Here are just a few of the fun items now available and I have SO MUCH MORE on the way!!
Showing posts with label voxdolly. Show all posts
Showing posts with label voxdolly. Show all posts
4/02/2013
Blogging & Life
Yeah... so it's been a little while since I posted, but I swear I haven't been a blog slacker... I've just been blogging over at my other one... a weightloss blog... and getting things ready in the new VoxDolly Zazzle Shop! It's still in it's beginning stages, but I've got some really fun stuff on the VoxDolly Zazzle Shop now that I'd like to share... most of which can be customized with your own text, monogram, fonts, text colors and background colors.
Here are just a few of the fun items now available and I have SO MUCH MORE on the way!!
Here are just a few of the fun items now available and I have SO MUCH MORE on the way!!
2/19/2013
Awkward
Oh how I detest those awkward little situations that seem to arise day after day... awkward misunderstandings, awkward mis-communications... awkward feelings that arise when I'm asked to do things that just make me really uncomfortable.
As a freelance designer I find myself cringing and getting hot around the ears when I have to discuss money matters with my clients. I dread billing and actually lose sleep when bills are late, knowing I will have to send a payment reminder. I feel strangely guilty about charging money even though that's the basis of doing business. Is it just me? Why do I feel so weird about discussing my hourly rate with new potential clients?
And then there's the awkward moment when I'm asked to design or illustrate something totally out of my comfort zone or something I find really ridiculous... but it's work, and that's why I'm here... to work. UGH. If there's anything at all that I miss about being employed by a company, it's the comfortable distance from clients' questions and billing. Maybe I'm just not cut-out to freelance? But I have no choice but to suck it up and handle all of this - I've already been doing this on my own for over 6 years now... shouldn't it get easier?
There's also the personal side of awkward that comes from family and friends... asking the impossible (well, the impossible for me) and not understanding why I have to decline. I find myself hiding from Facebook just to avoid the inevitable awkward moment when I have to try to explain why I can't go here or there for this or that reason. For the most part, my reasons are due to lack of money and unwillingness to leave my daughter with a babysitter (ever - is that weird?) but also from my anxiety disorder, which people simply don't understand.
Anyhoo - one good thing has come from all this awkwardness... I decided to make an "AWKWARD" necklace next time I have pendants fabricated for the VoxDolly shop. Surely I'm not the only person who feels this on a regular basis... and why not own up to it by wearing it on myself as a necklace? Maybe I'll make some dolly-sized versions too.
Sweet inspiration... at least that's an area of my life that doesn't feel weird or awkward.
As a freelance designer I find myself cringing and getting hot around the ears when I have to discuss money matters with my clients. I dread billing and actually lose sleep when bills are late, knowing I will have to send a payment reminder. I feel strangely guilty about charging money even though that's the basis of doing business. Is it just me? Why do I feel so weird about discussing my hourly rate with new potential clients?
And then there's the awkward moment when I'm asked to design or illustrate something totally out of my comfort zone or something I find really ridiculous... but it's work, and that's why I'm here... to work. UGH. If there's anything at all that I miss about being employed by a company, it's the comfortable distance from clients' questions and billing. Maybe I'm just not cut-out to freelance? But I have no choice but to suck it up and handle all of this - I've already been doing this on my own for over 6 years now... shouldn't it get easier?
There's also the personal side of awkward that comes from family and friends... asking the impossible (well, the impossible for me) and not understanding why I have to decline. I find myself hiding from Facebook just to avoid the inevitable awkward moment when I have to try to explain why I can't go here or there for this or that reason. For the most part, my reasons are due to lack of money and unwillingness to leave my daughter with a babysitter (ever - is that weird?) but also from my anxiety disorder, which people simply don't understand.
Anyhoo - one good thing has come from all this awkwardness... I decided to make an "AWKWARD" necklace next time I have pendants fabricated for the VoxDolly shop. Surely I'm not the only person who feels this on a regular basis... and why not own up to it by wearing it on myself as a necklace? Maybe I'll make some dolly-sized versions too.
Sweet inspiration... at least that's an area of my life that doesn't feel weird or awkward.
2/01/2013
Veruca Says Hello
Veruca in her custom VoxDolly necklace
This is my newest dolly girl, Veruca... a factory RBL with fair skin, special chips, ultra thick/soft lashes and long crazy curls in Thumpty Thump's bright purple. I haven't been able to do any customization yet, but I'm loving her as she is for now anyways. Eventually I'd like to do some sandmatting but will probably leave her makeup in tact - it's just too pretty! I also prefer girls who are boggled with sleep eyes so that's on the list, too.
She's wearing a custom heart necklace with her name engraved into it (something I can do for you through the VoxDolly shop!)... it's a bit large for a necklace, so eventually I'll use it as a pull charm for her with new strings. She's also in a shirt/dress I ordered custom made by the talented Maggie Ann of BlytheKingdom @ Etsy - I love the super simple lines and casual style... it's perfect for showing off the VoxDolly pendants. I also got one in white and will probably be going back for more when I can afford to!
So this is Veruca... I haven't figured out her personality yet, except that she's a bit more girly-girly than my other dolls. I can't wait for this broken finger situation to be over so I can get to work on her!
1/20/2013
Hizzah!! This is the first post... and what is there to say? Well, the VoxDolly website is officially up and running with links and info posted for the shop. Please feel free to go take a peek... it's located at VoxDolly.com AND if you're liking what you see so far, then I would absolutely LOVE to get a "LIKE" from you on our Facebook page at www.facebook.com/Voxdolly.
The VoxDolly shop is also up and running as of yesterday evening - it's being hosted at ETSY to ensure secure transactions. The shop features adorable little trinkets and charms for your dolls to wear, as well as lovely necklaces, earrings and other cute treasures for you! VoxDolly, while inspired by the dolly hobby, also offers lovely gifts for girls and young-at-heart ladies of all ages... so if you find yourself trying to think of a fun girly gift, then be sure to keep VoxDolly in mind!
The VoxDolly shop is also up and running as of yesterday evening - it's being hosted at ETSY to ensure secure transactions. The shop features adorable little trinkets and charms for your dolls to wear, as well as lovely necklaces, earrings and other cute treasures for you! VoxDolly, while inspired by the dolly hobby, also offers lovely gifts for girls and young-at-heart ladies of all ages... so if you find yourself trying to think of a fun girly gift, then be sure to keep VoxDolly in mind!
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