Wednesday, August 15, 2012

Finding the time...

It's been a maddening last few weeks (sanity hasn't let go just yet).

We have gotten our completed Tshirts, in our first design company, this one being with SheGrim.
The "title" for this shirt is officially, Freedom v.1, and we hope you grab one while they're available.
We have them available on our BigCartel, Etsy, wozaonline and you can even order via our personal Facebook pages.
If you view the tabs at the top of our blog, the tabs will take you to almost all our pages, right now!

Market news: apart from our usual Wyetti and Henley Arms markets, we're also trying to get a place at a Medieval turned Equestrian happening in Kyalami for September.
If I'get booked in time and they have space, I'll post the details for you to check out.

Hopefully... *hopefully* ...things are going to start being less crazy by the end of August.

For those who support/read/view our stores and stalls. Thanks. You're amazing.
Once our stickers and badges are sorted, I would love to send them off as freebies to you guys, so if you want a free pin or sticker, leave me a message so I can put you on the list :)

Have a great day, wherever you are!

~Zoo~





Monday, August 6, 2012

And look what we have!

Well ladies and gents...

The first run of the first design of Wonder Struck tees, is on the backseat of my car as we speak!

For now, consider this design (Freedom v.1) a limited run.

Thanks to She Grim, my "vision" was put into a digital format and is now on these tshirts ready to be worn!

We just have to load pics up on our bicartel, but if you'd like to grab a tee anyway:

wonderstruckinc.bigcartel.com

Our next tee design collaboration is already underway ;) with another designer.
Going to be so much fun!

Limited quantity on each size available of Freedom v.1, but they are available from small - xxl.


Thursday, August 2, 2012

For serious...

Well... I, CJ/Zoocatty, am very happy to announce that in the next 2 weeks, we will officially be releasing the first range of Wonder Struck Inc. clothing items. The T-shirts will be available from our BigCartel and woza online stores as soon as they're ready.
The first run, entitled Freedom v.1, has been designed in collaboration with our model, SheGrim.
The shirts in this range will only be available in white and are available from small to xxl.
When you order you'll also get either a 25mm badge or 66mm glossy round sticker of the smashed heart featured on the shirts. Just a little thanks from Wonder Struck Inc. and SheGrim ;)
We'll also be collaborating for a new jewellery range with a vinyl artist in the next few months, as more time opens up.
The Wonder Struck Inc./Nuclear Designs collaboration, Squareheads, will also be getting into gear again as the swamp of work lessens.
Then, this Friday night is our monthly night market happening at Henley Arms, Ewelme road, Henley-on-klip, Fahrenheit, South Africa.
Come join us for drinks, food, shinanigans and of course crafty goods!
The weekend, however doesn't stop there fore, as the Wonder Struck Inc. horsebeast, Sonny, will be doing his Prelim I dressage class at 14:30 ish on Sunday. Wish us luck!
Photos and videos of our show trip will be up on the blog during next week. Fun!
Till the next update, have a fantastical day humans.

Saturday, July 28, 2012

Market busies...

We're at Wyetti market...
Oh the craftyness and shinanigans!










Tuesday, July 24, 2012

The next countdown...

3 days away from the next Wyetti market and stable time has just taken over all my inbetween time!

However... There is some really cool stock coming to your eyes this Saturday.
Just cannot wait to set it all up on the stands.

So yea...late nights this week and hopefully LOADS of visitors at the Wonder Struck Inc. stall during Saturday!

Also...my stable mate Michelle, will be at the market handling the pony rides with her horsemonster, Turkish Delight.

Hope you'll stop by...

~Zoo~


Thursday, July 12, 2012

Little things...

Well... our blog has been a bit quiet, mainly due to alot of work at the stables taking up spare time right now as I get my horse prepared for his first show in years.
Right now, I feel like the move was worth it.

But onto Wonder Struck Inc. matters...

The little place I will be residing in and which will be Wonder Struck Inc HQ, is coming along nicely.
Painting has been done. Tiling has been done. Electricity has been connected and is working.
I am grateful to have a great step mom who has taken alot of this organising and sorting onto her shoulders... thanks Ma.

I've also started getting all the little bits and pieces together, in my excitement at how close its getting to moving in!
Can't wait to show you all the new place!

Then, as always, I'm continuing to better my work and Wonder Struck Inc. stock.
I'm also trying to make stock more accessible to the non-Etsy and non-paypal users here in South Africa by adding an online store for them!
There's still loads of tweaking and sorting out to on it, but I'm learning all this by doing.
I can just *see* the webpage fundis shivering at the thought ;)

Anyone ordering from our Etsy store from here on out will start finding rather odd, but practical freebie additions to your packages.
Craft supplies will be getting wooden coaster blanks/wooden box blanks/extra pieces, in and apart of the packaging, while those buying our ready to wear/use/gift listings will be getting glam, reusable, recycleable tin boxes that your purchases will be in.

I really want you to get your moneys worth, while feeling special, all in one little package.
So I hope you guys enjoy.

I'm feeling really good about July/August, and I won't let the dismal sales figures get me down.

Go out and support handmade!
And have a great Thursday!

Much love!
~Zoo~



Thursday, July 5, 2012

More market preperations...

What a run of madness!
Since the market at Wyetti this last Saturday, we moved the horsebeast, Sonny, to his new stable.
I've been getting fit with grooming and mucking out, and this Saturday we start working for reals!

Inbetween now and then however, is the night market at Henley Arms in Henley-on-klip.
I'm really hoping sales go a bit better and I'm hoping to have a great time as always there.

I haven't made anything really new as there's just SO MUCH stock.

I have however, added a "CLEARANCE" section to our Etsy store.
Keep an eye on our Twitter for my listing promotions that I so diligently see to everyday *shew*.

Resin cameos on chain

modified glass cab necklaces. Birds!
Dyed agate braided bracelets (customs made)

Dyed howlite skull beads/braided bracelets (in custom colours/sizes)


Until the next update. Ciao!

Monday, July 2, 2012

New month...more madness...

Its the Monday after our Wyetti market and a night market is heading our way in 4 days.

Sales were dreadful for us on Saturday, but it was still good fun.
Jane, who brings antique and vintage wares....was having a salt&pepper set day. It was sad that no one took any home!
It was also Astra's birthday. Astra sells himalayan pink salt and is...pretty much the market mom.
Heatherlynn (Astra's daughter) and my immediate stall neighbour at just about every market we attend... had the most fantastic range of new stock.
I ended up buying 2 belated birthday gifts from her.

As work continues on the little house I'll be moving to and which will be Wonder Struck HQ, in the meantime I'm a bit frazzled and confused.

As soon as I figure where I am with everything I'll update about all the collabs going on.

Ciao.
Zoo