I will be attending Anime Boston's 2013 Artist Alley. I will be located in section Z at table 137! Be sure to come by and check out my stuff.



Downloadable Coupon Here: [link]

Coupon can be printed or presented on your smartphone!


In the meantime check out my:

Etsy: [link]
Storenvy: [link]

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Thank you so much for all the birthday wishes! I got so many and so many llamas! It was magical.

Also, good news! I will be returning to Otakon's Artist Alley this year.  So excited.  Otakon is my home convention and I will have one of my good friends ~MoonYen and her friend ~fresh4u staying with me during the con!  Fun times all around!

New items to expect:

ALL ORIGINAL ART
More zipper pouches with new designs, some have been retired.
Umbrellas
Towels
Stationary
Note Cards
and hopefully some t-shirts

Anything you would like to see and I can look into it!

Etsy: [link]
Storenvy: [link]

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New coupon code! Spend $10 or more in my Etsy shop and get 15% OFF your entire order. Good until Saturday April 13, 2013. Spend over $75 and get a free surprise item worth $15!

CODE REMOVED ETSY SALE OVER

Etsy: [link]
Storenvy: [link]

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Due to large orders coming in via my Etsy shop I had to reduce the amount of spots available.

Commissions are closed!

Commissions
1. ~weirdace (SHIPPED) Bottle Art Special! x3
2. ~valiante18 (IN PROGRESS) Totoro Onsen Scene
3. ~ChibiMoon91 (IN PROGRESS) Totoro Figure, Earrings
4. *Pin-Dragon (SHIPPED) Bottle Art Special!

ETSY COUPON:

Coupon Expires 2/8/2013 at 11:59pm EST

Coupon code BEMYVALENTINE2013 gets you 10% off your entire order PLUS a free Valentine sticker ♥

Etsy Store: [link]

My Shops: [link]  

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Notice to All Customers: Shipping rates for USPS have increased for 2013.

Domestic shipping increased slightly but I am keeping the costs the same for US customers. In some instances it has been reduced.

International prices have increased dramatically, at least 50% to all countries including Canada. In an effort to keep the cost low I have reduced the cost of some items in my shop and for the smaller items the "With Another Item" price is $0! This way if you buy multiple items the cost of shipping does not increase.

I know shipping costs seem high but it is across the board. With these increases my supply increases also jumped but I am keeping my item prices the same. I thank you for all of your business in the new year!

My Shops: [link]  

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Signal Boost Appreciated: [link]

Many of you may know that my dad, 58, lost his job in August 2012 due to his company closing. He had that job for 40 years. He still has not been able to find employment even though he has applied to at least 100 places since then, probably much much more.

Last night someone broke into my father's truck and stole all the tools he had in there. I know that may not sound like much but tools are expensive and if it had not been for me needing his help earlier in the week his tools wouldn't even have been there to begin with. I feel at fault.

All of my Storenvy and Etsy purchases from 1/20 - 1/22 will go towards buying some new tools for my dad. I can't replace them all but I can replace some of them. I am also be taking donations.

>>[link]<<

Donators who will be included on the card:
Kathleen
Pickled In Time - Aisha
Sara
Scott
Bianca
Etienne
Che
Bethany
Roberto
Soda*Pop*Kidz

If you would like your name left off this list or the card, please let me know.  

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My shop has reopened!

ETSY: [link]

Thanks to everyone for a successful holiday season!  I was so busy with orders during December and prepping for two conventions that I might have appeared to drop off the face of the planet.  I did.  At the end of MAGFest (which was fantastic) I got a really bad sinus and ear infection so it took me a bit to recover! But I am back.  I will be listing some new stuff in my shop this week that is already made and ready to purchase.

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My shop will be closing tomorrow morning (Friday, December 7, 2012).  Please get your orders in now if you want them.  Store will reopen on or before December 24, 2012.

ETSY: [link]

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Here is the holiday shipping times for my Etsy and Storenvy shops.

HOLIDAY SHIPPING SCHEDULE:
International cutoff is December 1, 2012
Domestic (USA) cutoff is December 7, 2012

Please keep in mind I only work Monday - Friday and I ship twice a week. (Typically on Monday and Wednesday)  ALL ITEMS TAKE A WEEK TO MAKE/PROCESS ONCE PAYMENT HAS CLEARED.  Items that take longer will be noted in their description.

Some items are in limited quantity in my shop or I will not remake them until after the holidays once a certain number of orders are reached (example: Pokeball bracelet, Dango Family Set).
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Commissions:
Commissions are open.

They are limited to 5 spots.  
Minimum $25 order.  
First come, first served.  

Your spot is locked in when you have paid.  Turnaround time is 2 weeks for most items.  Shipping will be quoted in the price.  Please SEND ME A NOTE for price inquiries.

1. ~squirrelization PAID
2. Christian PAID
3. Renata PAID
4. Lynnette PAID
5. =pinkplaidrobot PENDING

Commission Info: [link]

If the spots do not fill completely, commissions will be closed on November 1, 2012. They will not be open again until next year at this time.


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CLEARANCE SALE
Etsy Shop: [link]

GENTLEMAN OCTOPUS PLUSH SALE
Storenvy Shop: [link]

Commissions:
Commissions will reopen on October 12, 2012 on a first come first serve basis.  Minimum order is $25 and it will be open to ten spaces.

A new journal will be created when they open and a list will be made. Since it is first come, first served. As you pay you spot is confirmed.  Otherwise you will move down the list until you have paid.
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Gentleman Octopus Plush and Pocket Watches are now available for sale on my website!  All proceeds will go to help my parents pay for medical bills.  

My dad recently lost his job at age 58 and with it their insurance (company bankrupt).  My mom is disabled and both my parents require surgery they cannot afford.  I am trying to help them get new insurance while my dad is looking for a new job.

GET ONE HERE: [link]

**You do not need a Storenvy account to purchase anything on the site.  Just checkout as a guest!**







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As part of the Breast Cancer Benefit and Silent Auction I am making a Under the Sea gift basket with a myriad of my Octopus stuff including plush, wallet, jewelry, etc. to raise money for the cause and for a patient who was diagnosed with the disease and needs surgery.

I am trying to get two tickets to the National Aquarium in Baltimore to include in the basket. However they are $30 a piece. I don't have that kind of money right now.

I have collected $25 out of the $60 needed. Every dollar counts! My PayPal is kellyskeychains [at] gmail.com be sure to mark the item as donation. I also accept cash but I have to get it before Friday so I can purchase the tickets online for the basket. 

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Etsy coupon is still good until August 31, 2012.
10% OFF your entire order
Code: BESTBACKTOSCHOOL2012
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Back from Otakon and I am exhausted!  I am going to be working on photos this week once my camera is returned safely to me - it was broken and I had to send it out for repairs.  My shop should open on Wednesday pending no problems arise between now and then.

I will also be sending out my questionnaires for Kickstarter to fulfill those items! Tons of boxes in my house, lol.

My husband was sick during Otakon so I had to do a good deal of it by myself.  Thanks to my friends "Chair" and Dani for watching my table while I had to potty or run an errand.

Thanks to all the wonderful people who came by to visit me and shop.  You guys make my con experiences wonderful.  All my art pieces sold in the art show and two people cam by to thank me in person for making those items!
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My table location is near the bathrooms! Come check me out.  You know you will have to pee sometime!

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Here are the coupons I will be honoring at the convention!

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Etsy:
My Etsy store will be closed June 25, 2012 to July 31, 2012 while I prep for and attend Otakon.  If you would like something please order soon.

My Store: [link]

Thanks so much for your understanding and I look forward to creating some awesome stuff to show you!
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My Etsy store will be closed June 25, 2012 to July 31, 2012 while I prep for and attend Otakon.  If you would like something please order soon.

My Store: [link]

Thanks so much for your understanding and I look forward to creating some awesome stuff to show you!
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I made it into Nekocon! Thank you for the last minute orders yesterday it allowed me to pay for my badge and my table so Nekocon is a go! <3

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Kickstarter:
I made my Kickstarter goal.  Thank you all who supported me not only financially but through social networking as well! <3

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Well positive thinking worked! The node in my lung appears to be just tissue and benign!  She said that my lymph nodes are swollen in a strange way that appears to be caused by my sinus runoff.  I have an appointment to see an ENT at the end of June!

MY KICKSTARTER! [link]

I made my goal! But that doesn't mean you can't donate if you want too.  Money will be used to fill rewards and to buy more plush than I had originally aimed to get! <3

How does Kisckstarter work?
If you don't know how Kickstarter works you DO NOT get charged until IF and WHEN my project gets funded.  Meaning you won't be charged until June 3, 2012.  If I am not funded you don't get charged at all! All payments are paid through Amazon Payments.

Why should I donate?
Every dollar helps.  I really mean that!  Getting plush made and child tested is very expensive.  Well beyond my means.  I offer some great rewards for your support so you don't walk away empty handed.  Every donation is met with sincere gratitude and thanks.  I will remember this forever.

Can't Donate?
Please help spread the word! [link]

This is fantastic! I love fan art. Thank you!
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Also check out this awesome photo by


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Facebook:
Be sure to LIKE my Facebook page. I am holding a giveaway now!

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Got this email today via my Kickstarter!

"Hi. I was linked to this page via the Laughing Squid story about it. The design is great but it's too bad that it isn't your original design. I notice they look VERY similar to an artist in my area who has been selling her octo-plushies for years.

LINK REMOVED SO PEOPLE WON'T BE MEAN TO ANYONE!

As an artist myself it is incredible frustrating to watch someone's hard work and effort be ripped off by someone else. I hope that you find success in life with YOUR OWN ideas & not by copying another person's work."

As you can see I have been designing jewelry since 2007.  I designed Atticus Kitsch back in November 2009 along with my Pirate Octopus, Zombie Octopus, Demon/Vampire Octopus and Robot Octopus.  In April 2010 I made them into jewelry.  He has never changed color and has always been purple and fun.  I chose purple because it represents nobility and thought it was a good fit, plus purple is cool! He got his top hat and monocle in October 2010.



In Novermber 2010 he got his name: [link]



These of course were not my first ventures into octopus themed items.  I made my Ninja Octopus before these in October 2009 from clay. His name is Ninjapus and he is black - don't confuse him with The Great White Ninjapus though because he will be mad.



I never saw this person's plush and when looking her up on Etsy see that she does indeed make octopus plushies.  I think EVERYONE should make octopus plushes because they are fantastic. In fact there's another person who makes octopus plush on Etsy and here and she's fantastic too!  I love octopuses and I always will!

Did I steal her design? No.  Did I take the design from Powder Puff Girls? No.  I never have seen her work, nor the Powder Puff Girls in my life. I was only alerted to her work a few months back when someone let me know about it and I love her stuff! By that time though I had already put my octoplush into production.  I starter selling them in April 2011 when I had saved up enough money.

Where did Atticus come from? It was my best friend ~pronouncedyou who inspired me for Atticus with her adorable octopus art (as far as I know it dates back to 2007). so I attribute all his success to her.  She's even the one that taught me to use Photoshop.

I find it mean spirited and rude to contact someone via their Kickstarter with a message claiming that I stole someone else's idea, especially when you created your account for that sole purpose.  It's just not very nice.

Have a nice day though because I just can't be mean about it!

MY KICKSTARTER! [link]

I made my goal! But that doesn't mean you can't donate if you want too.  Money will be used to fill rewards and to buy more plush than I had originally aimed to get! <3

How does Kisckstarter work?
If you don't know how Kickstarter works you DO NOT get charged until IF and WHEN my project gets funded.  Meaning you won't be charged until June 3, 2012.  If I am not funded you don't get charged at all! All payments are paid through Amazon Payments.

Why should I donate?
Every dollar helps.  I really mean that!  Getting plush made and child tested is very expensive.  Well beyond my means.  I offer some great rewards for your support so you don't walk away empty handed.  Every donation is met with sincere gratitude and thanks.  I will remember this forever.

Can't Donate?
Please help spread the word! [link]

This is fantastic! I love fan art. Thank you!
:thumb301804613:

Also check out this awesome photo by


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Facebook:
Be sure to LIKE my Facebook page. I am holding a giveaway now!

QUESTIONS? Like where do I get my bottles? Please check my FAQ at the bottom of this journal for answers.  If you do not see your answer please note me.

MY KICKSTARTER! [link] I need $394 to reach the next tier of my campaign, please help out!

How does Kisckstarter work?
If you don't know how Kickstarter works you DO NOT get charged until IF and WHEN my project gets funded.  Meaning you won't be charged until June 3, 2012.  If I am not funded you don't get charged at all! All payments are paid through Amazon Payments.

Why should I donate?
Every dollar helps.  I really mean that!  Getting plush made and child tested is very expensive.  Well beyond my means.  I offer some great rewards for your support so you don't walk away empty handed.  Every donation is met with sincere gratitude and thanks.  I will remember this forever.

Can't Donate?
Please help spread the word! [link]

This is fantastic! I love fan art. Thank you!
:thumb301804613:

Also check out this awesome photo by


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Facebook:
Be sure to LIKE my Facebook page. I am holding a giveaway now!

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My Etsy shop is open [link]

I am working on redesigning my website to a simple WordPress

I had my PET Scan and CT Scan and they showed something but nothing definitive.  I have to get a biopsy Tuesday.  The PET Scan showed just inflammation - doctor still has to see it in person but called me to read me the report.

As a result of my ongoing tests, my son going into Pre-School next year and just rampant life I am a little overdue on orders - I really apologize for this and I hate getting behind.

Promotion of the Moment:
FREE random Dalek Personalities print with every order in my Etsy shop! Whiles supplies last. [link]

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For those who do not know I was sick last week.  It turned out to be more than my normal sinus infection.  They found a small nodule on my right lung.

I went to a pulmonologist for my first visit.  She reviewed my CT and she does not know what it is but wants me to go in for a PET scan and another CT this time with contrast.  They have to call me to set up the appointment on Monday.  Until then we do not know what it is but it's about 1cm in size and placed on the outside of my bronchial passage on the right side of my lung.  It could be something minor, it could be something major.  

Right now I feel a little bit reassured as the pulmonolgist says it's so small and if it is a carcinoid tumor it is a very slow growing cancer. If my PET scan comes back active I will need a biopsy.

I didn't want to leave my Etsy store closed to keep me occupied while I wait, plus the week I took off has hurt our family financially as we rely on the income.  Thank goodness I had a few dollars set aside for such a case.

Thank you all for your understanding.

Facebook:
Be sure to LIKE my Facebook page.  I will be having giveaways there from now until Otakon.  I will also be releasing new item "mock-ups" in my Facebook gallery.

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