My crafting time has been annihilated by college. I try to find time to create new pieces for my Etsy but I barely have time to even think of new ideas. My poor pinterest board must be so lonely without me pinning away for hours a day. But alas, Fall Break is approaching and maybe I'll finally have time to get the creative juices flowing.

New Item Listed!

You are beautiful

I've noticed a trend lately. People, usually girls, go around and tell people that they're ugly. It just annoys me beyond belief to hear girls say that, because they are beautiful. Everyone is beautiful in their own way. Sure, you don't look like a cover girl, but why would you want to? Why would you want to look like someone else? You should celebrate your individuality. Furthermore, if you point out your flaws to someone else you're not doing yourself any favors. If you're looking for compliments by saying these things, then I'm sorry you need to fish for compliments to boost your self esteem. If you truly believe those things though, then my heart goes out to you. I don't know what's happened to you in your life that you really believe the worst about yourself, but forget what people have told you. If you think that you're beautiful, then so will everyone else. About 75% of beauty is just perceived. Think about it. People tell you someone is pretty and you compare yourself to them. They may not even be as pretty as the hype leads you to believe. Take it with a grain of salt.

I know this in no way relates to crafting, but it's just something that's been on my mind lately as I struggle with my own body image.

I may not be happy with the way I look compared to the way I know I could look, but that doesn't mean that I'm ugly or fat. I'm me and I always will be.

Rant over.

School has gotten increasingly busy, so i've had no time at all to craft. I still haven't sold anything else, so I'm not feeling terribly motivated either.

New Project!

Recently I was walking through my favorite consignment store and I found some old cabinet knobs that were adorable.

 

These knobs inspired me to make a coat rack that I had seen on Pinterest.

 I had a piece of board cut to size and my dad bevelled the edges for me. Then I sanded the sides and painted it. I sanded it again because I wanted to keep in line with the shabby chic appearance of the knobs.

I just got this new frame and it's so cute that I'm just going to leave it as is. I think it will be best as is, rather than crafting with it.

Anyone have any ideas on how to generate more etsy activity (views, favorites, followers)?

I'm going to be adding many new items this weekend, so be on the lookout!