MessyJessyCreatesArt

My Jamberry online Party! http://rah.jamberrynails.net/party/?uid=52b4ec51-6bc6-4e14-91bc-f05a901a0509 Several Weeks ago, my friend Liz and I were talking about these things called Jamberry Wraps for our nails.  We didn't know much about them but were curious.  Not more than a couple of days later, another friend, Rachel, announced on Facebook that she was going to start selling them and was offering free samples. Yippee!  What a coincidence!  Well she sent me some samples,  which Liz and I tried, and LOVED them!  Here is a picture of her nails with samples and her little girl's fingernails using the Jamberry wraps for kids..... For Rachel's business launch party I put in an order for some wraps to use for my upcoming art festival (Etsyfest15) to match my Pirate Costume Business.   www.etsy.com/shop/messyjessycreatesart   Here is a picture of my black and white striped nails.... aren't they cute! I even did my hu...

So EtsyFest15 has come and gone and it really was exciting!  This was my first ever art/craft fair and a learning experience.  I sold my pirate costumes from my Etsy Shop ( www.etsy.com/shop/messyjessycreatesart  ).  The kids LOVED my husband all dressed up and looking like Captain Jack!  They also loved that we had Pirate Plinko which my oldest son ran..... he is just so good with those kids :-) I also took my mixed media paintings and lots of prints that did better than the costumes!  I am so happy everyone loved them!  You can find those in my etsy shop as well. If you would like to see more photos of us at EtsyFest15, I have an album on my Facebook page  https://www.facebook.com/media/set/?set=a.956257957751942.1073741835.100001032398638&type=1&l=d14e30bb2c None of this would be possible without the help of my beloved family.  My husband, my mother, my oldest son, and my step son were fabulous!  I love them all :-...

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...

http://email.kiva.org/wf/click?upn=5fLLEF66HbXVcJs5JjqLCoprSUWZcbIz9-2FI3eZYc8HBKetUnotM-2BOAYos6ZLfPB-2F8PniRn-2Bh9hdAbfj8sxGtRkEyi2BkSSZCrtzTY1YiGNe3VELkeMJXC2UHvssgGXk3eVD4gZgG9NzwMTk7tX-2BEWQ-3D-3D_1pM6CzPYuRhfXDnZ6mNtLoh9r5QmCkqSbD2GSys4yP9OEe-2FfT3eFmYWAtwrQ0QUmqILntIqERnm308bHrB-2Bdzkr24gID3ySnvwKbLGo7iTJWfUeBQ1UYv6u8IzdPHlgMF8QGlv-2Bid37HhRVaShBNIZhPjL84Wno3xQGbAywu3jl1kLX73x90KfeJXdZnu2UbItx4QEodqULpheDeTN4rIFVaVU1pANlbgLD2w5d-2FQhJ43YCweSX0dSfJObHC5xGl Hello again!  I have been approved to raise funds for my costume making business from Kiva Zip which is a non-profit organization that helps people like me to take their business to the next level.  You can loan as little as $5 and, if you are new to Kiva, they will match any funds you contribute PLUS, it's a loan and you get it back very soon :-)  Help out an artist and contribute to my campaign loan on Kiva!

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).

https://www.etsy.com/shop/messyjessycreatesart Beat the rush!  Handmade Costumes.... great for Halloween, Cruise Ship Pirate Night, Disney trips, Pirate's League, Birthday Parties, or just for your imaginative play! Can make all sizes and even do custom colors.  Visit my Etsy shop for more details!

It's that time of the year..... order your pirate costume now!  Great for Halloween, pirate night on cruise ships, and birthday parties! https://www.etsy.com/listing/199957132/pirate-costume-boys-or-girls-sizes-2-6 https://www.etsy.com/listing/199957298/pirate-costume-boys-or-girls-sizes-7-12

Let's get ready for Halloween and Fall Cruises!!! https://www.etsy.com/listing/199957132/pirate-costume-boys-or-girls-sizes-2-6 or larger size https://www.etsy.com/listing/199957298/pirate-costume-boys-or-girls-sizes-7-12 I can also create custom sizes and colors!