Sweetheartville at Dwelling Spaces

Hi, Dollfaces! I have some hugely exciting news to share with you. My prayer candles and Roadside Fun post card sets can now be found in the coolest gift shop in Tulsa, Oklahoma, Dwelling Spaces!





I have been planning to expand my business through wholesale, and I'm so excited to have taken the first step. No matter how many etsy and craft fair sales I make, there is nothing that compares to the thrill of knowing that my art is for sale in a store, and a really cool one at that. I met the owner of Dwelling Spaces, Mary Beth, at Indie Emporium, and we instantly connected over our mutual love of 1950's era design and our shared hometown (which also happens to be a certain famous lady blogger's). I am so honored that she found my art worthy of inclusion in her shop, and I hope that it's the start of a great business relationship.

Indie Emporium Recap

Have I really been away from the blog for a week? Time flies when you're having fun! Indie Emporium was a blast. I saw old friends and met some really great new ones. Here's a peek at my little booth.





My pal Heather, of Audrey Eclectic, was my neighbor, as were the delightful ladies of Lone Chimney, and the incredibly nice couple behind The Peaceful Housewife, whose laundry detergent I'm in love with so hard. My littlest girl was my only booth partner all weekend. She alternated between peeking out from her sling, flirting, smiling, modeling baby knitwear, and just generally charming the pants off everyone who met her. Craft shows are hard work, and doubly hard when you're on your own with a four month old! Many thanks to my sweet booth neighbors for all of the help.



I got to chat for a bit with the ever lovely Sam Lamb, among many other talented folks, and I received my first wholesale inquiry. All in all, it was a successful show! I've rested a bit the past few days, and now I'm ready to dive into wholesale orders and preparing for Deluxe this December. I also have a few crafty projects up my sleeve that I plan to share with you here, when I'm not soaking up the gorgeous Indian Summer we're having right now. Sweet relief after the hellish heat this summer!

Saint Irene

Hello, friends! I've had my crafty nose to the grindstone getting ready for Indie Emporium. If you're near Tulsa, I hope you'll stop by and say hello.


I've got a couple new things up my sleeve for the show, including the newest Sweetheartville Saint, Saint Irene, Patron Saint of Crafting.


The DIY canon is full of needleworkers, but I felt that a general, all purpose crafty lady was in order, so Saint Irene is surrounded by all sorts of craftastic flowers that she has whipped up from tissue paper, feathers, and sea shells. Look closely and you'll also see some glittery bobbles, pipe cleaner curls, a pair of pine cone elves, and a pretty little beaded bird lighting on her shoulder. This lady definitely knows how to wield a hot glue gun!

Normally, I just pull these saint lady names out of thin air, but this one is near and dear to my heart. She is named for my Grandma, one of the craftiest people I've ever known. From crocheting to painting to plastic canvas work to Barbie doll hats made from melted styrofoam cups, she did it all, and I learned so much at her knee. I'm lucky to have been named after her, myself. This little collage is a wink to her memory. I think she would have gotten quite a kick out of it.

Prints!

I'm so excited! As of today 8" x 10" prints of my work are available for purchase in ye olde shoppe, including all of the Saints of the Domestic Arts as well as "Feminine Phrenology" and "Use It Up". Yippee!

St. Margaret, Patron Saint of Baking

Introducing the newest DIY saint in the Sweetheartville canon, Saint Margaret, Patron Saint of Baking.



Ain't she sweet? This was my most favorite saint to dream up yet. If it's possible to gain weight via Photoshoppery, I must have gained twelve pounds today. Fun times! I'm having such a blast designing these pretend saints I don't ever want to quit.

So tell me, what DIY pursuit or career would YOU most like to see a patron saint of? I have a few ideas in the pipeline, but I'd love your feedback. I'm all ears!

I'd also like to thank everyone who offered encouragement and votes of confidence after my last post. It means so much to me to have so many wonderful, creative, kindhearted people in my life cheering me on. I feel like big, exciting things are just around the corner for my art, Sweetheartville, the Welcome Little Stranger project, and of course, my sweet little family. I'm full up to burstin' with ideas and plans, and I can't wait to see what each new day brings.

Spring Saints Special!

In celebration of Spring, I'm offering free shipping when you buy any 3 Sweetheartville Prayer Candles from now through April 15th! If you've had your eye on one or a few, or need some Mother's Day gifts, now is your chance. Happy Spring!

A New Crop O' Saints

I am just tickled to death to share with you some new art I've been cookin' up over the last couple of weeks. Allow me to introduce you to some lovely ladies, those Patron Saints of the Domestic Arts.

First we have St. Flora, Patron Saint of Gardening:



Then comes St. Helene, Patron Saint of Sewing:



The lovely St. Charlotte, Patron Saint of Crochet:



Followed by St. Lucy, Patron Saint of Knitting:



And finally, St. Maribel, Patron Saint of Embroidery.



All of these lovely lady Prayer Candles are available in the shop with more to follow, I'm sure!