I am SO excited, I can hardly contain myself.
All this blathering of not feeling any inspiration, blah blah blahhhhhhhherggggggggh--
Let's go back to the beginning.
A couple weeks ago, I started a new Instagram account for my Etsy shop since my personal Instagram had turned into daily babies, socks, and Saab 900's with lots of shots of what I was working on creating, jewelry wise. Since 2008, I've been selling handmade jewelry on Etsy along with buttons (& other craft supplies) and vintage clothing (and wares). I decided I wanted to separate out all the Etsy stuff so I could turn it into more of a marketing platform to drive more customers to my shop. (Being honest here, it's a smart marketing move.)
Within a couple days, I was inspired to join in on #buttonaday, posting literally a button a day. Not only did I want to join in on that fun, but I also wanted to photograph buttons better than I have been for my shop, and showcase details on them, which is something I've had an interest in ever since I started selling them. Some of the buttons I post are for sale, some aren't.
I don't know where that project is going to go, but I'm definitely having a blast with it.
All this blathering of not feeling any inspiration, blah blah blahhhhhhhherggggggggh--
Let's go back to the beginning.
A couple weeks ago, I started a new Instagram account for my Etsy shop since my personal Instagram had turned into daily babies, socks, and Saab 900's with lots of shots of what I was working on creating, jewelry wise. Since 2008, I've been selling handmade jewelry on Etsy along with buttons (& other craft supplies) and vintage clothing (and wares). I decided I wanted to separate out all the Etsy stuff so I could turn it into more of a marketing platform to drive more customers to my shop. (Being honest here, it's a smart marketing move.)
Within a couple days, I was inspired to join in on #buttonaday, posting literally a button a day. Not only did I want to join in on that fun, but I also wanted to photograph buttons better than I have been for my shop, and showcase details on them, which is something I've had an interest in ever since I started selling them. Some of the buttons I post are for sale, some aren't.
I don't know where that project is going to go, but I'm definitely having a blast with it.
Buttons buttons buttons buttons buttons!
Another project I decided to get in on was #creativedaily, and I've been having a lot of fun there too.
#creativedaily's list for April by @lu_and_ed:
4/1: Pale Pink
4/2: Creamsicle Orange
4/3: Light Yellow
4/4: Mint Green
4/5: Baby Blue (HAH! I AM SO FUNNY, and yes I did 4/5 a day ahead of time but that's because tomorrow is Easter and I don't want to get caught up in the swing of things for the day and forget. Monday is Lavender, haven't thought up anything yet)
4/1: Pale Pink
4/2: Creamsicle Orange
4/3: Light Yellow
4/4: Mint Green
4/5: Baby Blue (HAH! I AM SO FUNNY, and yes I did 4/5 a day ahead of time but that's because tomorrow is Easter and I don't want to get caught up in the swing of things for the day and forget. Monday is Lavender, haven't thought up anything yet)
So for some reason, creating a focused Instagram helped my muse come back. Great! Let's keep going. If you want to follow along with these two daily projects, come find me on Instagram @mannequinreject .
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