Pandas!

Baby pandas, to be exact. You will definately see these in the store soon - so keep an eye out!

Current Craft Challenges!

This month features some interesting craft challenges around the net!

Crafster is featuring a "Super Ugly to Super Awesome" challenge that involves revamping a thrift store/flea market item and taking it from awful to brilliant! The prizes are great and the scope is pretty broad - just about anyone could think of a good entry for this one.
Entries are due December 1st through 5th, so there's plenty of time!

The EtsyMN Street Team is challenging members to submit an entry for their December challenge with a snow/ice theme. I've gotten my entry in, can't wait to see the others!
Posted items are due by November 30th - the details aren't posted on the blog yet, but their on the Yahoo Group pages.

Washi Paper Swallows are BACK!

The hand-cramping pays off in the end... each swallow, painstakingly cut by hand and applied to bright white cardstock. I love these suckers!

A Fabulous New Journey!

I've really set the wheels in motion for a large-scale stationery project. I've invested in three whole cases of stationery packaging and have created my first block-cut design and transferred them to note cards.
I did them in the off-kilter style of my Un-Sappy Valentine Stuffies and I'm really super proud of how they turned out, the design reflects my love of the inner-workings of the human body, and they're kooky enough to call my own. Click on the picture to see the listing or check them out in my Etsy store.

I've made some extras to include in a marketing push for The Sampler Project, and I'm also crazy-excited about that!

In family news, I would like to take a moment to mention my best(est) friend, who has been embarking on an entrepreneurial project of her own. Studio 422 is the sexy brainchild of Ginger Curry-Richmond of Richmond, VA - if you know anyone in that area who wants some pin-up photography done for an insanely great price, check her out. She's amazing!

Whoa! Long time no update, eh?

A lot has been happening at RustedDesigns, so much so, that I haven't had a chance to update this blog or get out the inaugural issue of my e-newsletter! (Thanks so all of you who signed up already!)

Hey, if you're interested, send me a note at Rusted_Designs@yahoo.com to be added. It's bi-weekly and will include special offers, new items and craft contest alerts!

So what is new at RustedDesigns?

HANDBAGS!, PINCUSHIONS! and HANDBAG ACCESSORIES!

RustedDesigns joins blogger!

The post that breaks the ice here at RustedDesigns new Blogger "blog"!

RustedDesigns is an Etsy shop with more variety than it's creator, Rusty, can wrap her brain around at times. As a member of the Minnesota Street Team, I'm hereby branching out with a blog devoted entirely to my store!

Check it out at
RustedDesigns online!