It's been a while... but I'm still here :)

WOW! It's been so long since I last blogged! So much for my New Year's resolution, eh? Well, it's time I really get back into this! So I'm here with my coffee and listening to The Killer's CD, It's a good way to start the afternoon!

Let me tell you what's been going on with me the past month actually! I've started a new job in March, after being unemployed for months. Yeah the economy really sucks big time! I'm glad I at least got a a decent job not to far from where I live, with decent pay. And best thing is, I work 4 days a week so I can dedicate that other day in the week to my Etsy shop and make cute things! Though that's wonderful, it's not always gone as I'd like to. Haven't sewn in a while really because i couldn't find any inspiration. My muse really let me down for a few months :( So there weren't any real updates at Kitty Darkness Designs.
But when my shop turned 1 year old!! this past July I had a Anniversary Sale going on for nearly a month before I went on holiday in August. And it was a great success! Thanks to everyone for their support! I felt like it was appreciated what I made and sold on Etsy as I really contemplated on closing the shop (I had already closed my DaWanda Shop earlier this year)! But it seems like I got my muse back now since I have a lot of new idea's to put into finalization! A few of them being the new items that are available at my shop now like these woodland scrabbletile pendants!

Aren't they cute?? :) The deer was a gift from a friend of mine and she poses so well with the cute pendants :) Check out my etsy for more info!

I have a few more ideas to put into work, and you will see them soon here and in my shop! To help get back my muse, this cute shop I found in Amsterdam really helped! It's called "De Sprookjes Kamer" or "the Fairytale Shop" (Or "the Polkadot Shop"as they have a lot of cute polkadotty goodies!) This is the front of the shop

It looks small but it's packed with goodies inside like these

lots of polkadotty goodies everywhere! I really could spend hours (and have!!) being lost in there! They have a lot of great goodies imported from japan! Very fun kawaii stuff like these Otogicco Little Red Riding Hood items

cute organizer

these adorable figurines (my boyfriend actually gave me these :)
and

this gorgeous ID case or you can also use it as a suitcase label, but I would be too afraid of loosing in in the process of traveling!

They also have great unique fabrics imported from japan at the shop, like these

beautiful foxes, mushrooms and deer fabric and ribbon!

So if all the pretties here doesn't inspire me, I don't know what will ;) Keep a lookout for new items at my Etsy. I've also decided I'll be letting go some of my kawaii collection there, like memopads and decotapes and sticker sacks, etc. When that happens, I'll definitely inform you all here about it too :)

Here's to a happy 2009!

Well, it's been a while since I've blogged but I'm back! Hope you all had a great Holiday season and a great celebration rining in the New Year. For me, things weren't all that good, as I have lost my job (damn economic depression!) so I begin 2009 un employed and looking for a new job. It's not all that bad! As they say, one door closes and a new one opens! So keep your fingers crossed that I'll find a great job this year :)

One more positive thing is that I finally have more time to regularly update my shop and (hopefully) blog some more again! I've added so many more things to the shop, like new Bottle Cap Magnets, Zippy's, and destashing some of my kawaii items and supplies. I'm also in the process in completing an order to send to participate in the Get Eurofied Sampler Box that will go on sale of Feb 1st! I'll tell you all more about that soon!

For now i'll leave you with a little tease, a bunch of new magnets I made :)

In need of a Zippy?

I have recently bought a new sewing machine, a wonderful Janome, and I have decided to also make some zippered pouches to sell on my shop. I am making them in various sizes and most of them are made from imported Japanese fabrics. I also will make things out of some cool fabrics in retro style. There's a store I frequently visit called Kitch Kitchen and they have the most wonderful vinyl printed fabric in kitch and retro design! Yes I will be making stuff with that too :D So my shop is no longer only kawaii based, but broadening out just a little bit :) I am making new kawaii felties still, I have a few good ones I still need to realize, but when they are up you'll be notified here :) But for now, if you are in need of a Zippy, go check out my listings! I will add more tomorrow :)

New! Bottle Cap Magnets!

New at my etsy store, Bottle cap magnets! I really enjoyed making these! I have uploaded a bunch at once (14), they are $3 each and for a limited time you can buy 2 for $5, 4 for $10 etc. A free exclusive Kitty Darkness Designs Bottlecap Magnet will be added with every order. It's one that is not for sale and only available when you buy something at my store. So go ahead and take a look, hopefully you'll find something you'll like :)

My products on DaWanda!!

I opened a DaWanda shop! For people in Europe esp. this would be an easier way to buy things from me as prices are listed in Euros and here I also accept bank transfers. I'm listing things on this shop daily, for now the things I have listed on my Etsy are making it's way over. Take a look!

Anyone want some sushi?

This adorable little guy was listed on my Etsy shop yesterday. It's Onigri Chan in a keychain form. I've been also putting some buttons on my creations lately! I think it gives them a cute accent :) If you want to give him a loving home, click the link above and there you will also find more info on him :)

My First Treasury

No, sadly I was not included in one... yet (well as far as I know of ;) but I finally managed to snag my first Treasury list on etsy! As some of you might now, it's a very popular list to get on! I decided to go with the theme and make an ode to my fellow black kitties out there!

Here's a screenshot (the list will expire on Sunday so the link won't work after that)



Go on and take a look while you can! Give the kitties some love :)