I've got Labubu decals available in the shop.

I've got Labubu decals available in the shop.  These are super easy to apply.  Just cut them out, wet them, and slide them (face up!) onto your nail.  You can adjust the placement as long as they are wet.  Dab with something absorbent when you're satisfied with placement.  Cover with a topcoat to ensure adhesion, and you're good to go.

Custom images and sizes are available!

(I will definitely be doing more varieties of these, but I'm focused on Labubu for the Labubu event on Saturday.)

I made -$71 today...

I made -$71 today (booth fee + a couple of purchases), but I met a lot of great people and had fun, so I'm not upset.

I think my stuff would sell better to a younger crowd, and that's ok. I was also tucked in the back, so I don't think we had the traffic that some of the other vendors might have.

But I still had a good time and no regrets. ❤️

Etsy wants new photos, added videos, etc.

Etsy wants new photos, added videos, etc. I will start on that next week. Getting ready for the show tomorrow, then I'll update whatever I bring back home next week before starting on new stuff.

I still need to update my Polish All the Things page. It's linked to Etsy, but currently only has my nail art on there. I have so much to do! 😬

It's been one of those...

It's been one of those "tried my best, but accomplished very little" type of days.

I spent too much time trying to integrate my Etsy shop with my Polish All the Things page, and in the end it didn't even work. Apparently, you could do that last year, but not anymore. I also had to get my Square account switched over to my current last name and bank.

I jumped in with both feet and signed up to do a craft show this weekend. Info on that will be on the page linked above ^ here shortly. I know very few people where I live now, but I'm still gonna put up the event. 😂

I also submitted the scholarship application for the program I'm trying to get into.

I watered a few plants. Made a plant Insta.

That's pretty much all I managed to do today.

Etsy says I need more photos and videos of my stuff. I agree. I have new jewelry displays, so maybe I can make things look fancy and get some new media up this weekend. We'll see.

Currently working on reopening Polish All the Things...

Currently working on reopening Polish All the Things on Etsy.  I need to get some fresher pics, as well as some videos to show the sparkle (not to mention I need to get creating!), but I gotta start somewhere.

Just an update:

I still don't have a job. I was laid off in April. The market has been terrible. I put in applications every week, and I'm getting rejection letters and no call-backs.

When I started college in 2015, my plan was to go for something well-paying and in-demand. I really took to Math and Computer Science, and I have no regrets about choosing those paths, although I never imagined that due to the economy and AI it would be so hard to find work. It definitely wasn't like this a few years ago.

Anyway, I've been looking around for a path forward and I think I have a plan. There's a program under one of the local colleges that offers a certificate for Web Design. I have some years of experience, but I also have some gaps in my knowledge since I am self-taught. I would feel much better applying for jobs doing that if I took this boot camp, so I'm about to apply.

I also didn't really think through the whole "moving to a new place where I knew no one and then working remotely so that I have no local network," but that's exactly what I did. I just didn't realize it until it bit me in the ass after my layoff. 😬 So going through this program would help me start the process of building a network here on top of honing my skills.

I'm still also really interested in learning Spanish, so I'm considering (perhaps next year, hopefully after I'm working) taking Spanish here. Living in New Mexico, it would be super useful to have more under my belt than what I can get from Duolingo. And if I have a major in it, I would feel confident in my competency.

I don't know. Spanish is more of a long-term goal than immediate, but what is clear to me is that I'm probably not finding a job soon, so I need to be improving myself. I will continue to apply for jobs, but I need to make myself more marketable while doing that. So I'm going to do my best.

Also, in the meantime, I will probably re-open my Etsy shop and list all of the jewelry I've made. I might also start making press-on nails since I have so many nail art supplies. I don't know how popular press-ons are, but I know you can buy unique and even custom sets on Etsy, so I might as well throw my designs in the ring, too.

I hope y'all are doing well. Aside from not having a job, I'm actually doing pretty ok. I've been doing a lot of self-care, which I needed.

Local friends, if y'all have time to hang out, please let me know! ❤️

I haven't done nail art in a very long time...

I haven't done nail art in a very long time, and I wouldn't really count this as art, either. I just put on my structure gel for strength as usual, then plopped down the water slide decals I made.

I made these for the work event I attended. I didn't really know what to expect, but I had a great time. I met so many of my coworkers and it was so crazy to finally see everyone in 3D. I interact with so many people on Slack, many of who I felt super connected to, and meeting in person just took that to the next level. I definitely came away from the event feeling energized about work and more secure in my work relationships. I also met a ton of cool people that I didn't know already.

I can't go without saying that it was amazing seeing my friends from GCU. It was hard being in Cincinnati for those 5 months away from my family, but we had a wonderful cohort and mentorship and we learned so much and grew together. It was such a great feeling seeing those familiar faces.

Anyway, I didn't want to let the week end without shouting out my wonderful work place for planning, executing, and treating us to this get-together. I love working remotely, being here with the family and the pets, but I do think I needed this. I'm looking forward to the next one already! 💙

    Custom Decals by Me!

I've seen a lot of posts recently...

I've seen a lot of posts recently about supporting small and local businesses because of the pandemic and the supply chain issues so I thought it might be an appropriate time to renew my Etsy listings.  For anyone who didn't know me back when I was heavy into making jewelry:  I made it with nail polish.  Some of it came out pretty nice and I traveled (usually with my mom and brother) doing events and selling there.  It was a good time, but between some health issues and college I could no longer find time to make things or do events and well, then the pandemic and etc...  basically all of my supplies and already-made items ended up in the closet.

I'm gonna be honest and say that I don't know if I'll actually end up reviving Polish All the Things for really-realz... I'm kind of more health- and career- focused at this point in my life.  I would love to get back into nail art just for myself because it's a self-care thing.  I've already starting making time for keeping my claws polished so that's a step in the right direction.  I don't know if making jewelry will ever be a part of my life again, but if it does I can't imagine it being a MAJOR part.  I don't know.  It's fun and stress-relieving and I DO have a ton of polish...  But anyway, if you see something you want I'd say get it before it's gone.  I really can't make any guarantees at this point.

So without further blah blah, here's the link to my shop.  I've got a table full of jewelry that apparently never made it to Etsy so that'll hopefully get up there this weekend.  But yeah, that's all for now.

Thank you, friends.  ❤

https://www.etsy.com/shop/PolishAllTheThings

Hey friends...

Hey friends, I just spent some time this weekend going over my Polish All the Things inventory and re-listing some things on Etsy.  I mostly haven't made anything new since I started school, but I do have plenty of items left if anyone wants things for the holiday season.

There are a few things up on the PATT Facebook page that aren't yet on Etsy, but maybe I will get them listed in the next couple of weeks.  It really all depends on how hard school is kicking my ass, but anyway.  We'll see, and I will definitely make an effort.

If any of you would be so kind as to share my shop and keep me in mind if you do any holiday shopping online, it would be greatly appreciated.  I have a tub of things I've made sitting in my room, and it would benefit me in more ways than one to get some of it moving out of here.

Etsy link

Thanks!  ❤

Did the Anniston Downtown Market this morning.

Did the Anniston Downtown Market this morning.  It was a lot busier, but I sold only two things.  That was kind of a bummer because I was really hoping to get enough money to buy some more supplies, but maybe I'll get some Etsy sales this week.  My mom and brother did much better this time so that's good.

We had a tent and I was not sick as hell today.  I ended up with a pink face and slight headache.  Ran out without sunblock because I'm not good at early mornings.  I will make sure to have some with me next time.  I did take a nap when I got home because I didn't sleep as much as I needed to last night.  I was too into working on jewelry.  I got started and couldn't stop.  I REALLY REALLY REALLY want to glue my new stones into things and photograph them tomorrow, but they aren't quite dry enough and I don't want to ruin them.  So I have to wait and it sucks, but hopefully my patience will pay off.  If all goes as planned I will have some pretty neat new things with me next week, so yay for that.  😃

I have to check my inventory later to make sure, but I have a feeling that someone took one of my rings without paying.  Hopefully I miscounted, but Mom also ended up missing a corset, so I'm not so sure.  I'm sharing her attitude of "I guess they needed it more than I did" and am not gonna let it get to me.  But if something is missing I need find out what it was so I can replace it ASAP or remove it from my Etsy.

Other than that we moved my dryer out from the wall a little bit ago and cleaned the tube thing.  It had some dust in it, but not too bad.  We went outside and found where the pipe comes out of the house and cleaned some lint out of it, as well.  We turned on the dryer (without the tube thing attached) and it seems to be blowing just fine, but I'm still going to take the back off and clean it while it's not against the wall.  Might as well be thorough while we're doing all of this.

So, that's what's been going on with me today.  I feel so busy and like I'm probably missing a bunch of cool shit here on the Internet, but I think jewelry has to be the priority right now.  OxfordFest is coming up soon and I don't have nearly as much made as I want to.  I know this might be a lofty goal, but if I could make at least $1000 from it that would help me a lot.  Well, of course, every little bit helps, but I would love to just KICK ASS and make a good chunk of money.  LOL  I have no idea what to expect, but I know it's huge and more of my target group of shoppers will be there, so maybe it is possible.

Anyway, I guess I'm off to do things.  I hope everyone is doing well!  ❤

Heading to the Anniston Downtown Market.

Heading to the Anniston Downtown Market.  Come and see me!

Did the Farmer's Market in Anniston this morning.

Did the Farmer's Market in Anniston this morning.  For whatever reason, it's easier for me to not sleep than to get up that early.  It's not as though I didn't have a ton to do to get ready, anyway.  Had to put all of my stuff on cards and make sure it was all tagged and priced.

So, I made $50 today.  I gave out a lot of little flyers and business cards, so maybe that will get some more interest.  I also met some cool people, so that's always nice.

I am completely wiped out.  Though we had an umbrella and I stayed mostly in the shade with my long sleeves and long pants on, I feel the sun sickness hitting me pretty hard.  Aside from that I'm tired from not sleeping, so I'm heading to bed.

I have a bunch of jewelry that y'all haven't seen yet.  I'll put up photos when I wake up.

❤

If you don't know about this...

If you don't know about this then I don't know about you.  LOL

I've wanted to do my nails for days, but I was not inspired.  FINALLY, I had a good idea!  😃  I haven't had a whole lot of time to devote to nails lately, but I made time tonight.

I'm super excited about the new Star Trek movie.  I was really hoping to make the midnight showing later today, but I haven't found anyone to watch Shadow (yeah, lol, watch him sleep!) not to mention that I have to wake up stupidly early for his awards ceremony so it's very likely I would struggle to stay awake if I went.  Also, with the yard work me and Shaun did this weekend it's got his allergies all stirred up so he hasn't been sleeping well.  I guess that's what happens when you get all old and stuff.  😕

For the record I'd still give staying awake a shot if anyone wants to come and watch Netflix or whatever while my kid sleeps.  Just putting that out there!

Anyway, I made a few copies of the decal that is on my thumb, if anyone wants a few.    The rest of the work was taping, which wasn't hard.  I am crazy excited about these nails.  Because I am a dork.  😃

Research polishes;
Custom Waterslide Decals by Me!

Michael Jackson nails

Michael Jackson nails.  These did not last long.  I was popping off studs left and right.  😂😂😂

Research polishes;
Embellishments by BornPretty;
Custom Waterslide Decal by Me!

Well... naked-ish nails. 😛

Well... naked-ish nails. 😛 Since going back to work from vacation on Monday, I've been WIPED OUT. I can't believe how tired I've been. LOL I'm wearing clear polish, but it drives me crazy now to not have SOMETHING neat to look at on there, so I put on one of my decals. Easy and fun. I actually really, really like this. The decal reminds me of a tattoo, so having it on the skin-colored part of my nail kind of goes along with that. 😃

I've been trying to be really careful with base coats and all that to keep my nails from staining, but it's not 100% working. Oh well. I'll keep searching until I find something that works. Also, this is about as long as I can stand for my nails to get. Anything beyond this is asking to be broken off. I can't function with long claws! 😐

Clear polish;
Decal by Me!

My nails are so bright, they gotta wear shades!

My nails are so bright, they gotta wear shades!

Yeah, I might have problem. LOL Three different paint jobs in 3 days. Oh well. I'm on vacation, and this is FUN. FOR. ME. 😛

Research polish;
Custom Decal by Me!

Nails for my trip to Lake Hypatia yesterday.

Nails for my trip to Lake Hypatia yesterday. I changed from the Invisible Pink Unicorn to the Atheist Atom. 🙂

Research polishes;
Custom Decal by Me!

These are the nails I decided to go with...

These are the nails I decided to go with, since tomorrow I'm going to stop in at the goings-on at Lake Hypatia (Alabama Freethought Association).  I figured that everyone there would "get it."  LOL

I think they are cute, though pink isn't a color I tend to use a lot.  What better occasion, though, right?  🙂

For anyone who doesn't know who the Invisible Pink Unicorn is, have a Wikipedia:

http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Invisible_Pink_Unicorn

Research polish;
Custom Decal by Me!

I don't expect these nails to get a whole lot of likes...

I don't expect these nails to get a whole lot of likes, for two reasons: 1) They are not super-creative or fancy, and 2) That is an Atheist "A." I really like the polish, though. It was a super-cheap Wet 'N' Wild, I think, and the color goes from the purple-y you see here to gray to green. So it was totally pretty. I'm thinking about picking up another bottle as back-up because I like it so much. 🙂

Btw, what do you guys think about my gnarly cuticle? Cat (from work) was feeling rather feisty on Tuesday and wouldn't get off my desk without a fight. Crazy thing. 😂😂😂

Gray's Anatomy by Wet n Wild;
Custom Decal by Polish ALL the Things!;
waterslide decal

Printing Shaun's decals for tomorrow

7:47 pm:  Printing Shaun's decals for tomorrow and getting ready to do my nails also.  😃  Found out the hard way today why you shouldn't eat when your mouth is numb.  You might not feel it if you bite yourself then, but you will feel it later!  🙁

11:27 pm:  Got my claws ready for tomorrow!  😃

I do believe this is the first time I've ever worn a red polish.  I have to admit it makes me feel pretty fierce!  If anyone else wants decals I can make you a set.  $3 for 20?  I suck at selling things, but if I want to keep making them I at least need to re-coup my costs on materials.  Inbox me and let me know.  I can mail you some first thing Monday!  🙂

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