tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-88060077150010441742012-01-24T20:36:07.313-05:00Marshahttp://www.blogger.com/profile/15050452484057631704noreply@blogger.comBlogger541100tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8806007715001044174.post-26123523378171974082011-09-02T12:50:00.000-04:002011-09-02T12:50:14.802-04:00

Just a little design to show my love for Nebraska!

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 I made this button flower card for my good friend Melissa's birthday. I LOVE BUTTONS!

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Store bought greeting cards are so generic (and expensive!).  This is why I try to make my own, ones that reflect my design style. Here are the most recent:

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Shanel Regier, my closest childhood friend, is an extremely talented self trained fashion designer in Milwaukee WI. I visited in Oct and she had just started working on this custom bridal gown. I was fortunate enough to sit in on a fitting and see the master at work! Become a fan of Shanel on Facebook!! Here are a few of the wedding pics from Studio 32 Photography. 

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Jill Fellers, my good friend from college, now has her own Etsy store - ThreadRare! Check out her blog. This is my favorite piece so far. The Ruby Red Lily Headband. And if I were to get married.... this one!  

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Introducing Adam Johnson wearing Mr Snail. Those blue eyes just make me melt!

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In my extended stay in Nebraska, I was reminded at how crafty and talented my Grandma is! Here are some vases she decorated with zippers.

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I found someone wearing my shirt at the Irish Rogue in NYC on Saturday. Ok, she's lives in Nebraska but someone gave her the shirt as a gift.

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For those of you wondering how I can print without equipment or a machine, this is how!  Glamorous, right?

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Im on hiatus from NYC and spending time back in Nebraska with family and friends. This has given me time print again and sell at local county fairs. I even made a print for my hometown of 260 people, Madrid NE!

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I ran across this blog awhile back and have to share it. This is "I Suwannee" by Jamie Meares. She is so freaking cool! She blogs about random things but every few days she posts a "bookcase of the day". Jamie, will you be my friend?

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They didnt have a chance. How could a shoe this bad last? I have sympathy for the employees but honestly, they should have never made it into mainstream America.Many of my family members own a pair, well the knock-off Crocs and they know how I feel about them. I guess there is one good thing...the float! So when you are floating down the river in a stock tank and your shoe falls off, it will

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Fashion is art...according to most. Its a statement of your personality. But sometimes I think its taken a little too far. This is Lady Gaga's interpretation of using The Muppets to express herself through fashion: via Sassyqarla via Yeeeah! Thoughts?

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I can not talk about the Renegade Craft Fair without mentioning Virginia Kraljevic! She was voted the Best Booth Ever by the Heart Handmade Blog and I have to agree! Virgina told me this was her first craft fair. At the last minute, she was grabbing things from around her apartment to use as displays. She is one of the sweetest people I've met and she is taking a risk by following her dream.

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I am very lucky to live in a location where the Renegade Craft Fair stops. I was so excited that I attended both Saturday and Sunday and purchased several things, but they were all gifts for friends/ family.For those of you who dont know, the Renegade Craft Fair is an amazing DIY craft fair that visits only a few major cities each year.So Its GrayAtlas Bagel Bracelets Berd & BeeHand painted

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Ok, Im a little behind on my posting. My brand new computer crashed and was at Best Buy for 3 weeks getting a new hard drive installed. So, here's where we left off with the "Taste of Nebraska". The event was considered a success, even if we did lose a little money and had 200 mini runzas left over. it was a great marketing tool for the Alumni Association in New York, Nebraska Society of New

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Tomorrow is the big event Ive been waiting for since I moved here. The Taste of Nebraska is a fund raising event for a scholarship to the University of Nebraska. Ive gotten back into the swing of things by printing bags and shirts to be a part of the silent auction along with other great donated items. And the best part is that 1200 Runzas were shipped from Omaha to be served as well as

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For those of you who dont know, I moved to New York in January. Ive been a little removed from the blogging world because honestly, I just didnt have much to share. But Im back so get ready!!

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Introducing Deacon Bryant! He is the son of Jill and Trent Fellers. Jill is one of my dear friends from college. I have yet to meet Deacon. Jill went into labor the day after I visited her in Lincoln. I think he is so precious! And the perfect Marma model. Pictures are taken by the wonderful Allison Garrett. Check out her blog.

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I've been working on these pot holders forever. I finished them just in time for my dear friend, Vivian's birthday.

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Moxie PDX is my favorite boutique in Portland. I love it so much I actually work there on the weekends. Dee, the owner and manager, does a great job selecting the items to be sold in the store. Most of it is wholesale from larger brands, but being a former designer, she also supports the local designers. a Here are just a few of the local designers featured at Moxie. Destiny Ray:

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Here is my first attempt at a stocking. I should have started these about a month ago. Oh well, there's always next year. I gave this one to my friend Julie. She has been begging for a stocking from me for a long time.

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You can make so many things out of an old sweater. Here is my first example....a stocking cap. It was so easy. Anyone can do it. Use a sweater with ribbing at the bottom Cut the front and back of the hat Sew the seam with a stretch stitch Make a few yo-yo's, add them and the preppy gold buttons Wear your hat and be proud.... not only did you make it yourself, you saved the planet

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MORE APRONS, YEAH! This will be the last one until I start making my own. Orange Bird Full Apron: Sent by Cousin Janie in Omaha Tree and bird print with orange binding Pink Gingham Apron: Sent by Aunt Marilyn in Ainsworth bought at a local auction Bright pink gingham with white rik-rac hem, waistband and pocket...so cute! Blue Gingham Apron: Sent by Aunt Marilyn in

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Here is my second apron posting. Sorry about the wait! These are pinafores. What are pinafores, you ask? Well, they are decorative garments which are open in the back worn as protective aprons. Spiral Pinafore: Sent by Cousin Janie in Omaha from her mother Lila's collection Orange and purple spiral pattern with purple hem band Blue Floral Pinafore: Sent by Aunt Marilyn in

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My family has been sending me lots of "care packages" lately. I guess they know I am going through a rough time, or like people my age say "Quarter-life Crisis". In these packages are awesome vintage aprons. Im not sure what I will do with them yet. They are too precious to sell. For the next few days, I will post pictures of these well-crafted aprons. A is for Apron First off,

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My new online blogger friend, Leah at Moxie Photo and Design, mentioned me in her blog post yesterday. It made my day!! When I read it, I was skipping around the office with a smile on my face (which is rare at work). So the funny thing is, I've never actually met Leah. She is my friend Andy's sister. I only know her through emails, blog posts, and comments. Hopefully some day, I will have the

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Here are two wonderful prints by dazeychic, Shelli Dorfe. Maybe a little "self help", but so beautiful. Thanks Shelli at Studio Mela Blog, your art made me stop and think.

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With the help of a few friends, I put together a new display at Image Total Fitness. See what you can do with a few hooks and some chain from the hardware store.

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I also had a little time for a photoshoot with cousins and friends. After volleyball practice, we only had 20 minutes before sundown. We made it work though.Thanks Jenni, cousin Brooke, and cousin Candace!!!

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Check out this amazing store Here are a few things I love from Papaververt Felted Wool Vases Felted Wool Pinpod Felted Wool Plant Cozy

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While home I also had some time to sort through old boxes of toys and memorabilia. I ran across one of my first sewing projects from Jr High Home Ec class. I really had no idea to sew and selected something on the difficult level. Thank God my mom was an expert seamstress, making her own uniforms for high school Glee Club, Future Home Makers of America (that's right, it was an actual class...she

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I took several days off to visit family and friends back in Nebraska. I did make a little time for Marma and had a sidewalk sale. I forgot just how supportive people are back home. I did so well on sales. I was a little surprised.Here are a few pictures from the day:

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Phone books are turning extinct, at least for my generation. I cant remember the last time I grabbed one to look up a number. Why when I could just google the number? Last Christmas, I had a race with my mom who could find a phone number faster. I with my computer, her with a phone book. I won and she gave the excuse that the number wasn't listed.....sore loser. :) So what is happening with all

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Ok, sorry it has been awhile since my last posting. I have been a little overwhelmed with a gallery show, bridesmaid duties including making awesome pink, fuschia, and red table runners (insert comment here, ha ha), and preparing Marma designs for Image Total Fitness. So where did I leave off? Aw, yes. My LAST :( Last Thursday.Here are a few pictures from the August edition.

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Here are a few pictures from my newest customers, Ashton and Maycee. How adorable!! Thanks Renee.

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I'm from a very small town in Nebraska, 230 people to be exact. Growing up there was quite the experience. I wasn't like a lot of the students in my school. Most of my clothes didn't come from the mall {70 miles away}, they came from the local Senior Center Thrift Store. Because of this reason, people around town thought I was very weird. Even now when I am back visiting, people say "remember how

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This was my best night of sales yet at Last Thursday. I'm not sure if it was my good luck charm, Vivian, or my products, that caused my high level of sales. But whatever it was, I am going to keep it in mind for next month.Here are some pictures from the night.

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What a great baby model!

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I met up with friends from Nebraska this weekend for a day trip to Mt St Helens. Her baby is the cutest and I couldn't resist having him model a few of my designs. Here is a preview.

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For those of you who don't know me personally, my life has recently taken different direction. I've realized it is better not to plan too far ahead because there are things out of my control. When I saw this quote, it {sorta, kinda} put things in perspective. And it is pretty to look at, that helps too.Thanks Design Dust

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I took a "Mental Health Day" from work last Friday. Instead of sitting at a desk all day, I had great adventures with my new friends, Alison and Maddie. Here are a few outtakes...proving that it wasn't all work. We did make time for fun.

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As if I dont have enough projects going, I also make pot holders. Here are my latest. Let me know if you want to place an order.I made these as a gift for a friend.

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I have been selling some of my designs at Image Total Fitness in Grant Nebaska. Image Total Fitness is gym and pro shop run by Monica Poppe. Thanks Monica for all your support!Oh, and I also placed an ad in the local newspaper. I was featured right below "Ford awarded Eagle Scout scholarship".SEE!

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I now have an Etsy Store!http://www.marmadesigns.etsy.com/One of my bags was featured here, which means I made the front page of Etsy. My viewer numbers sky rocketed. Yeah! For those of you who dont know, Etsy is an online store to "by and sell all things handmade". If you have an Etsy account, add me as one of your favorite stores. If you dont have an account, set one up. It is easy and fun.

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Protest to close Alberta Street on Last Thursday nights. Yes, the cars were driving on the sidewalk!

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Get Ready. I am working on a new print.

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Thanks to Oh Joy for these great lamp shades from Mibo.

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Here are a few pictures from the May edition of the market. Thank you to all my friends for visiting my booth and helping with all the details. I love you all!! Oh yes, and thank you to all my customers.

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Sales have been steady for the past few weeks. A great way to show my designs and my customers would be for you to send in your pics of you or your baby wearing Marma styles. So, send in your pics!

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Other designs for the week:

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Here is one of my owl prints, modeled by my neighbor boy. Isn't he cute! I don't know what it is about owls, but America has gone crazy about them. So to follow the trend, I thought it made sense to offer an owl design. I just started printing them last weekend and have already sold 4 just from word of mouth.

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Ok, here I go. I have decided to start a blog to give the world a look at what I do in my private life. Let me start by introducing myself: I am a designer by day for an outerwear company in Portland Oregon. That doesn't define me though. Who I really am is a designer for my own business, Marma Designs. I am also the sweatshop worker for the business slaving away screen printing and sewing every

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