Pulp Sushi

BIG trends

It has been brought up on the Etsy forums whether it matters to follow trends or whether you should just do what inspires you?  I have mixed feelings about this.  While on the one hand, I like to make what I like but I also have to compete with the H&M's, Forever 21s, etc.  On the other hand, if I'm just not into a look, I'm gonna pass. 

Fortunately for me, BIG is in! And I like putting together obnoxious accessories.  Check out these  new earrings in my shop.

 

It's one of the few things I am loving about this 80s revival.....not so much the acid-wash jeans tho *shiver*. 

Paper Suitcases

I have been coveting the paper suitcases at Pink Loves Brown.  What am I waiting for? She now has them in more colors!

And let's just forget about Game 1 of the 2009 World Series shall we? 

Needle Felting Class

Oooh if I didn't already have two events to go to, I would definitely be there.  But I still wanted to share this neat class being offered at Clay, Wood & Cotton.

 Learn the art of needle felting!

Get started making your own unique Christmas ornaments, jewelry and more.

Saturday, November 7th, 10:30AM-12:30PM
at Clay Wood & Cotton, 149 Main St., Beacon
  

Make soft creatures, pendants, ornaments, or anything you like by "sculpting" with wool and a special felting needle. We're hosting Nguyen Le of KnitKnit, whose work has received national coverage, as the instructor for this class. 

 

Cost: $40 for the class, $10 for materials 

Note: This class is recommended for adults only, as the needles are very sharp. 

A 50% deposit is required to hold your place (cancellations must be made at least 48 hours prior to the class in order to receive store credit):

1. Drop by the shop and pay in person. We're at 149 Main Street, and are open Thursdays, Fridays, and Mondays 12-7, and Saturdays and Sundays 11-8. 

2. Give us a call with your credit card number, at 845-481-0149, during the same hours

Let's go Yankees *clap! clap! clap! clap! clap!*

I had a late night and even I woke up feeling groggy and a little cranky, overall, I am happy chickadee this morning because.....

Woo X 3! The Yankees are going to World Series after six years! I'm stoked! I kind of get annoying this time of the year while watching these games. I get so emotionally invested.    October is definitely the Yankees month. :)

 

Weekend deal with The {NewNew}

Did you get the email from Etsy yesterday annoucing this weekend deals? No? Well here are some of the things you are missing out on...

Members of The {NewNew} Team are offering special discounts in their shops.  This includes ME! =D

Pulp Sushi is offering 20% off non-sale items

Mentioned the weekend deal during check out and you will receive a revised PayPal invoice. 

Happy Friday!

There is just not enough time in the day for me to share with everyone all the new items I have been making.

Peach Passion

This pendant was found in a cute antique shop located in upstate New York. I saw it from across the room and it was screaming out "Please take me! Bring me back to life!!" I couldn't say no. So much potential can be found in items just sitting around. Same goes for these earrings.

Tequilla Sunrise

I'm happy to report that my Rainbow Splash earrings have found a new home. Unfortunately, earrings like these I am unable to replicate so get them while you can. I will be making more this weekend - which I think I will be rained in for so it's a perfect time to create.

I just need a day to stay in and just work on my shop.  It's hard to do when you work a full-time job during the week.  I really wish Pulp Sushi was my full-time job. Maybe one day, I'll keep at it. Even when I'm 70.

Chelsea recap and new earrings

I was so excited about the DaWanda post yesterday, that I decided to delay my weekend recap for a day.  The Crafts In Chelsea show was a huge success. I must confess that I came *thisclose* to backing out due to weather concerns. I'm glad I went with my gut and stuck with it.  Turned out to be an ok day to stand outside for 8 hours. I was dressed warmly and the people came out to shop! I wish I had pictures to share.  It was set up like a street fair only all of the vendors were handmade sellers, no bootleg, off-the-truck stuff and the folks really appreciated it.  Such great quality merchandise.  I can't wait to do it again.

I am reminded once again why I enjoy selling in person. My online sales have been quite slow lately and it was starting to make me question if I should continue doing what I'm doing. The feedback I received this past Saturday reassured me of it (the DaWanda piece helped too) :).

I debut some new marble jewelry at the show (rings & earrings).  So far I've added two of them to the shop.

Rainbow Splash

Jungle Studs

I plan to add more items later this evening so make sure you check back!

DaWanda ♥'s Pulp Sushi

Exciting news over at DaWanda, I kept this hush hush but I can now share that I am featured seller at DaWanda's blog today. =D

Today also marks the beginning of DaWanda's special, Wall Fall Sale! What is that?

Did you know that this year mark's the 20th anniversary of the fall of the Berlin Wall? DaWanda was born and raised in Berlin, so this is a fantastic reason to celebrate!

And celebrate we will, by offering all our lovely members 15% off in all participating shops which you have never made a purchase from before!

The Wall Fall sale continues from today until 23:59 CET on Sunday, October 25th - all participating products will be marked with the little red flag icon you can see above.

In all participating shops (where products will be marked with a little flag icon), in which you are shopping for the first time, you will receive a 15% Discount off the original price during the sale period! The reduced price will be calculated and displayed during the order process, and in your shopping basket. Please note - the discount will only apply for your first purchase, so it's best to pack a few things into your shopping basket at once! 

Of course I did not want to miss out on all of the fun, stop by Pulp Sushi @ DaWanda for special offers.

 

Crafts In Chelsea

Catch Pulp Sushi this Saturday in Chelsea (Manhattan, NY) with Better Than Jam!

This fall handmade affair will be located at 21st Street between 8th & 9th Avenue from 10 am to 5 pm.

Decorative Country Living

More eye-candy in my inbox this morning that I'd like to share from Decorative Country Living.  I wish I had the means and the space (and the pounds - £) to order from this site.

Checking in

Been out of it for the last couple of days fighting a cold, and the cold won.  Hence my lack of updates.  Been trying to work through it but sometimes you just need to rest and let your body do it's thing to get rid of it. 

I did muster up enough energy to see KISS at Madison Square Garden last night. It was a good time.  Never been to a concert with so many families before. It was crazy! But seeing the kids into the band was very cute.  It made me to happy to see some bands still hold their significance meanwhile there are so many crappy bands that seem to come and go.  I found some GREAT footage from the show on YouTube from that show, check it out!

Take me out to the ballgame!

Another reason to love October, time for the chase! Post-season!!!!  Didn't know I was a baseball fan? Oh yes! I am a big New York baseball fan.  I grew up just a few blocks from Yankee Stadium yet my parents were Mets fans, go figure.  Anyway I love the Mets & the Yankees, unfortunately, one of those teams are done for this season, sooooo...........

 

Baseball goodies from Etsy

Coasters from Blyth House Creations

Bottlecap pendant from Necessary Indulgence

 

Post earrings from Lilyfly's Garden

Birds & Beads

Like the title of this post? It is theme for my latest items just added over the weekend.

 

Raspberry Falls

 

Nesting Birds

They are both also available at my Dawanda and 1000Markets. Yes those shops are updated too.  Just a quickie reminder that 1000Market orders are made through the Amazon.com shopping cart so you do not need PayPal to purchase.

Halloween Spirit

I think the last time I was involved in any pumpkin carvings, I was a little girl. And I didn't do it, my mom did it. I just watched.  This year, I really really really want to carve a pumpkin and have it out on my patio. I totally want to geek out this year.

Don't think I can do anything as interesting as these but I'd like to try. I think if I have a good stencil I would be set.  I may try to stock up on some gawdy decorations this week. :)

 

Sweets from Cibo

Sweets from Cibo
Originally uploaded by Marilyn P. Sushi

Last night on the way home from work, we stopped by Cibo in Fishkill to pick up some dessert. I got a Raspberry Lemon cake while my boyfriend picked up a Chocolate Chocolate cake. The pink was for me. :) It was good but the lemon became a bit too overpowering. I still finished it, because I am a trooper. They had another one just like it only it was Banana Chocolate. I'll get that next time, because there will be a next time. This is so crazy! I now live TOO close to so many nice restaurants. Time to update my Yelp reviews.

Spooky Treats

Everyone's favorite month has arrived and I have been dying to show these images from Amy Atlas Events....

My sweet tooth is aching, how about you?

Looks like Paper Chick had the same idea today. :)