.
good lick with your shop.
it seems the week just slips to my fingers too… have a great weekend
I love the way the photo pops out against that wall paper. Very retro.
oh wow an Etsy store now
Ahh , I see why you knew exactly what I was talking about! I have had an Etsy shop for over a year now and as is with my online shop, havent listed because of my photos. Glad you are not as slack as me hehe.
The wall papers look like a work of art on their own.
What news! An Etsy shop, how exciting! All the best with cutting the ribbon. : )
I love using wallpapers for new projects and those look rather delicious. Good luck with the Etsy – I’ll be coming to take a peek once it’s open.
Ah, congrats on actually setting a date for your etsy store to be up & running – not only that, but you’ve told eveyone now so you are accountable – bravo!
Like most crafty/arty/creative types, I too have dreamt of my owl little shopfront in the etsy mega mall, but unlike you, I dream too long & create too little.
I will be watching with interest & cheering you on!
I’ve just planted som gardenias … they look so good & smell even better!!!
Good luck with your shop
oh the small of gardenias. i adore them. your shots are really beautiful kelly. good luck with the shop
I’ve played that broken record myself many a time!
Good luck with the shop. It’s such fun, and I know you’ll do well!
How exciting opening your Etsy store! Best of luck with it!
I love your images, I’m sure you’ll do really well!
Now THAT is a gardenia shot. Gorgeous.
Very exciting news about the Etsy shop. Can’t wait to check it out.
Glad you like the wallpaper. I love that green print too. I actually have a decent amount of it so let me know if you need a little more.