Global warming?

Boy has it been a scorcher of a summer! I live by the coast and we have maybe a few days a summer that are unbearable. This year has been really different. I may sound like a baby-but we don't have AC. I do have a little Vornado fan in my craft room though...

Tomorrow, Mark and I (along with his parents) are off to Alaska for the nuptuals of Marks brother Michael. Lots of sun and lots of mosquitos. Actually, it is raining where we are going, so just the mosquitos. It should be a fun time.

For those of you who are familiar with the Starving Artist Bazaar, Jenny (my cousin) of SAB has finally found a donor kidney and will have her transplant surgery today. Let's all send our positive vibes her way and for her donor too (She calls him Mr. D.)

Christmas in July

Tomorrow I get my new sewing machine! Hurray! I am so excited. The one I have now is so archaic. I am going to get a Huskystar. It's not that pricey but a huge improvement on what I am using.

So many ideas floating in my brain...Crafting A.D.D has become an increasing problem for me lately.

FREE SHIPPING BONANZA!

WHAA?
I decided to offer free shipping for a limited time. Maybe it's because of the full moon-did you see it? Beautiful. Enjoy it while it lasts or until the moon starts to wane...
I just lowered the prices of all ZOOMZAWEAR adult tees!

Felt Club-July

The backside of Meltdown Comics
Here is my booth. I had to use my umbrella for the first few hours to protect my tees that are in plastic. I hate it when condensation forms in them. I may just stop using plastic but they fit so well in my vintage suitcases.

Today was a fun day. Even though it was uncomfortably hot and customer traffic was pretty low, I can't wait to do this show again. In September, it goes indoors so no more sunscreen and umbrellas will be necessary. I had requested a spot by the building so come 2pm, I would be in the shade. It worked out great.
I arrived at around 9:30 am and to delight, my neighbor was TwoSpace. I knew then that the day would be a good one. Christine and Kent are alot of fun and Christines Mom, Nancy was visiting from Michigan.


The one negative about the space was the aroma of urine baking in the Hollywood sun. Luckily, that passed when we were in the shade. Or else I just got used to it...
My first sale was a "Future Democrat" onesie. I silk-screened a bunch the day before. I mentioned to another customer who was laughing at these (in a good way) that I had sold out of "Future Republican". He didn't believe me. The rest of the day was a sporadic exercise in selling. I think it was just too hot to shop.
Another customer cracked me up when he was asking where the fishie tees were. He had just been looking at them and when I pointed them out, he said "Oh, I though that was some fantastical creature." I suppose my fishie is a bit different in that it is a head-on view and not a side view but I think it still looks like a fish.
What do you think?
A few months ago, I ordered a bag from Cake Mountain. Hazel had it for me and I love it!

I also traded one of my strawberry hat to Kent and Christine for one of Kents leather cuffs. I have been coveting one since I first say them last year and now I have one!

It is awesome!

I also got some prints and a book from Jordan Crane. His work is very cool.
Tomorrow, I start working on some new t-shirt ideas I have.
All in all, a craftastic day.

Sneak peek

I have thinking about doing a shirt like this for a while now. Last week when I was at my local fabric store, I saw this cute print and was inspired to just do it.
It will be available in S-M-L.
Here is a bag that is one of the newest.

It was knit up with double strands so it is nice and thick.
Sunday looks like the day I will be adding these and other items to the site.
Tomorrow is Felt Club-fun!

Yahoo! New web design

Thank you Arianne and Aeolidia! ZOOMZAWEAR has a new look. I am very happy with it. What do you all think?
I am working on getting a few more new knit bags listed. I am staring to work with Fetch on the Mac and it is very humbling. I hope the learning curve with FTP is steep...
Here I am with Harry Benjamin, an artist in Silver City, NM. His house/gallery is awesome. Full of a lifetime of kitch culture. I love it. For more on that trip, check out my One Girl, Big World blog.

While in NM, I bought some new yarn and am thinking of knitting up little zip pouches. Also in the pipeline are Zoomzabebe baby blankets. I swear, I must have adult A.D.D because my brain is on overdrive sometimes. How does the saying go...My mind is writing checks that my hands can't cash. Or something to that effect.