Jinxedaposed Shows Collection in New York

Jinxedaposed Shows Collection in New York

March Challenge - Alice in Wonderland

Tim Burton's Alice in Wonderland was of course released last week and with it being a much-loved story to many of us, it was natural for us to use it as the inspiration to our March Challenge! So, we created a mood board for us to reference to and picked out some key colours for us to work with such as the ever-important Alice Blue, Cherry Blossom Mauve, Enchanted Forest Green, Queen of Hearts Red and Duck-Egg Blue.

First up is knittingguru's beautiful red heart scarf made with merino wool which I could totally see around the Red Queen's neck!Eikumpel has created these lovely felt bow brooches which you could pin anywhere you like! I particularly like it on the collar of a shirt and it is something Alice would absolutely love to wear! She also created the sweetest felt bow hair comb.Kristensteinfineart's original 'Enchanted Garden' painting is beautiful and takes you back to Alice's first venture into Wonderland where she meets the talking flowers and the Cheshire Cat.I (nuvonova) had Alice in mind when I created this white, polka dot tutu! I also wanted to include my key charm necklace that comes with a complimentary keyhole pouch!AllThingsPretty has this clutch bag with patchwork and appliques, beading, lace, shells, an antique mother of pearl button, flowers, claw-set rhinestone, turquoise gem, vintage sparkling embroidery and more...it is so intricate and truly beautiful!Bibabijoux is offering this 'Romantic Bow Brooch' and this 'Red Aluminium Necklace' which again, is something I could easily vision on the Red Queen's neck! Happiknits created a pair of handknit merino fingerless gloves "in a perfectly feminine lilac which were inspired by Alice. The book, the movie, the song." She specifically loved the altered couture take on Alice's wardrobe in the new movie which I feel she has translated perfectly!

Norakaren has these sweet painted strawberries on vintage mary-janes which also have teardrop beads on them!

CliqueDaCour has this white tulle and lace dress with pink bow!

Tips for sellers: Important dates

New Year, new resolutions! One of my resolutions for this year was to increase the profile of Ei! Kumpel and to take my business more seriously.I will be sharing some of my thoughts with you, as sharing is one of the great pleasures in my life!

I will start with something very simple, but that sellers often forget: important dates! There are a couple of dates during a year for which you need to prepare, as that can lead to more sales.

Here is a little list that I have compile. Of course there are some dates that depend on your location.

Important dates for sellers

- Valentine’s day (February)

- St Patrick's day (March)
- Spring (March - for north hemisphere!)
- Easter (March/April)
- International Children's Day (May)
- Summer (June)
- Autumn/Fall (September)
- Halloween (October)
- Thanksgiving (November)
- Black Friday / Cyber Monday (November)
- Winter (December)
- Christmas (December)

And don't forget about:

- Mother's Day
- Father's day

I can't remember any other important dates, but if you have something to add to this list, please do so! Thanks!

Have a lovely weekend!
margarida

(originally posted at http://blog.eikumpel.com/2010/01/16/important-dates-for-sellers/ )

Happy New Year to everyone around the globe and beyond :-)

To celebrate this exciting beginning of a wonderful New Year ahead, some members of this Fashion Design and Lifestyle Team are offering some fabulous SALES and promotions to you, starting with this unique handpainted Avatar movie inspired tee, created by norakaren.etsy.com.She loves to re-purpose and re-cycle wherever possible which brings more interest to garments and accessories. Check out the Moonglow Belt - Exquisite texture and Shimmering Beaded Velvet and Lace made by http://AllThingsPretty.etsy.com/She is Fun, Flirty, Fashion for the young and young at heart! and offering ***FREE SHIPPING!!!!***Only a few days left!! at http://cliquedacour.etsy.com/Her shop contains both ready-made and made-to-order hats, shawls, slippers and baby goods. Enjoy her HOLIDAY SALE! Free worldwide shipping with every order!http://celestecraft.etsy.com

Look at that warm toned wrap,isn't it a beauty for those who want to keep the glamour in the cold weather.http://thirdfloor.etsy.com

Alchemistart.etsy.com Awesome SALE!!! 10% off on selected items, and FREE US SHIPPING ON ALL SILK SCARVES AND BANDANNAS!baconneckwear.etsy.comLovely advice: S T Y L E T I P: WOMEN -- don't be afraid to shop in the MENS section. Androgyny never hurt Coco Chanel and model Agyness Deyn always looks hotter after rummaging through her boyfriend's closet. ;)http://karma711.etsy.com2010 Sale! with a good purpose! ***All SALE items sold will donate 10% of each sale to KIVA by way of my Fashion, Design and Lifestyle Team Project.Great Sale in Mix Knitting, Sewing, Crochet in organic, natural fibers and recycled materials. Visit her section at: mylittleauraLast but not least a great sale of Hand Painted Woven Cotton Scarf-Turquoise and Periwinkle at amysfunkyfibers.

"Hope you have fun looking through all these great sales and perhaps find something nice! Happy New Year"

December December...

Mercury Glass Bottle by satisfind.etsy.com

Hi everyone,

Can you get your head around it being mid December already? Well I hope you're all enjoying the buzz of this merry season - gathering favourite family recipes to bake, choosing what to wear for the parties, enjoying buying lots of wonderful handmade goodies for presents.... in our house it's actually not so much like this at all, not in this heat in the southern hemisphere!

I'd like to share with you some lovely Christmas and Holidays' items and images to give a feast for the eyes to get you in the mood where ever you are in the world right now... thanks to all the Etsy artists and designers for the following :-)


Land of Winter Wonder Original painting by JanelleTompkins.etsy.com


Tropical Santa Claus Pink Flamingo Dish by wiseimpressions.etsy.com


Satin Baby Doll Carnie Cream and Gold DRESS and CUFFS, crude designs by Lana Guerra aoa at CrudeThings.etsy.com

... and finally for now..


Sterling Sea Glass and Pearls Bracelet by BeachGlassMemories.etsy.com

Hope you enjoyed looking at these fine seasonal pieces,
love from around the world from the Fashion Design and Lifestyle Team X

Weekend Deal

The Fashion, Design and Lifestyle Team (a.k.a FDLTeam) Today (Nov 14-Nov 16) are starting a great and fun promotion: Buy one and get a gift for free!! That means that every Purchase comes with a extra goody!!! How nice! So go to Etsy and look for the tag "FDLDEAL"
You'll find great deal and amazing sellers...Have fun and Enjoy shopping.

Jewel Tones

Hi,

Our apologies for the big pause in our posts here at FDL - it's been a pretty busy few months for many of us but now it's time to get back into the swing of posting regularly to this blog and keep it interesting with our new inspirations, ideas and thoughts so please check back often!

Jewel colours are our hot topic this week... no easy task in choosing some great pieces to share with you at Etsy but the stunning stained glass panel above made by livingglassart, in a cool shade of sapphire will be a good start! The image speaks volumes... all that texture and vibrancy. This next image is of a print in juicy emerald shades...

...created by stilettoheights. So decadent.

The richness in these handmade glass bead bells of transparent topaz with their dark blue rims is soooo dreamy, almost like toffee! Artisticly made by NadinArtGlass

Last but not least, this beautiful ruby red mosaic ring, made by CrookedMoonMosaics is delightful too.



I have certainly found a few favourites on this search for jewel toned items... I feel an FDL team challenge coming on.... ;-)

See you again real soon

x

May Happenings

At long last, the team happenings for May! Another very busy month for this amazing team!

Delightworthyn's fantastic hats were featured in the latest issue of Altered Couture magazine. Check out her feature as well as her other creations in her Etsy shop! We are also waiting to hear more about that mysterious marriage proposal ...

Right along side her in the same Altered Couture magazine is another team member, Rebeccasartcloset. Be sure to check out her feature and amazing shop, too!

One of our resident artists had a smashing month! Kristen Stein of Kristensteinfineart found out her art will be in an upcoming movie, "The Roommate". We are so happy to know that the world will get to see Kristen's amazing art!

She was also featured in ThisMomCanShop and MyShoppingConnection, as well as being written up in Philly's City Paper. Congrats to Kristen for all this great publicity!

Alchemistart was featured on the North Georgia Team Blog in an article about Father's Day.


NoraKaren was featured on Mirkwoodcottage, landed in the the Etsy Travel Guide, and had some interesting visits from a nocturnal black cat.

Furiousdreams had an open studio feature on GlassAddictions, as well as a feature on IMadeThat.

Happiknits was featured on ScoutieGirl, as well as the front page of Etsy.

In addition, she and Hollyillustration did a fabulous collaboration this month, combining fashion illustration and the matching capelet creation. Check out both of these talented artists!

Nuvonova was in the Etsy Storque feature on Handmade Weddings. We also want to wish her great luck in her new job for a design house in London.

Capitolagirl was featured in Etsy Finds: Schools Out, Start Shopping.

Eikumpel was on the front page of Etsy.

We also spotted Atelierdesoyun on the front page of Etsy.

Allthingspretty has some big changes as she is moving from New Zealand to Australia. Best of luck!!! And congrats on your Front Page feature, too!

Love2sew made a fabulous video for the team. Check it out here!

On a final note, we are looking forward to hearing more from Peter and Jenn, of Octopedalarts, about their recent trip to Greece and any new inspiration for their creations.

Be sure to click on the links to all of these fabulous shops and features!

Till next month ...

Beth
Thirdfloor

Reflections

So here it is...

the reason I have been so incommunicado lately.

But I am finished and need to return Reflections to Hudson, NY, where he will adorn the streets this summer in all his mirrored mosaic glory!

Paper Dolls May edition-The Reveal

Paper Dolls May 2009:

The Reveal

It's time to reveal what readers picked for this month's virtual fashion game--where readers and FDL Team Members help to coordinate an outfit based on an inspiration piece. This month's shop round up started off with a stunning Versailles silk coat from Suite.

Versailles Silk coat

(from Suite)

A lovely outfit has been fabulously completed with these suggestions from FDL blog readers and FDL Team Members...

Petite Emmanuelle ring

(La petitepuce jewelry)

Tea dress

(Sohomode)

Etienne Aigner vintage pumps

(jessjamesjake)

Pinks Earrings

(Urbanlegend)

Misha headband

(Lovemely)

The Keeper

(Opulent Oddities)

Vintage Suitcase

(Norakaren)

Buttercream headband

(chicallure)

and because I am all about color... Chiffon scarf

(Amysfunkyfibers)

Thanks to everyone who participated and the Lovely creators of all of thes beautiful items. Take a moment to visit their Etsy shops!