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to hear about you!
It's here!!! It's here!!! Piccadilly Lane Fabric is in the house!!!
And that means it's in a store near you, too! To celebrate, I've designed a nifty carry-all bag which will be available soon as a pattern and the first 25 people who purchase it will be eligible to win a selection of fat quarters from Piccadilly Lane! THAT MEANS YOUR CHANGES OF WINNING ARE 1 IN 25!!!
I'm putting the finishing touches on the pattern right now ( by the way, it's a download pattern right from your computer ) and it'll be available next week! Come back and check it out, along with some other inspirational sewing ideas using my new new fabrics!
Also, check out the summer party going on over at the Henry Glass Blog! http://henryglassfabrics.blogspot.com/
This is my morning walk, almost every single day. So peaceful, quiet and serene...just thought I'd share.
It is said that walking in nature produces creativity and I believe that to be true. It's here that I relax enough to let my mind wander, to explore all the "what if"s. I realize how lucky I am to have this wonderful setting to start the day!
I hope your day is filled with beauty, too.
What does it take to get on HSN? I've been asked that a lot lately so I thought I would share a list of the first things that come to mind...
Believe in yourself enough to make the commitment to do your VERY BEST WORK. ever.
Get feedback from and listen to your stakeholders. ( manufacturers, HSN buyers & anyone else who is on the team )
Research your consumer and know your market. Define their likes, wants and needs.
Identify your unique selling propostion ( USP ). What sets you apart from the others? Practice saying it out loud. Don't be shy about your achievements, your talents, your dream, your uniqueness.
Look honestly at your work and don't be afraid to let go of the mediocre. ( Get honest feedback if you're not sure, we ALL have "off" days, trust me, not every single thing you do can be exactly right! )
Be commited to excellence in all aspects including your presentation. Practice in front of a mirror - many times. If you meet with the buyers, they will be judging how you present yourself to them as an indication of how you'll do on air. Be enthusiastic but not over zealous. THANK them for their time, regardless of the outcome. If it wasn't right for them this time, you may have another opportunity in the future! ( Like me )
Look at and learn from your successful competitors. ( Thank you, Anna G. )
If you are able, hire some help when it comes to crunch time. There is no glory in "doing it all", only exhaustion and possilby, some not-so-perfect work.
Say "Thank You" to everyone from the big wigs to the people who clean the restrooms. Everyone appreciates acknowlement for their work, just like you and I.
When you've done all this, you can't help but be ready. It will come naturally, without effort, from your heart. Your enthusiasm will overide your nervousness, I promise!
So, here's the ugly...anyone want to come over and help clean up ??? This is my table on one side of the studio as I was preparing for my segments on March 6th.
And here's the pretty...on the other side, as I'm finishing up my samples. ( no staff...just me, in my basement, late at night, after designing products, making art and taking care of business all day. Did I mention hiring help? LOL )
If you have aspirations of getting your product designs on air, I hope this little tutorial has helped you decide if it's right for you. When you get your first feedback on the HSN site and it goes like this,
"The paper is so vibrant and the colors are so current. The purples and aquas and greens are fantastic. Really good quality paper, stickers etc. I may buy another set so I don't run out. Those Alphabet rub ons are amazing too."
well, it makes all those late night crafting sessions worth every bit of lost sleep!
Happy planning...
Friends build you up, they support you, they shine a light on your good qualities while looking past your not so good ones. They know that by building you up it doesn't take anything away from them.
Meet my good friend, Samantha Walker... She invited me to a special feature on her blog today, highlighting my brand new kits going on air on HSN on Tuesday at 2 am and Noon. Samantha also designs fabrics, scrapbook kits, stamps - just like I do. Go take a look on her blog at her wonderful designs, she's a terrific designer and an wonderful person besides!
Her fabric lines are with Riley Blake, her paper collections, Creative Imaginations, her diecuts, Spellbinders.
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NEW WORK!
Poppies # 2
This is a recently finished painting I did from my ongoing series of poppies. It's 24" x 48" , acrylic on canvas. You can read more about it on ColorCafe, my other blog which is all about highlighting artists & designers and how they use color in their work. Sometimes I show my own work but mostly it's about shining the light on others. If you or someone you know would like to be featured, I'd love to hear from you or them.
Thanks for visiting!
renda Pinnick is excited to invite you to watch HSN on Tuesday, March 6th for scrap-booking day!
Yes, that's yours truly and I'm so excited to be bringing you my newest scrap-booking kit I've named Piccadilly Circle and a brand new stamping kit called Londonderry.
It's not often the stars align like they have for me in this coming year! The design elements in these kits overlap, offering the crafter a uniquely cohesive look. To top it off, I have a new fabric line which is launching right now and it also is an overlapping collection. And, if that's not enough, soon there will be large crafting dies from Sizzix which also offer the same design elements!!! I mean...wow... THE POSSIBLILIES!!! My head is spinning with all the ideas for projects! Did you know that you can stamp on fabric? Did you know that you can cut fabric with dies? Did you know that you can sew paper? Did you Know that you can combine all of the above? YES YOU CAN! I'll have lots of sample projects to show while on air and my hope is that you'll be inspired to invest in all four of these categories of my products for this beautiful new collection. Oh, and by the way, my earlier stamps also work with this new collection also - how cool is that?
Fabric and Dies will be available in stores mid-summer but March 6th, you will want to jump on the opportunity to also purchase the scrapbook kit and stamp kit because once they're gone- they're GONE! We've shipped in a limited number of kits to HSN and I can hardly wait to show them to the world! I'm scheduled for the 2 a.m. hour (previous stamp kits ) and again for the Noon hour for both new kits, ( Eastern Standard Time Zone ). I hope you'll mark your calendar and join HSN for their day long crafting event!
Happy Valentine's Day!
Please come to my blog, ColorCafe to see a fun assortment of hearts by artists and some amazing "Sailor's Valentines" by Judy Minnick. http://brendapinnick.com/colorcafe
It's St. Valentine's Day on Tuesday and I'll be showing some lovely hearts on the ColorCafe. Come by to see mine and some friend's images of beautiful hearts.
Today, I want to share a quote;
...so true.
In case you haven't done so, please come by my ColorCafe blog to see how artists and designers are using color in their work! Each day is a different theme. I'd love it if you'd stop in, visit the featured artist's blogs and leave a comment. I'd really love it if you have some beautifully colored art or design and would like to be featured on the ColorCafe! If so, please email me at [email protected]
Boy I've been busy! Jan. is a wild month for me...CHA and the Atlanta Gift Mart, nearly back to back!
Here's me with my new friend, Robin Davis, at her signing. She has products in several different showrooms at the mart since she's a highly sought after artist. And she's so darn cute!
And speaking of cute...
Heidi is almost 15 months old already! I just can't believe it! She is so much fun right now - she's a sponge, absorbing everything, mimicking everybody and discovering new tricks which she loves showing off. AND, she LOVES beads!
EXCITING NEW SEMINAR!
Presented by Karen Embry, Phyllis Dobbs and Brenda Pinnick
In the new,global marketplace, licensing plays an important role in bringing unique, exciting products to market. The fast rate at which products are released added to the recent flood of artists and designers trying to start a licensing career has a lot of people confused & seeking truthful knowledge, based not on wishful thinking but rather, first hand experience by not one, but three successful art licensors!
Karen, Phyllis and I are presenting a seminar designed to deliver honest, first hand knowledge, tips, advice and insight. As an optional add-on, we are also offering a private, one on one consultation for portfolio viewing- yours and OURS! You will get to peek inside our "books" to see what our clients see and which art got the deals! We will look at your art, discuss what categories it might fit and give you honest advice about color, styling, themes, etc. This is a one time only opportunity at the low, low price we are offering. ( click on logo to view the the information packet ).
When- Saturday, January 28, 2012 at 6:30 pm to 8:30 pm, then 8:30 pm to 9:30 pm for private consults. (this is after CHA meet and greet so there is no overlap or conflicts) Where- Annabella Hotel, Azalea Room, Anaheim, CA
update:
And, because we’ve also have had several creative’s asking if were were having it at other locations, we’ve decided to offer this seminar during the Atlanta Gift Market on January 12, 2012 (Thursday afternoon 2:30- 4:30 pm, the location to be announced later but close to the gift market).Hurry, the early bird special ends on Jan. 4th!
Brenda Pinnick Designs, Inc. Artist, Designer, Teacher, Speaker and Color Guru
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