ETSY Team Fort Worth is Getting Ready for Spring Fling

Team Fort Worth is fast and furiously working to be ready for Funky Finds Spring Fling.
Most of the members work other jobs in the daytime.........and do what they love in creating at night.  The evidence is clear..........there is a lot of talent in this group.  As with any group, only a small percentage is active all the time, but all love ART and Creating.

Getting a treatsury is not easy!  I have tried, but never have been successful, but some of these

members have a knack for knapping a treasury just they come available at http://www.etsy.com/.

You can see the team effort above.  And....please see more of their talents at each of their websites.

Take a look at this treasury that was made of all Team Fort Worth artisan....

On my Wantzit2 Site....New things!

I made several clutch purses and gave them as Christmas gifts....thus, I got rave reviews and decided to work with fabrics and do some Retro feeling handbags for Spring and use them on http://www.wantzit2.etsy.com/.

I must say that just a short time into the project, I am enjoying the experiment.  Let me know what you think.

The fabrics are my inspiration and I totally go out of control when I get to a fabric store and see colors, textures, etc. that I like.

This little Messenger Bag has a pretty creamy yellow lining and a pocket inside to hold your
importants.

Going Retro or Vintage seems to be my constant inspiration.  See what you think about Grandma's quilt that I have upcycled.  I will be adding other styles from this quilt.............don't want to waste it!

This is a quilt more than 100 years old!  It was all yellowed and looked beyond help........OxiClean to the rescue.  It is white and it's delicate colors are just devine.  I have added extra padding to be sure than my bags hold their shape.

You can see the collection of one of a kind clutches and others at http://www.wantzit2.etsy.com/

More later.............

DiAnne Arnette, Wantzit Jewelry Designs: A Proud Member of Etsy Team Fort Worth....Resolutions...Yikes!

DiAnne Arnette, Wantzit Jewelry Designs: A Proud Member of Etsy Team Fort Worth....Resolutions...Yikes!

A Proud Member of Etsy Team Fort Worth....Resolutions...Yikes!

The first 2 weeks of 2010 are almost over........resolutions are many, however we all know that the ones that we act on early are the ones that may survive.  Since I am a REALTOR in my regular career, I have those resolutions and in my other life I am an artist and creator, I have two sets of resolutions! (My real estate blog is http://youwanttoliveindallasftworth.blogspot.com/ . Statistics say that shorter lists are better lists with more likely hood that some or most of the resolutions will be kept. So here ya go!

Here is THE LIST: (all caps to say I really intend to do it!)

1. Post more photos of me and mine on my blog...

Ok....that is done. And I will continue...because that is not all of my beautiful grandchildren.

I am a lucky grandmother and have lots of fun with my "kids".

I take advantage of time with each of them now while they are young, because they grown up all too fast!

Charles....always with a fun thing in his mind!

I have 2 more identical twins.....Caroline....delighted with a present.

Alex, with her beautiful big smile.

2. Keep my workspace (creative den) neater and better organized!

Gotta get that done.....post hast!  Someone must sneak in there and mess it up, because seems I clean it constantly.

3. Be more proactive in getting my creations noticed and maybe get a space in a store to sell things.

Why am I shy and hesitant to do this............confidence, confidence.........just do it!

                   Sub-goal: call or talk to one shopowner a week and find out how they work.

Nothing to be shy about.....this stuff is good!:)

Lots of new looks are coming for Spring...........which brings me to the next resolution!

4. ORGANIZE PROJECTS....Plan, gather materials for each and place in a location with all parts together...........then CREATE in an orderly way.

Last......goal........

5.  Use a calendar and post the projects for the day they get done....DON'T DO TOO MUCH so that creating continues to be fun...........creativity cannot be forced, and should not be forced.

There are more resolutions that I could adopt, but probably would not be able to keep. There are more that I might decide along the road to add and I will update them if I need to.  The point is that resolutions are only as good as what is possible to do..........I think I can do most of these!  I will need to see if I can create the new habits to accomplish them.  OK.......one...two...three...Here is to 2010!  Cheers!

My old Art Prof and the University of Oklahoma always "preached"

"Art is a Process, NOT a Product!".....We all need to remember this so that we keep that

fresh creativity that makes us and our "stuff" unique.

Happy New Year!

Happy New Year and First Year of Selling My Designs

It took a lot of confidence building before I actually put my designs out for people to see and purchase.
I knew they were pretty, but would anyone else think so too?  I found out!!! Yes they do! And, I had a great successful beginning to my 2009 showing and selling.

First the earrings were simple and then I started doing new and different things!  




Next  I began playing with gemstone chunks and ribbons to design wearable fashion pieces that would work with the Fall 09 clothing designs...many new ideas sprung forth

These pretty faceted gemstones were just natural and lovely and people really enjoyed wearing them with sweaters and business attire........or jeans!  I almost always sold the one I wanted to wear that day.........when a person would ask about it.

Then I began showing my headbands and fascinators at the various Holiday Art and Craft Bazaars around Tarrant County...These proved to be more popular than I would have dreamed!

The more simple ones were loved by just everyone....due to the Hollywood set wearing them in People Magazine etc. and the more ornate ones with the handmade roses that I designed are now in demand for parties and events.  Each with a Vintage accent piece, they are in demand and have had a lot of fun working with my admirers to give them the glamour that they want.

As Christmas and the Holiday approached, I participated in a few small shows in downtown Fort Worth and discovered that I have new professional clients.  I discovered that pieces like these (just above and right) were loved by professionals who wanted to spruce up a jacket with a little style.


And then the last show that I did in Sundance Square, the show organizer told me that she thought an emphasis on silver might be a good idea. So as a result, I created my Vintage Silver group and they have been great.

As 2009 has come to an end, my wish for all of us is a better world, better US economic conditions, appreciation of each other and just more Love for all.  I hope that you will enjoy my blog and update of my creativity going forward into 2010.  I will be doing more things in my sparetime from my real job of real estate.

You can always contact me at wantzit@hotmail .com or at dianne@diannearnette.com (my real estate email).

Fort Worth is a great place to live..............if you need information about Fort Worth...just let me know!

First Holiday Bazaar was a Success...and I learned some Lessons!

Wow....I never dreamed that doing a bazaar/craft show could be so tiring! I found out what a novice I am with setting up, taking down, and all the while showing my "stuff" and visiting with browsers and fellow vendors.  There is a lot to learn and I realize it must be done in stages.

My art was a success.  People seemed to love my headbands and fascinators and my jewelry.  I learned that not all people will like what I do, but I was able to "spot" my "people" often by watching what they did in adjoining booths.  Mine is not the ordinary...........and I don't want it to be.  LOTS of people took my cards, both the jewelry cards and my real estate cards.  I hope I made multi-level friends.

This was the first day.........about mid afternoon when I was beginning to fade!

Here is a look at my first display....complete with it's banner.

Sales were modest, but I made a profit the first day and that is when most of the sales happened for me.

The second day, it got off very slow....but there was also the re-set up to do and I rearranged the booth a little.

I am still working on the display which is difficult.

I was hard to make a gymnasium look good...and to be surrounded with all kinds of things from junk to food to clothing.

Fortunately, the shoppers don't seem to mind all of that.

The end result was that I made a little money and learned a whole lot of lessions....I will be better prepared for the next show that I do.

Please see a sampling of what I do at http://www.wantzit.etsy.com/ and also http://www.wantzit2.etsy.com/

NOVEMBER ART SHOWS, BAZAARS, AND FUND RAISERS ARE KEEPING ME BUSY!

I like to be busy...the Fall brings lots of enthusiasm with cooler weather and holidays fast approaching.

*My primary business is real estate, but the heart of an artist must be fed, so by night I create!

Take a look at my new things that I am readying for the Nov.14-15 Art Bazaar and fund raiser at Central High School in Keller, Tx.  I will be taking both my jewelry designs and also my head/hair ornaments.

You may see much of my jewelry online at www.wantzit.etsy.com

I just love this one of Vintage Rhinesones.

It is so elegant and flashy. It needs to be worn with everything!  DO NOT SAVE IT! Put is on with jeans and a white tee........a business suite, or a formal...

You will be glad you are wearing it.....listen to the compliments!

Now for the Accessories that I sell at www.wantzit2.etsy.com

These draw great comments and smiles from each person who puts one on.  I also have made some darling ones for my granddaughters from their school uniforms, and some custom orders for their friends.

To see more of these lovelies...take a look at www.wantzit2.etsy.com

Better yet...come to the Keller Show at Central High School Novemeber 14-15.

There will be fun for all!