I know... theres nothing there. Truth be told, I haven't had much success through etsy. Listing items is time consuming and costs money, and sales have not motivated me to spend my time or money maintaining the shop.
So, for now... you're just going to have to come find me in person, or stop by Black Diamond to get the good stuff, got it?
Or, shoot me an email if you have something in mind. I'd be happy to work with you.
super_lula@yahoo.com
Sunday, November 7, 2010
Handmade Holiday Shopping
Here is my schedule of events over the next two months, where you can come see me and lots of other indie artists selling their wares.
NEW! I have a brand new line of handmade glitter and candy bangle bracelets. They are hot!
I also have tons of new resin pendants and rings, as well as new beaded stuff.
Make sure you take a look in my sale bin. Lots of cool stuff up to 50% off.
Friday, November 19: 2nd Annual Visual Expressions Art Show
Visual Expressions Tattoo
A variety of artists and vendors will be selling their work. A portion of the sales will go towards "Kinship for Kids". Raffles, food, booze.
Tuesday, November 30: Get your shopping on!!!
REALTYWORLD HOMETOWN
965 Hopmeadow St.
Simsbury CT 06070
4:00-8:00pm
This is a holiday shopping party with lots of different vendors, as well as a charitable event. Please bring a nonperishable food item. Snacks and drinks.
Sunday, December 5: Indie Craft Extravaganza
The Space
Treadwell Ave. Building H
Hamden, CT 06514
12:00-5:00pm
Join 20 of Connecticut's independent crafters and visual artists to find the most rockin' handmade goods around! Live music.
Saturday, December 18 and Sunday, December 19: The Third Annual Snow Ball
Charter Oak Cultural Center
Sunday from 2pm-8pm
$10 or $7 with a non-perishable food item
Creative Conscience Arts Collaborative hosts this two day festival of art and music. It is a family friendly environment, and will provide continuous live music as you browse unique and handmade gifts made by local artisans. Portion of proceeds goes to CT Foodshare. Potluck and BYOB.
I LOOK FORWARD TO SEEING YOU!
NEW! I have a brand new line of handmade glitter and candy bangle bracelets. They are hot!
I also have tons of new resin pendants and rings, as well as new beaded stuff.
Make sure you take a look in my sale bin. Lots of cool stuff up to 50% off.
Friday, November 19: 2nd Annual Visual Expressions Art Show
Visual Expressions Tattoo
775 Silver Lane
East Hartford, CT
7:00-11:00pmA variety of artists and vendors will be selling their work. A portion of the sales will go towards "Kinship for Kids". Raffles, food, booze.
Tuesday, November 30: Get your shopping on!!!
REALTYWORLD HOMETOWN
965 Hopmeadow St.
Simsbury CT 06070
4:00-8:00pm
This is a holiday shopping party with lots of different vendors, as well as a charitable event. Please bring a nonperishable food item. Snacks and drinks.
Sunday, December 5: Indie Craft Extravaganza
The Space
Treadwell Ave. Building H
Hamden, CT 06514
12:00-5:00pm
Join 20 of Connecticut's independent crafters and visual artists to find the most rockin' handmade goods around! Live music.
Saturday, December 18 and Sunday, December 19: The Third Annual Snow Ball
Charter Oak Cultural Center
21 Charter Oak Ave
Hartford, CT
Saturday from 2pm-10pmSunday from 2pm-8pm
$10 or $7 with a non-perishable food item
Creative Conscience Arts Collaborative hosts this two day festival of art and music. It is a family friendly environment, and will provide continuous live music as you browse unique and handmade gifts made by local artisans. Portion of proceeds goes to CT Foodshare. Potluck and BYOB.
I LOOK FORWARD TO SEEING YOU!
Tuesday, September 7, 2010
Custom Work: Honda in your ears, Centipede around your neck.
One of my favorite things about being a creative little artist, is this: if I want something that doesn't actually exist, aside from in my own head, I can just figure out how to make it. Like the time I made that coat out of pink monster fur (which will be coming back out of the closet in the not-so-distant future). Or the time I made cupcake plugs for my 00g lobes.
It is for this reason, that I love working on custom pieces. If one of my friends want something that doesn't exist, chances are, I can figure out how to make it. Recently, my services were requested for some unusual projects.
First, my friend Melissa was looking for some matching cupcake jewelry for herself and her daughter, because she calls her daughter "my little cupcake". HOW CUTE.
I came up with chocolate and vanilla cupcakes with rainbow frosting, glitter sprinkles, and a cherry on top. Handmade by me, out of polymer clay.
Strung with swarovski crystals and glass beads.
Melissa had to explain to her daughter that these cupcakes were not for eating, to which she replied. "Ohhhhh. I'll just eat the cherry then."
Then, the fine people at CT Scenic were in need of some "Human Centipede" themed jewelry to give away as a prize during their hilarious promotion of the Hartford premiere of the film.
So, I made this:
What can I say? Its perverse and its awesome. The winner of the drawing was totally psyched.
Next, my friend Chris commissioned me to make a pair of 0g Honda plugs as a gift. I was up for that job. Here is the adorable recipient:
Finally, these 5/8" plugs were a gift I made for my friend Sherry's birthday.
KEEP THE REQUESTS COMING. Clearly, nothing is too bizarre for me, so.....
It is for this reason, that I love working on custom pieces. If one of my friends want something that doesn't exist, chances are, I can figure out how to make it. Recently, my services were requested for some unusual projects.
First, my friend Melissa was looking for some matching cupcake jewelry for herself and her daughter, because she calls her daughter "my little cupcake". HOW CUTE.
I came up with chocolate and vanilla cupcakes with rainbow frosting, glitter sprinkles, and a cherry on top. Handmade by me, out of polymer clay.
Strung with swarovski crystals and glass beads.
Melissa had to explain to her daughter that these cupcakes were not for eating, to which she replied. "Ohhhhh. I'll just eat the cherry then."
Then, the fine people at CT Scenic were in need of some "Human Centipede" themed jewelry to give away as a prize during their hilarious promotion of the Hartford premiere of the film.
So, I made this:
What can I say? Its perverse and its awesome. The winner of the drawing was totally psyched.
Next, my friend Chris commissioned me to make a pair of 0g Honda plugs as a gift. I was up for that job. Here is the adorable recipient:
Finally, these 5/8" plugs were a gift I made for my friend Sherry's birthday.
KEEP THE REQUESTS COMING. Clearly, nothing is too bizarre for me, so.....
Monday, July 19, 2010
Custom Earrings for Your Crazy Stretched Earlobes
I've blogged before about how much I dig making large gauge earrings out of polymer clay, so I was delighted to get a custom order for a pair through my Etsy shop. Gina wanted a pair of red and black zebra 1 inch spirals (to match her pants, she said).
I'm hoping Gina will be kind enough to send along a photo of her wearing them (with aforementioned pants).
She also inquired about plugs, to which I told her I'd never made them before, but I'd give it a go and see how they came out. Here are my very own super sparkle pink and purple 00g plugs.
I've been wearing them quite a bit this week. They're comfortable in my ears, and have gotten lots of compliments. If anyone is interested in a pair, in any color(s) and size, hit me up @ super_lula@yahoo.com!
And while I was at it, I also made these for myself:
I'm hoping Gina will be kind enough to send along a photo of her wearing them (with aforementioned pants).
She also inquired about plugs, to which I told her I'd never made them before, but I'd give it a go and see how they came out. Here are my very own super sparkle pink and purple 00g plugs.
I've been wearing them quite a bit this week. They're comfortable in my ears, and have gotten lots of compliments. If anyone is interested in a pair, in any color(s) and size, hit me up @ super_lula@yahoo.com!
And while I was at it, I also made these for myself:
Tuesday, July 6, 2010
It's Only Natural: Vegan Jewelry and Vegan Food
I am super excited that my jewelry is now on display and available for purchase at It's Only Natural Vegetarian Restaurant, located in Middletown CT. ION has been voted Best Vegetarian Restaurant in the Hartford Advocate reader's poll since 1992, and is one of my longtime favorite spots in the area.
Monday, June 7, 2010
Saturday, May 29, 2010
Lula does Western Mass
Today I traveled up to Holyoke, MA to peddle my wares at the first annual Kitschy and Crafty Craft Fair and Flea Market, hosted by some rad ladies who call themselves The Good, the Bad, and the Crafty. It was a punk/rockabilly/horror type of event, attended by tattooed, mohawked, and generally hip crafty people. There was lots of great stuff there. Jewelry, knit stuff, records, headbands that make you have a huge cupcake on your head.
But where were all the shoppers?
Eatin' burgers and drinkin' beer?
Who knows. It was a quiet day. The afternoon was broken up by a catastrophic burst pipe, right over somebody's booth- I think it was one of the organizers- and a panicked rush to get stuff out of the way, and trash barrels under the gallons and gallons of water that gushed from the ceiling. I saw the whole thing happen, and it was amazing (although very unfortunate for those who happen to be under it at the time).
Well, as always, I met lots of great folks that I hope to see again. I also scored a deck of Elvis playing cards for a mere dollar, which was definitely the deal of the day!
But where were all the shoppers?
Eatin' burgers and drinkin' beer?
Who knows. It was a quiet day. The afternoon was broken up by a catastrophic burst pipe, right over somebody's booth- I think it was one of the organizers- and a panicked rush to get stuff out of the way, and trash barrels under the gallons and gallons of water that gushed from the ceiling. I saw the whole thing happen, and it was amazing (although very unfortunate for those who happen to be under it at the time).
Well, as always, I met lots of great folks that I hope to see again. I also scored a deck of Elvis playing cards for a mere dollar, which was definitely the deal of the day!
Tuesday, May 11, 2010
MY STUFF
I just logged in to my Etsy Shop for the first time in a long time to delete a few items I've recently sold, and it occurred to me that I'm now left with three listings. Three.
Threeve, if you will.
Its not because I don't have stuff. I have stuff. I just haven't put the time or energy into listing any of it on Etsy. Honestly, its time consuming. My work needs to be photographed. The photos need to be edited. The photos need to be uploaded. I need to write descriptions, list the materials used, and add tags. Oh, and I have to pay a fee for each listing.
So, if anyone is wondering why SuperLula's Etsy is so bare, thats why! I'm not abandoning it, just currently pursuing other avenues of getting my work out there.
I'm going to throw some photos into this post to give an idea of what I have, and if there is any interest, please contact me at super_lula@yahoo.com
Coming soon: photos of all the NEW and EXCITING pieces that I made just recently... the vegan stuff, the Hello Kitty, the cupcakes, popsicles, sushi, and martinis.... woot!
Threeve, if you will.
Its not because I don't have stuff. I have stuff. I just haven't put the time or energy into listing any of it on Etsy. Honestly, its time consuming. My work needs to be photographed. The photos need to be edited. The photos need to be uploaded. I need to write descriptions, list the materials used, and add tags. Oh, and I have to pay a fee for each listing.
So, if anyone is wondering why SuperLula's Etsy is so bare, thats why! I'm not abandoning it, just currently pursuing other avenues of getting my work out there.
I'm going to throw some photos into this post to give an idea of what I have, and if there is any interest, please contact me at super_lula@yahoo.com
Coming soon: photos of all the NEW and EXCITING pieces that I made just recently... the vegan stuff, the Hello Kitty, the cupcakes, popsicles, sushi, and martinis.... woot!
Monday, May 3, 2010
See me at....
Kitschy Crafty Craft Fair and Fleamarket!
Hosted by The Good, The Bad, The Crafty
This is a punk rock/rockabilly type event with lots of cool vendors, handmade and non-handmade wares. Not a church lady event like the one I wound up at this past weekend- oh my god!
Hosted by The Good, The Bad, The Crafty
| Date: | Saturday, May 29, 2010 |
| Time: | 11:00am - 5:00pm |
| Location: | Warehouse Building |
| Street: | 460 Race St |
| City/Town: | Holyoke, MA |
This is a punk rock/rockabilly type event with lots of cool vendors, handmade and non-handmade wares. Not a church lady event like the one I wound up at this past weekend- oh my god!
Tuesday, April 27, 2010
The Best of Hartford
Georgina of Black Diamond Body Piercing in West Hartford, CT is the second-year-in-a-row winner of Best Body Piercing in the Hartford Advocate's Reader's poll. Congratulations!
From the Hartford Advocate:
Georgina Williamson says she opened her combination body piercing and jewelry shop "a month before the world broke" with the start of the recession. Yet she's been able to come up with her second-in-a-row first-place finish in the Advocate Readers' Poll. "Considering this is the worst economy we've had in our lifetime, it's pretty promising," she says. In fact, all that depressing fiscal stuff could actually be helping her business. "Piercing is an affordable thing that can give you a little piece of happiness," Williamson says. It helps that her customers tend to feel very relaxed about the experience the moment they walk in the door. "The atmosphere I've created is very calming and pretty, not intimidating at all," she explains. The shop has jewelry creations from local artists for sale as well as paintings and sculptures available. Williamson says the key for her type of business is having satisfied customers spread the word. "People trust their friends. If they enjoy the atmosphere and the experience, they're going to tell their friends."
From the Hartford Advocate:
Georgina Williamson says she opened her combination body piercing and jewelry shop "a month before the world broke" with the start of the recession. Yet she's been able to come up with her second-in-a-row first-place finish in the Advocate Readers' Poll. "Considering this is the worst economy we've had in our lifetime, it's pretty promising," she says. In fact, all that depressing fiscal stuff could actually be helping her business. "Piercing is an affordable thing that can give you a little piece of happiness," Williamson says. It helps that her customers tend to feel very relaxed about the experience the moment they walk in the door. "The atmosphere I've created is very calming and pretty, not intimidating at all," she explains. The shop has jewelry creations from local artists for sale as well as paintings and sculptures available. Williamson says the key for her type of business is having satisfied customers spread the word. "People trust their friends. If they enjoy the atmosphere and the experience, they're going to tell their friends."
Wednesday, April 21, 2010
Cromwell Art and Craft Show
SuperLula's fun and awesome handcrafted jewelry will be available for purchase at the Cromwell Art and Craft Show.
I have a TON of beaded necklaces and bracelets that you have never seen before! This is all brand new work that I had been obsessively working on during the cold months.I will also be bringing my resin pieces as well as the sexy large gauge earrings I posted about recently.
See you there!!!
General Information
May 1st : 9 a.m. - 3 p.m.
James E. Mann Memorial Drive, Cromwell, CT 06416
Monday, March 15, 2010
Polymer clay in your earlobes, part II
Remember the time I said I was working on making huge, chunky, sparkly, colorful polymer earrings for those of us with larger-than-average holes in our earlobes? Well, here are a few pics of what I've done!
If you are wondering how to get your hot little hands on a pair of SuperLula large gauge earrings, you can shoot me an email to find out what I have in your size, or come visit the SuperLula booth at SWAN Day CT, where they will be available for public consumption!
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If you are wondering how to get your hot little hands on a pair of SuperLula large gauge earrings, you can shoot me an email to find out what I have in your size, or come visit the SuperLula booth at SWAN Day CT, where they will be available for public consumption!
Become a fan of SuperLula on Facebook!
Wednesday, March 3, 2010
SuperLula... in a movie?!?... and, SWAN Day info!
Hi! I just finished filming my interview for the SWAN Day documentary with Hell's Bells Productions! Sara E. and I talked about art, inspiration, community, and of course, the amazing SWAN Day event.
SWAN Day is a festival of female musicians, artists, and performers of many talents, and I am really excited to be participating in it. Heres the breakdown:
DATE: April 3rd, 2010
TIME: 7pm-2am
PLACE: The Warehouse at 45 Bartholemew Street, Hartford CT
COVER CHARGE: $10
FEATURING: Musical performances by
Jennifer Hill and Co. http://www.jenniferhillandco.com
She Eats planets (CT) http://www.sheeatsplanets.com
Eula (CT) http://www.myspace.com/eulamusic
Hannah's Field (CT) http://www.hannahsgroove.com/
Sarah Lemeiux (CT) http://www.myspace.com/supersuperblue
Rachel Borovik (MA)http://www.myspace.com/rachelboro
Petulant Child (MA) http://www.myspace.com/petulantchild
Corina Presutti (CT) http://www.corinapresutti.com
Emilyis(CT) http://www.myspace.com/emilyis
Magdalena (CT) http://www.myspace.com/theroxies
Burlesque performances by
Maiiah/Nikki LeVillian http://www.myspace.com/maiiah
http://www.thebellydancer.mob/serpent_dancer_connecticut.htm
Lily La Vamp/AmyBlackwood http://www.modelmayhem.com/186865
Ruby Solitairehttp://www.rubysolitaire.com
Art for exhibit and sale by
Kerry Kozaczuk,Vicious Kitty, Melissa Foetsch,Marisa Copley,Laurie Beth Maffeo, Elizabeth Land, June Mita,The Conjured (jennifer Klepacki),Audrey Totire, Latanya Barrett, Kae Budnik, Laura Grover (henna Artist), Laura Fitzpatrick, Sue Fenton, Karen Sevenoff, Angela Pinney, Rozanne Hauser, Dama Demanche
Onstage painting by
Kerry Kozaczuk http://metaleyelash.blogspot.com/
Chair Massage by
Danielle Guglielmino http://www.danigtherapy.com/
SEE YOU THERE!!
Wednesday, February 17, 2010
Black Diamond Body Piercing
I am excited to announce that SuperLula Jewelry Designs are now available at the award-winning Black Diamond Body Piercing, located at 149 Park Rd. in West Hartford, CT. Georgina, the shop owner and piercer, has been piercing in West Hartford since 1997. Georgina felt there was a need for an upscale piercing shop with a clean, spa-like environment, where body piercing was the main focus, and opened Black Diamond Body Piercing in August 2008.
In addition to the wide variety of piercings and modifications offered, Georgina carries high quality piercing jewelry and handcrafted jewelry pieces by local artisans (thats where I come in!). So, if you are in the area, you should definitely stop in for your next piercing and do some jewelry shopping!
In addition to the wide variety of piercings and modifications offered, Georgina carries high quality piercing jewelry and handcrafted jewelry pieces by local artisans (thats where I come in!). So, if you are in the area, you should definitely stop in for your next piercing and do some jewelry shopping!
Wednesday, February 10, 2010
Read my interview on CT Scenic!
CT Scenic is a smart and funny blog about all things Hartford, and they recently posted a piece about what I've been up to. Check it out!
SuperLula: Taking the Candy Necklace to New Levels
SuperLula: Taking the Candy Necklace to New Levels
Saturday, February 6, 2010
Polymer clay in your earlobes
In all honesty, I think the last time I made something out of polymer clay was when I was 15 or 16, and it was some sort of uh, smoking device. I wonder whatever happened to that thing...
Anyway, I picked up a rainbow assortment of polymer last weekend, and have been obsessively rolling large gauge earrings. The reason I haven't had any interest in making earrings until now is because I just don't really like traditional wire earrings... my ears are stretched to 0gauge and I love big chunky sprials and organic shapes in my ears, made from glass, bone and horn. Now, I feel like I've discovered a way to not only create those styles, but to go beyond, and bigger, chunkier, and more colorful than anything I've ever seen.
I am taking requests for sizes! My ears are currently 0g, but I'm planning on going to 00g and stopping there. How about you?
Anyway, I picked up a rainbow assortment of polymer last weekend, and have been obsessively rolling large gauge earrings. The reason I haven't had any interest in making earrings until now is because I just don't really like traditional wire earrings... my ears are stretched to 0gauge and I love big chunky sprials and organic shapes in my ears, made from glass, bone and horn. Now, I feel like I've discovered a way to not only create those styles, but to go beyond, and bigger, chunkier, and more colorful than anything I've ever seen.
I am taking requests for sizes! My ears are currently 0g, but I'm planning on going to 00g and stopping there. How about you?
Wednesday, January 27, 2010
10 % OFF SALE! All heart-shaped jewelry is on sale for the month of February!
I am offering 6 pieces at a discounted price for the whole month of February. Take advantage and buy a one-of-a-kind jewelry piece for yourself or your sweetie. These hearts, as well as everything SuperLula, is handcrafted with love!
Thursday, January 21, 2010
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