What's New?

A YouTube video for The Kandy Shoppe.... That's what's new =)  Check it out... I'd love to read your responses/comments/feedback...
Peace, Love and all the Good Stuff
Kandy

Couons & Giveaways

I know I have been MIA in the blog world lately... End of school, deadlines, Baseball (my 7 year old son and the Little Yankees), and working on updating products, introducing new products and an overall "re-vamping" of my business, The Kandy Shoppe... not to mention everything else that comes with summer "vacation"...

But, the GOOD NEWS is I'M STILL HERE and I COME BEARING GIFTS!! 

I'm getting closer to 200 facebook fans on my facebook page, TheKandyShoppe ... When I hit the big 2 0 0 I will be having a GIVEAWAY... A random drawing will be held with every one of my first 200 fans... The Winner will receive a fabulous gift from The Kandy Shoppe ... Getting close... If you haven't liked me yet, please visit my Facebook page =)

Also, going on right now until the end of June (June 30, 2011) I have a FACEBOOK FANS ONLY coupon for 15% off your purchase... Visit my Facebook page for more details...

After lots of experimenting, challenges and research, I have decided on a few NEW ITEMS to add to The Kandy Shoppe...  I will have a special "unveiling" event with lots of goodies and fun so stay tuned for that...  It's so exciting!!!!   I LOVE crafting and trying new things and I LOVE when someone else loves and appreciates my work... I am so incredibly blessed to be able to do what I am doing.  I am over-joyed and so very appreciative of everyone who supports my little business!!

So, my bloggy friends, bear with me.  I am still here.  I've just been busy!  I hope you are all enjoying your summer to the fullest!!!

Busy, Busy, BUSY!

I have been so busy lately I have neglected MY BEAUTIFUL MESS blog.  The Kandy Shoppe has been getting all of my attention lately!  I have had such a positive response and it has been keeping me busy!  Some things I have been busy with...

Wild Chic Headbands by The Kandy Shoppe

Vintage Layered Flower Clips by The Kandy Shoppe

At the prompting of a "social network" friend, I created an account with Etsy and am in the process of opening a store.  This is all so new to me, but I'm terrible excited about it!  First of all, I LOVE crafting and I'm loving making these hair accessories.  And second, I love connecting with other crafters who have a passion about what they create!!
My Etsy store address will be http://kandyshoppe.etsy.com/
So, this is the reason I appear to be MIA these days.  But I'm having so much fun!!!  And totally appreciate the positive feedback, encouragement and comments!!

Crafting all the way... HEY!

YES, I LOVE CRAFTS!!!  I love any and all things crafty.  Anything from throw pillows to rugs to hair accessories; I LOVE IT!  I have been making hair bows for my daughter for a couple of years now and for some reason, this has drawn attention to my craftiness and others have wanted me to make hair bows for their daughters.  Then, I really got into making "BIG GIRL" hair accessories, especially the vintage looking ones, and this has REALLY gotten attention.  A couple of people told me I should really advertise and make some money doing this... So, I thought, "Hey!  Great idea"!  I didn't even think about the fact that I have NO IDEA WHAT I'M DOING.  I just created a blog and a Facebook and Twitter... then there is the glorious WORD OF MOUTH method, which is the best. 
I have already made a few sales.  I have no idea what I'm doing in the marketing aspect of things... And I haven't really taken the time to properly sit up for the photographs of products (*giggle*), but ya know; IT'S FUN!
These are my newest addiction:

I got this idea from Pren, here is her blog: http://convivialcrafter.blogspot.com/  She is AAAAAA-MAZING!!  I love her style and her tutorials are the HEAT!  You can find her tutorials on YouTube here http://www.youtube.com/user/archerpren , Check out her "Talk To Me Tuesdays" TTMT =)

So, this is my VERY FIRST ATTEMPT at making these little cuties, so of course, there are several mistakes I see right off the bat... I've NEVER worked with wire before and that takes some getting used to.  But I'm determined to get the hang of it and have made a couple of really nice looking ones that I don't have pictures of yet.

So, this is what is keeping me busy... New craft addictions, working my way through the craziness of marketing and advertising and tweaking and perfecting...  I'm definitely new to these waters and I'm winging it on my own =)

I am WILLING to accept any advice, critiques and encouragement along the way, so if you feel so inclined... ;)