A mock up poster using the Phoster app

Flood Relief Appeal Donation

Flood Relief Appeal 
OOAK Vintage Finding Pendant on Antique Brass Chain

Auction for Premier's Flood Relief Appeal??

I really want to do something to help the flood victims in Queensland but I currently have no money. :( So I was thinking I could have a little auction on facebook of all my jewellery, with all the money going Premier's Flood Relief Appeal. What do people think??

Testing...

Testing... out a new necklace. I will post it in a few days. New metal, new design. Very excited!!

Morning Whine

Trying really hard to stay positive. Not an easy thing for me to do in any occasion, but especially with this.
When I started creating necklaces from Felt in the beginning of the year, I got great responses and sold (to friends) almost everything that I made. Though at the time, I was using acrylic felt and store bought feature buttons. I decided I didn't want to do it this way anymore and so I started sourcing the best Merino Wool Felt and antique buttons.

Since this new turn in my designs, I've yet to sell a single piece. And so I'm wondering - Are my new designs just not that good?? see--> Flickr

I don't want to give up, aside from my partner Darcy, it is the only thing making me really happy... I guess I'm always the frustrated artist!!

New Online Store!!

http://ladybowp.bigcartel.com
You do not have to become a member like you do on etsy.com so this will be my main store from now on!

Sneak Peak!

I just simply couldn't wait to show this piece. I will properly photograph this gorgeous belt/sash as soon as I can, but for now, my iPhone will suffice.

Red and Black ribbon, Grey Merino Wool Felt and a Vintage Crest button.

This item will be available to purchase soon.

xx

Undiscovered Awesomeness @ Etsy.com

I created this treasury of undiscovered talent. Browse some amazing finds!!

I'm back!!!!

Lady Bow P is finally back up and running!! It's been a loooooong process but I finally made it. =D

I currently only have 6 listings posted @ http://www.etsy.com/shop/ladybowp but more will be listed this week. I'm excited to hear what you think about the store.

 

xx

Eco-fi Felt!

I have just come across a different form of felt. One that is made purely of 100% recycled plastic bottles, that's right, plastic bottles!! It's called Eco-fi Felt. I am crazy excited about this!! If I find that it works well for my pieces, I am converting!! I am so happy I came across this, although this morning I ordered another batch of Merino Wool Felt... Anyhoo, I still do LOVE my Wool Felt.
Now to wait for the delivery...

non-profit enviro org - CHECK!!

I think I have found the Not-for-Profit Environmental Organization that I want to become a part of and donate a % of Lady Bow P profit made, to - http://www.ceres.org.au - CERES - Centre for Education and Research in Environmental Strategies. It's local and fantastic and I really cant wait to get involved!!

One Chance Left!!

I found out today that the Intro to Jewelry course is FULL! I am devastated!! I really wanted to have some real knowledge before my course starts next year... Though I have once chance left in November through CAE.

FINGERS CROSSED!!!!!!

Tags

I have ordered my tags, in 14 days I shall receive a box of 250 business cards, that I will then proceed to punch a whole through and turn into swing tags!

This is what they will look like:

FRONT

BACK

My new pieces are coming along nicely, by the time my tags arrive and are converted, I shall have a nice little listing for my etsy shop.

Damn You Time!!!!

14 days till my tags arrive! New neckpieces underway... Very Very EXCITED!!! All I need now is more free time sew!!

Very Excited!!!

Design and tags are done!!! Over the next week I am going to hopefully get my tags printed so I can start restocking!

Almost ready..

It's almost finished. The only thing left to do is the design for my tags.
Here is my banner, avatar, custom listing, reserved listing & thank you card designs..

I'm very happy with the outcome!!

So what do you think?

I just received this from my graphic designer.. This will be the banner for my etsy shop and blogs. What do you think? It's not yet finished..

Decision Time

Since deciding I want to become a handcrafted jeweler, and about to enroll in a jewelry making course, I've been thinking about the name I have chosen for my business. "Lady Bow P" Do I want to change it? Do I need to change it? Will it fit my new work?

I've always loved feminine things and feeling like a lady. This still holds true today, though for some reason I don't think it will fit my new direction. I guess that's my problem.. How do I choose a name that is going to represent all my different sides?? Because that is basically what my work is, "representing my different sides". I would have liked to have just used my name, "Polia" but that just sounds silly and so using my full name is out of the question, "Polia Giannoulidis".

The name "Piece by Piece" has stuck in my head, because that is how I work, in pieces.. But the name is already registered, as is "Piece by Peace" which I also thought about. I then moved onto "Piece by Polia" or "Pieces by Polia".  I just don't know.

I guess I want my name to represent the fact that my work is/will be, unique, beautiful and ECO-FRIENDLY. Does Lady Bow P do all that??

SO many plans.. SO little money!!

I have seen the first ideas of my logo. It's looking amazing, I'm very excited!!
I know I naively thought I would have been reopened within a month of my closing shop, but I now know by Christmas, I will be in full swing!!


Also.. I am enrolling into "Advanced Diploma of Engineering Technology (Jewelry)" at NMIT starting next Feb for 2yrs full time. In order to enroll, I must first sit an interview/folio presentation, so I am enrolling myself into a few jewelry making short courses at CAE. I am very excited about everything!! Lady Bow P will soon have an extended range of handcrafted silver/(and all sorts of materials) jewelry.   

A Great Day!

Darcy surprised me today by taking me to the Craft & Quilt Fair. I had no idea it was on.. I'm so thankful he is the amazing person he is!! It was a great day, saw so many beautiful quilts, wool and silks. I bought some supplies for felting and got a few tips form the experts and left a very happy and inspired lady.

It's midnight now and I'm marveling at my beautiful creation. I tried my hand at cobweb felting. I really enjoyed it, though at first I was really afraid because I find it hard to do something I don't know how to do on my own... but I got through and it turned out great! Tomorrow I'm going to spend my time before work turning it into a purse.

I can't wait to show you all!