tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-45639946140817071542024-03-12T21:35:34.492-07:00Imp And PetalImp And Petalhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/04510913132257737061noreply@blogger.comBlogger42125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4563994614081707154.post-51493980834794579472015-01-29T21:03:00.004-08:002015-01-29T21:12:30.372-08:00<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">
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<br />Imp And Petalhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/04510913132257737061noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4563994614081707154.post-34339931942009068662013-03-11T09:48:00.002-07:002013-03-11T09:51:21.561-07:00Alright, so, we suck at blogging. Blogging takes a lot of time and consideration, and we must confess that we have neglected it horribly since the newest addition to our family was born! Please rest assured, we are still slowly turning over orders and definitely in consistent operation. We're not pumping out the awesome quite as quickly as we were, but things are starting to fall into place slowly but surely!<br />
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<a href="http://www.facebook.com/ImpAndPetal" target="_blank"> I&P on FACEBOOK</a> - This is the BEST place to keep up on us. We post a constant trickle of the dreads we're creating, advertise sales, special offers, etsy codes and contests/giveaways, and link up to other awesome dread artists!<br />
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<a href="http://impandpetal.tumblr.com/" target="_blank">I&P on TUMBLR</a> - This is kind of where we've relocated the "blog" aspect. We suck at keeping up over there, too. When we do post though, it's total art porn for your eyes. ;)<br />
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<a href="http://www.etsy.com/shop/impandpetal" target="_blank">I&P on ETSY</a> - If we have any pre-made and Ready-to-ship dreads, this is where you'll find them! Usually this is where we offer custom packages as well. Currently we're not keeping the shop stocked as we can only fill our wait list up to a certain extent before it becomes overwhelming, and we're constantly initiated with emails for custom orders as it is. Please feel free to <a href="mailto:ImpAndPetal@live.com" target="_blank">email us</a> if you're interested in a custom order and don't see what you're looking for! <br />
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Tons of love to all our supporters. We appreciate you so much! <!--3-->Imp And Petalhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/04510913132257737061noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4563994614081707154.post-52386308816411380622012-03-26T14:24:00.003-07:002012-03-26T14:42:42.590-07:00Kicking off Spring with a Logo Contest!<a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="http://2.bp.blogspot.com/-uoClEUFKr3s/T3DgiZXWQ3I/AAAAAAAAASY/hsO0TSU-f64/s1600/March%2B2012%2B057.JPG"><img style="display:block; margin:0px auto 10px; text-align:center;cursor:pointer; cursor:hand;width: 400px; height: 266px;" src="http://2.bp.blogspot.com/-uoClEUFKr3s/T3DgiZXWQ3I/AAAAAAAAASY/hsO0TSU-f64/s400/March%2B2012%2B057.JPG" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5724322007916888946" border="0" /></a><br />Hey Imp And Petal fans! Sticking to your New Years resolutions? No? Oh well, we'll forgive ya.<br /><br />I'll just cut right to the chase:<br /><br />We hit 750 likes on our new facebook page, and as promised we're holding another awesome contest! Anyone is welcome to enter, all you have to do is like our page and get creative designing a new logo for us! Winner receives a FREE custom accent dread kit, plus steep discount codes to more Imp And Petal merch.<br /><br />We'll be doing small features on EVERY entering artist here on the blog, and the Winner and runner (or maybe runners, depending on how many entries we get) will get slightly longer features, so keep an eye out and discover some new amazing artists.<br /><br />Details below, good luck to you all!<br /><br /><p>Imp And Petal is ready for a new look, and we're going to give YOU the chance to design it!</p><p> </p><p><strong><span class="fbUnderline">HOW IT WORKS:</span></strong></p><p> </p><p><strong>Design a logo for Imp And Petal</strong>, working around the guidelines we lay out for you. These can be hand-drawn, computer generated or anything beyond or in between! As long as file sizes are functional for the uses we need them for, anything goes. NOTE: if you chose portrait photography as your medium, please use ONLY Imp And Petal dreads in the image. You will have to get your hands on some by means of your own, we cannot provide them for you for this contest!</p><p> </p><p><strong>Submit a watermarked version of your design.</strong> ALL entries will be permanently displayed in a special album on our facebook fanpage, along with the names of each designer and links back to your portfolios or websites! It's good PR whether you win or not. :P</p><p> </p><p><strong>Enjoy everyone's artwork, sit back, and wait for the unveiling! </strong>Deadline for entries is April 6th, and votes will be accepted through the weekend. Winners will be announced Monday, April 9th!<strong> </strong></p><p> </p><p> </p><p><span class="fbUnderline"><strong>WHAT'S IN IT FOR YOU:</strong></span></p><p> </p><p><strong>Tons of exposure.</strong> ALL entries will be displayed with links back to respective artists.</p><p>Runners up will get <strong>discount codes</strong> for Imp And Petal merch and mini <strong>interviews and features</strong> on the Imp And Petal blog.</p><p><strong>One winner will receive a FREE 30 count (15 DE's or 30 SE's) custom accent kit</strong>, steep discount codes for Imp And Petal merch, a full feature on the blog, and the<strong> right to boast</strong> that they designed our new logo!</p><p> </p><p> </p><p><strong><span class="fbUnderline">DESIGN GUIDELINES:</span></strong></p><p> </p><p><strong>The fun stuff -</strong></p><p> </p><p>Imp And Petal is not your average synth dread company, and we want our logo to show it. We don't cater primarily to any one genre of dreadsters. In fact, we do a whole lot more than just synth dreads. We can create badass hair and accessories to go with ANYTHING from your meticulously planned Comic Con costume, Summer Festival statement-concepts, Neon club-gear, Off-kilter wedding look, or the Perfect Persona-Enhancing Rock-the-Stage ensemble.</p><p> </p><p>Though the facebook page is largely based around Petal (Kristina) and her dread-work, Imp (Jeff) pops his mischievous head in every so often and creates a line of byzantine jewelry for us, among other things. Head over to the Etsy shop or Imp And Petal blog and get familiar with us if you think it will help inspire. We prefer dreads to play a very major role in the design, but if you think you've got wilder ideas, by all means go for it!</p><p> </p><p>We love edgy, grungy, playfully seductive, colorful, and unique designs. Feel free to use our many galleries for inspiration, and you are always welcome to pick our brains if you have any questions that might help you get inspired. </p><p>Bonus points if you use Either of our likenesses to influence your designs. Photos can be provided, if you're having trouble tracking some down.</p><p> </p><p>Basically, we want to see how you view our business through your art, and then we want you to <strong>turn up the volume!</strong> We want something eye-catching!</p><p> </p><p> You are free to either incorporate our business name in to your design, or leave it to us to work it in. Please do make sure it will fit in seamlessly if you do leave that part up to us! </p><p> </p><p> </p><p><strong>The tricky stuff - </strong></p><p> </p><p>*Designs should be created in a format/resolution that can easily be resized and retain clarity. </p><p><strong>Logo may or may not be used for:</strong></p><p>- Etsy banner (760 x 100 pixels)</p><p>- Etsy icon (75 x 75 pixels)</p><p>- FB Header/Icon</p><p>- Business cards</p><p>- Letter Heads</p><p>- Blog Header</p><p>- Web Buttons</p><p>- Other Promotional Materials. Ideally, I would love to be able to blow it up to at least an nice clear 8x10 in the event of using a booth-banner.</p><p> </p><p>*Designs should also be bold and simple enough to pack a (recognizable!) punch as icons for Facebook and Etsy. If you'd like to create separate but cohesive designs, or even just use specific elements of your original design for these, please feel free!</p><p> </p><p> </p><p><strong>The legal stuff - </strong></p><p>By submitting designs you are relinquishing any rights to use them elsewhere.</p><p>You will of course retain rights of use for your personal portfolios, and if in the event you are NOT the winner of this competition and would like permission to use your design in a different way, I am definitely open to discussion on what changes could be made to allow us both to be comfortable and happy! </p><p>The winning logo will for all intents and purposes belong to Imp And Petal indefinitely.</p><p> </p><p><strong>HOW TO ENTER:</strong></p><p> </p><p>1. Make sure you've 'liked' Imp And Petal on facebook</p><p>2. Email a watermarked version of your design to ImpAndPetal [at] live.com, including your full name & business name (if you have one), and a link to galleries or a place we can view more of your art! Please let us know if you're willing to alter your design if it's "almost perfect" for us, or if it's a done deal.</p><p>3. Wait for us to upload your entry into a special album on our page, and then make sure all your friends know about it!</p><p> </p><p>'Likes' on your entries count as votes. We reserve the right to have final say in the choosing of our design, but <strong>one runner up will be determined by People's Choice</strong>!</p><p> </p><p> Good luck and have fun, everyone!<br /></p>Imp And Petalhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/04510913132257737061noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4563994614081707154.post-1242847586340188222012-01-02T14:14:00.001-08:002012-01-02T16:24:39.284-08:00Happy 2012!!How was everyone's Grand Finale to 2011?!<br /><br />Here behind the scenes of Imp And Petal we had an absolutely perfect couple of months. Babies make the holidays so much more fun!<br />We wrapped up the year with a handful of gorgeous pre-made accent dread kits, each of which went to a very loving home! The Etsy shop is up and running again, though slots for custom designs are still popping up one at a time. If you're interested in snagging one of these as they open up, <a href="http://www.facebook.com/impandpetal">like us on facebook</a> for to-the-minute notifications!<br /><br />We're entering 2012 with hopes of doing a complete business overhaul, streamlining options and fleshing out information. A very exclusive series of designs will be released this year, as we are focusing more on quality than quantity. It's sure to be a spectacular year, and we invite all of you to keep in touch and tell us how we can serve you to the fullest!!<br /><br />We love all of you, and hope your year gets off to the smoothest of beginnings!Imp And Petalhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/04510913132257737061noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4563994614081707154.post-25880545720912883812012-01-02T14:14:00.000-08:002012-01-02T14:16:51.243-08:00Happy 2012Imp And Petalhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/04510913132257737061noreply@blogger.com1tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4563994614081707154.post-46466455168867131632011-06-27T21:32:00.000-07:002011-06-27T21:39:37.529-07:00Update!helloooo everyone! For those of us on this side of the globe it's just about festival season. I hope everyone is planning epic adventures that involve equally epic hair!<br /><br />Our new addition, Baby Logan, joined us on April 25th, and we have been taking it easy and enjoying him since! It's been amazing watching him grow so quickly. Mama's very excited to be easing back in to work, for sure.<br /><br />Keep an eye on Etsy and our Facebook page to grab pre-made dread kits and custom slots as they open up!Imp And Petalhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/04510913132257737061noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4563994614081707154.post-86650106443154186632011-03-02T08:55:00.001-08:002011-03-02T10:54:01.252-08:00Hello, Imp and Petal fans!<a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="http://1.bp.blogspot.com/-KYopFuiFta8/TW6SP1T15qI/AAAAAAAAARA/OEaF8Hlk3BM/s1600/DSC_0337.jpg"><img style="display: block; margin: 0px auto 10px; text-align: center; cursor: pointer; width: 268px; height: 400px;" src="http://1.bp.blogspot.com/-KYopFuiFta8/TW6SP1T15qI/AAAAAAAAARA/OEaF8Hlk3BM/s400/DSC_0337.jpg" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5579557789064619682" border="0" /></a><br /><br /><br />Spring is right around the corner, and with that comes many new things!<br /><br />First and foremost, our latest addition to the I&P fam will be joining us in May in the form of a hopefully happy and healthy little baby boy. We are sooooo excited!<br />Imp has been working sooo hard at transforming the studio into a nursery-themed shared space where Mama and baby can co-exist for the next year, and he's doing a gorgeous job. :D<br /><br />In business-related news, Imp And Petal is <span style="font-weight: bold;">completely</span> booked up through may for custom dread orders. We apologize for any inconvenience this brings you guys, but our awesomeness unfortunately brings on high demand. :P We will be filling these orders, and then taking a short break while we feel out the changes of new parenting. When free time eases up just a little, we'll be taking on custom orders again on a case-by-case basis. The VERY BEST way to snag a spot while its open is to keep a close watch on our<a href="http://www.facebook.com/K.SmithHairDesign?v=photos#%21/K.SmithHairDesign?sk=wall"> facebook fan page</a>!<br />Hopefully we should be taking on new orders by July.<br /><br />Meanwhile, we hope to come up with a few super fun pre-made options for your purchasing pleasures to tide you dread-junkies over. Keep checking out the <a href="http://www.etsy.com/shop/ImpAndPetal">Etsy shop</a> for new stuff!<br /><br />Also, check out the latest <a href="http://www.facebook.com/album.php?id=310870148322&aid=278821">Imp And Petal Photo Shoot</a> (teaser pictured above) on the Facebook page!Imp And Petalhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/04510913132257737061noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4563994614081707154.post-31418309035449681872011-01-10T15:58:00.000-08:002011-01-10T16:02:49.222-08:00New Accent Kits Available!<div style="text-align: center;"><a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="http://3.bp.blogspot.com/_R3yEXsBKa4Y/TSudxfR844I/AAAAAAAAAQs/zvPAVmGpzLI/s1600/zebra%2B102.JPG"><img style="display: block; margin: 0px auto 10px; text-align: center; cursor: pointer; width: 536px; height: 401px;" src="http://3.bp.blogspot.com/_R3yEXsBKa4Y/TSudxfR844I/AAAAAAAAAQs/zvPAVmGpzLI/s400/zebra%2B102.JPG" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5560711638454952834" border="0" /></a><span style="font-size:180%;">Ch</span><span style="font-size:180%;">eck out the new accent kits listed on Etsy!</span><br /><br /></div><a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="http://3.bp.blogspot.com/_R3yEXsBKa4Y/TSudwxJ2N3I/AAAAAAAAAQk/1DNaiyo6yCU/s1600/zebra%2B049.JPG"><img style="display: block; margin: 0px auto 10px; text-align: center; cursor: pointer; width: 400px; height: 300px;" src="http://3.bp.blogspot.com/_R3yEXsBKa4Y/TSudwxJ2N3I/AAAAAAAAAQk/1DNaiyo6yCU/s400/zebra%2B049.JPG" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5560711626072930162" border="0" /></a><br /><a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="http://1.bp.blogspot.com/_R3yEXsBKa4Y/TSudwq7xd7I/AAAAAAAAAQc/LJkd532Y21k/s1600/zebra%2B016.JPG"><img style="display: block; margin: 0px auto 10px; text-align: center; cursor: pointer; width: 400px; height: 300px;" src="http://1.bp.blogspot.com/_R3yEXsBKa4Y/TSudwq7xd7I/AAAAAAAAAQc/LJkd532Y21k/s400/zebra%2B016.JPG" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5560711624403285938" border="0" /></a><br /><a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="http://2.bp.blogspot.com/_R3yEXsBKa4Y/TSudwRw7PlI/AAAAAAAAAQU/TXQ1EVnINCg/s1600/zebra%2B004.JPG"><img style="display: block; margin: 0px auto 10px; text-align: center; cursor: pointer; width: 400px; height: 300px;" src="http://2.bp.blogspot.com/_R3yEXsBKa4Y/TSudwRw7PlI/AAAAAAAAAQU/TXQ1EVnINCg/s400/zebra%2B004.JPG" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5560711617646902866" border="0" /></a>Imp And Petalhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/04510913132257737061noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4563994614081707154.post-56409011066802469192011-01-06T09:04:00.000-08:002011-01-06T10:16:16.876-08:00Back in Business!Imp And Petal is BACK IN BUSINESS for 2011!<br /><br />We know you missed us. :P<br /><br /><a href="http://www.ImpAndPetal.etsy.com">The Etsy shop</a> is once again up and running, and our <a href="http://www.facebook.com/K.SmithHairDesign?v=wall">Facebook Page</a> has many more members and is becoming much more interactive!<br /><br />You may have noticed a few changes, and we'd like to explain them here.<br />First, our shipping prices have gone up, both locally and internationally. We decided to do this firstly because we are now taking further precautions with our packaging, to avoid any future mishaps with what I'm going to unceremoniously refer to as the Not at all Careful Postal Service.<br />Also, customs checks in and out of the US have been upped considerably, and since we sell an uncommon and usually shaped product it seems packages of this nature are more likely to be targeted for customs searches. To minimize any confusion, we're going to start exclusively using USPS issued packaging, which while free to use often weighs in a little higher.<br />We apologize for any inconvenience this might be to our clients, but are hoping it will be worth it in the long run with quicker shipping times and a product that arrives in pristine condition!<br /><br />Another thing we've tweaked slightly is the package deal for dread kits. We've put a few limitations on "special effects" dreads included, and are now offering an unlimited amount of blended dreads (within the color allotment) at no extra charge! We are also considering writing up some different package deals including different styles of dreads, to make narrowing down exactly what you're looking for a little bit easier. :P<br /><br />On the list of To-Do's for January/February:<br /><br /><ul><li>Filming our OWN instructional installation and other how-to videos, and offering them in DVD format to purchase if you wish. Links to web-based videos will still of course be free of charge!</li><li>More pre-made falls and accent kits</li><li>Cyberlox Falls!</li><li>Updating our color charts to include the SWEET new selections from IKS<br /></li><li>...and of course, doing anything we can to keep our fans stylin' and happy. Please let us know if you have any suggestions for us!!!</li></ul><br /><div style="text-align: center;"><span style="font-size:180%;">Hope everyone had a great holiday,<br />now <span style="color: rgb(255, 0, 0);">let's</span> <span style="color: rgb(255, 153, 0);">start</span> <span style="color: rgb(255, 255, 0);">rocking</span> <span style="color: rgb(51, 204, 0);">2011</span> <span style="color: rgb(102, 51, 255);">in</span> <span style="color: rgb(153, 51, 153);">style</span><span style="color: rgb(255, 153, 255);">!!!</span></span><br /></div>Imp And Petalhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/04510913132257737061noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4563994614081707154.post-48103080930707261122011-01-04T10:05:00.000-08:002012-01-02T18:04:28.331-08:00Care Instructions<!--[if gte mso 9]><xml> <w:worddocument> <w:view>Normal</w:View> <w:zoom>0</w:Zoom> <w:trackmoves/> <w:trackformatting/> <w:punctuationkerning/> <w:validateagainstschemas/> 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unhidewhenused="false" qformat="true" name="Book Title"> <w:lsdexception locked="false" priority="37" name="Bibliography"> <w:lsdexception locked="false" priority="39" qformat="true" name="TOC Heading"> </w:LatentStyles> </xml><![endif]--><p class="MsoNormal"><span style=";font-family:";font-size:14pt;" > </span></p> <p class="MsoNormal"><b><span style=";font-family:";font-size:12pt;" >..::INSTALLATION::..</span></b></p> <p class="MsoNormal"><span style=";font-family:";font-size:11pt;" >1. <b>Enjoy your last shampoo for a while</b>. And I mean <i>enjoy</i> it. It’s not nearly the same sort of affair when you’ve got dreads installed. Try to use a residue free shampoo/conditioner if you can manage! Go ahead and give yourself a nice scalp massage while you’re at it. Yeah, that’s it. Make the people outside the washroom wonder. Alright, alright, settled down. Now you want to rinse really, really well. </span></p> <p class="MsoNormal"><span style=";font-family:";font-size:11pt;" >2. <b>Coerce a good pal into helping you install</b>. If they can figure out a three-strand braid, you’ve got yourself a winner. I hear milkshakes and movies are excellent lures for such helpful friends. </span></p> <p class="MsoNormal"><span style=";font-family:";font-size:11pt;" >3. <b>Make sure you have all your materials.</b></span></p> <p class="MsoNormal"><b><span style=";font-family:";font-size:11pt;" >You will need:<span style=""> </span></span></b></p> <p class="MsoNormal" style="margin-left: 0.25in; text-indent: -0.25in;"><span style=";font-family:Wingdings;font-size:11pt;" ><span style="">*<span style="font: 7pt "Times New Roman";"> </span></span></span><span style=";font-family:";font-size:11pt;" >Your dread kit, of course</span></p> <p class="MsoNormal" style="margin-left: 0.25in; text-indent: -0.25in;"><span style=";font-family:Wingdings;font-size:11pt;" ><span style="">*<span style="font: 7pt "Times New Roman";"> </span></span></span><span style=";font-family:";font-size:11pt;" >A tail or “rat tail” comb, or other non-harmfully pointy object for sectioning. (I use a fancy-shmancy chopstick, for example).</span></p> <p class="MsoNormal" style="margin-left: 0.25in; text-indent: -0.25in;"><span style=";font-family:Wingdings;font-size:11pt;" ><span style="">*<span style="font: 7pt "Times New Roman";"> </span></span></span><span style=";font-family:";font-size:11pt;" >Itty Bitty Elastics in the color that will best blend with your dreads</span></p> <p class="MsoNormal" style="margin-left: 0.25in; text-indent: -0.25in;">*<span style=";font-family:";font-size:11pt;" >Hair clips</span></p> <p class="MsoNormal" style="margin-left: 0.25in; text-indent: -0.25in;"><span style=";font-family:Wingdings;font-size:11pt;" ><span style="">*<span style="font: 7pt "Times New Roman";"> </span></span></span><span style=";font-family:";font-size:11pt;" >A nice cushy pillow or three</span></p> <p class="MsoNormal" style="margin-left: 0.25in; text-indent: -0.25in;"><span style=";font-family:Wingdings;font-size:11pt;" ><span style="">*</span></span><span style=";font-family:";font-size:11pt;" >A lot of patience, especially if this is you or your friend’s first install</span></p> <p class="MsoNormal" style="margin-left: 0.25in; text-indent: -0.25in;"><span style=";font-family:Wingdings;font-size:11pt;" ><span style="">*</span></span><span style=";font-family:";font-size:11pt;" >Possibly your computer screen, loaded up with the following links to help you install:</span></p> <p class="MsoNormal"><b><span style=";font-family:";font-size:11pt;" > </span></b></p> <p class="MsoNormal"><b><span style=";font-family:";font-size:11pt;" >Sectioning and Double Ended Dread Install: </span></b><a href="http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=OBwiw9NYAM0"><b><span style=";font-family:";font-size:11pt;color:blue;" >http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=OBwiw9NYAM0</span></b></a><b><span style=";font-family:";font-size:11pt;" > & </span></b><a href="http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=HgPp3YrkMoA"><b><span style=";font-family:";font-size:11pt;color:blue;" >http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=HgPp3YrkMoA</span></b></a><b><span style=";font-family:";font-size:11pt;" > & </span></b></p> <p class="MsoNormal"><b><span style=";font-family:";font-size:11pt;" >Single Ended Install, Washing & Maintainence: </span></b><a href="http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=KWYK5lb7P-I"><b><span style=";font-family:";font-size:11pt;color:blue;" >http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=KWYK5lb7P-I</span></b></a><b><span style=";font-family:";font-size:11pt;" > & <span style="color:blue;">http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=xHl1XsnrNmk</span></span></b></p><p class="MsoNormal"><span style="font-weight: bold;"></span><br /><b><span style=";font-family:";font-size:11pt;" ><span style="color:blue;"></span></span></b></p><span style="font-weight: bold;"></span> <p class="MsoNormal"><b><span style=";font-family:";font-size:11pt;" > </span></b><span style=";font-family:";font-size:11pt;" >4. I’m no doctor, but it’s advisable to drink plenty of water and keep some aspirin nearby. You’re adding a lot of extra weight to your head as well as yanking and pulling at your scalp, and you are likely to be sore for the next couple days. </span></p> <p class="MsoNormal"><span style=";font-family:";font-size:12pt;" > </span></p> <p class="MsoNormal"><span style=";font-family:";font-size:12pt;" >Notes:</span></p> <p class="MsoNormal"><span style=";font-family:";font-size:11pt;" >+ Try not to pull your hair up for 2-3 days, or if you must, be very gentle. You’ve got to give your scalp a few days to get used to the added weight to avoid massive headaches and possible breakage. </span></p> <p class="MsoNormal"><span style=";font-family:";font-size:11pt;" >+ Red bumps are fairly common for the first few days, and could be a result of pulling your hair too tight when styling. Don’t scratch! You may further irritate your skin. If said bumps don’t go away within 5 days or you start to see little white bulbs pulling away from your partings, you’ve installed too tightly and should consider re-installing. </span></p> <p class="MsoNormal"><span style=";font-family:";font-size:11pt;" >+ Battling the Itchies: All of us that wear dread extensions simply have to take this one in stride. They itch. All extensions itch. We’re just willing to put up with it for the sake of fabulous hair!! Fortunately there are a few things you can do to keep from going completely mad. </span></p> <p class="MsoNormal"><span style=";font-family:";font-size:11pt;" ><span style=""> </span>1. The biggest cause of itchies is shampoo residue. When your hair is sectioned off the way it is, it makes it very difficult to shed normally, which created a mild matting effect at the root of the installation. If excess soap builds up in that tiny sponge of hair, it can be super irritating to your scalp. Just rinse extra, extra thoroughly and cut down on the number of shampoos to avoid this. </span></p> <p class="MsoNormal"><span style=";font-family:";font-size:11pt;" ><span style=""> </span>2. Tea tree or Eucalyptus oils dabbed on with a q-tip can bring amazing relief, but make sure your skin isn’t broken ahead of time, and be sure to dilute first if your skin is super sensitive. Learned that one the hard way, myself. Feel the burn!</span></p> <p class="MsoNormal"><span style=";font-family:";font-size:11pt;" ><span style=""> </span>3. Often times, the itch is merely caused by sweat drying on your skin. Hop in the shower and give yourself a cool rinse, and it’ll probably do the trick. </span></p> <p class="MsoNormal"><span style=";font-family:";font-size:11pt;" > </span></p> <p class="MsoNormal"><span style=";font-family:";font-size:11pt;" > </span></p> <p class="MsoNormal"><b><span style=";font-family:";font-size:12pt;" >..::INSTALLATION REMOVAL::..</span></b></p> <p class="MsoNormal"><span style=";font-family:";font-size:11pt;" >After 6-8 weeks, you’ll have enough grow out that you’ll be ready to re-tighten. A lot of folks will say you can leave them in longer (I’ve done it myself!) but I can confidently say that through years of experience I’ve learned this is the ideal amount of time to prevent excess matting at the root (which can be very tricky to detangle) and unsightly grow out. Not to mention, after two months you’ll probably be dying to enjoy the orgasmic experience of a proper scrub of the hair and scalp!</span></p> <p class="MsoNormal"><span style=";font-family:";font-size:11pt;" > </span></p> <p class="MsoNormal"><span style=";font-family:";font-size:11pt;" >1. Very simply snip the band at the end of your braids (being very, very careful not to snip your hair or the extension) and unbraid! You may want to keep your tail comb handy to help you pick apart any tricky braids. If you’re in to hilarious pictures of yourself, now would be an excellent time to snap a couple. </span></p> <p class="MsoNormal"><span style=";font-family:";font-size:11pt;" > </span></p> <p class="MsoNormal"><span style=";font-family:";font-size:11pt;" >2. Carefully work out any knots with a comb, working from the ends of your hair to the scalp. A little leave-in conditioner may be used to help you. Often, I won’t do this step until AFTER I’ve had a good shower. You’ll have to use your own discretion. </span></p> <p class="MsoNormal"><span style=";font-family:";font-size:11pt;" > </span></p> <p class="MsoNormal"><span style=";font-family:";font-size:11pt;" >3. Don’t be alarmed when it looks like you’re suddenly losing all your hair. Remember, you’ve not been able to shed normally, so the 100 or so hairs that should be naturally detaching from your head daily, are all being combed out at once. Your hair will feel very flat for a few days, but unless you have large portions of scalp showing through, you should be fine!</span></p> <p class="MsoNormal"><span style=";font-family:";font-size:11pt;" > </span></p> <p class="MsoNormal"><span style=";font-family:";font-size:11pt;" > </span></p> <p class="MsoNormal"><span style=";font-family:";font-size:14pt;" > </span></p> <p class="MsoNormal"><b><span style=";font-family:";font-size:12pt;" >..::WASHING AND MAINTAINENCE::.. </span></b></p> <p class="MsoNormal"><span style=";font-family:";font-size:11pt;" > </span></p> <p class="MsoNormal"><span style=";font-family:";font-size:11pt;" >1. Always use a diluted shampoo. You can concoct this very easily by adding 2-3 tablespoons of preferred shampoo to a spray or color-applicator bottle and shaking it up. </span></p> <p class="MsoNormal"><span style=";font-family:";font-size:11pt;" > </span></p> <p class="MsoNormal"><span style=";font-family:";font-size:11pt;" >2. Damped and apple mixture to your roots only, working it in between partings. Rinse very, very, VERY thoroughly. The run off should be enough to freshen your dreads. </span></p> <p class="MsoNormal"><span style=";font-family:";font-size:11pt;" > </span></p> <p class="MsoNormal"><span style=";font-family:";font-size:11pt;" >3. Conditioner is not necessary while your dreads are installed. The natural oils produced by your scalp will keep it nice and healthy. </span></p> <p class="MsoNormal"><span style=";font-family:";font-size:11pt;" > </span></p> <p class="MsoNormal"><span style=";font-family:";font-size:11pt;" >4. Shampooing once every 1-2 weeks is more than sufficient. You can always “wash” with plain water in between. </span></p> <p class="MsoNormal"><span style=";font-family:";font-size:11pt;" > </span></p> <p class="MsoNormal"><span style=";font-family:";font-size:11pt;" >5. Your extensions will get <u>very</u> heavy when wet, be mindful of this when washing!!</span></p> <p class="MsoNormal"><span style=";font-family:";font-size:11pt;" > </span></p> <p class="MsoNormal"><span style=";font-family:";font-size:11pt;" >6. After washing, make sure to get your dreads nice and dry. Air and towel drying are recommended, as use of a hair dryer could result in accidental melting and general scratchiness of your extensions. They will drip for up to an hour, especially if you have long extensions. </span></p> <p class="MsoNormal"><span style=";font-family:";font-size:11pt;" > </span></p> <p class="MsoNormal"><b><span style=";font-family:";font-size:12pt;" >Odor Control: </span></b><span style=";font-family:";font-size:11pt;" >in between washings you may feel like the lengths of your dreads need a little refreshing. Febreeze, Wig Fresheners or a few drops of essential oils are all excellent for this, but be very careful not to get any on your skin!</span></p> <p class="MsoNormal"><span style=";font-family:";font-size:11pt;" > </span></p> <p class="MsoNormal"><b><span style=";font-family:";font-size:12pt;" >If your dreads start “fluffing” or unraveling: </span></b><span style=";font-family:";font-size:11pt;" >Not to worry, this is pretty normal with extensions that are worn exceptionally hard. You may very, very carefully trim any wildly loose hairs if you like, but I highly recommend waiting until you’ve uninstalled, and then sending them back to me for trimming and re-steaming. Remember, this service is free through Imp And Petal when you purchase a full kit from us, take advantage!</span></p> <p class="MsoNormal"><span style=";font-family:";font-size:11pt;" > </span></p> <p class="MsoNormal"><b><span style=";font-family:";font-size:12pt;" >To Schedule Maintenance: </span></b><span style=";font-family:";font-size:11pt;" >Please contact us through Etsy or email us at </span><a href="mailto:ImpAndPetal@live.com"><span style=";font-family:";font-size:11pt;color:blue;" >ImpAndPetal@live.com</span></a><span style=";font-family:";font-size:11pt;" > to check on current turnaround time. You will need to cover shipping costs both ways, and we cannot promise we’ll be able to knock them out right away if orders are backed up. If you need rushed maintenance, extra charged may apply. </span></p> <p class="MsoNormal"><span style=";font-family:";font-size:11pt;" > </span></p> <p class="MsoNormal"><b><span style=";font-family:";font-size:12pt;" >Storage: </span></b><span style=";font-family:";font-size:11pt;" >When not being fabulously worn, store your extensions in a cool, dry place. It’s best to keep them tidy, and either hang or preferably store them carefully in a shoe box. Any position you set them in will hold after prolonged storage, so try not to crinkle them too much! </span><span style=";font-family:";" ></span></p> <p class="MsoNormal"><b><span style=";font-family:";font-size:9pt;color:red;" >WARNING: </span></b><span style=";font-family:";font-size:9pt;color:red;" >DO NOT use any hot tools (curling iron, flat iron, etc.) on your extensions. These are made of synthetic hair and will not hold up to extreme heat. If you are interested in having your extensions curled or straightened, please contact us to discuss rates. </span></p> <p class="MsoNormal"> </p>Imp And Petalhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/04510913132257737061noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4563994614081707154.post-78040712674909256162010-12-14T17:45:00.000-08:002010-12-14T17:52:05.142-08:00The Giveaway went amazingly, thank you to everyone who participated, we had soooo much fun!!! Congrats to Jean Fenske, Pretty Dreadful, Megan Gibson and Shay Winter on their wins! <br /><br /><br />Imp And Petal (as some of you may have already noticed) has quietly shut it's doors for the holidays this year. The reasons are good ones, though, not to fear! We're expecting a tiny addition to our family come May, and wanted to slow down a little and enjoy this busy time of year stress free, give ourselves some time to adjust, and catch up on the end of our custom orders. You guys have kept me so fantastically busy with dread kits I almost couldn't stay on top of them all! <br /><br />We'll be reopening our Etsy shop and opening our arms for new custom orders the first week in January, and slots will be filling up FAST. Please have your order and deposit ready to go if you want to be the first in the door! <br /><br />I'll also be spending more time making pre-made dread falls and accent kits, because I'm dying for some creative control, so keep an eye out! <br /><br />Hope all of you have a GREAT holiday season, and we'll see you next year!!!Imp And Petalhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/04510913132257737061noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4563994614081707154.post-60964767544816584762010-09-03T22:42:00.000-07:002010-10-30T08:41:57.568-07:00Let the games begin!We’ve reached our 200 fan goal on face book and to celebrate we’re doing a huge wool/synthetic dread giveaway! There are a number of ways to enter (some of which are super easy and totally free!!) so really, if you love our dreads you have absolutely no excuse to miss out. ^_^<br /><br />DETAILS:<br />Drawing will be held on Halloween (October 31st) 2010 at 10:00pm EST<br />You may enter as many times as you like, unless otherwise noted next to method of entry.<br /><br />Entry is open worldwide. Imp And Petal will cover shipping costs up to $15. If your shipping needs exceed this limit, we will ask that you make up the difference.<br /><br />PRIZES:<br />One Grand Prize Winner will receive a full custom Imp And Petal dread kit up to 20”/22” in length. ANY amount of colors. ANY special effects. ANY style. (Dread count within reason for the style/thickness desired, please). ($250+ value)<br /><br />One First Place Winner will receive a Surprise Accent Kit. 20 count, you can give us a short list of your likes/dislikes and we’ll create something totally one of a kind for you. ($45+ value)<br /><br />One Runner Up will receive a 5 count SE accent kit. You choose warm, cool, or natural light or dark colors.<br /><br />The more entries we get, the more prizes we’ll be able to add! Share the love!<br /><br /><br /><br />WAYS TO ENTER:<br />1. Tell us you love us. Yep, it really is that simple! If you’ve ever bought dreads from us, please leave us your feedback here:<br />You will need to make an account, but this forum is super fun and if you’re a dread lover on any level, you’ll really enjoy it! (Please, of course, read the rules and be polite. Or I will hunt you down). This can only be done once and will earn you one entry.<br /><br />2. Send us your show offs! For each high quality photo you send us of you rockin’ your Imp And Petal dreads, you’ll get one entry in the drawing. We will accept up to three of each separate kit, and all pictures have to be NEW and exciting! +1 for pictures with“ I <3 Imp And Petal” salutes! Seriously girls, I’m telling you to cam whore for free dreads. No excuses for not entering!<br /><br />3. <strike>Cyber-whore (read: “blog about“) us. If you’ve got at least 20 blog followers, you can earn 5 giveaway entries by writing about us in your blog! Extra points for reviews, interviews, photos and general awesomeness. If you would like to include pictures, please let us know which ones so we can send you a watermarked version.</strike> Time has run out for this method of entry!<br /><br />4. Place an Order. For every $10 you spend creating awesome hair with us between now and October 31st, we’ll give you one entry! (That’s 17 entries for a Medium Length Kit!).<br /><br />5. Donate to our “starving artists” fund.<br />Donate $2.00 and we will thank you with 1 entry<br />Donate $5.00 and we with thank you with 3 entries<br />Donate $8.00 and we will thank you with 5 entries<br />Donate $15.00 and we will thank you with 10 entries<br />[Any money donated to this event will go *ONLY* towards covering material costs for it’s prizes. More entries = More Creativity + More Winners = More Squee!!<br /><br />HOW TO ENTER:<br /><br />For FREE methods of entry: please make sure you email ImpAndPetal@live.com to let us know you‘ve left feedback or to send us your photos, and include your FULL NAME and email address. If you rarely check your email, please give us your phone number or some other way to contact you if you’ve won!<br /><br />To make a Donation to the art fund: <br />Donations can be made in person by swinging by the Plaza Salon And Spa or Hair City in Ashland and dropping off an envelope addressed to “Kristy Smith”. Cash only please! Don’t forget to leave a note with your FULL NAME and email address or phone number!!<br /><br />These may also be sent through the mail at your own risk, I suggest well concealing any cash sent through the postal system, and claim no responsibility for lost or stolen letters.<br /><br />For non-locals (or lazy-asses), simply donate to our “starving artists” fund via the handy dandy button at www.impandpetal.blogspot.com and we will happily show our thanks with the appropriate number of entries in our drawing. If you would indeed like us to enter you as a thank you, email us separately from the same address used to donate, (so we know it’s you!) and include all the needed information. Donation is of course open to anyone, any time, for whatever reason moves you, as are Winco gift cards. :P<br /><br />Good luck, everyone!!Imp And Petalhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/04510913132257737061noreply@blogger.com1tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4563994614081707154.post-31627078016252965312010-08-29T21:48:00.000-07:002010-08-29T22:48:00.861-07:00<a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="http://3.bp.blogspot.com/_R3yEXsBKa4Y/THtA61M6DsI/AAAAAAAAAMQ/R64wfHCKToA/s1600/alexisdreads+016.JPG"><br /></a><a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="http://1.bp.blogspot.com/_R3yEXsBKa4Y/THtBNpcxU_I/AAAAAAAAAMY/70BZPqa1Exg/s1600/alexisdreads+017.JPG"><img style="display: block; margin: 0px auto 10px; text-align: center; cursor: pointer; width: 400px; height: 300px;" src="http://1.bp.blogspot.com/_R3yEXsBKa4Y/THtBNpcxU_I/AAAAAAAAAMY/70BZPqa1Exg/s400/alexisdreads+017.JPG" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5511070271738565618" border="0" /></a><br /><br /><div style="text-align: center;"><span style="font-family: trebuchet ms;font-family:trebuchet ms;font-size:180%;" >What's new, Imp And Petal??<br /><br /></span><a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="http://1.bp.blogspot.com/_R3yEXsBKa4Y/THtANjYpCwI/AAAAAAAAAMI/FMuglN3eu8s/s1600/lailan+007.JPG"><img style="display: block; margin: 0px auto 10px; text-align: center; cursor: pointer; width: 478px; height: 358px;" src="http://1.bp.blogspot.com/_R3yEXsBKa4Y/THtANjYpCwI/AAAAAAAAAMI/FMuglN3eu8s/s400/lailan+007.JPG" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5511069170599004930" border="0" /></a><br /></div><div style="text-align: center;"><div style="text-align: left;"><span style="font-size:180%;"><span style="font-size:100%;"><span style="font-family: trebuchet ms;font-size:100%;" >VACATION:::</span><br />It's just about that time where we're winding down for a sort vacation! And let me tell you, it is MUCH NEEDED. Off to the Oregon Coast for a few days to relax and gather up some new inspiration for the cold and rain season! </span></span><span style="font-size:100%;">The Esty shop will be in vacation mode only during the nights we'll be out of town and will go live again when we get back, however we won't be working on custom orders AT ALL for at least a week. You are more than welcome to order now if you like, but know that the extra time will be added in to your wait period!</span><br /><br /><br /><span style="font-family:trebuchet ms;">HALLOWEEN DEADLINES:::</span><br />The deadline to get a custom dread kit made and delivered in time for your most epic of Halloween 2010 costumes is <span style="font-weight: bold;">September 24th</span>. We've only got slots available for about 3 full kits and possibly an accent kit or two, so make sure you get in touch sooner rather than later!!<br /><br /><br /><br /><a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="http://4.bp.blogspot.com/_R3yEXsBKa4Y/THtCFXiF-dI/AAAAAAAAAMo/MW0jTfYnAuM/s1600/amandaarcana+010.JPG"><img style="display: block; margin: 0px auto 10px; text-align: center; cursor: pointer; width: 400px; height: 300px;" src="http://4.bp.blogspot.com/_R3yEXsBKa4Y/THtCFXiF-dI/AAAAAAAAAMo/MW0jTfYnAuM/s400/amandaarcana+010.JPG" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5511071229001726418" border="0" /></a><br /><br /><span style="font-family: trebuchet ms;">THE RETURN OF THE WINTER LINE:::</span><br />Hats, Scarves and other cozy things are about to start making their way back on the the virtual Imp And Petal shelves. Our BADASS Photographer Caitlin Siobhan is taking some product photos for us as we speak, so keep checking back!!<br /><br /><br /><span style="font-family: trebuchet ms;font-size:100%;" >FACEBOOK:::</span><br />As promised, we are ALMOST ready to launch our Dread Kit Giveaway!!! Join us on facebook ( www.facebook.com/k.smithhairdesign ) to get the details as soon as they're released!<br /><br /><br />We hope everyone had an excellent Summer, and wish everyone the best!!<br /><br /><br /><br /><br /><br /><br /><br /><br /><br /><br /></div></div>Imp And Petalhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/04510913132257737061noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4563994614081707154.post-30081698961798404912010-07-24T08:31:00.000-07:002010-09-03T22:41:55.115-07:00NEWS!Helloooo Imp And Petal fans!!<br /><br />How's everyone's summer going? And of course, to our handful of Aussie fans: we hope your winter is swell as well. :D Things are going great here at I&P headquarters, we've been exceptionally busy (especially with synthetic dread kits!) and trying to pack as much summer fun in to the mix as we possibly can! Hiking, Picnics, Camping and Swimming, all of course with our little niece in tow. We're having a blast!<br /><br />Also, Imp And Petal is a proud new member of the Etsy Dark Side Team!<br />Check out some of the team's listings by searching for the tag "EtsyDarkTeam"!<br /><span style="font-size:130%;"><span style="font-weight: bold;">Dates to be aware of: </span></span><br /><br />Petal will be taking a short trip to SAN FRANSISCO to see Wicked from August 2-5! It will be her very first Broadway experience and she is suuuuper excited. The laptop will be dragged along as well so emails etc. will still be up and running, and she'll probably make the housekeepers hate her by getting synthetic hair all over the room as well (but no worries, a hefty tip will be left behind with the mess).<br />Both Imp AND Petal will be celebrating 2 years of marriage by taking a 10 day vacation from September 6th - September 16th. There's a really good chance Petal will buckle from lack of work and get crackin' again early, but as of right now we're going to put EVERYTHING on hold and just enjoy each other for a week! Custom Dread Kits needed before the 16th MUST BE PLACED IN THE NEXT TWO WEEKS. I'm booked up through the third week of August already, so if you need a set soon get on it!<br />Also, Etsy is celebrating it's Christmas In July event, and our darling little shop is participating by offering FREE SHIPPING WORLDWIDE on specific orders placed before July 25th. Just browse our listings to find out which items are eligible!<br /><br />Then of course, there is some news on the even you've all been waiting for:<br /><br /><br /><div style="text-align: center;"><span style="font-weight: bold;font-size:180%;" >THE IMP AND PETAL DREAD GIVEAWAY!!</span><span style="font-size:130%;"><a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v167/DaisyJane/obifferson.jpg"><img style="display: block; margin: 0px auto 10px; text-align: center; cursor: pointer; width: 480px; height: 640px;" src="http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v167/DaisyJane/obifferson.jpg" alt="" border="0" /></a></span><br /><div style="text-align: left;">We're getting close! You guys have done an awesome job of promoting for us, but we're not there yet. We still need 75 blog followers OR 43 <a href="http://www.facebook.com/k.smithhairdesign">Facebook</a> fans to reach our goal, and we're counting on you to get us there.<br /><br />As soon as our numbers reach our goal, details on how to officially enter will be released, but for now there are still a few ways to get your name in the pot; FOR FREE!<br /><br />1. Fan us on Facebook.<br />2. Invite friends that you think might have an interest in crazy hair.<br />3. Send a list of who you've invited to ImpAndPetal@live.com<br /><br />For each person you invite that likes us, we'll put ONE entry in the jar with YOUR name on it!<br /><br />There will be other ways to enter once we reach our goals, so keep reading!<br /><br /><br />Happy July, everyone!<br /></div><br /><br /></div>Imp And Petalhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/04510913132257737061noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4563994614081707154.post-17369473981577031322010-07-17T10:00:00.001-07:002010-07-17T10:04:28.272-07:00Imp And Petal Dread Raffle!!<a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="http://1.bp.blogspot.com/_R3yEXsBKa4Y/TEHiPYFUXVI/AAAAAAAAALo/uwjKXrkNiII/s1600/phizzone+696.jpg"><img style="display: block; margin: 0px auto 10px; text-align: center; cursor: pointer; width: 380px; height: 506px;" src="http://1.bp.blogspot.com/_R3yEXsBKa4Y/TEHiPYFUXVI/AAAAAAAAALo/uwjKXrkNiII/s400/phizzone+696.jpg" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5494921774159387986" border="0" /></a><br /><a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="http://4.bp.blogspot.com/_R3yEXsBKa4Y/TEHh8nqq7PI/AAAAAAAAALg/FIER4c9VNhY/s1600/phizzone+690.jpg"><br /></a><br /><div style="text-align: center;"><span style="font-size:100%;">Had your eye on</span><span style="font-weight: bold;font-size:100%;" ><span style="font-weight: bold;"> </span></span><span style="font-size:100%;">an Imp and Petal dread kit for a while, but can't quite manage to part with needed cashola? Coming soon will be your chance to scored a full customized kit OR a surprise accent kit </span> for <span style="font-size:130%;"><span style="font-weight: bold;">under $10!!</span></span><br /></div><span style="font-weight: bold;"><span style="font-size:180%;"><span style="font-weight: bold;"><br /></span></span></span><span style="font-size:130%;">"But when, Petal? when?"</span><br /><br />In order to hold a raffle, we need enough interested folks to participate, and I need to make enough money with tickets to cover the cost of materials for both winners. That means it's your job to spread the word and tell your friends about IMP AND PETAL!<br />What we're looking for is 100 blog followers or 200 facebook fans, whichever hits the mark first.<br />As soon as the scale tips, we'll be posting raffle details. Already sporting Imp and Petal gear? You have DOUBLE the chance of winning at no extra cost! Stay tuned for deets!<br /><br /><div style="text-align: center; color: rgb(204, 51, 204); font-weight: bold;font-family:verdana;"><span style="font-size:180%;">-----------> <a href="http://www.blogger.com/www.facebook.com/k.smithhairdesign">FACEBOOK</a><a href="http://www.blogger.com/www.facebook.com/k.smithhairdesign"> </a> <------------ </span></div>Imp And Petalhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/04510913132257737061noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4563994614081707154.post-53057736265260120942010-07-06T22:01:00.000-07:002010-07-07T08:07:15.748-07:00Little Petals<a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="http://4.bp.blogspot.com/_R3yEXsBKa4Y/TDSWLiCfs7I/AAAAAAAAALY/LIoG3KApzow/s1600/DSC_0157.jpg"><img style="display: block; margin: 0px auto 10px; text-align: center; cursor: pointer; width: 268px; height: 400px;" src="http://4.bp.blogspot.com/_R3yEXsBKa4Y/TDSWLiCfs7I/AAAAAAAAALY/LIoG3KApzow/s400/DSC_0157.jpg" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5491178970531476402" border="0" /></a><br /><a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="http://3.bp.blogspot.com/_R3yEXsBKa4Y/TDQcBy89AGI/AAAAAAAAALQ/vTwtu1ztyF8/s1600/DSC_0140.jpg"><img style="display: block; margin: 0px auto 10px; text-align: center; cursor: pointer; width: 400px; height: 268px;" src="http://3.bp.blogspot.com/_R3yEXsBKa4Y/TDQcBy89AGI/AAAAAAAAALQ/vTwtu1ztyF8/s400/DSC_0140.jpg" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5491044662854352994" border="0" /></a><br /><a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="http://4.bp.blogspot.com/_R3yEXsBKa4Y/TDQY3cnAayI/AAAAAAAAALI/jOil4xCFMWM/s1600/DSC_0138.jpg"><img style="display: block; margin: 0px auto 10px; text-align: center; cursor: pointer; width: 400px; height: 268px;" src="http://4.bp.blogspot.com/_R3yEXsBKa4Y/TDQY3cnAayI/AAAAAAAAALI/jOil4xCFMWM/s400/DSC_0138.jpg" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5491041186523147042" border="0" /></a><br /><br /><a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="http://2.bp.blogspot.com/_R3yEXsBKa4Y/TDQWOPivxXI/AAAAAAAAAK4/84ZRA2KWVko/s1600/DSC_0098.jpg"><img style="display: block; margin: 0px auto 10px; text-align: center; cursor: pointer; width: 400px; height: 268px;" src="http://2.bp.blogspot.com/_R3yEXsBKa4Y/TDQWOPivxXI/AAAAAAAAAK4/84ZRA2KWVko/s400/DSC_0098.jpg" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5491038279617725810" border="0" /></a><a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="http://3.bp.blogspot.com/_R3yEXsBKa4Y/TDQYOvIKLMI/AAAAAAAAALA/hJjQee6am5Q/s1600/DSC_0104.jpg"><img style="display: block; margin: 0px auto 10px; text-align: center; cursor: pointer; width: 400px; height: 268px;" src="http://3.bp.blogspot.com/_R3yEXsBKa4Y/TDQYOvIKLMI/AAAAAAAAALA/hJjQee6am5Q/s400/DSC_0104.jpg" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5491040487119400130" border="0" /></a><br /><br /><a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="http://2.bp.blogspot.com/_R3yEXsBKa4Y/TDQQcgmJtHI/AAAAAAAAAKY/Wuceo_0OqUU/s1600/DSC_0005.jpg"><img style="display: block; margin: 0px auto 10px; text-align: center; cursor: pointer; width: 268px; height: 400px;" src="http://2.bp.blogspot.com/_R3yEXsBKa4Y/TDQQcgmJtHI/AAAAAAAAAKY/Wuceo_0OqUU/s400/DSC_0005.jpg" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5491031927643812978" border="0" /></a><a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="http://3.bp.blogspot.com/_R3yEXsBKa4Y/TDQVLRgjQHI/AAAAAAAAAKw/bJAVWQJUbfA/s1600/DSC_0093.jpg"><img style="display: block; margin: 0px auto 10px; text-align: center; cursor: pointer; width: 400px; height: 262px;" src="http://3.bp.blogspot.com/_R3yEXsBKa4Y/TDQVLRgjQHI/AAAAAAAAAKw/bJAVWQJUbfA/s400/DSC_0093.jpg" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5491037129094152306" border="0" /></a><br /><br /><a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="http://2.bp.blogspot.com/_R3yEXsBKa4Y/TDQRYrw9FGI/AAAAAAAAAKg/cRudUw3rksw/s1600/DSC_0036.jpg"><img style="display: block; margin: 0px auto 10px; text-align: center; cursor: pointer; width: 400px; height: 268px;" src="http://2.bp.blogspot.com/_R3yEXsBKa4Y/TDQRYrw9FGI/AAAAAAAAAKg/cRudUw3rksw/s400/DSC_0036.jpg" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5491032961434063970" border="0" /></a><a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="http://1.bp.blogspot.com/_R3yEXsBKa4Y/TDQT3jWM-rI/AAAAAAAAAKo/ihoN_DfVyGg/s1600/DSC_0055.jpg"><img style="display: block; margin: 0px auto 10px; text-align: center; cursor: pointer; width: 400px; height: 268px;" src="http://1.bp.blogspot.com/_R3yEXsBKa4Y/TDQT3jWM-rI/AAAAAAAAAKo/ihoN_DfVyGg/s400/DSC_0055.jpg" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5491035690773576370" border="0" /></a>Not much to say really, these photographs speak for themselves. This was the first of a huge batch of falls Petal recently made, and we wanted to test out their hold-ability and such. Who better to take these babies for a ride than a couple of girls right around fairy-princess age? Tutus also by Imp And Petal, though looking back on these pictures it seems the design needs a little work.<br /><br />Photography as usual by Caitlin Siobhan of Medford Oregon, her skills and vision continuously shock and awe me. If you're in the area we highly recommend contacting her for a session.<br /><br />Falls were made of 100% merino wool, hand dyed by Petal using a variety of food-grade dyes.Imp And Petalhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/04510913132257737061noreply@blogger.com2tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4563994614081707154.post-35821006754419651742010-06-21T22:59:00.000-07:002010-09-03T22:41:24.623-07:00<div style="text-align: center;"><span style="font-weight: bold;"><span style="font-size:180%;">Imp & Petal dread kit giveaway!</span></span><br /></div><a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v167/DaisyJane/popcorndreads009x1-Copy.jpg?t=1277186108"><img style="float: right; margin: 0pt 0pt 10px 10px; cursor: pointer; width: 701px; height: 526px;" src="http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v167/DaisyJane/popcorndreads009x1-Copy.jpg?t=1277186108" alt="" border="0" /></a><br /><br /><br /><br /><br /><br /><br /><br /><br /><br /><br /><br /><br /><br /><br /><br /><br /><br /><br /><br /><br /><br /><br /><br /><br /><br /><br /><br /><div style="text-align: center;"><span style="font-size:100%;">Had your eye on</span><span style="font-weight: bold;font-size:100%;" ><span style="font-weight: bold;"> </span></span><span style="font-size:100%;">an Imp and Petal dread kit for a while, but can't quite manage to part with needed cashola? Coming soon will be your chance to scored a fully customized kit OR a surprise accent kit </span> for <span style="font-size:130%;"><span style="font-weight: bold;">under $10!!</span></span><br /></div><div style="text-align: center;"><span style="font-weight: bold;"><span style="font-size:180%;"><span style="font-weight: bold;"><br /></span></span></span><div style="text-align: left;"><span style="font-size:130%;">"But when, Petal? when?"</span><br /><br />What we're looking for is 100 blog followers or 200 facebook fans, whichever hits the mark first.<br />As soon as the scale tips, we'll be posting raffle details. Already sporting Imp and Petal gear? You have DOUBLE the chance of winning at no extra cost! Stay tuned for deets!<br /><br /><div style="text-align: center; color: rgb(204, 51, 204); font-weight: bold;font-family:verdana;"><span style="font-size:180%;">l-----------> <a href="http://www.facebook.com/K.SmithHairDesign?ref=search">FACEBOOK</a><a href="http://www.facebook.com/K.SmithHairDesign?ref=search"> </a> <------------ </span></div><span style="font-weight: bold;"><span style="font-size:180%;"><span style="font-weight: bold;"></span></span></span></div></div>Imp And Petalhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/04510913132257737061noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4563994614081707154.post-2369324206668673852010-06-16T09:33:00.000-07:002010-06-16T10:28:39.382-07:00<span style="font-family: trebuchet ms;font-size:180%;" ><span style="font-weight: bold;">Hooray!!</span></span><br /><br />Imp and Petal THE BLOG is back in business! We FINALLY got Petal's computer replaced, and seeing as she's the heart and soul (and more importantly the engine) of this little operation, we plan to get this baby back off the ground in the next few weeks. Who's excited?!<br /><br /><span style="font-size:130%;"><span style="font-weight: bold;">What's New at Imp & Petal?</span></span><br /><span style="font-size:85%;"><br /><span style="font-weight: bold;">The unfortunate demise of the wedding line.</span></span> Things got crazy around here for a little while, and if you'll recall one of our previous updates we were going to try and branch out in to a wedding line. Sadly that didn't pan out as planned this year, but there is definitely hope for the future!! If of course you have any special occasions which require an out of the box accessory,<span style="font-weight: bold;font-size:85%;" > </span><span style="font-size:100%;">please as always feel free to contact us with your design ideas</span> and we can surely come up with something amazing for you!<br /><span style="font-size:85%;"><br /><span style="font-weight: bold;">The madness for extensions!</span></span> While our hopes and dreams of ribbons and lace fizzled to a pause, our synthetic and wool dread extension kits have taken the world by storm!! We are currently offering a wide variety of options, from snuggly soft hand dyed wool pieces, to rainbow wrapped synthetic dreads. We excel in a number of special effects (candy stripes, chunky blends, naturals, knotty wraps, harlequins and swirled transitionals) as well as being skilled in the arts of both Single and Double Ended Dreads. Our color chart includes over 75 natural, unnatural and even UV shades to choose from, with endless options for custom hand-blended colors. We are also now offering pre-made braided extensions as well, hot water sealed for softness with ends sealed with a professional braid sealer. Custom orders are gladly welcomed, drop us a line!!<br /><span style="font-size:85%;"><br /><span style="font-weight: bold;">Dreads on Parade</span></span>. Imp & Petal have been asked to create some Independence themed synth dreads for the local 4th of July Parade in Ashland, Oregon!! Super cool!!<br /><br />Don't forget to add K. Smith Hair Design on facebook for special deals and to-the-minute updates on what we're up to!! Thanks for checking in!Imp And Petalhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/04510913132257737061noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4563994614081707154.post-18191682448632885362010-05-17T09:40:00.001-07:002010-05-17T15:56:20.338-07:00"This Aint My First Rodeo..."<a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="http://1.bp.blogspot.com/_R3yEXsBKa4Y/S_FyyIrFvoI/AAAAAAAAAJw/y6JsJG0_9zc/s1600/DSC_0254.jpg"><img style="display: block; margin: 0px auto 10px; text-align: center; cursor: pointer; width: 268px; height: 400px;" src="http://1.bp.blogspot.com/_R3yEXsBKa4Y/S_FyyIrFvoI/AAAAAAAAAJw/y6JsJG0_9zc/s400/DSC_0254.jpg" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5472281227879104130" border="0" /></a><br /><div style="text-align: center;">Hair by K. smith of Imp And Petal<br />Make up by the very talented Cody Allen<br />Photography by our amazing friend and photographer Caitlin Siobhan<br />And Concept/Weaponry provided by J. & K. Smith of Imp And Petal<br /><br />So, what do you get when you put a couple creative stylists, a unique photographer, a beautiful exhibitionist and a bunch of firearms together? Magic, of course.<br /><br /><a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="http://4.bp.blogspot.com/_R3yEXsBKa4Y/S_F19cJjUGI/AAAAAAAAAJ4/w7Ra-xTO7cg/s1600/cuntface.jpg"><img style="display: block; margin: 0px auto 10px; text-align: center; cursor: pointer; width: 268px; height: 400px;" src="http://4.bp.blogspot.com/_R3yEXsBKa4Y/S_F19cJjUGI/AAAAAAAAAJ4/w7Ra-xTO7cg/s400/cuntface.jpg" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5472284720620589154" border="0" /></a><a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="http://2.bp.blogspot.com/_R3yEXsBKa4Y/S_HI4FauekI/AAAAAAAAAKQ/u0DpRaAhCfo/s1600/DSC_0119.jpg"><img style="display: block; margin: 0px auto 10px; text-align: center; cursor: pointer; width: 268px; height: 400px;" src="http://2.bp.blogspot.com/_R3yEXsBKa4Y/S_HI4FauekI/AAAAAAAAAKQ/u0DpRaAhCfo/s400/DSC_0119.jpg" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5472375888084367938" border="0" /></a><a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="http://4.bp.blogspot.com/_R3yEXsBKa4Y/S_HI3W-72RI/AAAAAAAAAKA/cPAfeLFTsUs/s1600/DSC_0070.jpg"><img style="display: block; margin: 0px auto 10px; text-align: center; cursor: pointer; width: 400px; height: 268px;" src="http://4.bp.blogspot.com/_R3yEXsBKa4Y/S_HI3W-72RI/AAAAAAAAAKA/cPAfeLFTsUs/s400/DSC_0070.jpg" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5472375875619772690" border="0" /></a><a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="http://1.bp.blogspot.com/_R3yEXsBKa4Y/S_HI37QaxBI/AAAAAAAAAKI/IwdsN1WpkLY/s1600/DSC_0167.jpg"><img style="display: block; margin: 0px auto 10px; text-align: center; cursor: pointer; width: 268px; height: 400px;" src="http://1.bp.blogspot.com/_R3yEXsBKa4Y/S_HI37QaxBI/AAAAAAAAAKI/IwdsN1WpkLY/s400/DSC_0167.jpg" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5472375885356778514" border="0" /></a></div>Imp And Petalhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/04510913132257737061noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4563994614081707154.post-34119551250855558152010-05-17T09:40:00.000-07:002010-05-17T09:43:24.695-07:00Imp And Petal Photo ShootImp And Petalhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/04510913132257737061noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4563994614081707154.post-79948107520582817292010-05-09T12:51:00.000-07:002010-05-09T13:00:05.995-07:00<a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="http://4.bp.blogspot.com/_R3yEXsBKa4Y/S-cTIuUMNqI/AAAAAAAAAJg/mFQjESRVKFs/s1600/2.jpg"><img style="display: block; margin: 0px auto 10px; text-align: center; cursor: pointer; width: 268px; height: 400px;" src="http://4.bp.blogspot.com/_R3yEXsBKa4Y/S-cTIuUMNqI/AAAAAAAAAJg/mFQjESRVKFs/s400/2.jpg" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5469361313057355426" border="0" /></a>Just a teaser from the photo shoot we recently did with photographer Caitlin Siobhan and (model) Kaitlin Burn. More to be posted eventually, or if you're impatient check out <a href="http://www.facebook.com/pages/Medford-OR/Caitlin-Siobhan-Photography/125973263440">Caitlin Siobhan Photography</a> on Facebook to get images as they're released!<br />Hair by K. smith of Imp And Petal<br />Make up by the very talented Cody Allen<br />And Concept/Weaponry provided by J. & K. Smith of Imp And PetalImp And Petalhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/04510913132257737061noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4563994614081707154.post-29089913775043249022010-04-22T16:56:00.000-07:002010-05-17T09:36:34.597-07:00Latest and Greatest!<a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="http://4.bp.blogspot.com/_R3yEXsBKa4Y/S_FwifFHjxI/AAAAAAAAAJo/Y1m7-h3yGn8/s1600/caiti.jpg"><img style="display: block; margin: 0px auto 10px; text-align: center; cursor: pointer; width: 264px; height: 400px;" src="http://4.bp.blogspot.com/_R3yEXsBKa4Y/S_FwifFHjxI/AAAAAAAAAJo/Y1m7-h3yGn8/s400/caiti.jpg" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5472278759992692498" border="0" /></a><br /><a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="http://2.bp.blogspot.com/_R3yEXsBKa4Y/S9DiaqWV9cI/AAAAAAAAAJI/DV5N_ML_FYo/s1600/caiti.jpg"><br /></a><span style="font-size:85%;"><span style="font-family:courier new;"> Modeled and Photographed by Caitlin Siobhan of Medford, Oregon</span></span>Imp And Petalhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/04510913132257737061noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4563994614081707154.post-74307189985080432752010-04-09T09:51:00.000-07:002010-04-09T09:52:08.500-07:00Super Busy!Sorry guys, we've been too busy to BLOG! Check back in a few days and things may have calmed down a bit. Many new photos and updates ahead, we promise!!Imp And Petalhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/04510913132257737061noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4563994614081707154.post-35317380290067146082010-03-31T22:20:00.000-07:002010-03-31T22:36:40.597-07:0022" special reminder!<a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="http://2.bp.blogspot.com/_R3yEXsBKa4Y/S7QwP2VE9mI/AAAAAAAAAJA/ArckCqfmYrA/s1600/hannahsdreads+034x.jpg"><img style="margin: 0px auto 10px; display: block; text-align: center; cursor: pointer; width: 341px; height: 400px;" src="http://2.bp.blogspot.com/_R3yEXsBKa4Y/S7QwP2VE9mI/AAAAAAAAAJA/ArckCqfmYrA/s400/hannahsdreads+034x.jpg" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5455038097492604514" border="0" /></a><br /><br /><br /><div style="text-align: center;"><span style="font-weight: bold;">Imp And Petal's Subtle Sale </span>will be ending May first, so be sure to get your order in while the offer's good! We're offering Synthetic Dread Kits up to 22" for $199 <span style="font-weight: bold;"><br />(Almost $100 in savings).<br /><br /></span><a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="http://3.bp.blogspot.com/_R3yEXsBKa4Y/S7QtO48R_LI/AAAAAAAAAIw/MU2GzWkJjOs/s1600/beccadreads+008x.jpg"><img style="margin: 0px auto 10px; display: block; text-align: center; cursor: pointer; width: 300px; height: 400px;" src="http://3.bp.blogspot.com/_R3yEXsBKa4Y/S7QtO48R_LI/AAAAAAAAAIw/MU2GzWkJjOs/s400/beccadreads+008x.jpg" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5455034782479154354" border="0" /></a><br /><span style="font-weight: bold;">Kits are customizable, and include:</span><br /><br /></div><br />+ Your choice of 50 Double Ended / 100 Single Ended Dreads in up two 4 colors<br />+ Up to 10 candy cane swirls, in your choice of colors<br />+ Up to 10 transitionals, in your choice of colors<br />+ Complete instructions on how to care for your dreads, how to wash your air and scalp, and links to video tutorials on how to install.<br />+ free maintainence for the life of your dreads (you pay shipping)<br /><br /><a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="http://3.bp.blogspot.com/_R3yEXsBKa4Y/S7Qv7zC5MSI/AAAAAAAAAI4/fF8PNPirt0s/s1600/megandreads+084x.jpg"><img style="margin: 0px auto 10px; display: block; text-align: center; cursor: pointer; width: 300px; height: 400px;" src="http://3.bp.blogspot.com/_R3yEXsBKa4Y/S7Qv7zC5MSI/AAAAAAAAAI4/fF8PNPirt0s/s400/megandreads+084x.jpg" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5455037753013645602" border="0" /></a><br /><div style="text-align: center;"><span style="font-size:130%;">Check <a href="http://www.etsy.com/view_listing.php?listing_id=42846662">THIS LISTING</a> for more!</span></div>Imp And Petalhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/04510913132257737061noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4563994614081707154.post-22783452531433421522010-03-25T18:08:00.000-07:002010-03-26T10:16:05.192-07:00Featured Esty Artist: ArtworkSW<div style="text-align: center;"><span style=";font-family:courier new;font-size:180%;" >ArtworkSW on ETSY.com</span><br /></div><br /><a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="http://ny-image1.etsy.com/il_430xN.105022437.jpg"><img style="margin: 0px auto 10px; display: block; text-align: center; cursor: pointer; width: 430px; height: 502px;" src="http://ny-image1.etsy.com/il_430xN.105022437.jpg" alt="" border="0" /></a>I'd seen her work around etsy and always liked it, but after spending a few minutes discovering new creative thrills in the same Etsy Chat as this pacific northwestern artist, I knew exactly who I wanted to feature next. Sharon's work pulls from that classic theory of contrast, the simple light vs. dark of a black ink sketch on a clean white canvas. It's fantastic!<br /><a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="http://ny-image2.etsy.com/il_430xN.131547730.jpg"><img style="margin: 0px auto 10px; display: block; text-align: center; cursor: pointer; width: 430px; height: 430px;" src="http://ny-image2.etsy.com/il_430xN.131547730.jpg" alt="" border="0" /></a><br />Her biggest claim to fame is her printed greeting cards. These are lovely, because they make it possible to send someone special a true work of art for the reasonable price of $3.00, as well as the option of filling the blank interior with messages of love.<br /><br /><br /><a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="http://ny-image1.etsy.com/il_430xN.131805017.jpg"><img style="margin: 0px auto 10px; display: block; text-align: center; cursor: pointer; width: 430px; height: 430px;" src="http://ny-image1.etsy.com/il_430xN.131805017.jpg" alt="" border="0" /></a><br /><br /><br /><span style=";font-family:trebuchet ms;font-size:130%;" ><span style="font-weight: bold;">Here's what the artist had to say when we asked her a few questions:</span></span><br /><a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="http://1.bp.blogspot.com/_R3yEXsBKa4Y/S6zrY_UrfOI/AAAAAAAAAIo/vTfnDQuiqsU/s1600/get_convo_image.php.jpg"><img style="margin: 0pt 10px 10px 0pt; float: left; cursor: pointer; width: 267px; height: 400px;" src="http://1.bp.blogspot.com/_R3yEXsBKa4Y/S6zrY_UrfOI/AAAAAAAAAIo/vTfnDQuiqsU/s400/get_convo_image.php.jpg" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5452992063386385634" border="0" /></a><br />1. Who's idea was it to start selling on Etsy?<br /><span style="color: rgb(0, 51, 51);">Someone I met at a craft show in downtown Seattle, Etsy seller kneehighsnpigtail), who soon became a friend of mine told me about Etsy. I asked her how well she did on Etsy, and to my surprise, she does quite well. I became very excited about the website and decided I'd try to sell my work on there. I don't make much more than lunch money on Etsy, but it's fun regardless.</span><br /><br /><br />2. What are some of your goals for your shop?<br /><span style="color: rgb(0, 51, 51);">Goals for my shop include fusing some new and different art pieces into it. I've recently added some new mixed media cards that were really fun to make. I also do several other arts and crafts on the side. I'm not sure yet </span><span style="color: rgb(0, 51, 51);">whether I want to open a second shop for all my do-dads, or just mix them in my current shop.</span><br /><br />3. What inspires you?<br /><span style="color: rgb(0, 51, 51);">There are several things that inspire me, or rather push me to continuously produce more works of art. Inspirations for my subject matter comes from the beautiful scenery of Washington, where I live my little life. I also get inspiration from magazines, picture books, the TV of all places lol. What presses me to continue drawing is the fact that I immerse myself into it. When I'm stressed at work, coming home to draw takes so much of that stress away. I can just absorb myself into my work. I literally find myself humming after I get into my artwork (totally a knee-jerk reaction).</span><br /><br /><br />4. What do you thinks has been the biggest challenge with starting a business online?<br /><span style="color: rgb(0, 51, 51);">The biggest challenge for me starting my business online is the work that goes into posting just one listing! My goodness. First you take a photo of your work. Then you upload it to the computer. Then you edit the photos to reduce blurriness, and adjust your contrast, and edit your pixel size. After that you go through the steps of listing your item, adding tags and descriptions. Finally, after all of that, your $3 card is posted. Can you say "WOW"?</span><br /><br /><br />5. Top 5 Favorite Etsy shops?<br /><a href="http://www.kneehighsnpigtails.etsy.com/"><span style="font-size:130%;"><span style="font-family:arial;">Kneehighsnpigtails</span></span></a> who was there to get me going and show me the ropes.<br /><a href="http://www.artflair.etsy.com/"><span style="font-size:130%;"><span style="font-family:lucida grande;">Artflair</span></span></a> is a favorite shop of mine as well. Artflair has very similar artwork to mine, but unique in its own way as well.<br /><a href="http://www.murwati%20.etsy.com/"><span style="font-size:130%;"><span style="font-family:trebuchet ms;">Murwati</span></span> </a>holds a special place in my heart. She has great little hand made purses and is such a fun person to chat with.<br /><a href="http://www.mamamonkey.etsy.com/"><span style="font-size:130%;"><span style="font-family:times new roman;">Mamamonkey</span></span></a> has a wonderful shop full of baby onesies. She is someone I met in chat and found out lived just down the street from me. We ended up going to the same art show a little later on. And my final pick would have to be...<br /><span style="font-family:courier new;"><a href="http://www.oakhilldesigns.etsy.com/"><span style="font-size:130%;">OakHillDesigns</span></a>.</span> I've never chatted with this seller, but recently ordered a stamped metal keychain that was unbelievably perfect! It will be a birthday gift for my husband this next month. He is going to love it.<br /><br />6. Anything else you'd like to add?<br /><span style="color: rgb(0, 51, 51);">Overall, Etsy has been a fun showcase for my work. I enjoy being able to log in, go to the chatroom and be able to talk about whatever is on my mind. Most of the people have been so helpful and fun. I've found some really good deals on Etsy, and some great craftsmanship. My wedding jewelry I had made by and Etsy seller, and my bridesmaids still wear their gifts very often. I do hope sales pick up a bit more for my shop, but I don't complain. I'm so excited when I get to mail my work to Canada, or even far places of the US. I love knowing my art is all over the place. I am currently 23. My next goal is to go to school for helicopter pilot training. My dad loves the idea and told me just last night that when I own my own helicopter, I should put huge graphic decals of my art on my chopper. I am totally all for his idea.</span><br /><br /><span style="color: rgb(0, 51, 51);">Thanks so much for featuring me and getting to know a little more about the girl behind the art. Please continue to visit my shop to explore all the new things I'm always creating.</span><br /><br /><span style="color: rgb(0, 51, 51);">-Sharon @ </span><a href="http://artworksw.etsy.com/" target="_blank">ArtworkSW.Etsy.com</a><br /><br />Thank YOU, Sharon!Imp And Petalhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/04510913132257737061noreply@blogger.com0