jumping in.....

I am very excited to announce that the Gypsy Forest Shop is open!

I can't believe I actually just typed those words, putting it here in writing for all of you to read was somehow even harder then saying it out loud. This place here won't change much. I'll have a shop update from time to time and there will be a little link on the side to the shop if you'd like to visit, but I want to keep our space here just as it is. 

Today, I am going to share a sneak peek of some items that will be in the shop..... and the tags I had made up from a drawing in my journal. Speaking of journaling, the whole reason I'm jumping in to this etsy store business is all Shannon's fault. We could put a warning on her E-Course Inside Out :: 

Warning :: This class may inspire you to follow a Wild and Crazy Dream

So, on to the goods..... part of opening a store meant, for me, coming up with something not currently offered by any of my pals and something useable and simple yet beautiful and affordable and something with a new design.........

All that being said, it really took me awhile to figure out just the right thing(s). But that class made me get out of the house to write..... in a journal.... which meant I really wanted a place to stick all my journaling supplies.... so this sling bag was born. It's got an extra wide strap so you can throw it over your head and wear it across your chest, or you can tie the strap in a knot (just like those groovy baby wraps) and wear it on your shoulder. And of course, the littlest gypsies wanted their very own.... so I made little ones too! Oh yes, the gypsy man also got one! He says it's perfect for the cycle ride to work. They are made from linen and cotton because natural fibers are my favorite. I'm very excited about the much tweaked finished product. Oh yes, and those funky edged quilts I designed.... some of those made it into the shop too!

Oh my there's been so much fun this week with reading CPSIA until my eyes hurt and doing a photo shoot with the hubby & kids... oh yes and all the label sewing.... labels! How fun to see that musical critter from my journal printed onto labels.....

And now... onto a little show to go with all this telling :)

    

    

 
   

  

 

  

  

 

  

  

 
 
 

Cheers to creative new beginnings!!

   

Comments

[Earth mama]

Three cheers to your creative new beginning! What a wonderful ensplurgement (that totally is not a word), beautiful bags, labels, and photos to boot! I LOVE them! Way to go following your wild and crazy dream!

:)Lisa

[jules]

What beautiful wares...congratulations. I am sure that you will be a total success.

Hugs, Julia

[Therese Horan]

Fantastic is the only word I can come up with for this! (in my defense, only one cup of coffee in me right now:)
The quilts are incredible, love how vibrant and fun they are! And the bags are PERFECT for those walks to the grocery store... study sessions... thrifting... I am SO happy and proud of you!
Congrats to the whole fam!
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[Dena]

Yay! Very exciting! I do love the bags!

[Martha]

Wow, congratulations!!! Great stuff, great label :)

[Mountain NewBee]

Wow!!! I am in LOVE with your Little Gypsy Quilt- the one with the octopi :-) That's Heather Ross fabric, right? The collection with the mermaids? That's my FAVORITE of hers and I don't have ANY of it!! Needless to say, I'm drooling. Plus I'm 18 weeks pregnant with a baby that super needs that quilt. Hope I can get my tax $$ in time to buy it!! :-)
You are so awesome opening up your own shop! And your sponsers are so awesome too! Your blog has grown SOOOOO much in the last 10 or so months!!!

[Elephant Lady]

Way to go!!!!! Congrat!! Job well done. Proud of you in sooooooooooooo many ways.

[Stephinie]

Thanks! It's been a lot of work, but a little dream come true!

[Stephinie]

Thank you!!

[Stephinie]

Thank you *blushing* at the oodles of compliments :)

[Stephinie]

:) thank you!!

[Stephinie]

Thank you :) It's been a lot of fun!

[Stephinie]

Wow - thank you for all the compliments :) The octopi quilt sold all ready! Can you believe that? But I've got the fabric to do one more.... I'll save it for a few weeks and email you before I list it..... you can have first dibs on it :) Congrats on the new little bambino too!

[Stephinie]

Thank you so much :) It has been a labor of love but so worth it :)

[Mountain NewBee]

That would be great!!! Thanks! ***pssst! Early April should be perfect if you can wait that long.*** :)

[Valarie Budayr]

No Way!!!! Congratulations. Everything is beautiful. I love your little labels. They are too cute and look at those bags. You go girl. Enjoy your journey and your very creative path.

[kerry]

So awesome. Really, really wonderful. I just popped over there and I am in love with those bags. I love bags, especially ones that I can wear across like that. Darn my budget! I'll be saving up Stephinie!

[[email protected] name?]

beautiful and original, stephinie! congratulations!
nicola
http://whichname.blogspot.com

[kendra]

congratulations - the bags are just gorgeous! great photos too!

[Stephinie]

Thank you! Now just a step towards balancing my time is needed :)

[Stephinie]

Awwww.... thanks :)

[Stephinie]

Thank you!!

[Stephinie]

Thank you! I love hearing that word "original" certainly what I was going for :)