Thoughts

So we're sticking around in Portland for a little while.  We still have our eye out on job listings for Daniel but there's no way of predicting what will come available and when.  It was very eye opening how long the process can take.  So I am looking for a job this week.  It's actually a big relief because I am getting a little sick of the waiting game.

I am so excited about my etsy shop though!  It will be a great source of additional income and I love doing it.  A few days ago, I was in my sparkling clean house (I tidy when I get bored these days) trying to come up with my next art project for my store.  I had five products ready to frame, but I couldn't bring myself to get out the saw.  Plus a few of them I envisioned having decorative frames but I didn't have any decorative moulding.  I really didn't want to put anymore money into this project.  3 of the projects I wanted to frame were size 16x20 and I remembered why I started making frames in the first place...I didn't want people to have to deal with finding size 6x6 frames.  But 16x20 is a standard size.  So I listed them unframed.  I can't get as much money for each unframed item, but I make them much faster.  By breaking with the saw once in awhile, I'm working smart instead of working hard.

I started with pianos and now I have made dogs, hot air balloons.  Sometimes I can't think of something to do, but a walk in ptown always gets my imagination going.  It's such a great outlet for me and I love how this project has evolved.  I'm sure I will get back to making frames, but I would like to se some sales first!

Grand Opening!

Scissor and Saw is open!  You can find my store at http://www.etsy.com/shop/scissorandsaw.  Working on 3 pieces right now that I can't wait to put up!

Scissor and Saw

So I've changed the name of my future etsy store to scissor and saw.  I loved itty bitty witty but there were so many itty bitty's out there and I didn't want to get lost in the crowd.  I think scissor and saw is very organic and close to the work, and I think it's catchy.  What do you think?