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Showing posts with label Etsy. Show all posts
Showing posts with label Etsy. Show all posts
Monday, February 20, 2012
A New Abstract / Mixed Media Painting!
I have been drawn more and more to abstract art this last year. I'm particularly enjoying combining the free-spirited shapes and colors with layered mixed media elements. This piece is a very intimate expression of my life poured out on the canvas. I really loved watching it evolve. I hope you like it too :)
Thursday, February 9, 2012
Etsy Shop Update... New Prints!
I just listed a new batch of prints!
Click on the image to see them all.
Thank You
:)
Click on the image to see them all.
Thank You
:)
Monday, February 6, 2012
New Painting and Family Fun!
Ahhhh.... Now that was what a weekend is supposed to feel like!
Ok, so "maybe" it would have felt a "little" better if the Patriots would have won ;) But it was still great. It was a rare weekend with no obligations. (Or at least none I remembered... LOL). We spent a lot of time just being together. The kids played games, watched movies, practiced their instruments, etc. I got some work accomplished. We all enjoyed going to church together. We had a blast watching the superbowl and munching on yummy snacks. And we did a lot of painting!
Ok, so "maybe" it would have felt a "little" better if the Patriots would have won ;) But it was still great. It was a rare weekend with no obligations. (Or at least none I remembered... LOL). We spent a lot of time just being together. The kids played games, watched movies, practiced their instruments, etc. I got some work accomplished. We all enjoyed going to church together. We had a blast watching the superbowl and munching on yummy snacks. And we did a lot of painting!
It was Jacob's first experience enjoying the exploration of "wet colors" and he sure loved it! One of his little abstracts will surely be framed and join the other kids' work on our wall. I was amazed at how controlled he was. I thought I'd have a huge mess on my hands, but he was actually quite serious about the work he was doing. Here's a shot of him concentrating:
Too cute, if I do say so myself ;)
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I even managed to finish up a painting, and I just got it listed!
~LOVE~
"Love is not blind. It chooses to see with new eyes."
(click the photo for details!)
I haven't painted over fabric in long time. I really enjoyed it and love the textures it creates. Makes me want to get back to work on some dollie ideas that have been dancing around in my head.
Hopefully I'll have some more work finished up soon. I've got about 6 canvases prepped and started. But I've got about 6 people all pulling on my apron strings at the same time, so it's still slow going :)
"Love" and Peace to you all, my friends...
Hopefully I'll have some more work finished up soon. I've got about 6 canvases prepped and started. But I've got about 6 people all pulling on my apron strings at the same time, so it's still slow going :)
"Love" and Peace to you all, my friends...
Saturday, January 7, 2012
New Paintings and an "artsy doo"...
~3 New Paintings Listed Today~
Check them out in our Hallowed Hill Shop.
Check them out in our Hallowed Hill Shop.
My girls were busy too...
giving the little one a new doo.
I've got my own "Whoo Girl" now!
:)
I've got my own "Whoo Girl" now!
:)
Tuesday, December 6, 2011
NEW! Prints are now being offered in our Shop!
Saturday, December 3, 2011
Shop Update!
Hallowed Hill Etsy Shop!
Just click on the photos to visit the shop...
All 3 pendants include the 18" black ribbon/cord with lobster clasps!
Thursday, December 1, 2011
Shop Update!
Listed 3 new paintings in our Hallowed Hill Shop tonight :)
(Click for details and/or to purchase)
"Sing A New Song"
(Click for details and/or purchase)
(Click for details and/or purchase)
"A Faithful Friend"
SOLD(Thank You)
Friday, November 11, 2011
Many of my facebook and Etsy teammates are already aware that I've been very busy working on a new endeavor. My husband and I have always supported and assisted each other in our artistic projects. Our children have also become more and more involved in our art and music over the years. We really wanted to commit to working together, as a family. Rather then dividing our time between conflicting work, art projects, and family time, it seemed more wise to find a way to combine them all, and spend more time all working on what we love... TOGETHER :)
For "some reason", working under Linda Pinda Designs didn't mesh with everyone... LOL. So we decided to resurrect a business name we had created a few years ago for a special project. Now, we'll be offering all of our Artwork, Photography, and Music through our website and Etsy shop as Hallowed Hill. You can click on our banner to visit the site, and our Etsy shop, facebook, twitter, and pinterest links are there as well. We'd LOVE IT if you'd consider following our blog.
So.... what does this mean for Linda Pinda Designs? I'm not really sure, to be honest with you. I think I'll stay active here as well. I've made way too many friends and business aquaintances to leave it behind. But for the moment, my attention business-wise is really focussed on Hallowed Hill. I hope that you'll join me there to discover the new path we're taking with our art and photography. Our photography has been really nicely recieved, and has become my favorite part of our new business. The family roadtrips to capture New England countryside and urban charm is my favorite family business perk! But, I also have a dining room table overflowing with clay pendants awaiting a final seal, muslin dolls with their sketched faces, and about a dozen canvases with painted backgrounds just waiting to see who or what will appear next!
Can anyone say "Thanksgiving"? Don't ask me where our guests are going to sit. Hubby's been dealing with some health issues, so that studio was pushed to the back burner, and our projects have taken over just about every inch of living space. I've got what??? Two weeks to figure this all out??? With hubby's surgery this week. Oh my. Why, oh, why did I not have a sister who could host the occassional holiday??? One's thing's for sure... Life's never dull around here!
I will share some of those finished projects with you soon! Love you all :)
Can anyone say "Thanksgiving"? Don't ask me where our guests are going to sit. Hubby's been dealing with some health issues, so that studio was pushed to the back burner, and our projects have taken over just about every inch of living space. I've got what??? Two weeks to figure this all out??? With hubby's surgery this week. Oh my. Why, oh, why did I not have a sister who could host the occassional holiday??? One's thing's for sure... Life's never dull around here!
I will share some of those finished projects with you soon! Love you all :)
Tuesday, October 4, 2011
Wherever You Are Is My Home
"Wherever You Are Is My Home"
It's the second piece in a series inspired by the sweet sentiment
Click on the photo to see the whole thing!
(It's listed in the new Etsy shop I opened with my husband, Michael!)
Tuesday, September 6, 2011
Tuesday Tutorials
'Tuesday Tutorials'
by lindapindadesigns
Etsy, Etsy, Etsy... How many ways do I love thee? One of my favs is the endless supply of potential knowledge and skills awaiting the willing artisan. Here are but a few of the amazing tutorials offered within the pages of Etsy....
 SOPHIA top/dress - ... $5.50 |  2 in 1 PDF Tutorial... $16.00 |  Boutique Peasant Bl... $5.99 |  Sewing tutorial of ... $7.50 |
 PDF Tutorial and 8 ... $5.00 |  Interchangeable Flo... $8.00 |  Sari Silk and Stone... $10.00 |  Night Friend Owl pd... $10.00 |
 Fabric Flower Tutor... $55.00 |  PATTERN Baby Leg Wa... $4.95 |  Beaded Frame Pendan... $5.00 |  TUTORIAL // Vintage... $10.00 |
 How to Solder Rhine... $8.99 |  Large Felt Rose wit... $6.99 |  Elf Coat by Katwise... $7.00 |  Lacy Unorganized Ch... $2.00 |
Thursday, August 4, 2011
"Unlocked"
Everyone's heart has secrets in need of unlocking,
dreams in need of setting free,
tears in need of flowing...
dreams in need of setting free,
tears in need of flowing...
Available now in my Etsy Shop :)
Tuesday, July 26, 2011
Treasuries...
Etsy treasuries... For some, they are a coveted goal... others just don't care, or don't get it. I didn't quite get the importance of them even when it was clear I was becoming addicted to creating them :)
But the more I research, the more I discover that the folks who aspire to be in treasuries are not egotistical artists who like to see their work in pretty collections... they are hard working business men and women, who take full advantage of every tool available to them. And when Etsy avails this free marketing tool that weilds such power when used skillfully and optimally... why not?
You see... the goal is not to "be" in a treasury. The goal is to be in a treasury that makes the front page of Etsy. We've all read the Etsy success stories. Seller after seller sharing their stories of hard work, quality of items, committment of time and energy... Oh... and if their item hits the front page..... they went from virtually unknown to getting thousands of clicks in their shops!
That's the power of a front page treasury. Folks go to Etsy dot com, and what's the first thing they see? A collection of items at the top of the page... A treasury. Etsy staff members choose treasuries that have some kind of "wow factor"... something that draws the shopper in to the "inner pages" of Etsy.
I chose the treasury below to make a point. This was the Front Page treasury this morning, July 26th, 2011. It's lovely. But it was the 3rd photo in the top row that hit home with me. Gorgeous, isn't it? It's almost dreamy... poetic... What's the seller offering? Five used forks. Yep. Five forks... not even half as pretty as some I've seen. Silver "plated" at that. Yet, the shop reached the front page of Etsy... a position many thousands of Etsy sellers would wish, hope, and pray for to get more exposure for their shops. Why is this seller's listing for 5 used, silver plated forks on the front page? Well... there could be a variety of reasons. But I can tell you one of them right off the bat. It goes back to my first comment about the listing.... Gorgeous.
At first glance, one thinks this is a listing for an artistic photograph. Then the potential buyer is already hooked and looks deeper to discover that it's the charming forks that are for sale. Now, we are drawn in. I wanted to see what other treasures were available. And sure enough, the shop is filled with beautiful images of items I didn't know I had to have just moments earlier. But now I do.
Photography is centrally important to the Etsy selling experience. There are tons of tutorials offered on Etsy's site, as well as all over the internet about photographing items for sale online. Every seller should study a few, and take time to put the skills into practice.
Now, there are other ways sellers work to heighten their potential to get their work/items to the Etsy front page. There are teams set up just for treasuries. And the more treasuries one is in, the more likely a shop owner is to get to the front page. But in the end, it's having good shots that will get items chosen for treasuries. And it's the eye catching treasuries chosen by the Etsy team for the front page.
I suppose that luck too, plays it's part. But from what I've seen, the "luckiest" Etsy sellers are the ones who put the most blood, sweat, and tears into their business. Taking the time to photograph your work/items well, and taking the time to take advantage of marketing tools can make a big difference.
None of us can list 3 items, sit back, and then wonder why we never make a sale. It's quality, consistency, and committment that bring Etsy sellers to the next level. So, let's grab those cameras and play a little!
But the more I research, the more I discover that the folks who aspire to be in treasuries are not egotistical artists who like to see their work in pretty collections... they are hard working business men and women, who take full advantage of every tool available to them. And when Etsy avails this free marketing tool that weilds such power when used skillfully and optimally... why not?
You see... the goal is not to "be" in a treasury. The goal is to be in a treasury that makes the front page of Etsy. We've all read the Etsy success stories. Seller after seller sharing their stories of hard work, quality of items, committment of time and energy... Oh... and if their item hits the front page..... they went from virtually unknown to getting thousands of clicks in their shops!
That's the power of a front page treasury. Folks go to Etsy dot com, and what's the first thing they see? A collection of items at the top of the page... A treasury. Etsy staff members choose treasuries that have some kind of "wow factor"... something that draws the shopper in to the "inner pages" of Etsy.
I chose the treasury below to make a point. This was the Front Page treasury this morning, July 26th, 2011. It's lovely. But it was the 3rd photo in the top row that hit home with me. Gorgeous, isn't it? It's almost dreamy... poetic... What's the seller offering? Five used forks. Yep. Five forks... not even half as pretty as some I've seen. Silver "plated" at that. Yet, the shop reached the front page of Etsy... a position many thousands of Etsy sellers would wish, hope, and pray for to get more exposure for their shops. Why is this seller's listing for 5 used, silver plated forks on the front page? Well... there could be a variety of reasons. But I can tell you one of them right off the bat. It goes back to my first comment about the listing.... Gorgeous.
At first glance, one thinks this is a listing for an artistic photograph. Then the potential buyer is already hooked and looks deeper to discover that it's the charming forks that are for sale. Now, we are drawn in. I wanted to see what other treasures were available. And sure enough, the shop is filled with beautiful images of items I didn't know I had to have just moments earlier. But now I do.
Photography is centrally important to the Etsy selling experience. There are tons of tutorials offered on Etsy's site, as well as all over the internet about photographing items for sale online. Every seller should study a few, and take time to put the skills into practice.
Now, there are other ways sellers work to heighten their potential to get their work/items to the Etsy front page. There are teams set up just for treasuries. And the more treasuries one is in, the more likely a shop owner is to get to the front page. But in the end, it's having good shots that will get items chosen for treasuries. And it's the eye catching treasuries chosen by the Etsy team for the front page.
I suppose that luck too, plays it's part. But from what I've seen, the "luckiest" Etsy sellers are the ones who put the most blood, sweat, and tears into their business. Taking the time to photograph your work/items well, and taking the time to take advantage of marketing tools can make a big difference.
None of us can list 3 items, sit back, and then wonder why we never make a sale. It's quality, consistency, and committment that bring Etsy sellers to the next level. So, let's grab those cameras and play a little!
'mi casa es su casa' by GRIGORATOS
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