Since taking part of the Indie Biz 2.0 class, I've been busy with re-branding (again) and creating the "feel" for my independent business.This time I am approaching this in all seriousness. This has been such a soul-searching task, to finally start paving my way towards fulfilling my dreams of art directing and producing design work that reflects my style, my colors, my technique...
I opened up my Etsy shop in October 2009, and since then I feel like I have been working non-stop, developing, branding, re-branding (oh the woes of self-criticism) and web coding), social networking, meeting fabulous people along the way who are supportive of my endeavor, and all the while trying to stay just as passionate and motivated as I can. I really could not have gotten this far, if it were not for this darn recession and last year's lay offs (very bittersweet..I don't think I would even have started my business then!) ,my Hubby (who has to hear me vent, stress out, move heavy machinery across 2 states! and up a very STEEP hill) and my family and friends. I hope everyone who is pursuing their passions has this amount of support to keep going and do what they love to do. I'll admit, some days I just want to throw in the towel , jump in a pool of freezing cold water, and take the easier way out-which would be to go back to 9-5, deadline after deadline, pressure on top of pressure, steady paycheck after paycheck. Don't get me wrong, I painstakingly give myself deadlines and put TONS of pressure on myself. I nearly wear myself out, but it's all gravy... because it's something that I WANT to do. So here it is...My updated look, which I am hoping to keep for quite a while. :0)
*If you are interested in branding for yourself, Blushing Pearl can help create a cohesive look.
Hey Indie biz classmates! How are your business endeavors coming along? Caught up with the very informative sessions? ( I am totally behind...) I am offering a package exclusive to Club Indie members! First, you must follow my blog :) Then, contact me on the Club Indie site to get the details on "The Indie Biz Start Up" package. Open your umbrellas!
So smart!! I this is really a good idea and I hope it works out for you- I love the letterpress look and feel and have often thought of ordering cards but I worry that the look is good for one aspect of my indie biz, but not all...like a it's great for my fine art persona but not the etsy cutesy stuff. Anyhoo I'm just rambling now - I will def. think about it!
ReplyDeleteThat's so great! Once I really get into the swing of things...I'll have to hit you up on same biz cards & such! =)
ReplyDeleteGood job Mars! Your collateral looks great.
ReplyDeleteThat's so great using what you've learned in class... and you do such great work!!!! I need to catch up a little on my indie biz 2.0 reading : )
ReplyDeleteThanks everyone for your wonderful comments! When the time comes, you know where to find me.. :)
ReplyDeleteand yeah... i need to catch up with sessions too!
love your invitations!
ReplyDeletei found your shop and blog thanks to michelleclement's post about the giveaways :) your works are different.. it's a good thing, keep it this way.. ohh and please move your shop to Poland;p
ReplyDeleteTHIS IS FABULOUS! i love the invitations :)
ReplyDeletethanks for sharing and it's on my list!
xo
sarabeth