Recently I have been putting a lot of work into my Etsy shop. It seems like every day I'm doing something to work on it. Sometimes it's as simple as reading the seller's handbook. Other days the Wifey and I will go out adventuring and she'll be my hand model for new gloves. (She's fantastic like that. Got a manicure and everything!)Another aspect I'm focusing on is my local business. There are a few markets that I have done recently and as always my work can be found in among the wonderful items at the Cocoon Bout-ique. The real exciting news though is about a new co-op store that my friends Raquel and Terra have opened up. It is called 5 X 5 and they are located right on Esplanade st in Truro. There is a great selection of items from local artists, comic books, video games, vintage clothing, and even movie rentals!
The two of them have been going around to local markets here in Halifax for some time now. They had a table at Aubcon and at Quantum Frontier comics during free comic book day under the name 2 Hearts 2 Suns. The two of them make such fabulous items ranging from soaps in all kinds of nerdy shapes, (my favorite is the Han Solo frozen in carbonite) to cross stitch art, and even some wicked jewelry. Seriously, their studs are so good it's always the first thing I check out.
My friend James Parker accompanied me with some of his amazing clockwork jewelry. Each item is very carefully handcrafted and takes hours of work. And people say they don't have the patience for knitting!
There is even a whole wall dedicated to Andre Myette's prints. You may remember him from the Spring Geekquinox. He had the table right next to ours and I absolutely love his work!
So if you're in the area be sure to pop on by. Hope to see you there!
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