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Shop is open again! :: Shoptalk.

So, although college deadlines tend to put a dent in my blogging schedule- I did manage to get the shipping sorted out on Goodsie, and my shop is back open! There is a half-off sale on all Soda Shop wool, so that's exciting! 
Here are a few photos to get your fingers itching to knit!They are being sold in 50g balls, but they aren't all broken up into little balls yet- so if you order 100g chances are it will come in one big long piece! Huzzah!
Thanks for all your support!!! Kimxo

p.s. Remember that all profits go straight back into Art Equals Happy and my education, so you can feel good knowing you're helping keep this blog possible. xoxo  Shop here.

The Embroidery Patterns are Back! :: Shop talk!

Hello everyone! This is just a teeny tiny announcement to say that I'm making the switch from Etsy to Goodsie for all my main shop stuff! I'm still figureing out things here and there... However, I have already got all the Harry Potter embroidery patterns up- so if you've been waiting to snag one, now is a good time. [:
I'm getting pretty excited for the Harry Potter Studio Tour that's opening up this month in England!!! 

A couple of side-notes on the new storefront!!! 
1. All the currency is in GBP (£) but you can still check out with Paypal and Shipping will be available worldwide.
2. Although there are some products listed- you will see they say 'Coming Soon' or 'Sold Out'. That will give you an indication of returning items and products that are being 'archived' there- as a visual portfolio for people interested in seeing the range of possibilities that Art Equals Happy has to offer.
3. Thanks for bearing with me while I sort this out- as this is a part-time job for me at the moment, it's always tricky to find the time, but I'm sure we'll both be pleased when it becomes a reality. 

Big loves. Kimxo 

Logo-a-go-go! :: Buttons for blogs!

Hello friends and new readers!!! I'm sponsoring three blogs this month! <3 Love, Elycia, My Girl Thursday aaannnddd One Sheepish Girl. 

I've made a few little buttons, and you are welcome to add these to your blog too if you like. I haven't done these in a long time- I was overdue.

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Plus, I've set up a Goodsie storefront but it's not officially 'open' yet. I'll keep you posted. <3

Help me out- Survey please!!

Hello everyone! I've been busy these past few weeks planning out new content and making a schedule. I'm really excited about this, as every year I try and improve my blog/shop. Last year I made over the blog look, and this year I'm aiming to upgrade the content! 
You can help me out by taking this quick (10 questions) survey and being honest. [: Click here to take surveyAs always, I appreciate your comments and e-mails too. I know I'm a little biased- but I really do have the best readers! 

So much love. 

Camberwell Christmas Markets! :: BA Illustration.

This year, at college I was lucky enough to be involved in Two christmas markets! One was in the afternoon, in the 3rd year Illustration studio and was organised by them. It was nice with the smell of mulled wine and chai, and paper chains all over the studio. The lovely lady who organised it was super sweet and they made me feel at home (even though I was a second year. haha). 

Then, at 4:30- it was off to Blackheath to participate in our year's market. It was our first fundraiser for our final show and went pretty well! A lot of the class had tables- some selling cakes or christmas cards or prints or cute badges, and some with vintage or homemade chutney! Yum! There was also cute workshops for kids! Blackheath is a sweet little town and we loved being there. My camera battery died earlier so most of these photos are from people on facebook (thank you!).Jazz and I had stalls next to eachother. Obviously. [:
I wore my festive elf hat, and had yummy Pecan Tarts.
Saara and Alice made delishious chutney. And Ali was rushing around organising everything. Amazing!
Jazz's table looked great! She's been doing a lot of lino-cut prints in her bedroom, and painting ceramics! Those christmas pudding cards are my favourite. [:
It was fun to hang out with my Uni buddies in a festive atmosphere. I had to get a photo of me and Ame, because we are good friends, but look totally different. haha! Love it! (Mods and Rockers? haha)And she's selling her christmas cards on Etsy! Some of them are Letterpressed (see below) and others are handmade. She's pretty clever.
Yay! Friends and Crafts and Merriment all in one place. It was a perfect (admittetly busy) day. kxo

Thursday Holiday Markets. :: BA Illustration.

Busy day for me! I've got an in-college market (YULETIDE) during the afternoon and then a rush over to BLACKHEATH for the fun fun fun fair my year is putting on! Woo!

If you want to come to the Blackheath market- it's going to be lots of fun, with things for little kiddos and big kids at heart- all xmas themed & you will be helping us raise funds for our final show. (Final shows cost a lot! This is our first fundraiser for it!) It's from 5pm to 10pm. Here's the facebook invite. 

Woo Woo Woo! I'll take some pictures, promise! Kimxo 

Mollie Makes :: Publications.

Yay! Thank you to my twitter friends who let me know that I'm in a little write up about Renegade London in the newest issue of Mollie Makes! It's a great issue. [:
Kimxo 

p.s. the Etsy is still stocked up on frames and wool and things! Perfect little christmas gifts. 

New! Jean Bags! :: Etsy

You may have noticed some new tote bags in the shop! These are pretty special because they are built to last! Mum and I had a lot of fun designing these, because they are totally one-of-a-kind and full of little unique differences. Like some have built in pockets, or added pockets. Some still have the working zips, or tags inside. They are all made from old pairs of jeans and some reproductions 50's fabric. All sewn by Bev Smith 'Quilting Bee'. They are the perfect size for carrying library books, veg from your local market or drawing supplies for visiting a museum. Well, that's how I'd use mine, anyway! :]Find them here. :]
p.s. thanks to Saara for being my model, and Jazz for taking the photos with me in them.  

Granny Square Vest :: Clobber/Shop Talk.

This Granny Vest sold at Renegade- but I have a bunch of photographs from summer when we were still in production mode. I tried on a bunch of different outfits & this was my favourite. It was the first Vest we finished, so we photographed pretty much every angle. Enjoy!
I kind of wish I could wear one of these everyday. [:
kimxo 

Etsy Update!!! :: Etsy/Shop Talk!

Hello internet friends!!! Just popping in to say that my Etsy is fully stocked again! In today's update you will find:
HANDSPUN:GRANNY VESTS:SWATCHES:JEAN BAGS:AND LION BROACHES!

I'll be doing more posts about the individual products soon. Just a little note about the wool- I've only listed about 100g of each, I've included in the description how much I have of each in total. Convo me on Etsy if you'd like me to put more up for you (or if you'd prefer a 50g ball). :] Enjoy!