Friday, February 9, 2024

Where has the time gone?

I am so sorry that it's been so long since my last posting.  I didn't realize how time had gotten away from me.  Life in my world has been really busy, some of which has been beyond my control. I'm not going to make any promises I can't keep, but I hope to try and do better.

I am still doing sublimation and photography.  I had several requests for sublimated Christmas ornaments during the holidays, as well as several orders for shirts with special vinyl designs.  I was asked yesterday if I would photograph a mother-son dance, which is in the planning stages at this time.  

May 2024 be a great year for you!

Wednesday, June 16, 2021

We are now offering sublimated mugs on our Etsy store, A Family Affair Boutique.  These 15 oz. mugs make great gifts for mom, dad, spouse, birthday, Christmas, retirement, co-worker, etc.  

On our sister site, Sharry's Place Photography, we have uploaded over 40 new photographs, including photos taken of the Kentucky Renaissance Festival we attended on June 12.

We hope you will visit both of these sites soon.  Please feel free to contact with any questions.

Sunday, May 9, 2021

I apologize for not being a more frequent poster, but I've been busy with trying to work on graphics for my 2 Etsy stores, A Family Affair Boutique and The Purple Gnome Studio.  I've also been working on a new product line for A Family Affair Boutique, but haven't uploaded it yet.  It is my aim to upload the new product asap, so please be on the look out for an announcement.

Life seems to be headed towards a sense of normalcy after being shut down from the COVID pandemic.  Though my family hasn't had it, I know several who have lost loved ones to it.  To them I am deeply sorry and pray for you every day.   Though life may never get back to the normal we knew at the beginning of 2020, I look forward to things opening up where we don't have to wear the masks and businesses can open up to full capacity. 

As Lester Holt says every night when he ends his news broadcast..."Please take care of yourself and each other!"

Monday, October 5, 2020

2020 is one for the books...

I'm sure you'll agree with me when I say this year has sure been a doozy; the Covid 19 virus has really played havoc on everything.  It's sad to think that everyone's lives have been turned up-side-down and to know that things will probably never be back to like it was at the beginning of the year.  And at the present time there doesn't seem to be an end in site.  

2020 was hard on conventions of all kinds.  There are 2 annual pop culture conventions I attend each year:  Lexington ComicCon in the spring and ScareFest in the fall.  However, this year the coronavirus caused the ComicCon to be rescheduled twice then completely canceled.  Then in August it was announced that ScareFest had to be canceled because of the convention center it was to be held at was no where near completion due to said virus.

Like most places, school was very much affected.  The started date for our local school district was delayed, then the school system came up with a "hybrid" schedule with parents being given the choice of either sending the kids in-person 2 days a week or letting them do virtual classes.  My daughter chose to send the boys in-person.  Then on September 28, kids were allowed to attend full-time.  For those who homeschool full-time, I have admire and respect you very much; I have no idea how you do it, much less have the patience for it.  The husband and I babysit the grandkids and had to help with their NTI work and it was a pain to get the kids to do it.

And to the families who have lost loved ones to this virus, I am so sorry.  My family, so far, has not been affected by it and I am thankful.  I pray each night for those suffering from all illnesses, their families and the caretakers who look after them. 

Each of us should pray that this virus ends soon so that our lives can get back to some type of normalcy soon.  I can only imagine what this year has done to those who are suffering from depression, anxiety and other mental issues.  Hang in there, please...there are people like myself who are praying for you daily.  Please seek help if you need it.

Sunday, August 9, 2020

ScareFest CyberCon...

 

2020 has really played havoc on conventions of all kinds, with most having to cancel this year.  One convention I try to attend each March had to postpone twice this year, then ultimately had to completely cancel altogether.  These cancellations can be hard on vendors who depend on conventions for a big portion of their income.  This is one of the many advantages of a virtual convention.  Plus, convention goes can still get their convention "fix" by interacting online with both their favorite stars and the vendors.

On Saturday, August 29, 2020, ScareFest will launch its inaugural virtual convention, CyberCon with more dates planned in the future.  CyberCon will start at 12 noon and last until 7 p.m.  Not only will there be super guest stars, but awesome vendors and artists, Q&As and other panels and a virtual ghost hunt with none other than Patti Starr, the founder of ScareFest.

Some of the guest stars include Kristina Klebe (Halloween, Hellboy), Lar Park-Lincoln (Friday the 13th Part 7) and Paul T. Taylor (Hellraiser Judgment).  Vendors include The Phoenix Quill and Izzy's Little Creatures.  Some of the speakers are Richard Estep, John & Stacy Edwards and Kyl Cobb.  Terrance Muncy and Eric Puckett are among the artists attending.
 
Tickets are on sale for $5 each at ScareFest.AntFarm.tv.  You can also keep up with info by watching ScareFest Television on Friday nights at 9:00 pm.

Tuesday, July 21, 2020

Grand opening....

Kentucky Basketball
We are pleased to announce that our newest Etsy store is now live.  The picture to the left is a sample of what you will find offered at The Purple Gnome Studio, which features shirts with sublimation designs heat pressed onto them.  More choices will be added as time goes on.  We would be honored if you dropped by to visit The Purple Gnome Studio, as well as our other store, A Family Affair Boutique.

Monday, July 20, 2020

Still working on new ideas...

We are still working on new ideas for our sublimation line.  At the present time, our heat transfer vinyl (htv) designs are offered through our Etsy store, A Family Affair Boutique.  The sublimation line will be offered via The Purple Gnome Studio, which is not set up yet.  The picture on the left is a sample of what will be offered in our sublimation line.  Also, we are always adding new designs to A Family Affair Boutique.  Please feel free to contact us if you have any questions.