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August 4, 2012

My Little Proposal!

Google I was filled with joy this past Wednesday while I was working my normal 9-5. Let me tell you why! I check my phone quite frequently while I'm at work because it is the only connection I have to my shop while I am away from my computers and I always like to keep an eye on things, check my stats, or have a pleasant surprise if I sold an item. I still get all giddy as if every sale were my first sale. Well I checked my email inbox and found that I had an Etsy conversation, someone had sent me a message on there. So I opened it up. Now at first I was dreading it was an issue with a past sale, that an item had to be replaced or never made it to it's final destination or new home. I haven't had an issue like this yet and I hope not to! But if you read the subject line below, you can see how I might think that! As I read this I became ecstatic!

Now you can see why I was so excited! One of the items that I handmade was used in a marriage proposal! I thought that it was so adorable! I sent a message back to Kate congratulating her and asking for a full story with details and pictures! Hopefully she will get back to me soon so we can hear more about her story! Here is the ring she referenced:

May 1, 2012

Featured Artist: mariaHandmade

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Shop Name: mariaHandmade

What you like to go by: Maria

When did you start your shop? About a year ago.

Is this your only job? It’s not the only thing I do but maybe it’s the most pleasant. I love trying something new all the time and now I’m just looking for myself in this life. I also love video, photography and everything about design and fashion… I hope I will find the way to combine all these things.

When did you realize you had this talent? It all started with making things just for me, then for some friends of mine… But one day I realized my inspiration flows over this border and I create for someone I imagine. I just see people who could wear my accessories or jewelry – their lifestyle, self-perception and even appearance. It’s always different, of course, but it’s in my head all the time. That’s why it’s always very interesting to communicate people who wants to buy something – I love personalizing things or adjusting them for someone specifically.
That is also the reason why I started my second shop where I sell vintage clothes and accessories.
I just see the person who would be a perfect owner for these things, who would wear it and look like he always used to. So I want these people to meet their perfect things.

Where do you find your inspiration? It comes from everything. It may be some pictures or things I see around but most likely I’m inspired by materials. When I see some piece of fabric, stone or just piece of something I imagine where can it be used. But the interesting thing is that it almost never looks like it was in my head by this time – idea is born only while I’m already crafting. So I never know what will it look like finally.

Who has been the most supportive of your work? I think the main thing is just inside me - I always try to listen to my feelings. My family and close friends are not really getting what exactly I am doing, but I know they are happy to see that I'm making things that I love and doing so well at this!

What is one thing you would like to accomplish that you haven't yet? I'd like to graduate my studies and move to the lands where it's warm and mornings are full of sun... I'd to learn how to sew all the things that I have in my head and I dream about meeting someone who could teach me how to create my own pair of shoes... I want to know how to do so many things and I wish I cold find a way to combine it all in together my life.

April 21, 2012

New Key Chains!

Misanthropy Creations now carries keychains and more!

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Product Review and Survey: Sally Hansen Salon Effects

Salon Effects

Sally Hansen has come out with an ingenious product and other companies are following quickly in their trail! I am actually surprised that nail polish companies didn't develop this concept a lot sooner, but then again it would probably put them out of business. I'm not joking! These things are amazing! I have used this product about 10 times and I am hooked! They are easy to apply, last for over 2 weeks (and I'm a server constantly washing dishes at work and using my hands) and are better compared to other brands on the market.

These are nail strips that are a sticker that is applied directly on your nail, smoothed out and filed down to fit perfectly around your nail. No drying time at all. This is perfect for a busy mom, or for the gal that doesn't have a lot of time to wait on drying or make it to the salon. It's actually a cheaper false nail alternative. Yes you can have beautiful nails and no they don't have to be fake! These strips come in so many styles to choose from. Bringing a little style other than a basic color. Here are the one's I recently applied! Sally Hansen has found itself a life long customer as long as they keep these babies on the market! And they just came out with a whole new Avril Lavigne line which I'm ashamed to say are really cute!

Can be found at drugstores for about $8-$10 and includes 16 strips. It claims to last for 10 days. But I've been able to keep mine for much longer with care and lots of Sally Hansen Triple Strong Nail Fortifier.

The Other Guys

I've also tried Kiss Nail Dress. Their motto "Fashion that Sticks" could NOT be more the contrary! They do no adhere easily to the nail and don't last as long as Sally Hansen's Salon effects. Although they come with jewels and trendy patterns and are very alluring I honestly believe that Sally Hansen has the better product here for your money.

Kiss Nail Dress costs just about the same but Sally beats them by a land slide when you go to remove them. Nail Polish remover or pure acetone works best. Salon effects are easily removed however Kiss Nail Dress are almost impossible to remove even with pure acetone and leave debris. They use up a LOT of cotton balls and a LOT of acetone.

Now every time I used one of the Sally Hansen Salon Effect products I had some left over stickers. I saved them up for future use, even though I didn't really have an idea of what I would use them for. One thing I will give Kiss Nail Dress credit for is this little nifty insert because now I know what I will do with my Sally Hansen Salon Effects left overs!

I will end up polishing my nails with solid colors and cut the Salon effects into shapes and create a look like these in the picture above. I will be sure to post pictures once I do it! You can go out and try the Nail Dress or you can take it from me but I really think Sally Hansen takes the cake on this one!

Click here to take survey Google

March 31, 2012

Looking for Blog Writers!

I am looking to team up with fellow blog writers who want to write posts for misanthropycreations.com I started this blog in October and it has grown exponetially since.
You may write as many posts as you like on the following content and the like:
current fashion
etsy trends and treasuries
jewelry making
DYI and handmade crafts

If you have a blog of your own that is great! We can become partners! In a way it is free advertising for your site. I will give you a spot for your button and you may mention your shop in your posts.

I look forward to hearing from anyone who would like to participate!

Thank you!

xo Michelle

March 27, 2012

New Treasury I Created!

March 21, 2012

Get the Look! Easy DIY: Fraying Jeans

February 25, 2012

Jewelry Styles I found and Love

I've been out of it lately. I have to admit. At first I was pretty sick and then I was busy working because of the time I took off when I was sick. But now I feel better and when I feel good I make blog posts. So here you are. I was surfing around, (do people still say surfing the internet?) and I found some inspiring pictures of jewelry. Mainly just some styles that I appreciate. But anyway here you go!

I'm a fan of big rings and wearing as many as I can.

I love the boyfriend T-Shirt and dressing it up with lots of necklaces and bracelets

Double finger rings are becoming quite popular, especially the sideways cross.

I'll always be a fan of cheap plastic

I love the globe necklace

morbid glam?

LOVE big watches

I'd wear it on my middle finger but that's just me.


Simple charm necklaces are great!

I have also been working on some new items myself, more on this soon!

October 29, 2011

Featured Artist: Lipgloss and Black

Sylvia and Samantha are sisters will a passion for fashion. They also have a blog you can check out. Their attire is chic and stylish! Click on the links below to visit their etsy shop!

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Shop Name: Lipgloss and Black

What you like to go by: You can call us Sylvia and Samantha or "Syl and Sam" for short.

When did you start your shop? We started our business in 2004 on Livejournal, got a little more serious and sold on eBay for a few years & then opened our Etsy shop in 2008

Is this your only job? Yes! Both of us are working full time trying to grow our business.

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When did you realize you had this talent? We both grew up in a creative environment where we found ourselves coloring or crafting as a hobby. Our mom taught us how to alter clothes at a young age & we were interested in getting creative with it. We never saw sewing as a special talent or anything, it was more like learning an important life skill. We both taught ourselves the basics of clothing construction and Samantha actually went to College for Fashion Techniques and Design.

Where do you find your inspiration? We find our inspiration everywhere from magazines to the streets. We love seeing what pop and rock stars wear on stage and try to take small elements from stage outfits to implement into the everyday clothes we make.

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Who has been the most supportive of your work? Our customers have been so supportive of us since day one. Even when we have doubts about our skill or creativity, they are there to support us with their words or by buying our pieces. We are always thrilled to find new customers and it's amazing when people tell us they've been following us since we started in 2004!

What is one thing you would like to accomplish that you haven't yet? Although we seem like an old business, we're only in our first year of operating full time. We hope only to succeed as a full time fashion business and to be able to survive by doing what we're passionate about.

What are your words to live by or favorite quote? No specific quotes or anything, we just want girls to wear what makes them feel happy & to know that it isn't too hard to do-it-yourself, sometimes!

Excerpt from Profile:

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Lipgloss & Black is an independent online business established & entirely run by two sisters, Sylvia & Samantha. We started off designing & making purses quite a few years ago & quickly expanded to clothing & accessories! Our sales here will consist mainly of our DIY clothing :)

We use several amazing machines including: Juki DDL-555 Industrial Sewing Machine, Kenmore 385 Commercial Sewing Machine, Euro-Pro Serger & Janome 1000cpx.

We love the internet, don't forget to visit us:
FACEBOOK - facebook.com/lipglossandblack
TWITTER - twitter.com/lipgloss_black
TUMBLR - lipglossandblack.tumblr.com
MODELMAYHEM - modelmayhem.com/lipglossandblack
EMAIL - info [!at] lipglossandblack.com

October 19, 2011

New Creations!

Other than the bottle cap earrings that I created last night, I also created a few more pieces (7 to be exact) today after I went out for more supplies! So without further ado, here they are!