ESCAPE & COLOR my WORLD

when Cat of POLARITY on ETSY
asked if she could use some of my photographs for her Etsy Artists Locket series i was pretty much blown away.
honored, yes, HONORED indeed.

she has put together 2 photographs and a word to make a genius, SMART and completely unique piece of art n' jewelry

this first series above is called
ESCAPE
one of the coolest things is that Cat has chosen some of my most favorite photos and given them a whole new meaning. i can think of nothing better than when another artist finds ways to show you more art in your own artwork!
i love how much meaning a word can hold. sounds rather obvious but if you stop and think- really stop and think of all the meanings for a word...
STOP, think about it.
pretty mind-blowing.

the next series is called:
COLOR my WORLD

it's been another wild and scary week for me so i lack the ability to type much more.
thank you for this Cat.

one of the things i love about Etsy is the community within. i am amazed how Cat has brought EVERY SINGLE type of artist together with these lockets.
she's a BRILLIANT GENIUS & a MAD COOL SCIENTIST
all rolled into one!
we are lucky to have her.
please check out her other RAD shop:
UNCORKED on ETSY

(random thought for the blog: i hate the feuding. really, i do. i hate to hate. vengence is nasty. i am both a victim AND a culprit. i'm not proud to say it, but it's true.)

Levi Weaver PART COMPLETE

DONE DONE AND DONE!

JUST SOME PHOTOS OF THE WORKING IN PROGRESS

ABOVE PHOTO SELF-EXPLANATORY

HAPPY TOURING LEVI!
and for everyone else:
find out if Levi is coming to a city near you- HE WILL BE ADDING DATES FREQUENTLY SO BE SURE TO CHECK BACK OFTEN- it will be well worth your money:)
CHECK HERE

Levi Weaver MERCH Case Part BEGIN

so far, SO fun.......

after this next part i had to put the utensils down because my forearm was pulsating and my hand was frozen like the claw.....


artwork to commence this evening with the appropriate music T.B.D.
have you still not listened to Levi's music????
get to it, go on now
i will make it sooooooo super easy
JUST CLICK HERE!

MERCH Case Part Levi Weaver

second merch case is being made....

and i couldn't more excited.

i cannot remember how i got to talking with levi. it was quite some time ago- at least 5 years i want to say??? and yes, it was over the internet. random but not so much any more. i've watched him over the years make phenomenal music and tour with other talented musicians- imogen heap is the one that comes to the front of my mind. he's unique and one of my favorite things about his music is that it cannot be put into a genre- at least i refuse to believe so. he is folk, electronic, indie, dare i say bluegrass? i can't explain his music but it's the kind that moves and has a somewhat magical quality to it. you guys know i can gush about things i tuly enjoy but i will bite my tongue and

STRONGLY ENCOURAGE you to listen to his music- i am STUCK STUCK STUCK on
"We're Tornadoes When We Dance"
LISTEN HERE

soooo, moving forward......
i suggested my making him a merch case and he was game.
we got a rough mock-up and drawing shall begin very soon

in the words of Levi

"it's going to be SHARP!"

it's also going to be RAD!

psyched?
who me?
HECK YEAH I AM

GRSG out kids!
(photos of case in progress to come)

FALL PREVIEW GOODNESS

yes, that's 1 red wallet w/ ladybugs and a set of mushrooms:), 1 orange pebbled soft side samsonite suitcase with crow and skeleton keys, 1 olive green featherlite train case w/ dandelions on it and 1 caramel brown soft as butter purse with a crow on it!

next up we have 1 soft as butter sand colored purse w/ 2 small mushrooms on it, 1 dark cranberry messenger w/ a white leaf, 1 cocoa brown messenger purse with a black octopus and 1 cherry red purse w/ a bow and kaleidoscope flowers!

words cannot express these next 2. THEY MATCH- THEY ARE EUROPEAN VINTAGE AND THEY ARE IN MINT CONDITION! 1 is cherry red and the other is jet black!

some plain pieces for your consideration.... 1 caramel brown vegan portfolio briefcase, 1 sweet olive green vintage bag that says "brendan tours" on both sides, 1 navy blue messenger perfect for school and 1 mustard yellow giant suitcase with orange and yellow stripes, 2 wheels and a pull handle!

above is 4 shots of an ANTIQUE Seafoam Circular Suitcase. A most fabulous photo prop, use for home decor & storage. it's ABSOLUTELY Stunnnnnnning:)

a few more blank pieces for your consideration.... 1 cherry messenger purse, 1 dark marine blue messenger with a marble to it & a buckle, 1 cobalt blue messenger from samsonite and 1 cherry red amelia earhart tote.

Remember, this is just a preview- my garage is jammmmmmmmm packed with much more blank cases and bags so shoot me a convo on etsy or an email here:
GetReadySetGo1980@gmail.com
let's get ready to Kick off this new year with a rockin travel BANG!
later my friends:)

Back 2 School ALREADY???

seriously??? it's august???
my husband teaches honors physics and he goes back august 18th. everywhere i go there are college sales for the dorm room going on. summer always flies too fast.

the goal over august is to continue to stock up the shop! the goal and focus of my blog will be to show you ways to use luggage for school and everyday life! if you're a teacher, a homeschool mother, a freshman. sophomore, junior or senior at BOTH college AND high school! a crafter? do you own your own etsy shop? i'm here to help with your storage solutions and add some fun and personality to your spaces and for when you travel.

so check back often....... here comes fallllllllll
GRSG OUT friends!