Put 'em in a body-bag

I was wrapping up an order from Out Like Bandits the other day, while watching the end of The Karate Kid on Netflix (Instant view = instant friend.)  It occurred to me, as I was tearing up during the dramatic ending, that The Karate Kid is possibly just the best movie of all time.  Really.  I adore everything about that move, and I fall in love with it all over aging every time I watch it.  Then, it also occurred to me that I have yet to mention the whole "Out Like Bandits" thing over here at the blog.  So, yeah, I have another shop going on now.  It's a collaborative effort by me and my little sister to share some of our thrifting love with the world.  It may seem silly to have all of these separate shops, but it's no more trouble to have three than it is to have one, not really.  Plus, I think it keeps things more aesthetically organized and easier to navigate.  Krissy came up with the snazzy name (which I should stop mentioning so much, because I may have to pay her royalties every time I use it, ) but the banner in the shop is still in-progress.  I think the current one, though cute with the old picture of us, has a somewhat incestuous vibe when paired with our little slogan.  Just a tad too V.C. Andrews, for me.  We hope to update often, I have such and abundance of vintage goodies to share.  I also decided to tie up all outgoing parcels in that jaunty black&white gingham ribbon (another fabulous, vintage, thrift item!  There are 25 yards left on the  roll, so I hope it will last for a little while, anyway!

Boring shop talk, I know.  Sorry!  Been busy around here lately.  Just wanted to mention that if you've been eying anything over at the Emporium  lately,  I'm planning for a big, first time ever, SALE coming up soon!  Keep checking the blogorama for more details.  I'm shooting to have the details ready by next Monday.   My poor studio shop has been all but abandoned lately, (though a few leftover V-Day creatures have been marked down, if you are interested.)  I have applied to the Richmond Craft Mafia's Spring BaDa Bing Craft Show, and I should hear back from them soon!  I did this show last year and it was such fun,  I hope am accepted, it's just what I need to get  back into the handmade-spirit.  Fingers-crossed!   

Comments

[JenniferJ]

Good luck on getting in to the show (can't see why you wouldn't though!)!

I recently had the pleasure of introducing my 9.5 year old son to the Karate Kid -- he loved it (of course) and now finally understands why my husband and I walk around saying, "wax on, wax off"!!

[Marilyn]

So do you even have a day job or is this it? Because you seem SUPER busy. For the first time today I thought about opening a second shop for non-jewelry stuff. I gotta think this over some more.

Good luck with the show, I hope you get in, oh please OF COURSE you'll get in! ;)

[Laura]

Hi there, first time here, and I must say you have a beautiful blog. I love your banner up there, so pretty and inviting.
haha, you must be a child of the 80s just like me. I too love that movie, but haven't watched in a while. I cry with movie endings myself.
Well, make very creative things. I'm starting my own little business selling bracelets made of lampwork. So far haven't sold anything, but I'm having a ball making them.
I will be back to read more.
Take care

[alicia]

ha...v.c. andrews.

[Molly]

Amanda, I think you've done this before, but maybe you'll do it again? I have been tagged, and since you are one of my favorite bloggers, I have now tagged you.

Here are the rules:
1. Link to your tagger and post these rules on your blog.
2. Share 7 facts about yourself on your blog, some random, some weird.
3. Tag 7 people at the end of your post by leaving their names as well as links to their blogs.
4. Let them know they are tagged by leaving a comment on their blog.

[milk tea]

I can't wait to see more vintage goodies!! Also, did you say that your having a SALE!? Tempting...