We're almost ready to go live - Are you ready for it? If you want to be the first to hear about it, make sure you are signed up for our newsletter. That's where we'll make the first announcement on Monday. We've limited some of our rewards, like our hand-dyed skirt options and our leather backpack accessory and have a few early backer specials. It's first come first serve, and the sooner you back the bigger the impact it will have on our campaign. Tuesday we'll post a link here and across all of our social media platforms.
Read MoreIt's Happening Soon!
I officially started filling out my KickStarter project this week!!! While I don't feel quite ready (will I ever?), One Spark Festival was the push I needed. I realized after speaking with 1500+ people over the course of the festival, that while I may only be designing a skirt, this is an item that appeals to all ages, races, cultures, and size - that's exciting! The world is ready for the skirt, and the skirt is almost ready for its debut.
Read MoreThe Bicycle Wrap Skirt is set up at Jacksonville Landing for One Spark Festival.
Greetings from One Spark Festival in Jacksonville!
I can't tell you how excited I am to see the azaleas in full bloom surrounded by green grass and new growth - not to mention being able to hop on my bike and take the Bicycle Wrap Skirt for a spin whenever I feel like it. If you've been following me on Instagram then you've already gotten a taste of what I've been up over the past few weeks: testing out a new fastening system, getting my production details organized, and preparing for One Spark Festival in Jacksonville, FL, which is where I'm setup right now.
Read MoreA Contest, a Convention, and Creative Solutions
The past two weeks have gone by in a whirlwind. Last week, I participated in (and won!!) the FastPitch business contest in Savannah for local startups and this week I flew up to DC where I attended the Women and Biking Forum at the National Bike Summit. Whew! More social interaction and networking than this little introvert knew what to do with (aka I'm still processing). This just proves that you can achieve and succeed at things you never imagined you'd do. :)
Read MoreMy setup at the Merry Maker Holiday Market on Saturday (after it finally slowed down enough to get a good shot!).
On Markets and Making Friends
I just thought I'd take a brief moment (I've got to get back to the print studio to finish up holiday gift orders!) to say that it is so wonderful to meet new people and talk in person and in depth about my work in real time. Craft shows can be very stressful for me especially the lead up. There are preparations, printing, speculations about what will sell or what to bring the most of, booth display decisions, and many other considerations, and I'm sorry to admit that, I lost my cool a couple times last week (and snapped at my husband, which I instantly regretted). But doing a craft show or popup shop is ultimately such a wonderful and rewarding experience and it's all because of you guys.
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