MessyJessyCreatesArt

https://www.facebook.com/media/set/?set=a.944024562308615.1073741834.100001032398638&type=1&l=9263f492ce Yesterday we FINALLY had a chance to do a photo shoot with the new pirate costume designs and they are so cute!  The above link is where you can view the pics on my facebook page. I have updated my Etsy shop to reflect the new options, I even have Pirate Party packs :-) www.etsy.com/shop/messyjessycreatesart

I had reached my KivaZip Loan goal in just a few days-YIPPEE!- and started ordering fabric.  I usually take two or three people with me to hobby lobby with their smart phone coupons to buy fabric 10 yards each at a time.  This is hard to do, especially when you don't feel good and everyone is so busy.  This is the cheapest way to buy fabric for my costumes so that I can actually earn a few dollars for my hard work.  Having reached my KivaZip Loan goal, I researched other ways of buying fabric in bulk that would be comparable in price.  For the felt I make the vests from, I found a fabulous deal using Amazon Prime for free shipping.  The fabric is even better that what I was getting at Hobby Lobby as it is made in the USA AND made from recycled plastic bottles!  It feels wonderful and the fabric consistency is better than the other.  Today I received my shipment of two bolts of black felt, delivered to my door, in bulk, and I don't have to buy 10 y...

I am almost there!!!!!  Yippee!!!!!!  Thanks to a few dollars here and there from generous people who believe in me and what I do, I will be able to produce my costumes on days that I feel good, keep items in stock, and participate in EtsyFest 2015!  I have 25 lenders and need only $65 more!!!!!!  If you have not read my story, I encourage you to go to my Kiva Zip loan page and read about me and my business. ( http://email.kiva.org/wf/click?upn=5fLLEF66HbXVcJs5JjqLCoprSUWZcbIz9-2FI3eZYc8HBKetUnotM-2BOAYos6ZLfPB-2F8PniRn-2Bh9hdAbfj8sxGtRkEyi2BkSSZCrtzTY1YiGNe3VELkeMJXC2UHvssgGXk3eVD4gZgG9NzwMTk7tX-2BEWQ-3D-3D_1pM6CzPYuRhfXDnZ6mNtLoh9r5QmCkqSbD2GSys4yP9OEe-2FfT3eFmYWAtwrQ0QUmqILntIqERnm308bHrB-2Bdzkr24gID3ySnvwKbLGo7iTJWfUeBQ1UYv6u8IzdPHlgMF8QGlv-2Bid37HhRVaShBNIZhPjL84Wno3xQGbAywu3jl1kLX73x90KfeJXdZnu2UbItx4QEodqULpheDeTN4rIFVaVU1pANlbgLD2w5d-2FQhJ43YCweSX0dSfJObHC5xGl )   HUGE thanks to everyone who believes in me and what I do.  You are part of my su...

Whoa, have I been busy!  I am preparing for LREtsyFest 2015 ( www.facebook.com/EtsyLittleRock ).  I usually just sell my pirate costumes on Etsy in my shop ( www.etsy.com/shop/messyjessycreatesart ) but this year I am stock piling pirate costumes for the festival.  Pirate Costumes are good for year-round events such as birthday parties, Disney trips, and cruise ship pirate nights!  I will soon be putting up birthday party packs so check back often.  Right now I am working on a custom order for a family of 5 who are leaving on a Disney cruise in May!  How FUN!  I am also trying to get my pirate and mermaid artwork ready for the festival where you can buy original artwork and prints.  If you are not in the area, you can order prints from me on Society6 ( www.society6.com/jessicaannlanetaunton ) which has free worldwide shipping going on, or my Etsy shop (I am working on prints this week).