Thursday 23 August 2012

My Bone Factory

One of my most favourite creations are my bones.

I crafted two from clay, and then made many molds from those. I then cast each bone in resin, and turn them into the funkiest of hair clips.



I love them, but the only problem I am having is deciding which colours to make!

I've done white, every shade of pink and purple, red, turquoise, green But what should I do next!



I was going to do blue, but is there a demand for blue hair bones?

Please let me know!

Monday 20 August 2012

Working For Jasper

Since deciding I want Crypt Creations to be my everything I have been plunging all of my savings from the day job into building up supply stocks, marketing, the website, fancy packaging and all the other things you need to spend money on in order to build a business.

I have been doing very well in saving all my hard earned money, and I really felt as though I was beginning to come out on top in the rat race. 

However a series of unfortunate events has turned my operation on its head. My Grandmother passed away nearly 3 weeks ago now. And while that may seem a long time for such matters the funeral was only held last week. She did not pass in pleasant circumstances, and as a police investigation is looking into her passing I probably shouldn't say any more. 

Then to add to that my partner and I's beloved bull terrier Jasper has taken a turn for the worse. We have known he has a heart defect for some time now but it has only just reared his head when he collapsed last week. A rush to the animal hospital left us with a hefty bill and an appointment with a dog cardiologist tomorrow which is going to be an even heftier bill.



To add to his spell of bad luck on Sunday he somehow broke his tail! We were out when it happened so we can only guess what he did but poor little Jasper now has a broken tail and a 'maybe' broken heart. The tail cost us another hefty vets bill. 

So things will need to take a step down while I focus my time and money on the doggy for awhile. I am still conducting online sales through my Etsy store, the website will hopefully be launched this coming Friday. To raise money for the vets bills I am having 10% off everything in my Etsy store, just use the coupon code: FABULOUS
Click this link to find my Etsy store.

Monday 13 August 2012

Building the website

Phewww!

I dont know if its just because I'm a mad perfectionist but building this website has been super hard.

However I am doing it exactly the way I wanted to: all by myself!

I'm a dinosaur when it comes to computers, so teaching myself all the skills I need has been hard but it just makes me so much prouder that I have built something all by myself.

Still not sure on the launch date but it is nearing closer. ;)

Thursday 9 August 2012

Whats coming up...

Heres a list of awesome things I am currently working on:
  • Building the Crypt Creations website! (I'm a perfectionist so its taking a while)
  • Sorting market dates. 
  • Beginning work on the Halloween range!
I also have a sketch book full of new ideas to make into resin cast jewellery. This is time consuming but something I love to do, it means my designs are totally unique and different which is what I want to give to my customers. 

I'll do an entry on my modelling and casting once the supplies I need have arrived!

:)

Maiden Post

Welcome to mah blog!

Not really sure what to say in my first post other than what you can expect in the future. 

I'm a gal who makes jewellery and accessories in Brisbane, Australia, I like to make my items with love, attention to detail and my hands!

I'll be putting up sneak peeks of items, tutorials, events and market news and loads more!

So stay tuned creepers.