Just Arrived

With the holidays just around the corner, this year I wanted to have some cards to sell at the upcoming craft shows.

With Unicorn Crafts growing it seems that taking on another item in the shop seems a bit crazy, but after trolling the interwebs for card idears, I found washi tape! For those not familiar with the tape, it’s a Japanese paper based adhesive tape that is used for all sorts of craft and decorating projects. The ways you can use it are pretty much endless.

 I didn't want to jump in to this new world head first so, I took baby steps; buying sampled sized rolls instead of whole rolls. This way it's less expensive and I get to try out a few more designs.

My order from Winnie of chickydoddle just arrived today and I cannot wait to start creating! The packaging of the tapes made me squee from excitement not to mention the tapes themselves! Thanks Winnie!

Nail Art: Free Handed

 
It's been awhile since I posted a Nail Art but here is one nonetheless.

I think a nail pen would be perfect for designs like this, so as soon as I can, I will be adding that to my artillery. 

Take A Look

I put together a little something for my new website but I wanted to show you first Little Unicorns.

Let me know what you think.

I stumbled across this image today and wanted to share.

Which do you think it is?

Please Vote!

Oh my goodness, it's time!

I mentioned in the last post that I made it to the second round of competition for the Uncommon Goods Jewelry Design Contest. Today is the big day...time to VOTE!

Here are the chosen designs from Unicorn Crafts:

 

Paper Plane Earrings

 

Tiny White Elephant Earrings

Voting is suuuuuuper easy! Just vote for your favorite entries. After voting closes, guest judges will meet to review the top vote-getting entries and select a winner. 

Let's encourage our friends, family and colleagues to vote for Unicorn Crafts. 

Thanks for your support Little Unicorns! 

Big News!

Great news Little Unicorns!

A few weeks back I entered a jewelry design contest through Uncommon Goods (a unique and unusual gift site). I submitted some of my Unicorn Crafts jewelry designs for consideration and received word this morning that I had made it to round two of the competition!

Horray!

So here's what happens next. Early next week (by end of day, Tues Sept 6) you'll see my work on the Community Voting App. Uncommon Goods customers will have two weeks (until Sept 19) to vote for their favorite entries. A week after that, guest judges will meet to review the top vote-getting entries and select a winner.

Here's where you come in! I'll need your support to be one of the top vote-getters. You can also encourage your friends, family and colleagues to vote for your entry.

There will definitely be a reward for all my Little Unicorns if I can make it all the way!

White Elephant Earring Giveaway!

I've teamed up with Janelle, of Jewelry by Janelle, to offer an exclusive giveaway for all Unicorn Crafts fans! I am giving one lucky winner a pair of my adorable White Elephant Earrings!

There are a ton of quick and easy ways to enter the giveaway. The more you enter, the more chances you have to win!
Hurry, contest ends on September 5th. Goodluck!

How to enter:

Mandatory:  You must be a follower of Janelle's blog!  

open to followers in the US, Canada and International!

 

1.  Mandatory entry:  Check out Unicorn Crafts shop on Etsy and then come back and fill out the rafflecopter enrty form here (click on the "read more" to see all ways to enter) (1 entry)

additional optional entries:

 

2.  Like Jewelry By J on facebook (1 entry)

3.  Like Unicorn Crafts on facebook (1 entry)

4. Follow Unicorn_Crafts on twitter (1 entry)

5.  Heart a Unicorn Crafts item from my etsy shop (1 entry)

6.  Heart Jewelry By J's etsy shop or an item in it (1 entry)

7.  Follow Unicorn Craft Blog
8.  Follow Unicorn Crafts on Tumblr

Leanna Lin's Wonderland Turns One!

Last night I stopped by Wonderland in Eagle Rock to celebrate with Leanna as her adorable shop turned one-year-old!

 

amazing art!

 

Unicorn Crafts at Wonderland!

 

photo booth fun!

nail art: glitter!

I love nail polish and an afternoon watching I Love Lucy!

weekend wrap-up

I have been MIA for a bit, I know. I was extremely busy getting ready for Unique LA that happened this past weekend. But I'm back now!

The weekend was better than I imagined it to be. I tried to follow some advice given to me by a fellow crafter with load for experience. But there were a few curve balls thrown at me this time around that I was proud to get through.

Let me just show you some images from the summer show.

 

photo by Gail Gonzales

 

photo by Gail Gonzales

 

photo by Gail Gonzales

 

my pirate ship booth

 

awesome kids that love unicorns and narwhals!

 

that's right, he's got a unicorn tattoo!

 

cheeeese!

 

my sister and i towards the end of the weekend! 

Thanks to everyone for coming out to the show and showing your support!