Once apon a time there was a fabric collection called Woodland Friends which had wonderful hedgehogs and fauna, but they were sad because their other woodland friends could not be with them, so they made sure to include them in their next collection!
Hello all...yes its true there is a new Woodland Friends collection that is part II of the first. When I first signed with Clothworks I had originally had a bunch of prints to go with the first collection, but because I was new on the scene and the economy wasn't so great we did a small grouping and decided to add the others when we did the second group and so here they are Woodland Friends II !!
This group also originally had more items in it as well like a mushroom print and some more colorways of the owl and ferns, but since the economy is not great and stores are not buying big lines it had to be cut down. Naturally I was disappointed since I really loved the mushroom print, but ultimately I have to consider what my client feels is best. I know first hand how tough things are in the market so I can sympathize with them on this one. I do have another collection I just finished for boys that is going to be really fun so I am really looking forward to seeing that one!
I have more exciting news to announce as well, I just finished a Cricut cartridge for Provo Craft and I know your going to love it! I am going to have to buy a machine just to use it. Its my version of "Back to School" and its a cutie if I do say so myself. So all you scrappers out there take note coming soon for that one.
Also I just signed on with a company that does wall decals so look for that in the future..I will post more about it as things progress, but I am very excited to be working with such fun and amazing people. There is nothing more satisfying than to hear a new client tell you " You rock!' This was especially meaningful since it was a tough year, and to hear you are appreciated is just the icing on the cake!
I have also signed on with another really big client but I cannot reveal what or who so I will just say things are starting to turn around which means the economy is starting to turn. I know for many it seems like it never will and I am hearing daily about people getting laid off and moving to other countries for work, but I always feel if you persevere in any economy you always will win out in the end.
So my friends just keep plugging away, it's all you really can do at this time anyway, and while you are doing that take the time to enjoy what you have as well. We are very fortunate not have a massive earthquake or disaster that has taken away everything precious we have. Count the blessings no matter how small, because in the end all the other things really don't matter!
Ellen
