200!!

It's been awhile and although I get conflicted about what my blog should really focus on I made it to 200 posts! Here a few favorite posts I thought I'd share with you.

Summer Botanicals


Valentine Fun


Focaccia Bread


French Press Slippers


Refinished Coffee Tables

SCD VERSION 2.SOMETHING

First the apartment, then the van, then my craft supplies, even the cupboard beneath the kitchen sink is not safe from reorganization. So it was only a matter of time before the {scd} site got it.

I've been making a lot of things lately, for the Rainy Day Bazaar in Sitka, AK, for coworkers or families I sit for. Or people see things like my own bag or hair clips. And everyone always asks if I have a website that they can share with their friends. I was embarrassed before, because I didn't think the pictures were that great that I'd taken or that I didn't have enough to show. And the time that it took to do the site on my own how I really wanted it done was beyond my own skills.

When it comes to website and html I think I've been decent enough about navigating my way through what I'm trying to accomplish, but it was time for a new idea and some help. After a few "free template" searches that come up with mostly blog layouts I found Wix.com -- such a fun and easy site to use. I even found a template that offered an online store. So last night I spent awhile playing around and created my new look. And at the end found out to use the ecommerce option you do have to pay. But it was easy to take out since I'm not prepared to pay monthly fees for my own online store front yet. I'll just need to kick it in gear and list some things on Etsy.

So, here is it! A more professional {scd} online that I am very proud for anyone to see -- it doesn't have everything I've done so it may be more of a portfolio kind of site, but it is so much better!

SCD: PEE PEE TEE PEES

Comes in two sizes (these are the smaller sets) to avoid
getting "showered" when changing your little boys!

BUTTERY BUTTERFLY

There's a sweet little girl that really likes butterflies. Here is the latest addition to her closet : )

IT'S SPRING!

If we were in Montana right now we'd be skiing, but the last couple days here have been in the 70s and all the bulletin boards at preschool have spring time themes on them, so I guess it's springtime in Texas!

I have been on a major knitting binge! These 4 hats, plus 3 more custom ordered ... and yarn for 8-10 more that I hope to have done to send up to my mom for the Rainy Day Bazaar in Sitka in April. Alaska kiddos wear hats all year long : ) And these colors are super fun!

ONESIE MANIA

I've spent the last little while on the sewing machine working on onesies to have ready for either a bazaar or to set up my Etsy shop. There are about 40 done in sizes ranging from 3/6 months - 24 months with these designs. For close up pictures, visit SCD on Facebook.

SCD: BABY BOY SETS

The perfect baby shower gift!
(3 burp clothes, 2 pacifier clips, 1 tie onesie)
After a little splurge on fabric, I've got myself lots of things to work on. I spent a few evenings ironing out wrinkles, cutting to proper sizes, and am finally getting to the sewing part. It actually makes it all much easier to conquer when making a lot. I really like all the fabric I've picked out locally, but next time I may order some online for more options. I've also worked on some "pee pee tee pees" or "caution cones" for preventing getting showered on when changing your baby boys and have a co-worker testing them for size (I made 2 different sizes) and absorbency.

Vowing to myself to be more prepared for the next craft show and to really set up my Etsy shop with items. I've got a list of things that I think are sellable. Need to make myself a schedule to make sure I don't forget anything.

Also in the process of knitting some hats and making mittens as special orders. Also have a fun Valentines present made up to share later!

{SCD} CUSTOM ORDER

So excited to share with you my first order via a facebook fan!

She saw a similar pair of mittens on {scd} on facebook and asked if I could make a pair with a dark grey hat to go with them. Here's the set she'll be getting!

The mittens are super cozy. They're made of coordinating wool sweaters and lined with fleece, so they keep your hands very warm. And the hat is both machine washable and dryable!

If you're interested in a custom order, give me a shout!

{SCD} @ SOBO FASHION LOUNGE

Dropped off my first batch of goodies today at SOBO Fashion Lounge!! Included were some of these super cute burp clothes!!

IN PROGRESS 11.24

I had a mom at preschool pass along the name of a fun little boutique there that she thought would be interested in selling my things. I met with owner and showed her a couple samples of things and she excited to carry my stuff! YAY!

So now I'm sewing, sewing, sewing to get some stuff made and in there for the weekend shoppers. Right now working on burp clothes.

Various things we discussed her taking:
Baby stuff -- burp clothes, bibs, peepee teepees, mini take along blankets ... she already has some organic onesies from another woman ... and diaper wipe case covers

Hair Accessories -- knit hats, bobby pins in all various sizes and sets

Bags -- totes with the scarf handles (she carries a ton of scarves in her store, so hopefully people will wanna mix and match!), little handbags ... hoping along the road when I master zippers a little better some cute makeup bags and once I get my act together to find clutch frames, some clutches ... also some checkbook covers: )

Hoping for a quiet few days to get stuff done!

{SCD} ON FACEBOOK

Set up a facebook page for my things today for people to see what's been made. Need to set up my Etsy shop for items actually available as most of what's on the FB page have already found homes. Also got a tip today on a Fort Worth shop that could be interested in taking some things : )

EXCITING POSSIBILITIES

Feeling good about getting stuff done! This is the fourth bag of this particular style that I've made (which is missing it's strap) and this time I'm getting paid :) The same coworker I made the knit toddler hat for also asked for a bag and some custom shirts for her daughter as well. Need to take pictures yet of the shirts, but am super excited about this bag! I love this fabric!

What I'm really excited about is how "into it" people are about my handmade stuff. Little A got her birthday onesies and comments were made on how nice they were and to find somewhere to sell them. A few other coworkers have asked about hats. And tonight at a school Thanksgiving feast someone else was really encouraging about finding a way to sell these things.

We went to a craft fair/show at one of the high schools here. I was expecting lots of handmade stuff, but most of it was at home parties like Mary Kay and Pampered Chef (which are all a lot of fun, but not so crafty). Hoping to get some stuff made and try sell my stuff at one sometime in the spring. Here's a few things I think would do well . . .

- my bobby pins
- bags
- hats
- onesies/toddler shirts
- burp clothes
- peepee teepees
- and take custom orders

Anyone else have ideas? What would you buy?

SCD: SPRING FLOWERS AT SHOEFLY

Well, technically they're dogwood blossoms, and I'm not sure what season they bloom . . .but it's spring, and they're new and now at ShoeFly!

SARAH CHRISTINE DESIGN : ONLINE

www.sarahchristinedesign.com
So very excited to have a "professional" website. I need to find a better camera to take pictures of the bobby pins, but I couldn't wait to get it up and running. I'm hoping to expand on the locations that I sell at, there's about 15 prospective places I've got on my list, from the wonderful suggestions of many family and friends! We'll see how that goes and maybe come up with some more fun things to make and sell : )

SCD @ RE:FRESH

It's been about a week, but I'd like to officially announce that my bobby pins are being sold at another location in Sitka, Alaska. They can be found at Re:fresh Salon located at 101 Lake St #A (below the Westmark Hotel). Got them in there at the last minute for Christmas. Hope to get some more things up there in the future.