Amy's Creative Corner

State Fairgrounds Flea Market and Custom Orders

2012-02-08T21:12:00.000-08:00

I recently set up my vendor tent at the State Fairgrounds Flea Market. With Valentine's Day around the corner, I had a raffle for people to enter where they could win 50% off of any item from my Etsy shop. And finally, I got to hang up a gift I got for Christmas...my Amy's Creative Corner banner!!! I felt SO official. :)

Paintings displayed at Woof Gang Bakery

2012-01-12T09:34:00.000-08:00

SUPER excited for the opening of a new boutique opening up this weekend, Woof Gang Bakery. Tonight is their soft opening and then this Saturday, January 14 is the big day. I will be one of three artists displaying their work on the lovely walls of this brand new store. I was delighted to be able to paint the owner's pets, the little yorkies! They will be taking custom orders for me (hopefully lots of them!)

I am so grateful to be a part of this awesome store. It's nestled in the North Hills shopping area, near the Panera Bread and Starbucks. So, with this amazing location, I am hoping to be very busy with custom orders! :)

Happy Customers after the Holidays

2012-01-02T15:03:00.000-08:00

This Holiday season was a happily busy time for me in Amy's Creative Corner. A few customers emailed me their picture of their loved ones smiling with their custom pet portrait on Christmas Day. It made me SO HAPPY to see those people excited and emotionally touched by a thoughtful gift. And maybe even more than that, it made me happy to know that my customers felt confidence and joy in giving a gift that was unique and made with love. I thank my wonderful customers for making 2011 a great year. Looking at 2012, I wish to maintain my strength and love of painting and making people happy, and push it to the next level. I am so excited for 2012!

French Bulldog Shop: Custom Pet Portrait gift set

2011-12-03T08:51:00.000-08:00

If you're a French Bulldog fan, you've got to check out this cute website: FrenchieSpace.com. I painted a frenchie and created a stationery set and necklace using that painted image. The operator of this cute site has listed my info about how to place an order for a custom portrait. Here is the link to my listing: Amy's Creative Corner. Can't wait to paint more sweet little frenchies!

Custom Pet Portraits with their original image

2011-11-27T06:14:00.000-08:00

Here a few custom pet portraits I have been working on lately. The one with the yellow background is Scout, who bless her sweet soul, is in Doggy Heaven. The portrait will be given to the customer's family for Christmas.

The little pug, Fernando, was the winner of the Halloween Pet Costume Contest Amy's Creative Corner held. The owner sent me her favorite photo of Fernando and by gosh by golly, Fernando is a cute little man! You can see all the contestants on my Facebook page: Amy's Creative Corner.

Don't be a Black Friday ZOMBIE!!! Shop handmade, shop A.C.C.

2011-11-25T12:31:00.001-08:00

I hope everyone had a wonderful Thanksgiving and gave thanks to all that you're grateful for. I understand people just want to save a few bucks, but honestly, for the love God don't become a Black Friday ZOMBIE!!!! This Holiday season, let me create something unique, meaningful and from the heart for your loved ones. www.amyscreativecorner.etsy.com.

Handmade Gifts and Custom Pet Portraits on Etsy.com

2011-11-16T05:29:00.000-08:00

I am experimenting with trying new ways of getting noticed on Etsy.com. Now that my digital photography class from Wake Technical College is complete, I will try to practice practice practice what I have learned and produce high quality photographs of my work. It's all about that little thumbnail that people (hopefully) see in the sea of millions of other artist's work. Practice makes perfect!

This Boxer portrait was painted for a customer from the Lemon Tree in downtown Wake Forest. They have graciously displayed a few samples of my work for me and are taking custom orders for me. This was my first one! :)

Gift Set: Portrait, Necklace and Stationery Set

2011-11-14T09:20:00.000-08:00

The orders are coming in...people are catching on to the idea of getting the full package from Amy's Creative Corner. After I paint the portrait on a 6x6 size canvas, I use a printed image of the painted portrait for the pendant necklace with a resin coating and then I sew that image onto stationery cards to create a unique set of cards and envelopes. I am hoping that more people catch on to this pretty cool gift set. I think it's time I paint a more recent portrait of my dog, Mya, and create some stationery for myself! Sometimes gifts for yourself are just what you need. :)

Cozy for the Holidays with Handmade Scarves

2011-11-14T09:06:00.000-08:00

I just can't believe it is almost Thanksgiving. I don't know about you, but I don't think we should hear Christmas music on the radio until AFTER Thanksgiving. Anyhow, regardless of my holiday music beliefs, I had the chance to take photos of my beautiful sister modeling my handmade scarves. Thank you Becky for a being a wonderful sport!

These scarves are available for purchase on my Etsy shop, www.amyscreativecorner.etsy.com. A cozy, unique and fashionable scarf would make a wonderful gift!

Junior League of Raleigh, A Shopping Spree...painting SOLD!

2011-11-10T05:37:00.000-08:00

Very exciting news! A few weeks ago, I completed a painting to submit to the Junior League of Raleigh's Shopping Spree exhibit that had a theme of "Southern Menagerie." A couple weeks later, I discovered that my painting was selected and would be displayed and viewed by thousands of people at the Raleigh Convention Center! WOW!!!

And then, I discovered that someone purchased my painting! So that's awesome...someone in this world has a painting of a puppy plot hound sitting in the back of an old Ford pick up truck with three little pigs sitting next to him. I am so glad I had this opportunity to gain exposure for my work and my name. In fact, I am meeting someone who saw my painting at the show to discuss a custom portrait, just like the Southern Menagerie one, but I'll be using her own pup! Cool beans!

Creative Corner: COSTUME for the Day of the Dead 5k

2011-10-23T08:24:00.001-07:00

So I took a day off from pet portraits to work on my costume for the Day of the Dead 5k hosted by Dos Taquitos Centro and the Boys and Girls Club of Raleigh. I had such a good time! My calves are pretty sore today, but the creating of the costume and the application of my face paint made it well worth it. Now back to pet portraits... :)

First mention of my work on a TV show!!!!

2011-10-04T07:27:00.000-07:00

Amy's Creative Corner has had its first mention on a TV show in North Carolina! This is very very very exciting for me. My Carolina Today mentioned my Halloween pet costume contest on their show on Monday. Here is the link with the mention: http://www.mycarolinatoday.com/2011/09/chick-chat-halloween-sleep-issues/

Although they made it seem like the winner gets a free photography shoot, I am grateful they are giving me exposure and potential customers! I am hoping that this is just the beginning to more press for Amy's Creative Corner...

Custom Orders: bridal shower gifts

2011-10-03T14:12:00.000-07:00

'Tis the season for bridal showers! I was asked if I created custom skirt aprons by a friend who was looking for a gift for her cousin's bridal shower. After I told her that I had never made one before and wouldn't mind showing her the outcome before she purchases it, she said "no way! I trust you!" So, I attempted to create a skirt apron similar to the one she liked a lot on www.anthropologie.com. I went to work using the grey and cream color scheme she asked for. Hope the cousin enjoys wearing her custom apron, my friend certainly gave me the kindest feedback!

And the teal colored one is for a coworker's bridal shower this evening. She loves to cook, so why not keep the spirit of the apron going! I also made her matching stationery, a set of 5. Hope she likes her gifts!

Latest Custom Orders in Amy's Creative Corner

2011-09-25T16:19:00.000-07:00

So, I am happy to say that things feel like they are picking up for me somewhat. Or maybe I am trying new ways to advertise my work. I live and breathe my business...I think about it all the time. Falling asleep at night is sometimes difficult because I lay there and wonder...how can I get more exposure for my artwork or what can I do better? Oy!

It seems like Google has been a good way for people to find my work. I will continue to try out experiments and research what is best for Amy's Creative Corner. I have been busy with a few orders though, which is very exciting. Custom pet portraits and custom necklaces using that image from the portrait (which is what I'd love for people to want to purchase: a portrait, necklace and then stationery, all using the image I paint.)

We're getting there folks, just hang tight and spread the word! :)

Bridal Portrait Photography

2011-09-25T16:10:00.000-07:00

It was my honor to be my friend, Shannon's "best lady girl" for her wedding. She was a beautiful bride and I got to take her bridal portraits before the big day. On the business front, I am really hoping that Yin and Yang photography get some weddings to shoot soon...my friend Ashlie and I are itching to get our cameras out to capture the lovely moments!!

Halloween Pet Costume Contest for a Free Portrait!

2011-09-12T18:17:00.000-07:00

I am searching for the cutest, most creative Halloween costume...on your pet!

From now until November 1, I invite you to send me your image to yeager@amyscreativecorner.com , "like" my Facebook page, and then vote for your favorite pet dressed in their Halloween costume by "liking" your favorites. I will announce the winner on November 4 on my Facebook page. The winner will receive a FREE custom pet portrait by me.

I can't wait to see your pets in their costumes! Click the image below to see more details...

End of Summer Sale in my Etsy shop

2011-09-05T05:10:00.000-07:00

It's that time of year! Time to clear out the oldies and make room for the new lovelies. Spread the word. Spread the love of handmade gifts!

(you can find all of my End of Summer Sale items in the section located on the left hand side of my shop. Enjoy!)

Back in Town & Back to Work

2011-08-29T17:47:00.000-07:00

I had a lovely trip across the country, well to Asheville, Texas, New Mexico, Colorado and through states I don't really want to go back to...shall we say...KANSAS. Oy! But I managed to capture some pretty cool shots (many from the window of my car) and got to see my older sister and her wonderful family in Colorado.

I spent quality time (HOURS in ONE car! haha) with my boyfriend Michael, camped at Ojo Caliente and enjoyed their natural hot springs, ate delicious foods, hiked a desert trail in "bear country" and went to the Georgia O'Keeffe Museum in Santa Fe. I can't say what the best part of the trip was. Seeing the National Nuclear Museum in Albuquerque was awesome and so was the cuban sandwich in Austin. Yup, I'd say overall, I had a pretty nice trip!

And what was really neat is that while I was gone, I had a few different Etsy transactions go through. So, today I started, completed and shipped the custom necklace orders. It felt really nice to have a business to come home to where I had orders waiting for me to fulfill.

Got the Nikon D7000!!!! And now WEST-BOUND!!!

2011-08-12T05:56:00.000-07:00

I did it folks! I saved my money and purchased the sweet little Nikon D7000. Of course my first shot was my dog, Mya, but I plan to use it for wedding photography with Yin and Yang Photography, my artwork, things around town, travel, whatever catches my eye!

Speaking of travel...my boyfriend Michael and I are headed WEST after a wedding in the mountains this weekend. We plan to visit Austin, TX, Santa Fe, NM, Colorado Springs, CO and stop in places our hearts tell us to stop (or my camera for that matter!). Departure: 8.12.11 and Home Arrival: 8:27:11. I'll definitely be posting some of my favorite photos that I get on this journey.

In these two photos, Mya sits next to her portrait and I get a shot with my camera.

Local Designer Happening in Cameron Village

2011-07-16T21:26:00.000-07:00

Hello friends! I'd love to see you at the Local Designer Happening this coming Wednesday, July 20th. It will be a lovely night (5-8pm) filled with wine, food, and creations from local designers, artisans and artists. Amy's Creative Corner will be set up outside of La Di Dogs on Daniels Street. Visit the Cameron Village website for more details.

Cork it up!

2011-06-11T06:42:00.000-07:00

For those of you who know me personally, you're aware that I love wine. So those little corks have made their way into my art! I used them for a friend's Bridal Shower for her trivet/hot plate and then used more for magnets which are on my etsy shop for purchase.

Thinking out loud here...my goals over the next couple of months are to save up money to buy myself a new digital camera and to give my website a face-lift. My friend Ashlie and I are in the process of building our photography business, where we will focus on weddings. It's called Yin and Yang Photography. While we work on our website and portfolio, you can visit our Facebook page. I will be sure to keep you posted on the latest developments with that!

For Amy's Creative Corner, I will eventually have a new website where all my pages will be consolidated and I will upload photos of my work more often, not just on my blog and etsy shop. The one I have now has done it's job...pretty okay for designing and maintaining it by myself, but I am in need of a real web designer soon. I think it will help A.C.C.!

Wiener Roast in Greensboro

2011-05-21T19:51:00.000-07:00

Today was the Wiener Roast in Greensboro...and let me tell you...there were A LOT of WIENERS!!! They were being pushed in little doggy carriages, held like babies in doggy slings and backpacks, it was bananas. I did meet a lot of interesting and very nice people (and wieners!) though and that is always a bonus to doing art/craft shows. These events also make me feel good since everyone chipped in and gave donations to two main organizations: Almost Home Dachshund Rescue Society and The Dachshund Rescue of NC.

I painted a couple of dachshund portraits and turned those portraits into crafty little bits. And of course Mya had to get her pretty face in the photo shoot! Typical. I created candle holders, stationery, coasters, greeting cards, necklaces and boxes using the image of the portraits. I need to upload these babies onto my Etsy shop for all those Dachshund Lovers out there... www.amyscreativecorner.etsy.com.

Itching for more

2011-04-13T07:39:00.000-07:00

So I just turned 26 and I feel as though this will be a good year. Maybe the free raffles, free portraits and complimentary gifts I have created will start to pay off soon. I am wishing that the word-of-mouth factor starts to ignite interest in Amy's Creative Corner.

Meanwhile, I will enjoy this beautiful spring weather and keep on trucking. Here are a few pieces of work I have completed recently. Custom pet portrait for the winner of the La Di Dogs raffle and other custom pieces.

Shop Local Raleigh

2011-03-15T10:13:00.001-07:00

Yay!!! Super happy to be a part of the Shop Local Raleigh website and community. This site is awesome. It shares local businesses including arts, foods, retail, etc. Very cool.

Some of the latest portraits

2011-03-15T07:25:00.000-07:00

I thought I'd take a photo of the painting with its original image I used for the portrait. The one of the labs is now hanging in Dos Perros, an eclectic Mexican restaurant in Durham. The other two were custom orders. With Mother's Day around the corner, I am hoping I get some orders in soon...they would make the perfect gift!

Artwork for sale at La Di Dogs

2011-02-09T06:56:00.001-08:00

Wow!! Big things are happening in Amy's Creative Corner. The very kind owner of La Di Dogs pet boutique in Cameron Village has allowed me to display (and hopefully sell!) some of my pet portraits. She is also taking orders for custom portraits in her very cute store for me. AND I am very excited about this Saturday from 12-3, when I will be set up outside her store for a "Meet the Artist" event. I will be doing a raffle for someone to win a FREE custom pet portrait too! This will be perfect for a Valentine's Day Gift. Here are some photos of the inside of La Di Dogs!

Mural at Mosaic Church in Cary, NC

2011-01-28T14:29:00.000-08:00

So glad that I was invited to paint murals at a lovely little church in Cary called Mosaic. I am almost done with all four rooms and hallway. Here are some images of what I have done so far. I will display my contact information at the church, so hopefully people become interested in my work and ask me to paint in their home! :) For more info on the church, visit: http://www.mosaicchurchcary.com/

HOW TO: Pendant Necklace

2011-01-23T06:32:00.000-08:00

So happy that my very first instructional video is complete. In this video, I demo how to make a pendant necklace. A big THANKs to Michelle Mohr for her mad skill in recording and editing!!

Can't wait to make another one. I just have to think about what to create next...

Giving Barrettes a try...and I like it!

2011-01-12T13:52:00.000-08:00

I don't care if a little 5 year old girl should be the one wearing these...they make me smile! Cute little barrettes are now up on my Etsy shop.

Also, check out the new magnet sets! Some have 3 or 5 magnets to a set and are all grouped by their color or textures. Happy little things! These babies are also up on www.amyscreativecorner.etsy.com.

Change of Plans....And More Custom orders

2011-01-11T09:14:00.000-08:00

So, like many across our nation, I was laid off last week from my graphic design/training course development job. At first, I was upset and wondered what was next for me...how will I make money?!? A few tears later, I realized this may be a blessing...I could focus my heart and soul into my business and grow Amy's Creative Corner.

And so I have! I have been working hard to promote my work, making new flyers, adding pieces to my Etsy shop, and other ways of getting my name out there. I have worked on a few custom orders since last week, including some gifts for my friend Ashlie's baby shower. I created "Thank You" stationery and a monogrammed baby blanket for her unborn baby girl, Hayden.

Take a look a what is new on my Etsy shop: www.amyscreativecorner.etsy.com Let the creating begin...even more so!

Newest Item...necklaces!

2010-12-11T18:43:00.000-08:00

So I spent about an hour in http://www.ornamentea.com/ in downtown Raleigh (very cool store!) and purchased the parts needed to create the newest item that was brewing in my brain the other night when I couldn't fall asleep. Why not take the photos of the custom pet portraits, put them in little pendants, cover them with resin, make the chain and wear it out and about?!? These make me so happy!!

Working on Custom Portraits on this lovely Sunday

2010-11-28T16:56:00.000-08:00

Tomorrow is the big day...CYBER MONDAY...let's see if people take me up on my offer for free shipping. All you've gotta do is become a Fan on the Amy's Creative Corner facebook page and make your purchases. In the transaction, mention you're a fan and it's yours sans shipping! :) Mya girl is so supportive of A.C.C.!!

Etsy for the Holidays

2010-11-27T17:47:00.000-08:00

Google Analytics. Very cool. Especially when I see any increase in hits to my shop! :)

Excited about my little ornaments I made. I stuffed paper flowers into the glass ornament and spread them out with a long paint brush and then added glitter and fake snow. The ribbons are all sewn to make one big loop. They make me smile. I have lots-o-colors....two of them on my Etsy shop...

Art shows were a good time!

2010-11-26T13:18:00.000-08:00

It's always so nice to be on the Peace College campus...brings back happy memories. The Durham Artwalk went well, too. I got a lot of contacts of people interested in pet portraits. And that, my friends, is what will keep me pretty busy on the weekends and weeknights until next year. My thoughts are that I will try and sell as much of my inventory as I can before the new year and then try and focus on my pet portraits. So this may mean a massive flea market sale soon...in a couple of weeks perhaps. I will keep you posted!

Donation to the ASPCA, thanks to you

2010-11-26T10:11:00.001-08:00

Thanks to the past five orders of custom pet portraits, I was able to donate $25 to the ASPCA. Thank you so much and please tell your friends and family about Amy's Creative Corner. :)

Shows for the Holidays!

2010-11-15T07:35:00.000-08:00

Prep week in Amy's Creative Corner.

This weekend will be the busiest weekend A.C.C. has ever experienced. Friday night is the Peace College Holiday Boutique and the Durham Holiday artwalk is Saturday and Sunday. There will be live music, yummy foods including Cuban sandwiches, beef brisket & Maryland crabcakes and lots of other talented artists selling their wares.

Find out more about the event at:

http://www.durhamartwalk.com/

Amy's Creative Corner will be located in the Durham Arts Center.

Special little deal just for you...mention that you read this blog posting and receive 10% off your entire purchase at either event this weekend.

"Art for a Cause," Alzheimers North Carolina, Inc.

2010-11-02T07:36:00.000-07:00

Join me this Thursday for a lovely art event. Local artists, including myself, will be selling artwork with 50% of the sale going to the Alzheimers North Carolina, Inc. My Poppy Yeager passed away a few years ago from this awful disease, so this event means a lot to me and my family...hope to see you there! To find out more, visit: http://www.sunriseseniorliving.com/

Dog T-Shirts, political

2010-10-25T21:17:00.000-07:00

I just had to do it! I created an image and had it printed on a couple of dog shirts. "Even I know there is no good in higher taxes, and I'm a dog!"

And of course, modeling this piece of artwork is my girl, Mya, as well as her friend, Pancho. Mya has a little bit of a weight problem, haha, poor girl, but who says thick girls can't be models?!?

Custom Trays and more

2010-10-25T21:02:00.000-07:00

Been busy working on custom pieces lately...and I just love seeing the happy recipient! A couple of trays for different wedding gifts, custom paintings for birthdays and artwork displayed at B.J. Lawson's political headquarters in downtown Durham have kept me in my art studio...singing along to Metallica and CocoRosie (just like my artwork, my choice in music varies quite widely!).

Upcoming Shows

2010-10-22T07:24:00.000-07:00

Some shows coming up...

November 4th at Sunrise of Cary from 4-7pm for the "Art for a Cause" event where any sales I make, 50% of it will be donated to the Alzheimers North Carolin, Inc. The event will take place at 1206 W. Chatham St in Cary.

Next on the list is the Peace College Holiday Wine Tasting and Alumnae Boutique on November 19th from 7-9:30pm.

Amy's Creative Corner will also be set up at the Durham Holiday Art Walk on November 20th and 21st. Click on the link to find out more:

http://www.durhamartwalk.com/index.php

Pet Portraits by Amy Yeager

2010-10-12T13:25:00.000-07:00

Visit my new Pet Portrait website...still in progress, but feel free to share it with your friends and family! :)

Pet Portraits by Amy Yeager

Starting at $50 for an 11x14 sized canvas, you can have a unique portrait of your furry friend. I work off of photos which can be emailed to me.

Birthday time! and a sale to NY

2010-10-10T16:00:00.000-07:00

For the birthday girl who loves cherries! My lovely friend Stephani received a scarf with sewn on cherries from A.C.C. to keep her warm this fall. She looks so pretty in it!

Also, I am super happy that I made a sale today on Etsy from a person in New York. A.C.C. travels north!

And, last but not least...my little girl next to the gift that was donated to the art auction for the Hounds for Heros event in Charlotte. Amy's Creative Corner supports our troops!

Items on Etsy

2010-10-07T06:02:00.001-07:00

Etsy
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Hounds 4 Heroes event in Charlotte

2010-09-20T05:33:00.000-07:00

I'm looking forward to the Hounds 4 Heroes event in Charlotte next weekend. I will be donating a pet portrait and a gift certificate for the auction. This should be fun!

Rain didn't stop me at the Dog Olympics or Hopscotch!

2010-09-12T08:40:00.000-07:00

Well, technically it did, since I had to wrap up Hopscotch Market a little before 11pm. Some of my dog biscuits on the paintings were getting wet. ZOIKS! But I had a good time and got to pass out a lot of business cards. If one person for every 10 people who picked up a card got back to me with an interest in artwork, I'd be a happy camper. I met a lot of really cool artists last night...hope to see them at the next event.

Dog Olympics and Hopscotch Market

2010-09-07T09:03:00.000-07:00

Yes, Dog Olympics. Oh my sweet juniper juice! This Saturday (11th) from 10-4, ACC will be at Moore Square for the Dog Olympics. I am SO looking forward to this. Here's the link to find out more...

http://www.cvmdogolympics.com/schedule.html

AND because all that I want to do right now is promote ACC, I will be rushing from the Dog Olympics, schlepping my goods two blocks to the right, for the Hopscotch Market. This event should be fun too, with live music going on all night! I'll be there (in front of Morning Times Market) from 6-11pm.

I hope I see you there...either one...you've got two opportunities in one day!

(the photo in this posting is an example of Holiday cards with pet portraits sewn on, so if you're interested, feel free to check out my etsy shop for more info...

http://www.amyscreativecorner.etsy.com/.)

Giveaway and Review is now up!

2010-09-03T12:33:00.000-07:00

Really happy that I had an item reviewed for a Giveaway.

Here's the link:
http://craftygiveawaysandreviews.blogspot.com/2010/09/amyscreativecorner-giveaway-review.html

Try and win it!!!!!

Upcoming Shows galore!

2010-08-31T05:52:00.000-07:00

I've always said everything happens for a reason...well, change of plans on events, but it will all work out in the end. I hope. :)
This Friday, September 3, I'll be at LoPop Shop at Artspace from 6-10pm (http://artspacenc.org/gallery_two.html)
September 11, I'll be set up for the Hopscotch Market, outside of Morning Times Bar, 6-11pm.
October 1, Morning Times Market for their First Friday event, from 6-11pm.
Contact me if you have any questions. yeager@amyscreativecorner.com

Pet Portraits...and the Donations to ASPCA

2010-08-17T18:23:00.000-07:00

So I had a thought last night before falling asleep...and this is what I came up with. With every 5 pet portraits that I sell, I will donate $25 to the ASPCA. I was on their website (www.aspca.org) and felt an urge to try and make a difference to the animals that are in need. I truly feel that although pets are not your whole life, they make your life whole. Just give them your trust and a little bit of love, and they will be your best friend, no matter what. So I invite you to help me with this cause, visit my Etsy shop, tell your friends, and let's make a difference. Thank you!

www.amyscreativecorner.etsy.com

Etsy Shop

2010-08-17T15:03:00.001-07:00

Custom Painting

2010-08-16T15:33:00.000-07:00

Had a great time working on this custom order. It's a biggie... 24x36 with acrylic paint. It has a very happy home now.

First Friday Super fun

2010-08-07T08:00:00.000-07:00

Had a great night with the First Friday event last night for Morning Times Market. Near the beer tent, in front of Raleigh Times Bar, lots of artists, fun people (Mom, sister and her friends, Shannon, Michael and Sean...thanks for your support and love!) made it a truly lovely evening. I can't wait for next month, September 3.

The first time doing a show at night was fun...especially since I could hang my Christmas lights!! Funny how a little bit of light can set a mood to party, drink and buy art! :)

Raleigh Wide Open and upcoming events

2010-08-04T18:52:00.001-07:00

Raleigh Wide Open was a good time! Despite the rainy weather, I was entertained by an interesting parade and was placed right next to the German Pastry booth...ooo how good the aroma was.

Next on the list is the Morning Times Market this Friday from 6-9pm, downtown on Hargett Street. It's their first time doing this so I am really looking forward to it and seeing how it goes.

Have worked a lot on my gift bags/wrap...with hand-stamped bags and boxes...I just hope I can use them for happy customers! :) Also, I am excited to see the reaction to some earrings I created (my first time trying out jewelry making) so we'll see what the response is.

Upcoming shows....prepping with crafty bits....

2010-07-27T17:50:00.000-07:00

Upcoming Shows...prepping with artwork...

2010-07-27T17:46:00.001-07:00

Vendor at Raleigh Wide Open July 31st!! And more...

2010-07-25T18:18:00.000-07:00

I am so excited to announce that I will be a vendor at the Raleigh Wide Open this Saturday, July 31. I've attached a link for you to find out more about it...

I was up at 6:30 am on this fine Sunday morning with extreme urges to create, and I feel that it will be my motivation all week in prepping for this event. It's been a while since I've done any kind of market, so I am actually kinda nervous. This should bring in about 30,000 people! Hope that they enjoy my new pieces of art. :)

http://www.raleighconvention.com/rwo5/

http://www.wral.com/news/local/noteworthy/video/8005206/

Also! Very happy that I will be a vendor at the Morning Time's First Friday Event on August 6 and September 3 from 6-9pm. Stand by for more on this event...

Custom Tray

2010-07-18T06:27:00.000-07:00

Back when Swoozie's had their wedding showcase, all of the brides-to-be entered Amy's Creative Corner's raffle to win a free, customized tray. The happy bride had her wedding and a lovely honeymoon and will now receive her custom tray with the quote she wanted...

New Items on my Etsy shop

2010-07-12T12:09:00.000-07:00

I've posted some new items on my etsy shop and I invite you to check them out! :)

www.amyscreativecorner.etsy.com

Featured Artist at Lilly's Pizza!

2010-07-02T08:05:00.000-07:00

Really excited over here...

My first big showing of my artwork in a high traffic location. Come by Lilly's Pizza in Five Points (Glenwood, near Wade Ave) to see some of my latest work...and have a pizza pie too! I recommend the Buddah pizza, really yummy in your tummy. My work will be displayed through July and August. Click on the link below to find out more...

http://www.lillyspizza.com/index.php?Featured=Y

Cranking out the creativity...on a Sunday morning

2010-05-18T18:06:00.000-07:00

Geeeez! It has been a while since I created- I mean REALLY created. I managed to create 6 different canvas pieces this past Sunday. There's more to come, friends! I will be hanging my artwork at Lilly's Pizza for the months of July and August. I need to get busy and gather my favorites.

New on Etsy...

2010-02-22T16:32:00.001-08:00

New Job!

2010-02-21T05:50:00.000-08:00

Although I will miss swoozie-ing things up at Swoozies, I am happy to announce that I got a new job as an Associate Learning Consultant doing design work. I am a mix of being excited, nervous and happy!! This means more open weekends to do the Flea Market...to bring my crafts to you!

Wedding Show at Swoozies

2010-01-29T19:56:00.000-08:00

Was more than happy to be a vendor at the Wedding Show at Swoozies. Met lots of brides-to-be. The winner of my raffled-off gift (a certificate for a free customized tray) was a super cute bride-to-be; and I can't wait to work with her on the project.

Custom Pet Portraits

2010-01-21T06:17:00.000-08:00

Now available on etsy.com: Unique pet portraits under $50!

Let me know if I can create something for you!

http://www.etsy.com/view_listing.php?listing_id=38962841

Etsy sales

2010-01-19T18:33:00.000-08:00

Happy to say that I have been making some sales on Etsy this month. People from Utah to Massachusetts are starting to discover Amy's Creative Corner. :)

Christmas custom orders

2009-12-30T07:01:00.000-08:00

So happy that I had a chance to work on some custom orders for Christmas.

Custom made greeting cards and two different trays were the gifts this year. The trays were gift wrapped with hope that the recipient would smile after seeing their personalized tray!

Christmas is over and gifts have been given

2009-12-30T06:43:00.000-08:00

Some of the gifts I made this year...

Coaster set for my older sister and husband. Used wooden pieces with different patterns on the backs. One of my favorite photos of them with a sewn-in border inside a frame was also given.

Dad loves squirrels and mom loves her dog, so mixed media wall art was for them!

My friends love the movie, Twilight, and they received a hand-painted mug, along with a hand-sewn scarf and tote bag.

Christmas gift creations

2009-12-18T05:27:00.000-08:00

I have been busy creating gifts for Christmas...gifts that are custom orders and gifts I am making for my friends, family and handsome boyfriend. I am super happy to be working on all these, but with a full-time job in retail...I am going to need a drink pretty soon. :)

mixed media portraits

2009-12-07T13:09:00.000-08:00

These just make me smile. Mya had a hard time watching me create these... It was like torture for her to smell the little biscuits I was gluing on. Let me know if you'd like a custom piece for your little critters.

Wine Tasting/Shop Boutique at Peace College

2009-12-03T07:11:00.000-08:00

Tomorrow is a big event for me...and I am looking forward to it! I managed to switch with a co-worker at work so I could do this and I am so lucky it worked out. It will be nice to be back at Peace College, see old friends, teachers and hopefully sell some artwork. :)

http://alumnae.peace.edu/alumnae_affairs/connect/wine_tasting_alumnae_boutique/

New on Etsy...

2009-11-30T06:58:00.001-08:00

Black Friday weekend

2009-11-29T15:17:00.000-08:00

Designer's Downtown Market and the State Fair grounds Flea Market.

Pretty cold, but met a lot of great people.

Designers Downtown Market: 11.28.09

2009-11-27T20:10:00.001-08:00

Excited for tomorrow morning!

I have new crafts ready for you!!!

And, my little girl, Mya (the cavalier king charles spaniel/chiahuahua mix) and Lola watching me spray paint my works...

Designer's Downtown Market November 28!

2009-11-20T07:25:00.000-08:00

Super excited about my next craft show. I have been working like an elf on my scarves and desk calendars. They make the perfect gift! Let me know if I can create a custom scarf for you. Maybe your mom likes cats, your brother likes the color blue, or your cousin is an earthy tree lover- whatever the case, I would love to create the special gift for you! :)

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Holiday Craft Fair

2009-11-11T16:10:00.000-08:00

Super excited about the Holiday Craft fair tomorrow!! I just wish this rain would stop...Hurricane in November?? Weird.

Check it out..
http://www.tbop.org/2009/11/gift-it-now-temple-beth-or-preschools-holiday-gift-fair/#more-333

On Etsy...

2009-11-02T13:40:00.000-08:00

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Desk Calendars

2009-10-28T07:17:00.000-07:00

Now on etsy.com....Desk Calendars!

Let me know if you'd like a custom one. These make perfect gifts, too.

And more to come...I want to play more with the Bill of Rights calendars.

Photo Journal

2009-10-15T11:10:00.001-07:00

Congratulations to my cousin Katie, who just had a beautiful baby girl. What baby and proud mama could go without a custom photo journal?? Not this one.

Birthday gifts: october

2009-10-15T10:58:00.000-07:00

This dress was made for my friend, Stephani. I used recycled materials; and it looks just great on her! :)

I have also been working on holiday cards and invitations. Here are a couple of the fill-in invites. These make me really happy!

November Craft Shows!

2009-10-04T09:04:00.000-07:00

I've got two craft shows coming up in November...super excited about them!

One will be Thursday, November 12, (8:30-11:30am and then later in the evening from 6-9pm.) It's the Holiday Craft Show at the Congregational Hall, Temple Beth Or Preschool, 5315 Creedmoor Road, Raleigh.

The other is at the Designer's Downtown Market on Saturday, November 28, (9am to 3pm).

http://www.designersdowntownmarket.com/

And I am also happy announce that I am officially a vendor at Whimzee in Hilsborough. It's in the Daniel Boone Antique mall. There are lots of wicked neat antique shops out there, fyi. :)

I will be sooo happy if I sell something!!

Here are some of the new items from Amy's Creative Corner. Time to start bundling up in custom made scarves...

Whimzee retail shop, starting in October!

2009-09-18T13:38:00.001-07:00

So excited to announce that I will be a craft vendor in the retail shop, Whimzee in Hilsborough, NC, starting in October!! Yippies!

Here are some more of the little bits that I will be selling...

magnets, wall art and stationery to mention a few.

Birthday gifts

2009-09-10T12:59:00.000-07:00

So, I have a lot of friends with September birthdays. I guess their parents partied hard on New Year's!

Recycled table was spray painted and given some love to put under the glass top. A matching box was also given to keep any little goodies.

A journal for her journey- decorated an old journal with ribbons, spray paint and recycled papers.

Towel to lay on the beach...and keep your lotions and potions in the corner "pockets."

Wall art for an art studio. "inspire" was the focus of this piece for my friends art room.

Custom Order: Tray and stationery

2009-09-10T12:51:00.000-07:00

So happy that this piece will be a wedding gift for someone in Ireland! Amy's Creative Corner has gone international. :)

custom order: wall art

2009-08-20T07:56:00.000-07:00

So happy to do this custom order. Customer liked a previous painting, so I re-created it on a larger scale.

The colors and the little birdies make me smile...

And I didn't want to waste the left over paint from my palette, so I worked on another piece.

Creative Corner: To Wear!

2009-06-27T21:20:00.000-07:00

I have made 5 different dresses so far and have fallen in love with the process! It's so much fun to see an old t-shirt paired with some recycled fabrics become a piece of art for your body. Let's see where this can go...

Check out my Etsy site!

2009-06-04T12:03:00.000-07:00

So excited that I finally did it. I'll keep adding more and more, so be sure to check back occasionally. Ah yes, and do tell your friends and family!

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custom order: graduation invites

2009-05-22T08:32:00.000-07:00

So excited about these. Stephanie was happy to receive them!

Custom design!

2009-05-19T21:49:00.000-07:00

I just finished a custom order. Recycled an old frame, spray painted it, used acrylic, decoupage and fabric for the design to make this one.

And here are some uses for the trays...

Designer's Downtown Market...it didn't rain!

2009-05-09T18:41:00.000-07:00

It was HOT, but at least it didn't get rained out.

Met a lot of great artists. I am thinking though that I need to upload photos on my Etsy account...

works in progress...

2009-05-04T07:13:00.000-07:00

Designer's Downtown Market

2009-05-04T07:02:00.000-07:00

I've been working on gifts for the craft market coming up. Mother's Day gifts and such...

May 9 from 9am-3pm at 509 West Street (in the parking lot of Ornamentea)

I am soooo excited because this is the first "crafty/artsy" market I will show my work in.

Here are some things I've been working on...

Hope to see you there!

www.designersdowntownmarket.com

Website!

2009-04-04T11:05:00.000-07:00

Woohoo!!!!

www.amyscreativecorner.com is finally up and running.

Of course there is always room for improvement, but for now, it's just what I need. :)

I am so excited!

Corner: Wall Art

2009-04-03T14:07:00.000-07:00

I feel it...the website is on her way. Turns out, it's going to be quite simplified. And that's okay.

Meanwhile, here are a couple of photos of the work I've been playing with.

Hope you enjoy!

Thanks for coming!

2009-02-22T07:08:00.000-08:00

The Flea Market was pretty successful, so thank you for coming out!

Flea Market

2009-02-06T17:59:00.001-08:00

Sunday, February 8. NC State Fair Grounds. Gates open at 7am and close at 6pm.

I will be out there, in my little vendor's rectangle, selling (hopefully!) artwork.

Come out and join me! They say it should get up to 70* this weekend- should be beautiful.

Oh yes, and don't forget about Valentine's Day gifts. Let me know how I can help you create something for that special someone.

Custom Designs

2008-12-15T08:59:00.000-08:00

Yea! Yay! Yippy! I am working on two different custom orders. Both clients need Christmas gifts from Amy's Creative Corner. An order of 5 different scarves and a custom wall art order are what I am working on. I am so excited to work on these projects!

Baby's Nursery

2008-12-11T11:35:00.000-08:00

Here are some photos of the nursery!

And I am so excited that I am working on a few different projects, through Amy's Creative Corner. Working on Christmas gifts for a few different people...things are starting to roll.

Still working on the website. You know, I think I may just keep it simple. After all, it is not web design that I am extremely interested in anyway.

2008-12-03T06:56:00.000-08:00

I took a little break from Amy's Creative Corner website design to work on my older sister's baby shower. Oh yeah, and there was also Gobble Gobble day!

The baby shower was a great success and everyone was happy. Here are photos of the diaper cake, the shower wreath and the bootie bouquet. I had such a fun time making these.

Also, keep an eye out for my photos of the Nursery room I did. I painted a personalized mural, created wall art, painted furniture, coordinated bedding and made it all about puppies! Those photos will be up soon...

You know, designing the nursery sparked a new interest...let's see where that may go...

2008-11-04T16:38:00.000-08:00

My first posting!

So, yesterday..a BIG day! I called up the IRS and set up my EIN and reserved the name, Amy's Creative Corner. After that, I marched down to the bank with an eager smile on my face and set up my account for A.C.C. I am in the process, ladies and gents, of making my childhood dream a reality; and I invite all of you to join in on the journey. Keep a watch for my website, where I will be showing and trying to share my artwork with people all across the world, hopefully!

Thank you so much for your support and love.