Good evening!
no wait...it may not be evening when you read this....
Hello everyone!
that's a bit cliche....ugh
yeah whatever...
So I have totally failed at updating this blog page...but I seriously forgot about it and never had feedback from it to give it my time of day. Latest updates are here ---> www.facebook.com/ShadowDragon-Dreams
Well....so let's at least tell you on where we are now.
It's October 23rd 2015
I've been running ShadowDragon Dreams for so many years now I lost count....possibly 10 ...11 ?
It doesn't matter.
I've made it to a place now that is different.
After about 6 or 7 years of not having orders lined up waiting for me to work on them....I am now currently caught up on everything and have ZERO pending orders.
This is unique....like I'm at the end of my job.
I've moved from where I started ($20-50sets) up to ($50-250sets) and I've made it to the point of being satisfied that I took this business from nothing but a grand idea that kept me awake all night to something that allowed every ounce of creative love to overflow and ....eventually run out.
I am so happy that my customers allowed me to become a part of your life and your child's life. I'm honored that I've helped make some wonderful memories for each of your families. Not only at Disney, but for every odd and end journey that your child insisted on wearing their favorite ShadowDragon Dreams outfit!
I've been thinking here and there about offering pre-made one of a kind items, but tonight as I stared into my cabinet of fabric.....I didn't get inspired.
I dug through my filing cabinet for some appliques I might want to create into something....and I that old spark wasn't relit.
I browsed google images.....I glanced over old designs of my own.....and even though I feel they are cute and adorable and some of my best work....I didn't want to recreate them, or even create something new based on them.
I believe now I'm ready to move forward into other areas, somewhere where I can feel the fire.
I don't want to create something I don't love, and I certainly don't want you to take a piece of that into your home.....
therefore, and without any hesitation or sadness...I want to say thank you, and .... I will be stepping away from the custom boutique world of children's clothing.
I know it will still be hard for me to say 'no' to any customers who were waiting for a spot this year (or next), but I have to move on. I'm not sad, I'm not afraid, and I'm excited to begin again....onto...who knows what :)
I have already opened a fabric shop ---> www.etsy.com/shop/thehobopatch &
www.facebook.com/TheHoboPatch
(and quite frankly and still learning the ropes on marketing such)
I still do my photography ---> www.facebook.com/JCMidKnightPhotography
(which I also have changed into only doing the type of photog I like to do!)
and I doggy sit on dagvacay.com
but hey....I'm a pirate now....and I can do what I want. Arrrrgh!
Love you guys, that you for helping put food on the table, gas in the car, karate lessons for my kids, and making ends meet for all these years. <3 p="">Blessings! I'll be around, I just don't know where exactly :)
October 23, 2015
March 11, 2012
Follow the white rabbit
New Alice in Wonderland dress is posted on my facebook page!!! This is available for a steal of a price now until next weekend!!!!
Get your orders in now! Send order to landofjas@yahoo.com
Also I have some Easter designs that I probably neglected to post as well, if you need anything for Easter, NOW is the time to get the orders in, otherwise you will not receive it in time unless you pay for priority order ($35 per set)
Nothing much else, just busy sewing away here at ShadowDragon Dreams!
Get your orders in now! Send order to landofjas@yahoo.com
Also I have some Easter designs that I probably neglected to post as well, if you need anything for Easter, NOW is the time to get the orders in, otherwise you will not receive it in time unless you pay for priority order ($35 per set)
Nothing much else, just busy sewing away here at ShadowDragon Dreams!
January 12, 2012
Yay for 2012 and the year of the dragon! RAWR!
We are here in the new year of 2012!!!
Sweet!
Things are a changing and so are we........so if you notice some things here and there and even over there, be assured that I am fully aware of it and it was meant to be :)
Changes are great! And they let me grow as an artist and designer and will eventually change again sometime in the future. I hope you'll stick with me through this exciting time and be patient as these amazing things reveal themselves :)
In other news, my etsy shop is still on vacation, but I still accept custom orders for the first 3 days of each month. Be sure to get ahold of me on facebook or my email for any orders - landofjas@yahoo.com
That's all the news for today, other than what I have been posting on my facebook fan page :)
But if you so happen to be in the market for an outstanding embroidery machine, I have one up for sale on ebay.....I like it and all, but unfortunately it can't make things as well as I can myself. (Yes, I'm that good) so if it sells, great, I'll have camera money (more like pay off debt money...sigh). And if not, I'll still have it to do little jobs that it does pretty well.
Later lovelies!
Sweet!
Things are a changing and so are we........so if you notice some things here and there and even over there, be assured that I am fully aware of it and it was meant to be :)
Changes are great! And they let me grow as an artist and designer and will eventually change again sometime in the future. I hope you'll stick with me through this exciting time and be patient as these amazing things reveal themselves :)
In other news, my etsy shop is still on vacation, but I still accept custom orders for the first 3 days of each month. Be sure to get ahold of me on facebook or my email for any orders - landofjas@yahoo.com
That's all the news for today, other than what I have been posting on my facebook fan page :)
But if you so happen to be in the market for an outstanding embroidery machine, I have one up for sale on ebay.....I like it and all, but unfortunately it can't make things as well as I can myself. (Yes, I'm that good) so if it sells, great, I'll have camera money (more like pay off debt money...sigh). And if not, I'll still have it to do little jobs that it does pretty well.
Later lovelies!
December 06, 2011
Hello! Lovlies!
Thought I would post some pictures of some random favs!!!
Be sure to also join my facebook fan page for the latest designs and games and giveaways!! I hope to have our New Year Celebration sets finished within the next week or two! YAY!
Links are to the right---->>
Also, right now my Etsy shop is closed for the holidays so I can take advantage of some much needed (and deserved) time off! I will reopen in January with the Celebration sets that will only be available for a limited time!
My business strategy is needing a serious alteration and uplift, so please be patient while things get switched and molded and arranged in the meantime :)
Enjoy the pics!
Be sure to also join my facebook fan page for the latest designs and games and giveaways!! I hope to have our New Year Celebration sets finished within the next week or two! YAY!
Links are to the right---->>
Also, right now my Etsy shop is closed for the holidays so I can take advantage of some much needed (and deserved) time off! I will reopen in January with the Celebration sets that will only be available for a limited time!
My business strategy is needing a serious alteration and uplift, so please be patient while things get switched and molded and arranged in the meantime :)
Enjoy the pics!
October 11, 2011
leftovers...
I dislike leftovers....and I just posted a leftover sale on facebook.......so go buy stuff, it's cheap and if you are smart you will ask for a freebie too because I want this stuff out of my house, and I will most likely just fill up your package with stuff I need gone. So ask away ;)
On another note for those of you who read my blog (even though I rarely update it or take the time and energy to actually post pics (it's a hassle!!)) I will inform you that those who made purchases in September and October will be put into a giveaway drawing for holiday freebies!!!!
Oh, and don;t forget about that secret Holiday Ball I am still considering ;) ..... my bestest customers (meaning those that buy stuff or pop up to say hello, or in general I can easily recognize your name on facebook and know what size your kids are, lol) you guys will be in for a treat, as I will have a special drawing for you wonderful fabulous buddies o'mine!!! If I have the time, you should be getting a secret invitation in either your email or facebook messages for details around the first of November. But I will only have 5 slots open at first. Details will be in that email, so if you see an awesome title that involves ShadowDragon Dreams...read it don;t delete it :). there will be a bunch of awesomeness in it ;)
On another note for those of you who read my blog (even though I rarely update it or take the time and energy to actually post pics (it's a hassle!!)) I will inform you that those who made purchases in September and October will be put into a giveaway drawing for holiday freebies!!!!
Oh, and don;t forget about that secret Holiday Ball I am still considering ;) ..... my bestest customers (meaning those that buy stuff or pop up to say hello, or in general I can easily recognize your name on facebook and know what size your kids are, lol) you guys will be in for a treat, as I will have a special drawing for you wonderful fabulous buddies o'mine!!! If I have the time, you should be getting a secret invitation in either your email or facebook messages for details around the first of November. But I will only have 5 slots open at first. Details will be in that email, so if you see an awesome title that involves ShadowDragon Dreams...read it don;t delete it :). there will be a bunch of awesomeness in it ;)
October 04, 2011
Fall and Turkeys and a Ball!
Been awhile since my last update...
My new Fall and Thanksgiving items are posted on facebook, better go grab them quick!
Link is on the right somewhere.
I have over 65 Holiday Christmas items already made, but need to get the tops done for them, lol!! Trying to hire help, but alas!!! Where oh where are the artists?? Tis hard to find applique help!
Oh, btw, I am taking entries for my holiday giveaway!!!
How do I enter, you ask?
By buying something in September or October silly!!!
Each paid for item gets you an entry, and you get double entries for anything over $40...triple entries for over $50 and you get into a special drawing for anything over $100
So get in those entries, I want to have a giveaway!!!
My new Fall and Thanksgiving items are posted on facebook, better go grab them quick!
Link is on the right somewhere.
I have over 65 Holiday Christmas items already made, but need to get the tops done for them, lol!! Trying to hire help, but alas!!! Where oh where are the artists?? Tis hard to find applique help!
Oh, btw, I am taking entries for my holiday giveaway!!!
How do I enter, you ask?
By buying something in September or October silly!!!
Each paid for item gets you an entry, and you get double entries for anything over $40...triple entries for over $50 and you get into a special drawing for anything over $100
So get in those entries, I want to have a giveaway!!!
August 01, 2011
Facebook release!
GO HERE TO SEE THE NEW "Under the Moon" ITEMS!!!!
these are available for a limited time off of facebook and will be listed on etsy soon. :)
these are available for a limited time off of facebook and will be listed on etsy soon. :)
July 22, 2011
It's almost time!
Just a few more tops, just a few more tops.
This is what I keep telling myself in anticipation of launching our "Under the Moon" fall line.
August 1st is the day! I will have 10 sets available as both customs and have the sample sets available on a first come first serve basis, so be sure to pop in then!
.This line is adorned with owls....and moons...and I may offer up some past designs to include as special limited customs. And yeah, we'll stick with the owls ;)
"Escape to Fairyland" will be launching soon after when it is completed and will have customs, ooaks, and sample sets available. This line revolves around Michael Miller knit prints and denim. Fairies too of course!
Hoping to have this line ready on or before the 15th.
Remember our awesome Super OOAK Custom Sale....I'm wanting to fit one of those in for August as well, so you all can snag some very affordable designs just before school begins! How great is it to get some amazing ShadowDragon Dreams designs for an excellent first day of school!
This sale will be with my summer fabric stash that I either never had time to get to or leftovers from my past designs that I'm not planning on using for Halloween or Christmas.
But I am pretty sure there will be some gorgeous prints you will love to have something made with! I will keep the facebook page posted on when I can fit this sale in.
Halloween will be short and sweet, as for some reason, these fabric companies are lacking in the Halloween creative print design. I do have a few sets planned, but other than the sample sale, customs will be limited. I will be accepting any custom orders though for sets or costumes. Please get your requests to me before the end of Sept. ~ landofjas@yahoo.com
Now, let's mention October...we LOVE October! Because October means the party will be starting for the Holiday Bash!
Tons Tons Tons planned for you all!
I haven't even started on them yet like I've been wanting to, except for drawing them out, lol. But I will have them ready to launch October 1st or very close to it! I am planning at least 3 lines for Christmas, BUT I'd rather launch them all together so you can choose what you want then, and I won't have to worry about fabric shortages later on in the year.
Yes, we will have GRINCH designs! Heck yeah! We will have gingerbread men and candy! We will have stockings and trees too!
AND.... if the world is kind to me, I would love to invite you all to the ShadowDragon Dreams 2011 Holiday Ball.
Think DISNEY. Think PRINCESSES. Think PIXAR and DREAMWORKS. Think anything that revolves around a huge party where all the amazing children's characters would attend.
This totally depends on my time availability to get these items made...and depending on that one thing, it will determine whether these items will be OOAK only, or limited custom sets....or unlimited. I can't do everything in a timely manner when I have 30 orders pending, but I will most certainly try my best! Because you all are the BEST CUSTOMERS IN THE WORLD!
Oh...and when my page reaches 600 fans, we are so going to have a giveaway, because nothing makes me happier than sharing my gifts with you :)
Oh...and I will be having a secret raffle in the month of November.... :) stay tuned, info will only be found here on my blog.
This is what I keep telling myself in anticipation of launching our "Under the Moon" fall line.
August 1st is the day! I will have 10 sets available as both customs and have the sample sets available on a first come first serve basis, so be sure to pop in then!
.This line is adorned with owls....and moons...and I may offer up some past designs to include as special limited customs. And yeah, we'll stick with the owls ;)
"Escape to Fairyland" will be launching soon after when it is completed and will have customs, ooaks, and sample sets available. This line revolves around Michael Miller knit prints and denim. Fairies too of course!
Hoping to have this line ready on or before the 15th.
Remember our awesome Super OOAK Custom Sale....I'm wanting to fit one of those in for August as well, so you all can snag some very affordable designs just before school begins! How great is it to get some amazing ShadowDragon Dreams designs for an excellent first day of school!
This sale will be with my summer fabric stash that I either never had time to get to or leftovers from my past designs that I'm not planning on using for Halloween or Christmas.
But I am pretty sure there will be some gorgeous prints you will love to have something made with! I will keep the facebook page posted on when I can fit this sale in.
Halloween will be short and sweet, as for some reason, these fabric companies are lacking in the Halloween creative print design. I do have a few sets planned, but other than the sample sale, customs will be limited. I will be accepting any custom orders though for sets or costumes. Please get your requests to me before the end of Sept. ~ landofjas@yahoo.com
Now, let's mention October...we LOVE October! Because October means the party will be starting for the Holiday Bash!
Tons Tons Tons planned for you all!
I haven't even started on them yet like I've been wanting to, except for drawing them out, lol. But I will have them ready to launch October 1st or very close to it! I am planning at least 3 lines for Christmas, BUT I'd rather launch them all together so you can choose what you want then, and I won't have to worry about fabric shortages later on in the year.
Yes, we will have GRINCH designs! Heck yeah! We will have gingerbread men and candy! We will have stockings and trees too!
AND.... if the world is kind to me, I would love to invite you all to the ShadowDragon Dreams 2011 Holiday Ball.
Think DISNEY. Think PRINCESSES. Think PIXAR and DREAMWORKS. Think anything that revolves around a huge party where all the amazing children's characters would attend.
This totally depends on my time availability to get these items made...and depending on that one thing, it will determine whether these items will be OOAK only, or limited custom sets....or unlimited. I can't do everything in a timely manner when I have 30 orders pending, but I will most certainly try my best! Because you all are the BEST CUSTOMERS IN THE WORLD!
Oh...and when my page reaches 600 fans, we are so going to have a giveaway, because nothing makes me happier than sharing my gifts with you :)
Oh...and I will be having a secret raffle in the month of November.... :) stay tuned, info will only be found here on my blog.
July 17, 2011
News from the underground!
I spent the last week working on 24 skirts! Whoo! And I got them completed in a timely manner too btw!
A lot sooner than I thought, but believe me, when I was making them I wasn't such a happy person, lol.
But alas, they are finished and will be shipping out in a big 10lb box tomorrow.
Good news, because today I spent a few hours putting together a few more "Under the Moon" items!!
Which includes a denim skirt with tulle, a patchwork skirt, and an adorable dress!!!
Love them all and I hope you will too! Can't wait till launch day to share them all with you guys!
I do still have a few tops to make to match those skirts, and due to my incredibly talented helper, all of them are made and ready for me!! I'm so happy!!
Of course, me being a extremely busy person, I didn't get a chance to pick up the shirts yet, but I will this week for sure, and I will have them all finished by next weekend! (I hope!)
Now I am expecting another box in the mail tomorrow that is holding my other extremely large order that I need to fill, but I am pretty sure there will be a way to complete my own design line AND my new 'job'. It'll all work out.
Though I am 100% sure it will not be a wonderful expedition until it's all finished :) then we can enjoy the work since it'll be done, haha.
Be sure to stop by my Facebook Page HERE to see some of the "Under the Moon" sneak peeks!! And of course, I will launch this line on Facebook prior to listing on Etsy, because if I sell out, I want my most excellent customers to get first dibs :)
We launch "Under the Moon" in August!! ~ and our 2nd line "Escape to Fairyland" will be launching just after.~ Then just after that is Halloween and one of our fun Super Custom OOAK Sales!!! AND hopefully starting September 1st is our holiday line up!!! I have tons planned for you all!!! :)
Have a great week!! I'll be busy sewing!
A lot sooner than I thought, but believe me, when I was making them I wasn't such a happy person, lol.
But alas, they are finished and will be shipping out in a big 10lb box tomorrow.
Good news, because today I spent a few hours putting together a few more "Under the Moon" items!!
Which includes a denim skirt with tulle, a patchwork skirt, and an adorable dress!!!
Love them all and I hope you will too! Can't wait till launch day to share them all with you guys!
I do still have a few tops to make to match those skirts, and due to my incredibly talented helper, all of them are made and ready for me!! I'm so happy!!
Of course, me being a extremely busy person, I didn't get a chance to pick up the shirts yet, but I will this week for sure, and I will have them all finished by next weekend! (I hope!)
Now I am expecting another box in the mail tomorrow that is holding my other extremely large order that I need to fill, but I am pretty sure there will be a way to complete my own design line AND my new 'job'. It'll all work out.
Though I am 100% sure it will not be a wonderful expedition until it's all finished :) then we can enjoy the work since it'll be done, haha.
Be sure to stop by my Facebook Page HERE to see some of the "Under the Moon" sneak peeks!! And of course, I will launch this line on Facebook prior to listing on Etsy, because if I sell out, I want my most excellent customers to get first dibs :)
We launch "Under the Moon" in August!! ~ and our 2nd line "Escape to Fairyland" will be launching just after.~ Then just after that is Halloween and one of our fun Super Custom OOAK Sales!!! AND hopefully starting September 1st is our holiday line up!!! I have tons planned for you all!!! :)
Have a great week!! I'll be busy sewing!
July 07, 2011
Monday...Here I come!
Monday
That is the day we start work on our "Under the Moon" fall line.
Glorious Monday.
We shall have fun with it and create some unique sets!
Some will be OOAK only and some will be available for LIMITED customs.
And of course I will be sharing some awesome preview sneak peeks too!! What fun would it be if I couldn't mess with my most excellent fans :)
So sneak peeks, OOAKs, Customs, ....maybe some super sale snag and grab deals, and maybe,...just maybe we can throw in a fun giveaway to ramp up some energy!Because we all know that is fun to just win stuff for FREE!!!
And I love giving it away too! Yippee!
So "Under the Moon" will be in the works starting Monday (which is also the same time we start back up our homeschool again too) and...well, the same day I go off to Roller Derby practice (for the second time, lol) That calls for a very busy Monday, but we will make it work!
Wish me luck!
Now for other news... once the first line is done, I'm hoping to get our second fall line "Escape to Fairyland" underway. Of course I still need to design some cute fairy appliques, but we shall get there. This line will be samples and customs only. I really want to use up the knits I have and this line will work perfect for what I have on hand. But I can only make what I have fabric for, so there may be a limit on customs. I'll keep you all updated.
And I get to make a handful of skirts for another great boutique, which should keep me from getting into trouble by shopping for more fabric!!
By the end of the month though, Halloween will be in process. OOAK's galore and a few customs. Then if I ever see the light of day again from underneath those launches Holiday designs begin....and frankly will never end until Thanksgiving...maybe. But most likely I'll be non-stop until the 2nd week of December. But that is OK....because I'm going to buy a new dslr camera set for my Christmas present....cause next year, I'm going to be a photographer too. Got to add that to my life's resume.
Want a peek of my "Under the Moon" fabrics??
Of course you do....
That is the day we start work on our "Under the Moon" fall line.
Glorious Monday.
We shall have fun with it and create some unique sets!
Some will be OOAK only and some will be available for LIMITED customs.
And of course I will be sharing some awesome preview sneak peeks too!! What fun would it be if I couldn't mess with my most excellent fans :)
So sneak peeks, OOAKs, Customs, ....maybe some super sale snag and grab deals, and maybe,...just maybe we can throw in a fun giveaway to ramp up some energy!Because we all know that is fun to just win stuff for FREE!!!
And I love giving it away too! Yippee!
So "Under the Moon" will be in the works starting Monday (which is also the same time we start back up our homeschool again too) and...well, the same day I go off to Roller Derby practice (for the second time, lol) That calls for a very busy Monday, but we will make it work!
Wish me luck!
Now for other news... once the first line is done, I'm hoping to get our second fall line "Escape to Fairyland" underway. Of course I still need to design some cute fairy appliques, but we shall get there. This line will be samples and customs only. I really want to use up the knits I have and this line will work perfect for what I have on hand. But I can only make what I have fabric for, so there may be a limit on customs. I'll keep you all updated.
And I get to make a handful of skirts for another great boutique, which should keep me from getting into trouble by shopping for more fabric!!
By the end of the month though, Halloween will be in process. OOAK's galore and a few customs. Then if I ever see the light of day again from underneath those launches Holiday designs begin....and frankly will never end until Thanksgiving...maybe. But most likely I'll be non-stop until the 2nd week of December. But that is OK....because I'm going to buy a new dslr camera set for my Christmas present....cause next year, I'm going to be a photographer too. Got to add that to my life's resume.
Want a peek of my "Under the Moon" fabrics??
Of course you do....
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