tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-9277407854468405682024-03-13T06:55:47.956-04:00TEXTILE TROLLEYFrom Norland Nanny to small business ownerLouisehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/13134581666608066217noreply@blogger.comBlogger210125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-927740785446840568.post-41509579612052395532019-04-09T07:03:00.000-04:002019-04-09T07:03:02.958-04:00Lugu Fabric Blog Tour - Day 12 - Textile Trolley<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">
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So are you wondering what this is all about? A blog tour? If you don't know what it is basically it's a set amount of time with a bunch of bloggers all linked together to promote something, the thing this time is the wonderful new collection of fabric designed by </div>
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Jessica Swift called Lugu. </div>
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Jessica asked for volunteers to create items with her new collection, I applied and was accepted (woo hoo) one of 24 artists to create something special to showcase this fantastic new collection of fabrics. And how do we showcase it? On our blogs! And you'll also find photos on Instagram, Facebook and Pinterest because I like to do as much as I can to promote.</div>
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We're about half way through the tour I believe I'm #12 If you want to check out all the other amazing items that the other artists have made (and you really should) click below for the full list of participants.</div>
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So without further a do, here's what I created. I'd been making a bunch of patchwork drawstring bags at the time I was accepted so I thought that would be perfect. </div>
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I lined the bag with waterproof fabric so it's great for wet towels and swimsuits or dirty laundry when travelling. </div>
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And of course I couldn't stop there because I had some fabric left over so I made an insulated lunch bag, a reusable straw/cutlery bag and reusable snack and sandwich bags.</div>
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This collection of bags is perfect for a day trip to the pool or the beach you've got your towel and swimsuit in one bag and your drinks and snacks in another.</div>
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The lunch bag comes with quilted straps and a big fat zipper which makes opening and closing a breeze for even the smallest fingers.</div>
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A large boxed bottom on the bag allows items to stand straight up and there's plenty of room in there for lunch and snacks</div>
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Quite the handsome set</div>
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<b><span style="background-color: transparent; color: black; font-family: "arial"; vertical-align: baseline; white-space: pre-wrap;">Friday March 29 – </span><span style="color: #333333; font-family: "arial"; vertical-align: baseline; white-space: pre-wrap;">Katie Skoog |</span><a data-saferedirecturl="https://www.google.com/url?q=https://www.thesimplelifecompany.com/&source=gmail&ust=1554851841213000&usg=AFQjCNGwmD2brBR5FnClcD4RuhODzKTFQA" href="https://www.thesimplelifecompany.com/" style="color: #1155cc;" target="_blank"><span style="color: #333333; font-family: "arial"; vertical-align: baseline; white-space: pre-wrap;"> </span><span style="font-family: "arial"; vertical-align: baseline; white-space: pre-wrap;">The Simple Life Company</span></a></b></div>
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<b><span style="background-color: transparent; color: black; font-family: "arial"; vertical-align: baseline; white-space: pre-wrap;">Monday April 1 – Michael Caputo | </span><a data-saferedirecturl="https://www.google.com/url?q=http://www.patchworkandpaper.com&source=gmail&ust=1554851841213000&usg=AFQjCNFR9vBUv9SyHBQxm1PIw_eU31XglQ" href="http://www.patchworkandpaper.com/" style="color: #1155cc;" target="_blank"><span style="background-color: transparent; font-family: "arial"; vertical-align: baseline; white-space: pre-wrap;">Patchwork and Paper</span></a></b></div>
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<b><span style="background-color: transparent; color: black; font-family: "arial"; vertical-align: baseline; white-space: pre-wrap;">Tuesday April 2 – </span><span style="color: #333333; font-family: "arial"; vertical-align: baseline; white-space: pre-wrap;">Loni Jakubowski |</span><a data-saferedirecturl="https://www.google.com/url?q=https://www.havinsewmuchfun.com/&source=gmail&ust=1554851841213000&usg=AFQjCNGXVUhYt_KsNMO51gWhJTjIpyNM6Q" href="https://www.havinsewmuchfun.com/" style="color: #1155cc;" target="_blank"><span style="color: #333333; font-family: "arial"; vertical-align: baseline; white-space: pre-wrap;"> </span><span style="font-family: "arial"; vertical-align: baseline; white-space: pre-wrap;">Havin Sew Much Fun</span></a></b></div>
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<b><span style="background-color: transparent; color: black; font-family: "arial"; vertical-align: baseline; white-space: pre-wrap;">Thursday April 4 – </span><span style="font-family: "arial"; vertical-align: baseline; white-space: pre-wrap;">Gwyn LaSpina | <a data-saferedirecturl="https://www.google.com/url?q=https://www.instagram.com/clever_colleen/&source=gmail&ust=1554851841214000&usg=AFQjCNH5h5Vyfy-qDpHsQNvqw9KiW_6uAA" href="https://www.instagram.com/clever_colleen/" style="color: #1155cc;" target="_blank">Clever Colleen</a></span></b></div>
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<b><span style="background-color: transparent; color: black; font-family: "arial"; vertical-align: baseline; white-space: pre-wrap;">Friday April 5 – </span><span style="color: #333333; font-family: "arial"; vertical-align: baseline; white-space: pre-wrap;">Becca Plymale |</span><a data-saferedirecturl="https://www.google.com/url?q=http://www.sunflowerseams.com/&source=gmail&ust=1554851841214000&usg=AFQjCNFWm1NBdUy0_-AIq_uVeU1zKIZCaw" href="http://www.sunflowerseams.com/" style="color: #1155cc;" target="_blank"><span style="color: #333333; font-family: "arial"; vertical-align: baseline; white-space: pre-wrap;"> </span><span style="font-family: "arial"; vertical-align: baseline; white-space: pre-wrap;">Sunflower Seams</span></a></b></div>
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<b><span style="background-color: transparent; color: black; font-family: "arial"; vertical-align: baseline; white-space: pre-wrap;">Monday April 8 – </span><span style="font-family: "roboto"; vertical-align: baseline; white-space: pre-wrap;">Brianne Baxa | </span><a data-saferedirecturl="https://www.google.com/url?q=https://briannebaxa.wordpress.com/&source=gmail&ust=1554851841214000&usg=AFQjCNGu-jIZ09gs8GviVzUcRVv7d9v7Gw" href="https://briannebaxa.wordpress.com/" style="color: #1155cc;" target="_blank"><span style="font-family: "roboto"; vertical-align: baseline; white-space: pre-wrap;">BriCrafty</span></a></b></div>
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<b><span style="background-color: transparent; color: black; font-family: "arial"; vertical-align: baseline; white-space: pre-wrap;">Tuesday April 9 – </span><span style="font-family: "roboto"; vertical-align: baseline; white-space: pre-wrap;">Louise Waterfall | </span><a data-saferedirecturl="https://www.google.com/url?q=https://textiletrolley.blogspot.com/&source=gmail&ust=1554851841214000&usg=AFQjCNHIIjllCm9AP1KhyR5Y1X2uOr8hWQ" href="https://textiletrolley.blogspot.com/" style="color: #1155cc;" target="_blank"><span style="font-family: "roboto"; vertical-align: baseline; white-space: pre-wrap;">Textile Trolley</span></a></b></div>
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<b><span style="background-color: transparent; color: black; font-family: "arial"; vertical-align: baseline; white-space: pre-wrap;">Friday April 12 – </span><span style="color: #333333; font-family: "arial"; vertical-align: baseline; white-space: pre-wrap;">Alexis Wright |</span><a data-saferedirecturl="https://www.google.com/url?q=https://mysweetsunshinestudio.com/&source=gmail&ust=1554851841214000&usg=AFQjCNFwzFf08EUP_2qEpFaQEG_eFitVAQ" href="https://mysweetsunshinestudio.com/" style="color: #1155cc;" target="_blank"><span style="color: #333333; font-family: "arial"; vertical-align: baseline; white-space: pre-wrap;"> </span><span style="font-family: "arial"; vertical-align: baseline; white-space: pre-wrap;">My Sweet Sunshine Studio</span></a></b></div>
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<b><span style="background-color: transparent; color: black; font-family: "arial"; vertical-align: baseline; white-space: pre-wrap;">Tuesday April 16 – </span><span style="color: #333333; font-family: "arial"; vertical-align: baseline; white-space: pre-wrap;">Cassie Massolia |</span><a data-saferedirecturl="https://www.google.com/url?q=https://lilyshinecreates.com/&source=gmail&ust=1554851841214000&usg=AFQjCNEcXwFwGrd_0Hh8KWV-GVYANB6XhA" href="https://lilyshinecreates.com/" style="color: #1155cc;" target="_blank"><span style="color: #333333; font-family: "arial"; vertical-align: baseline; white-space: pre-wrap;"> </span><span style="font-family: "arial"; vertical-align: baseline; white-space: pre-wrap;">Lily Shine Creates</span></a></b></div>
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<b><span style="background-color: transparent; color: black; font-family: "arial"; vertical-align: baseline; white-space: pre-wrap;">Thursday April 18 – </span><span style="font-family: "roboto"; vertical-align: baseline; white-space: pre-wrap;">Jennifer MacWilliams | </span><a data-saferedirecturl="https://www.google.com/url?q=https://thisgirlissewdestructive.com/&source=gmail&ust=1554851841214000&usg=AFQjCNGjdvrkJ0JcygO2DK7jIHLEvO6oWg" href="https://thisgirlissewdestructive.com/" style="color: #1155cc;" target="_blank"><span style="font-family: "roboto"; vertical-align: baseline; white-space: pre-wrap;">This Girl Is Sew Destructive</span></a></b></div>
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<b><span style="background-color: transparent; color: black; font-family: "arial"; vertical-align: baseline; white-space: pre-wrap;">Friday April 19 – Betsy Harrahy | </span><a data-saferedirecturl="https://www.google.com/url?q=https://www.facebook.com/littlepinkpamplemousse&source=gmail&ust=1554851841214000&usg=AFQjCNGI_9DSYSA0jrCl34VlvK-IvHpwMQ" href="https://www.facebook.com/littlepinkpamplemousse" style="color: #1155cc;" target="_blank"><span style="background-color: transparent; font-family: "arial"; vertical-align: baseline; white-space: pre-wrap;">Little Pink Pamplemousse</span></a></b></div>
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<b><span style="background-color: transparent; color: black; font-family: "arial"; vertical-align: baseline; white-space: pre-wrap;">Monday April 22 – </span><span style="font-family: "roboto"; vertical-align: baseline; white-space: pre-wrap;">Rebecca Ringquist | </span><a data-saferedirecturl="https://www.google.com/url?q=https://www.dropclothsamplers.com/&source=gmail&ust=1554851841214000&usg=AFQjCNHO8LwBJi4nB37GlHVH-sGwEvjoug" href="https://www.dropclothsamplers.com/" style="color: #1155cc;" target="_blank"><span style="font-family: "roboto"; vertical-align: baseline; white-space: pre-wrap;">Dropcloth Samplers</span></a></b></div>
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<b><span style="background-color: transparent; color: black; font-family: "arial"; vertical-align: baseline; white-space: pre-wrap;">Tuesday April 23 – Chantal Morin | </span><a data-saferedirecturl="https://www.google.com/url?q=https://www.facebook.com/CGMonsterdesigns&source=gmail&ust=1554851841214000&usg=AFQjCNG_nwfNs8sRx060eisVTsjCfxAEiw" href="https://www.facebook.com/CGMonsterdesigns" style="color: #1155cc;" target="_blank"><span style="background-color: transparent; font-family: "arial"; vertical-align: baseline; white-space: pre-wrap;">CG Monsters</span></a></b></div>
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<b><span style="font-family: "roboto"; vertical-align: baseline; white-space: pre-wrap;">Wednesday April 24 – Danielle Gobel | </span><a data-saferedirecturl="https://www.google.com/url?q=https://www.facebook.com/LittlePinkPeony/&source=gmail&ust=1554851841214000&usg=AFQjCNFvPoS1wwaoaTl8nkSsmWOQVxfvZA" href="https://www.facebook.com/LittlePinkPeony/" style="color: #1155cc;" target="_blank"><span style="font-family: "roboto"; vertical-align: baseline; white-space: pre-wrap;">Little Pink Peony</span></a></b></div>
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Louisehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/13134581666608066217noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-927740785446840568.post-82249782420662288272019-03-25T11:33:00.001-04:002019-03-25T11:33:39.552-04:00Textile Trolley - AS SEEN ON TV!FINALLY, Textile Trolley has made it to the screen! I (I should really say 'my' product) had my debut TV appearance. Last week my apple teething lovey was featured on 'Splitting up Together' which airs on Tuesday nights on ABC. Here's a couple of pics of the lovely Jenna Fischer holding the little lovey. <br />
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If you want to see the actual footage (including Oliver Hudson handing her the box) it's on Hulu if you're a member and it's featured in Season 2, episode 15, start watching at the 18 min mark and it appears right around the 19 min mark.<br />
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I cannot tell you how THRILLED I was to see this! It absolutely made my day!!! The show actually bought a bunch of items from me so not sure if anymore will pop up in the coming episodes! Stay tuned and be sure to let me know if you see anything.Louisehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/13134581666608066217noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-927740785446840568.post-52368730179890830242019-03-11T15:15:00.001-04:002019-03-11T15:15:15.932-04:00Long time no seeWell it's been a while since I posted on the blog, not sure who's still out there LOL If you follow Textile Trolley I'm sure you'll see that I am VERY VERY active on both Instagram and Facebook these days. I'm hoping to be able to link this blog to my website in the not so distant future so stay tuned.<br />
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Business at Textile Trolley is going well and I'm looking forward to a few exciting projects coming up as well as the show season that will be starting at the end of the month for me. Orders over on Etsy and wholesale continue to keep me busy on a daily basis.<br />
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Quick peek at something exciting appearing next month starring these fun fabrics by Jessica Swift at Art Gallery Fabric<br />
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<br />Louisehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/13134581666608066217noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-927740785446840568.post-22681719958319494332015-01-31T12:39:00.001-05:002015-01-31T12:39:58.571-05:00A blog is hard work!OK so obviously I'm finding it hard to find the time to write this blog! I wish I could keep up with posts on a regular basis and I'm at odds as to whether to continue and make a real effort or to kind of give up!<br />
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Truth be told I'm struggling coming up with interesting topics that doesn't take a lot of time to write!<br />
I work part time, I try and run my Etsy shop successfully, I have wholesale orders now, and also preparations for craft shows, not to mention the upkeep of a house and a relationship! :o) It's a lot.<br />
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I am starting to spend a lot of time on Instagram which I find very easy and thrilling. Just flicking through photo's is what most people love to do, it's quick and easy and that's what Instagram is all about. I follow some amazing artists there that are so inspiring and I also post a lot of pics of what I'm working on too. Check it out....I have the same name there too Textile Trolley.<br />
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I'm going to have a long hard think as to whether to continue with the blog.....I'll keep you updated!<br />
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Thanks for listening<br />
LouiseLouisehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/13134581666608066217noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-927740785446840568.post-84432383759138495032014-11-27T23:25:00.001-05:002014-11-27T23:25:15.406-05:00Coupon Code for Textile Trolley on EtsyEnter code SMALLBIZ14 at checkout for 15% off $10 or more from now until Saturday at midnight at <a href="https://www.etsy.com/shop/TextileTrolley">https://www.etsy.com/shop/TextileTrolley</a>.<br />
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Happy Thanksgiving!<br />
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Support SMALL BUSINESS SATURDAY!Louisehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/13134581666608066217noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-927740785446840568.post-37625003249183803902014-11-13T09:27:00.000-05:002014-11-13T09:27:23.530-05:00Over 200 positive reviews for Textile Trolley on EtsyHere we go....probably going to jinx myself again but what the.....<br />
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I have reached over 200 positive reviews from my WONDERFUL customers on Etsy! I am so thrilled! <br />
20 years ago while working in London for an American family I laughed at their dry cleaning hangers that they had brought over with them from the States that said "We love our customers" now I totally get it!!!<br />
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If you have any desire whatsoever you can read the reviews with this link <a href="https://www.etsy.com/your/shops/TextileTrolley/reviews">Textile Trolley Reviews</a><br />
I can always guarantee at least one person will read them.....THANKS MUM!<br />
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Love my fox bib! I have a chubby baby boy
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These placemats are incredible!! Great
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Nice bib! Obviously very well made and of
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Excellent quality bib!!! The shipping was
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received it. My bib & hair accessories were nicely wrapped in
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doesn't get any better than that! I wouldn't hesitate to buy again from
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Such a cute card! Shipping was very quick
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folded. The quality was again very high and it was sweet that Louise
noticed I was a repeat customer. I love etsy but have had mixed success
with the professionalism of sellers sometimes waiting several months for
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Louisehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/13134581666608066217noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-927740785446840568.post-9865293473507355212014-11-07T08:07:00.000-05:002014-11-07T08:07:17.490-05:00Kid's Thanksgiving Gift GuideHi all.....thought I would put together some ideas for you for gifts for children for Thanksgiving. I found all these wonderfully talented artists on Etsy, I hope you'll visit their shops and help support small businesses!<br />
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Hanukkah and Christmas gift giving guides will be appearing in the not too distant future!</div>
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Louisehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/13134581666608066217noreply@blogger.com1tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-927740785446840568.post-90391053127307490612014-11-03T08:09:00.001-05:002014-11-03T08:09:41.098-05:00Halloween Party FoodDid you have a good Halloween? What a crazy night! We had roughly 12 8-9 yr olds over for a party and it felt like there were double the number! I think everyone had a great time! We bobbed for apples, had a bean bag toss, a bowling game, darts, and dinner before they all went trick or treating.<br />
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Here's a couple of snapshots of my contribution to the party.<br />
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<br />Louisehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/13134581666608066217noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-927740785446840568.post-6382669466543180102014-10-27T09:16:00.003-04:002014-10-27T09:16:40.653-04:00Easiest Ice Cream Birthday Cake....well apart from picking one up at your local supermarket or ice cream shop this is the easiest (and actually pretty quick - less than an hour) way for me to make a birthday cake!<br />
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I've made a few cakes in my time....the fondant Ninja Turtle Cake that I had to make as part of my Norland course, the 3 tiered wedding cake I made for my old bosses mother, the handbag cake that I made for my old boss and so many others along the way.<br />
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For my boyfriends birthday earlier this year (yes I'm just getting round to posting this now) I made this super duper ice-cream cake. This cake is not for the dieter....what cake is? Oh yeah rice cakes!!! :o)<br />
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I made this cake in 45 mins.....here's how I did it.<br />
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First the pictorial list of ingredients, as you can tell this is geared towards a chocolate-peanut butter theme.<br />
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It's quite important to prepare all the chopping ahead of assembly so that you have everything ready to go.<br />
I bought 3 different ice creams for 3 different layers.....I used a 10" spring form pan which measured about 2.5" high, in hindsight I would have chosen a pan with higher walls, the ingredients 'just' fit in!<br />
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This is a pretty messy job, so excuse the lack of photographs of each layer, I had ice-cream, fudge and peanut butter all over the place, so didn't want to keep picking up the camera.<br />
<br />Before you begin, place the cake pan on a double layer of kitchen paper towel with a layer of tinfoil underneath that to prevent drips and fold it up the outsides of the pan.<br />
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After chopping the Oreo's and Snickers into small pieces I softened the first layer of ice cream in the microwave a little, you just want it smooth enough to spread it....if I had the time leaving it out at room temperature would have been better. You need to keep stirring it to make sure it's all the same consistency so do a little at a time.<br />
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I chose to put the only vanilla based ice-cream in the middle (like a sandwich cake). I started off by putting the Peanut ButterFudge on the bottom, spreading it out evenly, then drizzling the (not so hot) fudge on top of that and scattering the chopped Oreo's on top of the fudge!<br />
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After the first layer is done you need to put the cake in the freezer to harden up before adding the next layer. <br />
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Next I softened the Salted Caramel flavor and added the chopped Snickers bars and melted the peanut butter before drizzling that over the top, don't let your peanut butter get hot as it will melt your ice-cream more than you need! Back in the freezer to harden.<br />
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See how much room is left in the pan and I still had the final ice-cream to add!!!! YIKES!!!<br />
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Back in the freezer before the party begins. I made this a day ahead which I would recommend, you can't slice melted ice-cream. <br />
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And of course I was so busy with everything the day of the party that I forgot to take a picture of the assembled cake out of it's pan! But I did remember to take pictures of a slice or two the next day!<br />
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It was a huge hit! And hard to believe there is 6 tubs of ice-cream in there!!!!!<br />
<br />Louisehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/13134581666608066217noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-927740785446840568.post-78868772784944524522014-10-14T12:46:00.000-04:002014-10-14T12:46:26.903-04:00Etsy shop receives new stockHello all.....<br />
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Just popping in to let you know there are new items in the shop.....and I will continue to add more as the weeks go by. The shop has been closed for the last 2 weeks as I spent time in England with family. But I'm back with a new level of drive to get this Etsy shop jam packed in time for the holidays. If you can't find the following items in the shop that just means they're coming soon!!!! And you can always email on Etsy if you see something you want but can't find it!<br />
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<br />Louisehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/13134581666608066217noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-927740785446840568.post-74541581541749881552014-09-16T08:56:00.000-04:002014-09-16T08:56:22.222-04:00Renegade Brooklyn, September 2014What an absolutely fantastically exhausting weekend. I had such a successful time at Renegade Brooklyn, busy both days...even in the rain on Saturday afternoon people were still spending money! YAY!<br />
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I think I might have sold about 75% of my inventory which is great!!!! The only minor downside is that I have Jersey City 'All About Downtown' this coming Saturday....so I have to work like crazy again this week!<br />
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Anyway here's the pics I snapped quickly on Sunday.....I wish I had taken more but I had about a 1 min break with no one in the booth so I had to be fast. If you think my booth pics look a bit one sided, you are right....I had the right side and <a href="http://genevievesantos.com/">Le Petit Elefant</a> had the left side.....I stupidly didn't take a pic of the whole booth with both of us!!! Mad at myself for that! Sorry Genevieve!<br />
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<br />Louisehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/13134581666608066217noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-927740785446840568.post-45008782020128124752014-09-11T22:38:00.002-04:002014-09-11T22:38:52.585-04:00Renegade Craft Fair - Brooklyn Septermber 13th and 14th 2014So for those of you that are not on Facebook and following my news I'll be at Renegade Craft Fair - Brooklyn this coming weekend Sept 13/14<br />
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I have been busy working my tail off preparing for my first ever two day show! Up at 6.30am and working through til around 11.30pm yes it's exhausting and tonight I hit a wall! I don't think I can sew another bib!<br />
I'll be taking inventory tomorrow so should be able to report back exactly how many items I have made.....it's never enough though I find....you always feel you need to make more. There are fabrics I wanted to use but never got around to.....in the end you can only do so much.<br />
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If you are in the neighbourhood swing on by 50 Kent between 11th and 12th street.<br />
I am sharing booth #98 with Le Petit Elefant.....figured I'd try a half booth this year and if it's successful apply for a full booth next year!!!<br />
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Here the link the last year when I was a mere spectator.<br />
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<br />Louisehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/13134581666608066217noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-927740785446840568.post-7705280823426661042014-08-03T09:33:00.000-04:002014-08-03T09:33:27.574-04:00Squirrel Picnic TableThought I'd share these pics today....has nothing to do with anything at Textile Trolley but I woke up to these 2 buddies having breakfast on our deck and it made me smile.....it's taken them a month or two to figure out that they can actually sit on the chairs......before they were hanging upside down on the corn cob.<br />
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I bought the picnic set for my boyfriends birthday and it's the gift that keeps on giving. Children that come over to visit are mesmerized by our furry friends. Would be a great gift for any animal lovers...this one is screwed onto the railing of our deck.<br />
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Anyone interested in purchasing one I bought this on Etsy <a href="https://www.etsy.com/listing/85740139/squirrel-feeder?ref=sr_gallery_5&ga_search_query=squirrel+feeder&ga_search_type=all&ga_view_type=gallery">HERE</a><br />
Louisehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/13134581666608066217noreply@blogger.com2tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-927740785446840568.post-7233445984388187742014-07-31T14:00:00.000-04:002014-07-31T15:12:02.518-04:00Greensleeves Shop in Flemington, New Jersey<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">
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Are you finding yourself singing "Greensleeves" and not knowing the words beyond "was all my joy" like me??? LOL If you need to hear the song you can click on the arrow below....<br />
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Anyway back to MY Greensleeves....the newest shop to stock Textile Trolley. I went for a visit last weekend to check it out as I missed the grande opening.<br />
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I can definitely vouch for the Egg and Cheddar stuffed croissant OMG!!!! I think my boyfriend has mentioned them about 4 times in less than a week!!!<br />
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<tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;">Love these paper pom poms from <a href="https://www.facebook.com/RuffledPaper">Ruffled Paper</a> I bought 3 that I'm hoping to display on my tent at <a href="http://www.renegadecraft.com/brooklyn">Renegade Craft Fair in Brooklyn</a> on September 13th/14th 2014</td></tr>
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<tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;">Big shout out to <a href="https://www.facebook.com/pages/KOZS-Korner/174227755923925?sk=wall">Koz's Korner</a> who was the one who recommended me to Greensleeves. All the wooden signs you see in the shop are done by my pal Koz</td></tr>
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<tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;">I've got a feeling that one of these will be coming home with me next time I visit. Beautiful items from <a href="https://www.facebook.com/CharlieThyme">Charlie Thyme</a></td></tr>
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So as you can see for yourself this place is WORTH A VISIT! Not only does it have the best baked goods around for miles it has fantastic local artists too....and if it's not enough that you support local you are also helping support people with special needs. A percentage of all sold goods goes to help provide housing, healthcare, meaningful employment, and recreational
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Greensleeves is an affiliate of <a href="http://www.alliesnj.org/">Allies</a>.<br />
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And if you STILL need further persuasion.....Liberty Village outlets are right next door!!!!!!!!!Louisehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/13134581666608066217noreply@blogger.com3tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-927740785446840568.post-51156003022280210892014-06-17T22:27:00.000-04:002014-06-17T22:27:18.010-04:00What's happening at Textile Trolley!OK so it's been a ridiculous length of time since I last posted.....I feel bad, I feel I should be putting more posts together but there are just not enough hours in the day.<br />
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- I whizzed by 500 sales in my Etsy shop<br />
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- Have taken on 5 wholesale shop orders (including one in NYC and Malaysia)<br />
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- Was chosen from many (I presume) to be involved in a new shop opening up in N.J. It's called Greensleeves and has it's opening at the end of this month in Flemington. They have chosen a handful of local NJ artists to display their work in this shop, each one having their own area to display their work not mixed together. I'll be writing a full post on this shop once I go and visit in July. I'm excited to be a part of this organization as they are a charity that help local adults with special needs.<br />
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- I was accepted into a Jersey City show in September<br />
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- I was accepted by <a href="http://www.renegadecraft.com/brooklyn">Renegade</a> <u><b></b></u>to be a part of their Brooklyn show in September...can't tell you how excited and privileged I feel to be a part of that, it's a tough show to get in to with a lot of amazing new artists....if you are not familiar check out this post from my visit last year <br />
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- Was interview by Spanish Glamour (Spain based magazine) on what it's like to be a 'Norland Nanny'. The article is supposed to be out in the June or July issue. I have a friend in Seville picking up a copy.<br />
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- I got half way through re-organizing my studio, wrapping fabrics around those comic back boards...it looks great so far but that was about a month ago when I started and I just haven't had time to finish it yet. <br />
I have more fabric than I can make bibs with - possibly 30-40 new fabrics that are just lying there waiting to be made in to bibs....it's very frustrating but hopefully I will have some time in the summer to get to them.<br />
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- Totally not connected to T.T. but my pool team won a local 9
ball tournament that qualifies us to play in the National tournament in
Las Vegas in August, flight and accommodation paid for YAY!!! Another amazing achievement.<br />
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I'm sure there's more but there are orders that need to be completed and out today so I gotta dash....I'll be back soon with new posts.Louisehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/13134581666608066217noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-927740785446840568.post-71055960627560078212014-05-07T20:19:00.000-04:002014-05-07T20:19:18.065-04:00Second Outdoor Craft FairSo I had my second outdoor craft fair this last weekend in Hoboken, N.J. Hoboken is the last town in NJ before you cross the tunnel in NYC it's a very young, happening place so I thought I'd give the annual spring Art and Music Festival a go. This is one of the reasons I've been a bit quiet lately....preparing for Hoboken....and it's a good job I did!!!! It was the busiest show I have ever done. Took me 3 hours to eat half a sandwich because every time I picked it up there was someone interested in a purchase....now I am NOT complaining it's merely to show you how busy I was....and of course with being busy comes great sales, the best I've ever done....so I was a happy camper despite the terribly windy weather.<br />
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Here are a few pics, they are not the best because I just managed to finish setting up as the festival opened and I had only brought my phone with me because I knew I could be busy and I had no help to watch items like expensive cameras. I had to alter my display a little because of the weather.<br />
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<tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;">As much as I love my handmade sign it's difficult to read. I can't bare to redo it so I was thinking of possibly going around the edges with a black sharpie? What do you think? I tried to sew around the edge in dark thread but because it is all strung together it was really difficult....plus it didn't make it stand out too well either...I did the first 'T' can you tell?</td></tr>
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<tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;">This was the front table with blankets, bib and burp sets and burp cloths. I had to take my cards out of a carousel because of the high wind so I stuck those in a rectangular basket next to the hair ties. I didn't put out my button hair elastics or my wood and fabric tags because it was windy and I didn't want to worry about little things blowing away.</td><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;"><br /></td></tr>
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<tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;">This was the side table with organic items and baby and toddler bibs. I usually stack the wine crates on top of each other but was worried they would blow over....the ones on the other table are nailed together so they were fine. The tent was swaying from side to side so the wine crates wouldn't have stood a chance. I had to put a metal rod on the row of bibs that are raised because they were starting to blow away.</td></tr>
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<tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;">I kept the side wall off the right side because most people only had 2 sides up ...I figured they knew what they were doing so I just did the same PLUS I ran out of time. See the back wall? I learned that if you roll it up at the bottom the wind won't rock your tent as much because it comes through.</td><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;"><br /></td></tr>
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<tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;">You can see the bibs blowing in the wind in this pic. I love how they decorate the tent when they hang on the washing line all the way around. I hung the toddler bibs at the back this time and also switched a blanket in there half way through the day, that's when the blankets started selling!!!!! I think I may try and hang a lower line too next time if I have time this way I'll have more table space. </td></tr>
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I had so many wonderful compliments on my bibs, display, the fabrics I had chosen etc it made me feel really good by the end of the day and I wasn't quite as exhausted as I usually am.<br />
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<br />Louisehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/13134581666608066217noreply@blogger.com3tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-927740785446840568.post-22844094977684998292014-04-16T00:03:00.000-04:002014-04-16T00:03:48.187-04:00Telling a story in giftsThere are many wonderful things that I love about running a business, making your own hours, your own designs, no one to answer to etc but one of the greatest perks is the contact with my customers, I love hearing the individual stories behind their purchases.<br />
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I had a wonderful lady contact me tonight. She is putting together a present for fantastic friends of hers that are expecting a baby. She was so delighted at the range of bibs in my Etsy shop because she found exactly what she was looking for, items that represent who the parents are.....I am so thrilled to be a part of this.<br />
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Here's their story (mini version)<br />
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the father is from Wales (get it....whales...don't worry, took me a moment)</div>
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they used to ride bicycles around the Netherlands</div>
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they love to travel</div>
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How cool is that? Their story has been told in bib and burp cloths!!!!! LOL LOVE IT!<br />
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Louisehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/13134581666608066217noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-927740785446840568.post-58101036471192682802014-04-04T22:51:00.002-04:002014-04-04T22:51:53.534-04:00Custom Order for new Navy ParentsHi Guys<br />
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Just thought I'd swing by to show some pics of the latest custom order. Bit of a challenge this....my friend asked me to put together a blanket, bib and burp cloth for friends of his that had just had their first child. Both parents were in the Navy so he wanted something nautical....only problem is that it was for a girl!<br />
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I had so many 'boy' fabric ideas and I know it really shouldn't make a difference but sometimes it still does.<br />
Anyway after much searching Michael Miller solved my problem with his 'Out to Sea' collection...phew!<br />
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Here's some pics of what I made<br />
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<tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;">World Map Blanket....it will be available in white soon too</td></tr>
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Love this collection, so glad I stumbled across it. Check out the shop for availability if you would like to purchase anything <a href="https://www.etsy.com/shop/TextileTrolley">Textile Trolley Shop on Etsy</a><br />
<br />Louisehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/13134581666608066217noreply@blogger.com2tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-927740785446840568.post-8928537714408307332014-04-02T09:48:00.001-04:002014-04-02T09:48:34.190-04:00Hoboken Arts and Music Festival 2014<div style="text-align: center;">
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Louisehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/13134581666608066217noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-927740785446840568.post-28450987259227881212014-03-31T22:23:00.000-04:002014-04-11T07:52:26.152-04:00The Viking Blanket and it's 5 minutes of fameOver the past 2 or 3 days I've been experiencing quite a lot of activity in my Etsy shop on a sold out item....curious....very curious indeed.<br />
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My best seller the Organic Viking Blanket!<br />
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Sadness of all sadness they have discontinued the fabric and I can't find it anywhere!!!!<br />
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Anyhoooo I traced my links back to <a href="http://www.brit.co/">http://www.brit.co/</a><br />
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<b>Check out #31 on the post <u>33 Must Haves for your Baby Registry</u>!</b><br />
<a href="http://www.brit.co/baby-registry-guide/">http://www.brit.co/baby-registry-guide/</a><br />
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The one and only Textile Trolley Viking Blanket. How cool is that?<br />
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OK I am off to write to that fabric company demanding that they reprint the Viking Fabric.Louisehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/13134581666608066217noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-927740785446840568.post-90524647460278293152014-03-29T14:17:00.001-04:002014-03-29T14:17:58.098-04:00SWAMPEDYep...I'm still alive....this is the longest that I have gone without writing! I am swamped! And what takes the back seat? THE BLOG! Darn it!<br />
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I've been getting ready for my first craft show of the season....it's tomorrow if you live in Norther N.J. check it out and come and say hello.<br />
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<span class="userContent" data-ft="{"tn":"K"}">March 30th <br /> Paramus High School 10am to 5pm<br /> 99 East Century Rd, Paramus, N.J. </span><br />
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<span class="userContent" data-ft="{"tn":"K"}">You would think I would be more prepared with having done 4 shows last year but there are always ways to tweak displays and items you are not happy with. Add new items and then comes the pricing and signs for them.....not to mention that my stock was quite depleted so I have had to do a lot of sewing. </span><br />
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<span class="userContent" data-ft="{"tn":"K"}">Anyway this was just a quickie to say I'm alive and kicking. I'll post pics next week of my display.</span>Louisehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/13134581666608066217noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-927740785446840568.post-63836165207555175162014-02-26T09:17:00.000-05:002014-02-26T09:17:39.486-05:00Succeeding and failing at the same timeOK first the failure!!!! I have failed to write this blog on a regular basis! Yep it's happened! And why? Well it's because I've been succeeding a little more than usual in other areas of this crazy old place we call life.<br />
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Etsy sales have definitely increased this year which is the best news for me! Recognition for what I put my blood, sweat and tears into (not speaking literally there).<br />
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In the first 6 weeks of 2014 I have already made half of what I made last year on Etsy! My sales for February are already above my sales for January! And watch....now I've probably jinxed myself and I'll sell nothing in March!!! Ride high when you can, that's what I say!<br />
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I have had a few offers to sell my products at wholesale which I am currently looking into! Not entirely sure I will go down that road but it's something I'm seriously thinking about! But of course the price has to be right....not running a sweat shop here!<br />
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So that's what I've been up to....trying to keep up with sales, trying to create a more organized work space (it constantly needs tweaking...one day I'll post pics of where I work), attempting to create more inventory for my upcoming Craft Fairs, and researching and promoting! Oh yeah and of course my 'real' job and maintaining a home! All in a days work for SUPERNANNY!Louisehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/13134581666608066217noreply@blogger.com2tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-927740785446840568.post-22398189621246285072014-02-05T08:27:00.000-05:002014-02-05T08:27:12.875-05:00Snow DayNew Jersey has been hit with quite a bit of snow recently. A lot of people....actually most people have had enough, complaining about the weather and not enjoying the snow! Not me! I love it!<br />
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Miss I and myself had quite a good time yesterday admiring how it clings to the trees, building a snow person, making snow angels, having a snowball fight, sledding and even having a good laugh cleaning off the cars!!! <br />
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I have to admit, I had no desire to go out in it yesterday but once I was out there we had a lot of fun!<br />
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I encourage you to make the most of your children and the snow, they grow up so fast and before you know it one year they'll be too cool for all those fun things in the snow (and you may have to take up snowboarding :o) Louisehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/13134581666608066217noreply@blogger.com1tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-927740785446840568.post-26236213030559208012014-01-31T08:47:00.001-05:002014-01-31T08:47:33.264-05:00Sales on the increase at the Etsy Textile Trolley ShopJust thought I'd give you a little update with the sales situation at <a href="https://www.etsy.com/shop/TextileTrolley">my Etsy shop</a>.<br />
(hoping I don't jinx myself with this post)<br />
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So I officially opened my Etsy shop on March 16 2012. By opening it I mean this is when I registered the name of the shop with Etsy I didn't actually have any merchandise for sale in there until December 8th 2012.<br />
I'm happy to say that on my first day of having items for sale (when I really opened my shop in my eyes) I sold an item!<br />
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<a href="https://img1.etsystatic.com/002/1/6812692/il_570xN.399310467_20ba.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="clear: right; float: right; margin-bottom: 1em; margin-left: 1em;"><img alt="Star of David Heart Ornament" border="0" height="400" src="https://img1.etsystatic.com/002/1/6812692/il_570xN.399310467_20ba.jpg" width="300" /></a> A little blue handmade felt heart for Hanukkah.....I think in recognition of my first sale I should always have that item for sale...what do you think? It was made in Super Storm Sandy when we lost power for 3 weeks....2 weeks....I can't remember now!<br />
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Anyway as any new Etsian does...I was hoping and dreaming of mega sales in a short period of time. Didn't happen!!!! I would scan shops similar to mine and see that they were easily selling 1,000 a year and wondered why I wasn't at that stage!!! I wanted too much too soon I think. I didn't appreciate all the hard work that goes in to establishing your Etsy shop with so much competition around you!<br />
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So I set my sights on selling my first 100 items and hoped and prayed it would be within my first year selling, thankfully I managed to accomplish that goal by August of 2013, so around 9 months! When would I hit the next 100....another 9 months? I hoped it would move faster and it did!!! By January 1st 2014 I had made another 100 sales, so that took me around 4 months.<br />
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So what's my new goal? Well in January alone I have sold 49 items!!! So my new goal is to sell 50 before the end of January!!! I have 15 hrs to go (as I write this). <br />
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Keep your fingers crossed!!!!Louisehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/13134581666608066217noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-927740785446840568.post-76508079086174101432014-01-29T11:19:00.001-05:002014-01-29T11:19:15.354-05:00Patchwork Blanket from a Charm Pack<br />
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So what's a charm pack? Well basically it's a bunch of pre-cut patchwork squares so you don't have to cut them yourself!!!! You can buy just the one pack to make a blanket or a few and mix and match til you get the desired patchwork.<br />
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I have never done one of these until now!!! I bought my charm pack last year at the<br />
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I do like patchwork blankets, and the one thing I love about them is the individuality, choosing the fabrics and putting them together but it is A LOT OF WORK! Coordinating fabrics, cutting them to the right size and then assembling them so that the same fabrics or colours aren't touching!!!!! It can be exhausting and I know myself...I'm definitely more or a quick project kinda gal! So this charm pack idea seemed like a good solution!<br />
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Wish I'd taken a before picture but here's a link to another charm pack at the<br />
<b><u>Fresh Modern Fabric</u></b> shop on Etsy <a href="https://www.etsy.com/listing/177204256/bluebird-park-charm-pack-kate-and-birdie?ref=shop_home_active_22">charm pack</a><br />
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The one thing I learned that you DO NOT DO with a charm pack is pre-wash it! So I obeyed directions, took an agonizing 30 mins on the kitchen table to lay it out the way I wanted it and then assembled it. If you want directions on how to put together a patchwork blanket check this post out <a href="http://textiletrolley.blogspot.com/2012/08/how-to-make-patchwork-blanket-no.html">http://textiletrolley.blogspot.com/2012/08/how-to-make-patchwork-blanket-no.html</a><br />
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And if you don't have the desire to make one yourself you can buy this at my Etsy shop.<br />
<a href="https://www.etsy.com/listing/177539927/baby-blanket-patchwork-baby-blanket?ref=shop_home_active_1">Click here to buy this blanket</a><br />
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