Templeton Goods

05/22/2012

This past weekend Portage Trail Barn had it's spring sale. I just wanted to let everyone know that this was my last sale for a while. I'm taking some time off of "professional" crafting in order to work on my Lamaze Instructor Certification which should be finished in about 8 months or so. I will pick back up the craft-for-hire hat after I get on my feet again.

05/20/2012

While looking at Pinterest and thinking about how school is out in two weeks, I decided this is probably the summer I teach my 5 and 7 year old how to sew. I'll be in the market for a used old machine, I guess.

05/17/2012

Here's the fabulous outcome of a huge amount of creative work. I am so excited to share!

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JaNicki Photography

I’d like to start this post off by saying, I ADORE THIS SESSION!!! About a month ago I was contacted by my friend Devona about doing a family session! As soon as the email came through I had an idea. Knowing this family, I was confident that they would go for it. I suggested a not so typical sessi...

04/30/2012

The goal is a bag a day while I work up to the Portage Trail Barn Sale. I think I can make it work. ;)

04/18/2012

https://www.etsy.com/listing/97809883/burlap-java-purse-purple-lining?listing_id=97809883&listing_slug=burlap-java-purse-purple-lining

Using this awesome weather to take photos for the shop.

Stash everything you need inside this stylish and eco-friendly purse made from reclaimed burlap coffee bean bags. The Burlap Java Purse is fully

04/05/2012

I'm scanning Pinterest for pattern ideas. I've got plans for a photoshoot with Janicki Photography in May! Yay!

03/22/2012

Fully Lined with cotton-blend fabric. All materials natural or recycled or both!

03/21/2012

stuck in my chair. Don't want to work. Setting a timer for 10 minutes and then getting up and moving.

03/19/2012

finished three beautiful purses today. I am wondering why it took me so long to enjoy making bags.

03/12/2012

I'm driving around with coffee bean bags in my trunk. Olivia says my car smells like bread. I guess unroasted coffee doesn't smell the same as roasted coffee, but I don't know if I'd say smelled like "bread."

03/09/2012

Doing product pricing research. Why do I always imagine my stuff as worth less than others are charging? I have to be nicer to myself!

03/08/2012

If you head over to Nervous Dog Cafe in West Akron you will find some Templeton Goods made coffee cup sleeves for sale. I'm very excited to be branching out into new avenues to sell my crafts.