Sneak Preview Sunday

A few days ago, I mentioned that I would be relaunching Miss Millificent's World at Etsy. This decision came from two different places: the first, because I just have to have something creative to do. There is only so much cleaning, so much puttering you can do when your kids are older, so much playing with the animal menagerie before you start to lose your mind. The second came from something I discussed here on this blog back in January: that my art just does better 'in person'. I said that in the 'real world', I'd be concentrating on more gallery pieces, so that's what I'm going to do with my mixed media artwork.

But like I said, I need to do something- create something. So, a few days ago I cleaned up my studio, took a good look around, did a little meditating (seriously), and started playing with some things that I already had (because when you're nearly flat broke, you make do with what you have), and discovered that I really, seriously enjoyed it. It also gave me the chance to use skills I already have (and tools) without killing my hands. That's Hint #1 for you.

Here is a sneak preview of one of the things that will be in my Etsy shop: an unfinished piece:


Forgive the ridges (Hint #2).

Today and tomorrow, I will be finishing things and taking artful pictures; I'll also be redesigning the banner and avatar, redoing my Entrecard and PW boxes, and getting ready to do some hella advertising. When Miss Millificent's World reopens at Etsy, I will be also having a giveaway here at the blog for two of the new pieces. It'll run for one week, and you'll have up to three chances to win!

The shop will be different; these new projects and some photography (a mix of light and dark, if you will), and for the first time in a long time, I'm excited about my shop. So, wish me luck, and stop back again in a few days for the relaunch!