Discovering what this NaNoWriMo is really all about

Do you know about NaNoWriMo? I kind of vaguely did. I have friends who are writers of novels that have discussed this before. I never thought of it. I write short fairy tales, what the hell, I wouldn't even know how to handle 50,000 words in 30 days. 

But I totally signed up. Because sometimes you need to challenge yourself to get motivated. And I needed some motivation. I actually had an idea brewing, one that doesn't really fit ANYWHERE in the thunderpeep/michelle universe so it is kind of perfect for this. Absolutely no pressure. This ones just for me. Of coarse I'll tots share it with you as I go along and whatever comes to be on November 30th. As long as you're not a scaredy cat. It's going to be a scary one. No Trolls, but all the other scary things that hide out in the deep dark polar night.....

Happy November. Happy NaNoWriMo. Let me know if you're participating... it's always good to have buddies on an adventure!

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Ho Ho Howdy!

Well I feel really bad. I have totally neglected the Midsummer collection this year :(

It's been a struggle to stay on top of this growing business and I'm learning as I go along... time management, planning, setting time aside for creativity and most importantly, making time for all the things I love outside of thunderpeep. I was originally taking the month of June off from working the business, but then the One of a Kind show came knocking and it was on to Christmas designs. I can't complain, I know I have 5 months to prepare and that really is plenty of time.

And I have a plan. Or I guess I should say a schedule. But the best thing.... I have HUGE plans for the 2013 Polar Nights collection, which will launch at the One of a Kind show - starting on November 28th. I am super excited to share it with you. There will be sneak peaks as we lead up, but the big reveal is definitely going to be at the show. I have the Rotary show the week before that will still have all your Christmas goodies, so don't worry :)

Also... I will be re-launching the whole card & stationery line at the Danforth East Fair September 14-15 so book that one on your calendars as well. You don't want to miss out on a chance to hang out in the park with lot's of creative peeps. So now you understand why I'll be hiding out over the summer months to create all these goodies - oh yeah and hiding from the heat and humidity that is a Toronto summer!

Lot's to look forward to and I promise to share little bits and bops as we go along.

Happy Midsummer, hope you celebrated with lot's of good eats, drinks and friends :)

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