FLASH sale!

FLASH SALE!

10% off your total purchase at Ni-Chern Designs

Promo ends 07/07/13

Ni-Chern Designs Update

The March Zaarly Bazaar went really well! I got to meet lots of new people, saw new faces, and really enjoyed talking to everyone!

I think we're hoping to do this again in April, so, I'm excited!!

Oh.... Have you seen the new website? www.ni-cherndesigns.com

It's been taking a little bit, but I'm going to start putting fabric swatches on there for custom orders by end of April. Soon you'll be able to make purchases on the site. It's a goal for sometime end of this year, we'll see how it goes with life and (day job) work.

Oh now, I'm selling key fob kits! Wha? Yeah!!

So, you can make your own key fobs without all the cutting hassle! No lie, cutting is one of my least favorite thing to do -- so, I'm taking care of it for you with the kit!!

Lanyard Giveaway

Alright, so, I think my shop is ready for a giveaway, don't you think?

This one is my favorite:

I like this one too:

I sometimes wear a different one when I go to work. It's fun to have a cute fabric lanyard to go with my outfit!

These lanyards are great for anyone! You can get several so it can match with your outfits! The lanyards has been sewn to lay flat to your chest and can be comfortably used to hold your ID Badge, Keys, Whistle, Phone or Security Tag.

This is a perfect gift for family, friends, coaches, athletes, teachers, instructors, students, business people that requires ID, or anyone that needs a lanyard! You can also use it as a key hook too! :)

I make two different length for each fabric style. Short and long.

The Short Dimensions (Approx):
Drop to the bottom tip of the hardware: 18"

The Long Dimensions (Approx):

Drop to the bottom tip of the hardware: 23.25"

So, I know, you're probably looking for the giveaway!

Here it is on Rafflecopter!

 p.s. this giveaway is only eligable for US mailing addresses

Good luck!

If you didn't know, you can get 10% off your purchase of lanyards by putting the code "Green Lantern" in message to seller. Offer ends 10/31/12

a Rafflecopter giveaway

New Items and discount code

At my day job, we are required to have an ID to go to the offices/rooms. The lanyards that they had given us wasn't very comfortable on my neck, especially when I wear non-collar shirts.
I decided to sew together a lanyard. I made myself a green one. I call it... the Green Lanyard. LOL, you know, like Green Lantern. Ohhhh... I'm so cheesy! Anyway, I tested it out for a few weeks before I decided to make more to sell.

I'm very excited to introduce my new items for the shop! Fabric lanyards! I offer two different lengths. Short and long.

I use cotton fabric with a light interfacing, and attached a metal steel swivel hook to it.

The approx. dimension of the short of the fabric is about 16 - 17" and the fabric of the long is about 21 - 22"
The swivel hook is about 2"

I will be posting new lanyards all this month!

Now for the discount!!
For the month of October, Save 10% on your purchase of listed lanyards when you post "Green Lantern" in the 'message to seller'! Since Etsy doesn't do coupon codes for certain sections of my shop, I'll just have to send you the partial refund you after the fact. I know, it's a pain, but I want to give you a discount! *the fine print that is not so tiny -- discount is only for listed lanyards, does not apply to custom orders of lanyards*

Check out the shop to see what I have in stock now! www.ni-cherndesigns.com

Yellow Tote and Craft Show

I'm a little late posting this.

This week was a little hectic. I was trying to prepare for the Shawnee Arts & Crafts Fair.

Cindy with FabTabulous and I shared a booth. If you don't know Cindy, you should! She's one of the sweetest person you'll ever meet, and she's the best booth partner anyone can have! This is our second time sharing a booth.
Here is our booth:

I love the way Cindy presents her items!!

I made a new tote for the show, but didn't take pictures of it... because I sold it at the show. I took pictures before it went to its new home.

The difference between this tote and the purple totes are that this one has feet on the bottom and a tab for closure. I should have its twin finished by this weekend.


I'm also working on patterns, and needing pattern testers.

Not too eventful weekend, but busy!

What did you work on this week?

New Totes

I just finished three totes last night. I'll be listing them sometime this weekend. I need good sunlight to take photos, which the only time is the weekend for me.

They are similar to the one that I donated to Art Unleashed, except these have two small pockets under the zipper!

I am debating on just listing one, and having the other ones go to a consignment shop.

So? What do you think?  :)

I'll be starting on some other totes with different fabrics soon. I'm trying to get a collection going on soon!

Donating to Art Unleashed, Part 2

I made a new tote... this is the first one, and it will be donated to Art Unleashed. ...
I've been doing some tote sketches to add to my shop collection. Couple nights ago, I started cutting fabrics, etc. Started at 9pm, shortly after the boys went to bed. Then it was getting pretty late, I looked up at the clock in the craft room and the hands said it was midnight... only to find out that the batteries were dying, and it was actually 2am!!
So, I was like, Well, I'm up this late already, might as well just finish it. Thinking that it'll take me another hour.  Nope, I did not finish it until 445am. Got into bed at 5am. Got a 2 hour power nap. went to work........................ not as a productive day since half of my brain was still asleep!

Then later finding out that I have strep. Ugh. What a week, already!!

I will be keeping a distance from everyone for a few days until it's "safe" to interact with other human beings!

Oh yes, so what do you think? Love to hear some feedback on how to make it perfect for you!

Donating to Art Unleashed, Part 1

Last year was the first year that I started to donate to Art Unleashed (an event from the Humane Society of Greater Kansas City) to help with pets in the Kansas City area. I actually did 2 doodles last year (doodles are painting/sketch/art on  5"x5" MDF tiles)

This year I decided to stitch something for them.  This is just one of the two that I will be donating. I'm still working on the other one, that's why this is the "Part 1" ;)

What do you think? Dog bones. I think it's pretty cute!!!

If you're in the Greater Kansas City area, you can purchase tickets here for $25 to Art Unleashed.

Ni-Chern Designs Sale

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Feel free and spill the salt, walk under the ladder, break a mirror... because it's your lucky day on this Friday the 13th!!!
40% off your entire purchase. I think that's pretty awesome! Stop on by, check out what I have in store for you!

Gift to Trista Sutter

As part of The Artisan Group, I signed up to be picked to gift to Trista Sutter. I won one of the many lottery picks!
If you do not know who Trista is, she is the first bachelorette on tv, if you still have no idea - click here for the wiki page.

This is my gift to Trista:

Wristlet/clutch (the wristlet part may be tucked in the clutch) and Key fob.

I'm holding the clutch here, for size reference:

What do you think?!

I hope she'll like it! I'm pretty excited about it!!!

Custom Clutch

I created a new clutch style. It's a very simple one.

This was for Carolyn and Kristi's friend. I met both, Carolyn and Kristi, at Zeleny Arts Fair. They're such sweet ladies! They make jewelry, they are the HangUpsinKC. Check them out!

Phone not included! ;)

The wristlet part may be tucked into the clutch itself, if she chooses not to use the wristlet part.

I really like it! I really like the colors and the size!

Other info:

Fabric: Premier Prints Crossbones Twill in Storm

Saturday Sample Sale

I am working on a new clutch. This is a mock up for a custom order.

This is a Sample Sale.
What is a Sample Sale? It is basically a mock up or an unsuccessful project. It is usually half off or more (depending on the quality and cost of materials). See below for pricing, it includes shipping.

The exterior fabric is heavy cotton in black and white houndstooth pattern. Lining is in cotton in lavender. It is lined with heavy interfacing.

8" wide x 5.5" height x .75 bottom
Magnet closure
Handle 6.5" long, may be tucked inside of the clutch
Pocket

Price: $10 (includes shipping)

Sorry, shipping is for US only.



The first person to leave a comment here with the info below will be invoiced through PayPal:

1. Leave your PayPal email address in the message. I will need it to send you the invoice. If payment is not received within 24 hours, the next comment-er will be selected.
2. Address to where you would like the item to be shipping to.

All comments are moderated.  The comments arrive in the order received.  So the first comment to arrive meeting the requirements above will get the sample. When it is sold, I will update this post.
You will receive a shipping confirmation when I ship the item.

To whom this clutch is purchased by, I would really like your feedback, what your likes and dislikes. Please let me know what you think so I can create better and more useful items in the future.

Zeleny Art Fair in Parkville

So..... what are you doing tomorrow (Saturday 04/28/12)?

you're not doing anything because you cancelled all your plans?
For me!? Really?!

Since you don't have plans or anything, I'll be in Parkville, MO tomorrow at the Zeleny Art Fair with FabTabulous!

No way?! You're coming?! Awww, you're the best!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

I can't wait to see you tomorrow!!!!!

Here is the address again:
Heartland Center (click on the link for google maps)
16965 NW 45 Hwy
Parkville, MO

Addiction to fabric video

Few months ago, I mentioned to Christine (of Click Photography) that I have been thinking about coming up with a video to show people my personality and my love for fabrics. She wanted to help! Of course, I couldn't say no. She's so talented that I can't say no when she offers to help! ;)

We figured out a time and ideas on what I was going to do. She came over one Sunday morning taking pictures.  We used the stenciled wall as the background. sigh. I love that wall.

So, here is the video that Christine helped put together for me.

What do you think of it? Do you like it?!?

I just want to say it one more time. Christine is the best, and I cannot thank or praise her enough!!

Holiday Promotion for Ni-Chern Designs

I'm so terrible at posting these things.
I'm strange. I get really shy when I talk about my hobby.
I need to get out of my shell. So, it'll take me awhile... please be patient with me. :)

KCEtsy is the Street Team that I am a part of on Etsy.

For the holiday season (from Thanksgiving to Christmas), I am donating 5% of my sales to Harvesters.

Everyday bag - Floral Paisley

Check out other KCEtsy team members that are donating too!