Monday, April 11, 2011

It's here! The Urban Journey Collection on Etsy and an awesome giveaway!

Whew!  While I am still going to be uploading more things all week long, the majority of my Etsy collection is finally ready to go on-line.
I guess this collection means  a lot to me because it's the first time I am really putting myself out there to live  a dream  of selling 90% hand-made. By me.  This whole wonderful process was full of firsts for me.  Using a model, shooting on location, and making what I wanted, working in a magazine format. It somehow all fell into place.
I picked the name Urban Journey because this collection for me is about  the road I am traveling on to create uncensored, and with complete abandon. We all have a journey inside of us, and sometimes instead of taking a train or car; the traveling is completely inward, and the destination is so much more personal.


The collection includes,

 jewelry 

upcycled clothing.


handmade

vintage 

art work and prints.

 Art dolls and Santos dolls, little gifties and so much more.

To give away some opening day love.....
I am giving away  a $75 gift certificate to my store to one winner  
and a 50% coupon code to another.

Leave a comment on this post to enter. For extra entries tweet, facebook, become a follower or do  a blog post about my collection. You could get up to 5 entries! Drawing closes next Monday the  18th.
The drawing is closed. Thank you.

To help inspire you, and take you along with me; I've created a small inspired book of some of my favorite pictures in a flip book format, inspired by my good friend, Jeanne.









Ladies, you rock! Thank you all for your wonderful support! 

Jen

142 Creative people said:

Cathy Wall said...

Wow!!! I am new to your blog and loving your creative direction. The flip book is terrific too...So many lovely pieces in this collection but I especially love the polka stripe sweater.
Cathy

Lori Katies Rose Cottage said...

Jen~
Congratulations!!
That is so very exciting!
Everything is awesome ~ I love the Ruffle Rosette Shoes :)

xoxo
Lori

Remember to wish said...

Jen! Congrats girl! everything looks fabulous! I'm in love with that porcelain bracelet.. a must have, definitely. love it!

JStacie said...

Congratulations. It was all great. I would love the Whatsoever Things painting. (I'd like the shoes too, but I haven't been a 7.5 since 8th grade!)

JStacie said...

Follower on Google Rss.

Leonora said...

I love what you've done with the men's dress shirts!
And thank you for using a medium-sized model. Beautiful!

traci said...

oh my gosh jen. it's amazing. congrats. hope today is a success for you. you deserve it!! just did a post about ya. xo.

PicturePerfectPixies said...

Well I couldn't pass up the purse. So, I ordered it! My official first purchase off of etsy.

Also loved the rosette shoes and porcelain bracelet!

Good luck! It is all beautiful.

Deb said...

Congratulations to you! I wish you all the best in your sales.

Timothy said...

Love your new line! The jewelry is adorable. My favorite is the crocheted chain necklace.
-Holly

http://mynestingplace.wordpress.com/

Jeanneoli said...

Everything looks so beautiful! I love the new Santos dolls and it is hard to refrain from getting more!!! Well done my friend!

Sandy said...

Congrats! I can't wait to meet you at Nada Farm! All looks lovely! Sandy

Karen said...

I'm so glad for you Jen. I can totally relate with making what YOU believe in and what represents you. I am on the same journey right now but haven't gone public with it yet. Way to go! I'll be following it all!
Best to you~
Karen

Lisa said...

Jennifer, I am so happy for you for following your dreams and creating these beautiful works of art that bring joy to you and will to those who receive them. Congrats on your venture!

NoraAnne said...

Congrats and best of luck! I am loving the sneak preview, the quotes are so inspiring :)
Much success to you in your ongoing journey!!!!!!!!!!!

Charm Bracelet Diva said...

Wow, Jen! Congrats! Such beautiful and insprired creations ~ I'm loving ALL the clothes, for sure! Good luck and see you at Na-Da!

Kathy

Charm Bracelet Diva said...

I'm a faithful follower!

xoxo

Kathy

Renee said...

OOOooooohh, I love the artwork.

ShantyGirl said...

I am so excited to have found you and I cannot wait to get my notecards and the awesome altered mans shirt it looks so french market and feminine I love how you take the mens shirts and upcycle they are so cool! I love your artwork but am all out of wall space.........
Hope your line is very succesful!
Sherry

ShantyGirl said...

I am a new follower!

Gigi said...

Very impressive! Great collection and I LOVE the flip book. Very creative and well done!

Whimsy by Victoria said...

Jen, Love, Love all of it!!! What a wonderful collection you have created! The flip book is brilliant and I love how you put a story with your collection! Great job friend!!!

Hugs and love to you,
Victoria

Rochelle said...

Hi Jen
Jeanne sent me over here and I'm glad she did - so many lovely things to choose from!
Rochelle

Stacey@A Sort Of Fairytale said...

i'm loving all of it and am heading over to esty now to see more!
the photography and flip book are great...reminds of the anthropologie catalogs

Amanda said...

wowzers! everything looks so beautiful and how rewarding that you're doing what you love!

enter me, for sure! :)

Amanda said...

follower!!!!

My Blessed Serendipity Life said...

You have been one busy girl making so many beautiful things.

Danielle

My Blessed Serendipity Life said...

I am a follower.

Danielle

hometown girl said...

looks beautiful jen, congrats! i've gotta swing by the shop! susan

paperbird said...

gorgeous blog you have created here! so happy to have found you.

chickie said...

I am so excited for you.Your passion shows in all of the creativity you put out there.You have a special gift.It brightens the day.Have a bright and creative day..Chickie

Jackie said...

It's such a beautiful collection, Jen!! Congratulations!! I love that you are living your dreams!!

A Cottage Muse said...

How exciting...congratulations!

Love seeing someone following their bliss!

Kim Laurer said...

Best of luck to you, such pretty things!

Phredfamily said...

Congratulations and good luck!

Phredfamily said...

I'm a follower :)

Zita - Mlle Magpie said...

Congrats Jen on your fabulous new collection! I have got to save up for one of your amazing dolls!

Julie Parmer Hosley said...

Beautiful collection!

Julia said...

Fun and Lovely all at the same time. I know how important word of mouth is for getting your name out there,I'll do what I can to help. Blessings on you new launch.
Going to blog, tweet and FB about you now.
www.myfeetaredirty.com

Faded Plains said...

Everything looks amazing...your talent is undeniable!

Becky@Beyond The Picket Fence said...

Congrats, what a beautiful collection--here's to much success and fulfillment!

chedeb5353 said...

GFC follower chedeb5353@hotmail.com

chedeb5353 said...

Wonderful!! So much I want!! chedeb5353@hotmail.com

Andrea at Opulent Cottage said...

It's all just fantastic, Jen! Really inspiring. I love your style!
xo, Andrea

kristincita said...

can't wait to go check it out! loving the glimpses so far

kristincita said...

I'm a blog follower and now an etsy stalker!

Anne Marie... said...

Jenn....all your hard work! wow...

LOVE the lookbook -

but what inspires me the most is that you were youself - and it shows -

xo+blessings,
Anne Marie

Jodi said...

I love your collection! I wish you the best of luck!!!!!

Congratulations!

Jodi

licha20 said...

Just love the blk tee with stenciled necklace!

Been following!

Meghan Elaine said...

Very exciting! Good for you, the sneak peak looks amazing :)

iMotylek said...

Jen! i am so excited for you and your collection! I love the style and your talent! I can't wait to see more things from you! Thanks!!!

Teresa said...

What a beautiful collection! Love it...

Cindy said...

It all looks fabulous! You've done a wonderful job Jenn!!!!!

-c

songskatesang said...

Jen ~ Congratulations! The collection is beautiful! Best wishes!

jackie said...

i'm new to your blog, you have some really nice stuff, I'm heading over to your esty shop next.
Jackie

Wendy @ The Shabby Nest said...

Congratulations my friend!! I am so in love with your Santos dolls...I know just what I would do with that gift certificate!! :-)

jcreviston said...

I love the flip book!!!! :)

Congrats! You are such an inspiration!!!

jcreviston said...

Oh, I'm a follower... you have my favorite blog I'm not sure why I was never a follower before..

jcreviston said...

Posted on my facebook :)

https://www.facebook.com/jccreviston

sarah, flourish design + style said...

Wow, wow, wow.. I am SO keeping my fingers crossed :) x

Pam said...

Your designs are SO pretty! Love, love, love them!!

Congratulations!

Pam

erin said...

love your style!

Penny @ The Comforts of Home/Lavender Hill Studio said...

Your collection is fabulous Jen....I love your Santos....
Hugs,
Penny

awal.ny said...

I love the close but the Santos Cage dolls are my favorite.

robyn from whimages said...

GORGEOUS goodies! How incredibly awesome of you to go after your dream! I'm so proud of you! Everything is so lovely and I adore the sweet details!

Chad and Dana said...

Awesome!

Whimsy by Victoria said...

I am a loyal follower!!

Whimsy by Victoria said...

I tweeted! http://twitter.com/#!/whimsyvictoria

Whimsy by Victoria said...

I facebooked...twice! You know where to find me. ;)

julie said...

wow jennifer! i am so very excited for you! what a wonderful job! i love it all! and what a generous giveaway! i would be a happy girl if i were to win! thanks for the chance!

julie said...

i am a happy follower!

Abby's Paperie Garden said...

Wow, I'd love to win your giveaway! I'm longing for one of your Santos:)

Abby

Abby's Paperie Garden said...

I'm already a follower!

Abby's Paperie Garden said...

Just posted on my sidebar and on my most recent post!

Melaine Thompson said...

am I leaving the comment in the right place? Count me in Jen! I love your work! You are a true talent! Melaine

Elizabeth (Blue Clear Sky) said...

YOur collection is so pretty and stylish. Thanks for the chance.

Elizabeth (Blue Clear Sky) said...

I'm a loyal follower and have your blog in my sidebar so I don't miss a post.

Never Enough Thyme Creations said...

Loving your collection!! I can tell it comes from your heart! Such a relaxed style, yet so much style!! I admire your creativity and love your inspirations!

Allison said...

Congratulations on all of your hard work and your shop opening! I adore your Santos dolls! Those are truly a work of art. Just gorgeous.

Theresa said...

I love your flipbook, very very cool! Thank you for the opportunity, everything is so pretty! I really like the painting you showed, gorgeous! xoxo

Sherry @ No Minimalist Here said...

Hi Jen, Your new collection is fabulous..Congrats!! I have been a fan of your Santos Dolls for quite a while and now I am also loving the clothing and jewelry. I wish you nothing but pure success.
Hugs,
Sherry

Sherry @ No Minimalist Here said...

Jen, I am a long time follower
xo,
Sherry

mindy said...

I seldom comment, but read often. Love all of the collection. Good luck!

Suzanne said...

Love everything! I'm a big fan and a lucky owner of one of your hand painted journals. I'd love to win that shopping spree.

Nannette said...

Love your things, you have the touch!
Nannette

she dreams big! said...

You have created an out-of-this-world collection! I wish you all the best!

amy said...

Thanks for the chance to win!

Dear Lillie said...

This is so exciting Jennifer! I just checked out your shop and love everything but especially the Bird Molly doll!!!!! I have been wanting that since you first posted some photos of her a while back. If I win I would get that in a heartbeat (if it's still there). Your model is gorgeous, by the way!

Dear Lillie said...

Oh, and I am of course a follower!

save the drama for your momma said...

Love your blog and its so easy to keep up with your new post. All I have to do is log into my Google Reader and its like magic update galore. You keep making beautiful fresh looking alfits ; )
Peace,
Brandy

The Feathered Nest said...

Hi sweet Jen!!! Congratulations girl!!! What a wonderful shop and launch!! I'm so happy for you and would love to be entered....wishing you much success dear friend,
hugs and love,
Dawn

BizzyMom said...

OOOOOH! Love your stylin' stuff! :)

BizzyMom said...

Subscribed to you.. Loving all the upcycled clothing and the ideas they bring!! Awesome!

Jenna said...

I have no idea if you ship up here to Canada, but I love your stuff! I especially love the Whatever is true acrylic and the porcelain bracelet!

Jenna said...

I follow your blog!

FRENCH LAUNDRY said...

What a generous giveaway! Count me in!

Hugs,
Judy

FRENCH LAUNDRY said...

Oh and I'm already a follower. YAY!

Judy

Linda said...

Love all of your creations. I love the ruffle rosette shoes.

{Bellamere Cottage} said...

Oh Yipppppeeee! What a grand and glorious giveaway. Please enter me too!

Warm blessings,
Spencer

{Bellamere Cottage} said...

Following too... :-)

Bella Storia said...

<----- Newest Follower here - I totally deserve to win - haha! Love your blog. Love your cute little new light over the sink, btw. Isn't thrifting so wonderful?

amyswanson said...

OOh, I love everything. My favorite is the purse :)

amyswanson said...

I am a follower :)

Flat Creek Farm said...

Beautiful, gorgeous, so creative. Love everything in your shop! -Tammy

Laurie said...

I especially love the altered men's shirt and the "what's in your heart" pendants. Enjoyed viewing your items!

Johi said...

First time here- referred from Urban Farmgirl...Your catalog literally gave me goosebumps- so beautiful and totally inspiring! Congratulations on a fantastic final product of what was obviously a ton of heart and hard work. I would be honored to win!

Mariliz said...

Wow....I found you from Urban Farmgirl. Love, Love everything!

Shana said...

Hi! I'm new to your blog but love everything you've done. I thought the photography in your lookbook was amazing and very true to the spirit of the collection.

The shoes are just my size ... 7.5 ...

(Also a blog follower!)

Vintage Gal said...

I absolutely LOVE everything. This is so exciting ~ I am new to your blog and love your creations. I am now a follower ;-)

Krista said...

Wow beautiful stuff!!!

Karena said...

Jen I went through your flipbook and adore your fabulous creations!!
I would love to win!

Come and enter my fashionable giveaway from The French Basketeer!

xoxo
Karena
Art by Karena

LindaSonia said...

New to your blog but so excited to be here - everything in truly inspired!! All the best to you!

LindaSonia said...

I'm a new follower and a happy one at that!

Rachel said...

How exciting to take that big step! That painting with the Phillipians verse is a beautiful confirmation for me (have been resting on that verse for the last week after a cancer diagnosis).

Thankful for the talents God has given you!

Rachel said...

Oh, and new follower here! :)

Mariliz said...

I'm a new follower. Thanks

Suzie Button said...

Love the beautiful collection! Thanks for such a generous giveaway! Suzie purrpage3 at verizon dot net

Suzie Button said...

I posted about your giveaway on my FB athttp://www.facebook.com/suziebutton

Suzie Button said...

I posted on Twitter! Tweet Tweet!http://twitter.com/#!/SuzieButtons
Suzie purrpage3 at verizon dot net

Suzie Button said...

I am a follower also! Suzie purrpage3 at verizon dot net

Suzie Button said...

I posted your giveaway on the sidebar of my blog also! Suzie purrpage3 at verizon dot net

Rebecca Palm* Gallimaufry Photography* said...

Please pick me!!!! I love EVERYTHING!!!! :-)

Sandi said...

Congratulations Jen! Everything looks just wonderful and I would love to enter your generous giveaway.
Blessings~

Heather Salazar said...

Love it!!

Heather

Abbie said...

So Beautiful!

Betsy said...

Wow! Great stuff. Love the art!

Sonya@Beyond the Screen Door said...

You are one talented lady! Thanks so much for the chance to win!

BearShe Cottage said...

Jeannie you are sooo talented and inspiring. You were the first person to post a comment on my blog and I am so appreciative of that. Thanks for sharing your work and photos with us.

Sheila

Sheri said...

Wow -I'm so glad I found your blog and your store. Your items are amzaing. No way to pick just one. Congrats to you and what talent you have.

Jennifer Zuri said...

Love your stuff! I think you'll be quite successful.

vintage tickled pink said...

omg love all your stuff! one things cooler than the next diane vintage-tickled-pink

Urban Farmgirl said...

Too funny...I did the post, but don't think I left a comment. I have 'flea market' brain this week. Too many paint fumes. ;o)

Mary

~ Dawn ~ said...

What talent, beauty and inspiration! I am so glad I found your blog. Can't wait to see what else you share! Thank you for your generousity!

Southwest Cottage Designs said...

Congratulations on your new Urban Journey Collection! I like your creativity. Lovely!

Brandy said...

Nice job! I look forward to the many great things to come... you are so talented and truely blessed.

TheUnSoccerMom said...

I popped over from Urban Farmgirl. LOVE your style and your products! I'm off to browse your shop.

I think my fav is the artwork!! :o)

kristin m. said...

new blog follower, LOVE your jewelery - found you via urbanfarmgirl - hi! kristinmik at gmail

kristin m. said...

new blog follower too! kristinmik at gmail

Lauren said...

Wow! Everything is beautiful! Thanks for the giveaway!

Joybird said...

So, it is still the 18th at my house (in SoCal) so I'm taking the chance that it is still the 18th at your house. I just caught a brief glimpse of your collection at the Urban Farmgirl and can't wait to run over to Etsy for a closer look.

Cherie said...

WOW... very exciting. I love your art work.

Mrs Bok - The Bok Flock said...

Gorgeous pieces! Saw you over at Urban Farmgirl. You're a talented lady.

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