Finally a bit settled....

We have now been officially in Seattle for 4 weeks tomorrow!  Time has been flying and the studio is back up and running- seemingly even more organized than before.  So place your orders now- and those on the west coast will finally see even faster and slightly cheaper shipping due to the move.  

I will update further soon about how the move went and what we've been up to in Seattle thus far... including photos!

The website was been updated with a more seasonal look today..... enjoy:

New Stuff Added!

I just finished adding some new handpainted functional art to the website- a few clocks, a cute pink case, and a couple belt buckles.  These are all one-of-a-kind- so once they are gone... they are gone!

http://www.luckykat.net

Craftin' Outlaws was a success- a ton of shoppers (some arrived over an hour early to get in line to be the first in the door), amazing vendors, yummy food, entertaining deathmatch (I got to be a judge!), and a beautiful venue.  I am also running around all day- making sure everything is running smooth, volunteers are showing up, etc so I actually don't spend too much time behind my booth.  Which is unfortunate because I think that would've helped sales... but I am certainly not complaining!  I hired Gretchen (my Lucky Kat photographer) to document the event- so soon I should have some photos from the day.

In anticipation for the move next Saturday, I have gone through my closet and have listed over 43 items for sale on eBay.  A lot of great clothing- if you like the Lucky Kat style... then you would probably like my personal style.  Also other fun stuff such as a Fisher Price PXL 2000 camcorder (rare and collectible), lifesize Elvis cardboard cutout, Soap Box Derby Car kit (build your own racer), bunch of crafty/DIY supplies, and even a "Steady As She Goes" handpainted Lucky Kat bowling pin.  

Here is a link to the auctions- (some starting at 99 cents!)

 

Craftin' Outlaws this weekend....

So it's been awhile since my last post- a lot has been going on.

Back in stock are the panther polos and dot halter tops.  Fun casual shirts that can match with just about any bottoms- now available in all sizes.   

There is also of course Craftin' Outlaws this Saturday- so I have been busy not only organizing it but also making some inventory to stock my booth.  Some new items that will debut this weekend are clocks, suitcases, belt buckles, and more.  What doesn't sell out this weekend I will list on the website and etsy next week- since these items are one-of-a-kind snatch them when you can!

I was also on the radio this morning (CD101) to promote the fair.  It was pretty cool- never did anything like that before!  An article comes out today in the Columbus Alive that I also look forward to reading.  

Due to the relocation to Seattle happening very soon- just a heads up that at the end of next week I will be posting that there will be a delay on processing and shipping for orders placed between the Aug 22nd and Sept 8th.  All of my inventory, fabric, sewing machines, etc will be on a truck making its way across the country!  So get an order in soon- before the delay!  

Big update to the Craftin' Outlaws website- vendor list and sponsors posted!

Check it out here: http://www.craftinoutlaws.com

We receive A TON of applications (a lot at the last minute) and it is sooo hard to make cuts as pretty much everything was fantastic quality-wise. Mostly had to base the selections on the type of item and then the style, etc- to make sure to get a varied amount of item types, price ranges, etc. Jewelry, handbags, and paper goods are certainly the most popular application- so competition is crazy to get one of the booths we reserve for those types of items. But I think the final list turned out well and I am pretty pumped.

We also received a lot of sponsorship support this year- allowing us to double our advertising budget- which is never a bad thing ;)

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I am leaving in a few hours to make a road trip with Josh to the Outer Banks in North Carolina (12 hour drive?) to meet up with my family who is currently on vacation there and will be returning late Sunday. We are looking forward to a little relaxing vacation before leaving again a little over a week later to fly out to Seattle for a few days to find our new digs there. Followed by a few weeks later, Craftin' Outlaws, and then a week or so later our big move across the country!

Big Lucky Kat update-

Woot! Just finished updating the website with a ton of new stuff-

Other good news- Jack, my cat that ran away, has been found! Just took him to the vet today for a checkup and despite being kinda skinny he seems fine.

Shows

I've seen a couple of good shows recently. That makes me really happy because it seems rare that bands make a stop in Ohio and if they do it is usually Cleveland or Cincinnati. It has gotten worse in the past year or so as one of the best venues in the city to hold medium sized shows shut down (RIP Little Brothers)...



Anyways- Back on May 18 I saw X play at the Newport. We got the total hook up at this show because a friend works there. The night included drinks at the 'Dube to get the evening started, free tix, beers in a cup as big as a bucket, and a great show by a great band. They sounded right on. Afterwards I got a screenprinted tour poster signed by the band and a pic with Billy Zoom. Uh... camera phone picture.... which means it will probably never make its way off the phone and into cyberland...
What a great way to spend a Sunday evening.




Fastforward to this past Tuesday evening- again at the Newport- with Gogol Bordello. This was a really fun show! The opening band was super boring- and Gogol didn't go on for a really long time. But they played a crazy long set. I have the newest album and it seems like most of the songs were from there. So much energy- and the crowd was really into it. They finished up their set and then came out for an encore that was almost as long as the regular set! I think this was their first show on the tour and I could tell they were pumped from the crowd reaction- so they just kept playing. Go see them if they are coming near you!




This Saturday is the Zombie Walk. Missed it last year. Not sure if I can get anything together to participate as one of the undead but I do want to atleast watch and try to take a ton of pictures.

Whiskey

Why do I love this song so much? Not sure, but today I listened to it on a loop for quite awhile while working on the computer.

In other news, Super Spy Dresses are back in stock! Get your order in before they sell out again...
Amongst sewing for orders, I am also working on a new dress design. Hoping to have the long awaited photo shoot by the end of the month to add to the site all of the new designs I have completed over the past few months.

I will have a booth at Comfest here in Columbus again the weekend of the 27th through the 29th. Slowly and surely building inventory and I will be making my popular journals and sketchbooks made from old record covers again which sold pretty well last year. It will probably be another long, hot, and sticky weekend sitting for three days straight behind a booth... but with friends hanging out with me in shifts... its not too bad at all ;)

Craftin' Outlaws planning is what I spent most of today on- putting together sponsorship information. I will be putting vendor applications up on Tuesday....it's always exciting to start looking over applications and see what kind of things that people make. Most of it is pretty cool and tough decisions always have to be made because again we can only fit 60 vendors in the new venue.

I had a fun Friday night- a party for Susan's birthday. Roasting weenies over a fire, drinking Dr. Feelgoods (vanilla vodka and Dr Pepper), and a lot of cookies. Meghan and I went together on a gift for Susan- a bottle of Jim Beam. But not just any bottle of whiskey... we spray painted it then decorated it- each taking a side.

My side:

Her side:

Haha, they should hire us to redesign their bottles!!