UPDATE *

Hi

I've decided to focus on my two shops and put my Affiliate Marketing on a back burner for just a bit, so that I can get traffic to my Handmade items, and get my shops better organized.

I really enjoy making things, one of which is sewing, and the other is creating jewelry.

When I'm sewing, I love to re-invent, re-cycle because seeing a new creation born from a skirt, coat, fabric finds, etc., is so exciting.

I don't go shopping with an idea in mind.  I look for special looking fabric, different, even if it already has a life of it's own.  That's when I bring it home and every time I look at it, I wait until the vision is there. 

I get so excited once I know what I'm going to make and start in a way as if I have a drawing in front of me. The vision is so clear in my mind.  I do make a couple little changes near completion until I feel iI looks exactly as I pictured in my mind.

The proudest moment is when someone actually purchases one of my designs.

So, for now, my sewing/felting, fabric creations of any kind, will be listed  HERE*  and my jewelry designs will be  here*

I will be putting both shops on one site, and I'm working on that now.

Sorry I have to cut it short, but my computer is starting to act up, and I don't want it to freeze before this posting is saved.

Keep Your creative juices flowing.

Drop a line, I'd Love to hear from You.

LauraBelle

What's Next On The List?

Let's see, there's St. Patrick's Day, Easter, and Spring. So much to do, so little time.

I've started making a couple of things for Easter, then it came to mind that maybe I should make a thing or two for St. Patrick's Day. 


I know the Irish take it seriously when it comes to celebrating St. Patrick's, so maybe making something that they can pin to their hat would be a good idea.


I've added a new banner to my >>Shop and had fun while doing it.


I figured with Spring slowly getting ready for it's arrival, now would be a good time to make more flowers. I love flowers!


How's everything going with You?  What have You made lately?, and how are Your sales going?


Do enjoy "Family Day" and even if you stay home to relax, maybe you can catch some of the Olympics and watch Canada win more "GOLD".


*Change of subject -- I've been working on designing a website to further follow my dream of working Full Time from home. I'm doing Affiliate Marketing, something that might interest you if you're looking to create another stream of income. 

"Never put your eggs in one basket" so the saying goes.


Talk soon.
Always*here to help
LauraBelle
Visual Imaginaries

~HAPPY~ NEW~YEAR~ EVERYONE~

Here I am, January 1st, 2010 and it's 10  in the morning. Made it through another year, yahooo!

I remember when I was younger and partied until the wee hours of the morn. I would probably be dragging my butt home about now instead of just waking up at home. :) Oh the memories.

Well, I don't know about everyone else, but this year is going to be the year that I establish myself online and work from home. Oh yes! I am determined, and I can feel it in my bones. (or is that just old age creeping up on me). :)

I personally am really glad that 2009 is Gone! and I never want a year like that again. I will make sure of it.

Unfortunately, I didn't get to spend much time in the artistic department, because for one, I was really focusing on my determination to get set up online so that I Don't have to go out to work for someone else.  How's it going? you ask?....GREAT!  Then secondly, my sewing machine is not working properly which means any sewing I have to do is by hand. I do love sewing by hand more than using the machine, but the only problem with that would be the time it takes to complete one item.

~Not to change the subject, but just in case you're someone who is interested in learning where to start if YOU are thinking about trying to earn an income online, please take the time to check out my other Blog* where I would love to help You avoid all the brick walls that I had encountered when starting.~

Now, my shop online is having a ~Sale~ , so please take a peek and see if there is something you might want to purchase and pack away until next year. There is a couple of good discounted Handmade cuties. The sale is only until January 25th and then it's time to change up the banner for "Valentine". The time of year where most females feel that if someone truly loves them, they won't be forgotten on that special day.

That is where "Handmade" comes in, because I know myself that if someone gave me a gift that was handmade it really would feel special. That's not being said because I have a shop, but even when my girls were younger and didn't have money to buy me something, they would get together to make me a card or little picture, but whatever it was that they ended up making always brought a tear to my eye.

So since I'm sure you don't have time to sit down and make something yourself, :) or you just aren't the creative kind of person, this is when You can shop online, have your gift wrapped and shipped directly to Your Sweetheart.  Let me tell you, if you are looking to score some points with your honey, then taking the time to buy anything that is "Handmade" will make this Valentine a very Special one.

Now here's a picture of a handmade flower that will last forever. The flower was put together one petal at a time with pretty glass seed beads stitched in the center. Fabric leaves and a piece of tulle complete this pretty flower brooch.  I you are interested in this brooch or any other brooch you see in my shop and might prefer to have a clip on it so that it can be worn in the hair, I could easily add that on.  All you have to do is ask and you shall receive. :)

There is already a couple of hearts available, but over the next couple of weeks I will be putting together a nice assortment of Valentine gifts for you to choose from. Just keep checking back and I'm sure you'll be able to find something that catches your eye where you think... yeah, she/he will like this! :)

Also, don't forget, there are plenty of shops in the mall of "Artfire" for you to check out  if you can't find something in my shop.  You might want to stroll through the other shops where you will see the variety of Artisans and their creative results.

Well, enjoy your day, and I sincerely hope that 2010 will be the Happiest New Year Ever for All!

Always* here to help
~LauraBelle~

Visual Imaginaries

The Love of Handmade.

Hello,

I have finally started a blog, for You to get an idea of what goes on in My imagination.

Ever since I remember I've been a bit eccentric, and I believe that would justify my sporadic choice of what I create each day.

My Father was very artistic. He could pick up a piece of paper and turn it into a keepsake piece of art.

I have a little shop online at ArtFire and would love it if you dropped by for a visit.

Here's a couple of my listings for you to see = =>

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~LauraBelle~
Visual Imaginaries