Etsy and Me

Land of Bor3d is new to Etsy and results are still questionable. When asked to describe my items I draw a blank. Of course I know that hat, cap, beanie, scarf should come into play, but I am at a loss for what consumers are going to type in. I am reading all the blogs and trying to get my views up, but I still feel like I am missing something. I take joy in everything I make and I still am constantly in amazement when people look at what I consider art and think "what is the point?."

One of the things I struggle with is trying to explain the differences between knitting and crochet. When questioned about the difference between knit and crochet I find myself "dumbing down" for people. I explain that the difference between the two is two needles vs. one, when truly there is more to it than that. Answer me this, do people really want to know the difference?.

It also seems that the masses think that store bought, factory made, cheap items are of the same quality or better than handmade items. On one side it seems that people are becoming more interested in unique, handmade gifts, but on the other side I don't see anyone dawning these items or placing them in their homes. I constantly debate on the idea of buying a $200 print from Pier One that are no where near "one of a kind" or searching for local art that is unique and refreshing. Reprints feel so impersonal, but every house I go to I see them hanging on the wall. Does anyone else feel this way?

Lost in Thought,
~B

Cowls, Cowls and More Cowls

The weather is turning cold, the leaves are falling, and the air smells of fall. The winter clothes will come out of the closet soon and everywhere I turn I see lovely shiny ladies and handsome men in cowls. Cowls are completely in this year and I am in cowl land this week. I am currently working on my third cowl, forth scarf of the week and I can't help but be overly excited/inspired by the lovely colors of fall. As I see these brilliant scarfs I feel the urge to make/own them all. In so many colors these cowls dance upon the necks of lucky individuals and I want to be a part of it.

I will be adding more items to my Etsy account this weekend and among the items will be some lovely cowls, fantastic hats, and probably a fingerless glove or two.

The craft fair madness is in a lull. I am new to this and am fumbling my way through finding appropriate fairs to display my items. I attended two this fall and they were both equally amazing. I have always loved seeing individuals interested in my art.

Thanks again to all that came to the fair.
~B

Fall Festivals and Etsy Accounts

I will be at the 22nd Annual APPLE HARVEST FESTIVAL this Saturday, Oct 15 - 10am-5pm.

Also I have a new Etsy account. http://www.etsy.com/shop/landofbor3d?ref=ss_profile

Check us out
~B

New Shop!

Hello Everyone,

Land of Bor3d now has an Etsy store. After the craft fair last weekend, where I was asked dozens of times where I had an account, I felt the need to open one. And so I have. I only have 5 things posted at the moment, but way more is to come. Thanks to all.

Land of Bor3d Etsy: http://www.etsy.com/shop/landofbor3d?ref=pr_shop

~Brandy

New Designs Comming Right Up!

This past weekend was my very first craft fair and it was a success. It had a slow start, but at the end I think all individuals involved were satisfied. I will give a piece of advice to anyone who plans on putting their art out for all to see. Don't take anything personally. Not everyone has your vision. With that being said I will move on to bigger and better things.

I have a few orders for fall and some will be more challenging than others. Keep your eyes pealed for a Deadmu5 hat, a baby Yoda, lady Angry Bird and a piano hat. These are special orders and things that I working on designing now. I will post photos as soon as they are finished.

A special thanks to all customers who came to purchase from us while we were at Oktoberfest in Old Fort NC. You made Katie and I very proud of our work.

~B

CRAFT FAIR MADDNESS!!1!

I am gearing up for my very first craft fair this weekend. I am not entirely sure what to expect but I hope things go well. I have a display to finish and I need to pack, but then I am off. I want to send out a very special thanks to all the individuals that ordered hats. I appreciate all my customers and want them to know that without their orders this craft fair would not have been possible. You guys are fantastic.

Lots of Love,
B

Newest Batch of Hats

Ah new hats. I have been working diligently to build my supply of crochet items for the craft fair in October. Night and day I work....well almost. The process is going well and I have about 70 pieces in my collection for sale. I hoped to have 200, but given I only have about 2 months left to finish up for the fair I don't think it will happen. Most of the hats are characters which have taken a lot longer than a regular hat to make, but the upside is that each one is special. I have had lots of fun designing and I hope to sell out :).