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Thursday, April 14, 2011

etsy launch/55th birthday bash/giveaway


evolution of a project:
did you read this page about my new studio?
remember this post about confluence?
and this one about a box filled with fun, too?

each year, on my birthday, i set aside some time to look both backwards and forwards. i like to review the past year and take stock of where i've been. i also like to look forward to create new intentions for my life.

one of the things i wanted to do in my 54th year was open an etsy shop. well, today i am officially launching my brand spankin' new shop. it's still a bit rough around the edges, but i knew if i waited for it to be perfect, it might never happen. i'll be adding to it bit by bit. (i have LOTS of ideas).

many thanks to my friends, dearest family and a few of you out there for encouraging me and supporting me while i gathered up the courage to give this a try.

pop on over to the shop, then leave a comment here, or send me an e-mail. i'll choose a name at random and send the winner a pack of "sew and sow life" notecards. comments will close at noon on sunday.

i'm up for constructive comments and criticisms about the shop, so let me know what you think. i'm always lookin' to improve, ok?

batman is taking the day off, and we will go on an adventure later today. xo
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17 comments:

  1. HannahApril 14, 2011 at 9:09 AM

    yay for adventures! happy birthday mom! xoxo Han

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  2. Mary PottsApril 14, 2011 at 10:44 AM

    happy happy birthday to you, dear friend who lives too far away! i miss you and i love you. i hope you and batman have a spectacular adventure today. be a little naughty, will ya?!

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  3. JamieApril 14, 2011 at 10:52 AM

    Happy Birthday!!! And many more beautiful days like today.

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  4. Judy HartmanApril 14, 2011 at 10:54 AM

    Happy Birthday, Karen!!
    Constructive comments? - keep constructing! Your work is beautiful and I have seen your notecards in person and they are gorgeous!!
    Every item you show is made with careful love and handcrafted artistry.
    Here's wishing you a wonderful launch and great success!
    xoxo

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  5. LynApril 14, 2011 at 10:59 AM

    Happy Birthday Karen and the shop looks great, well done and I hope it is a great success!!
    love
    Lyn
    xxx

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  6. a Friend of mineApril 14, 2011 at 11:01 AM

    Happy Birthday, Karen!
    I've been reading -- and inspired -- by your blog for a little over a year now, and now your Etsy shop is one more source of inspiration for me both spiritually and as a quilter. I am deeply grateful.
    Constructive comments? Just keep doing what you are already doing so beautifully.

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  7. UnknownApril 14, 2011 at 4:38 PM

    Happy Birthday Karen! I'm excited about your shop; I think you'll do very well:) I can't wait to hear about the adventure!

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  8. Lauren BApril 14, 2011 at 5:23 PM

    Swell shop Karen

    We still have the little pillow you made for Garrett from the polka dotted material that were his curtains - still have the curtains too though they've been swapped out for something a little more manly. :)

    Love to see your work.

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  9. dolofkApril 14, 2011 at 5:23 PM

    Happy birthday dearest Karen! We love you! Dolo and Robin

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  10. AnonymousApril 14, 2011 at 8:12 PM

    karen, happy, happy bday! thinking of you today and all the joy, wisdom and laughter you've brought into my world...royalty on the edge wouldn't be the same without you...i love the shop...but then i love all your amazing artistic projects...gifts from the heart can't be beat...have fun with batman...xo tqoe

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  11. AnonymousApril 14, 2011 at 8:39 PM

    Happy Birthday - Birthday Girl.

    I've already made my first purchase at your shop, one of many I'm sure.

    I just love adventures and I love you. Liz

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  12. debbi d-wApril 14, 2011 at 9:54 PM

    Happy speed limit birthday, Karen! Your shop is LOVELY. Feels just like you, and hence thoughtful, intentional, creative, and simply evocative. I'm so glad you found a way to include your beautiful photography. Is there a way to know whenever you add things? I'm an etsy newbie, but I'd love to know when new things arrive in your shop. Bon chance on your new venture!

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  13. SaraApril 15, 2011 at 12:31 AM

    The shop is lovely - congratulations!

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  14. Nan and =^..^=April 15, 2011 at 11:54 AM

    Happy Belated Birthday, Karen!
    Your shop is wonderful and exciting! Congratulations upon meeting your goal...what a great accomplishment! Hope it is rewarding in many ways!

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  15. sharonApril 15, 2011 at 4:45 PM

    Many kudos for all of your gifts to yourself, your studio, your Etsy shop, your beautiful blog, your lovely art. Happy birthday too! I hope you don't mind my adding a link to you on my blog. Thank you Judy for steering me to Karen. And thank you Karen for bringing beauty to my life.

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  16. Anne ButeraApril 15, 2011 at 5:16 PM

    Happy Birthday and congrats on the shop!! I think it looks lovely!

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  17. UmāApril 16, 2011 at 8:59 PM

    Congratulations of the shop Karen, it looks awesome and I see you've already had 3 sales! Whoo-hoo!

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