by Samantha | Mar 22, 2015 | Behind the Scenes, General Chatter
Are you sick of winter yet? We certainly are! It’s been long, cold, and entirely unproductive (we’re kicking ourselves too, but not too hard). Even though not a lot of stuff was made (as in… we didn’t make anything…), we have been...
by Gwendolyn | Jul 14, 2014 | Accessories, Behind the Scenes, Current Activity, Product Information
You’ll find many diverse pieces in our Etsy shop. However there’ll be some very lovely items that we will rarely have in inventory but will be more than happy to make just for you on demand. One such item is Super Duo Necklaces (named for the long beads primarily...
by Samantha | Jun 13, 2014 | Behind the Scenes, Current Activity
What we do started as a hobby. We both love to dance, but outfits don’t fit us and accessories are never quite the right color combinations to match. In response we took to our sewing machines and craft tables to make things that work for us. From there, we...
by Gwendolyn | May 20, 2014 | Behind the Scenes, Kanzashi Flowers
Early in November of last year we received our first major commission: 25 flowers with pin backings. Needless to say we were pretty psyched! Only problem was they were all Star and Stripes flowers which are my design. Though Sam and I are capable of folding each...
by Samantha | May 6, 2014 | Behind the Scenes, General Chatter, Product Information
When we go to the mall, we’re often prone to do a little price-shopping. Why buy a shirt at the Bon-Ton, when you can get something that looks almost exactly the same for half the price at Rue 21? This is natural for us to do. We clip coupons, shop around, and...
by Gwendolyn | Apr 20, 2014 | Accessories, Behind the Scenes, Sewing, Tips and Tricks
So few crafters can “just craft” for a living; they’re usually “making a living” and crafting on the side. This often means there’s precious little time to actually sit down and craft. The solution I’ve found is taking my projects with me if I know I’ll be sitting in...