Along with making this baby, I've been busy getting Collard Green Dogs off the ground via participation in a handful of summer art shows. Applying for a DBA, tax ID and developing product ideas has been exhausting, but is a necessary evil when seeking legitimacy and craft show acceptance. Some of my hard work has paid off. I was accepted to my first show. Out of more than 100 applicants, I was one of 24 crafters chosen to participate in Handmade Detroit's Craft Revival, April 15-16 at The Loving Touch in Ferndale, MI.
My wares will include dog collars crafted from seat belts and reclaimed fabric, recycled belts or hemp webbing and ribbon, sweater bone dog toys, hand-felted-KoolAid-dyed balls, homemade dog treats, leash poo bags and (drum-roll) suitcase dog beds.
Of course, none of this would be possible without my lovely mother and father. A few weeks ago they cut 11.5 lbs. of seat belt webbing from cars in a U.P. junkyard. Mom sews like a maniac and sources belts, fabric and suitcases. And I'm counting on dad for the suitcase-bed-foot-construction (not to mention helping build my show display).
And Will, my tax man and credit card processing expert.
