make something days eighty-six&eighty-seven

For the past two days I've just been filling shop orders, but I have a few projects up my sleeve that I intend to carry out soon.

make something days fifty-five&fifty-six

Yesterday I made a brand new, coral colored bow and attached it to a pin that you can clip onto practically anything. Then today I made an aqua-blue one and put it on a key chain. I already went and clipped the keychain onto my scissors though that might not be very practical, but I guess bows are more cute than practical anyways. Remember how I said I wanted to put bows on everything? Well I did.

recently

Some of my recent crochets. Made a bikini top for one of my customers, 

and with this ball of yarn I make a ton more! In my shop: www.etsy.com/listing/85007224

Finished this project from msed day 2. It's a crop top that I made for another lovely etsy seller. 

Craft trades are awesome. The recipient of this top makes some beautiful jewelry, 

check out her shop: www.bohobettyks.etsy.com

make something day nine

Today I made: a crochet headband. Here's another cute crochet project that's easy to make and doesn't take very long. They're very useful too! This ones super warm and a must bring to the snow this winter. I used a fluffy roving wool yarn that's incredibly soft and comfortable, perfect for a headband. 

In other news, I spent the rest of my day crocheting and working on a new Valentines listing. I took yesterdays 'make something' project, which was a crocheted heart necklace, and made it this morning in two more lovey dovey colors, then I took a bunch of pictures and posted it in my shop. I'm hoping to provide some cute, affordable, handmade gifts for lovers to buy for their ladies because every girl deserves something special on Valentines day. Now, I'll probably spend my evening filling orders, drinking green tea and watching America's Funniest Home Videos.

New in my shop:
heart necklaces // valentine scarves // bow hair clip

make something day eight

Today I made: a little crochet heart necklace. So cute and so easy to make, I had to give it a try. Maybe I'll sell a few for Valentines day this year. <3

make something days five&six

This weekend I made: a little bow keychain and another bracelet using an old moon bead. I know they're just little things, and were pretty simple to make but it is the weekend and it was a busy one. I gave the keychain to one of my friends, so heey I'm a pretty good friend to have, hang around me and you might get some free stuff. ;)

In other news, I had a great first week of the new year. How was yours?

make something day two

Today I made: The first half a new top. I'm working on a trade that I made with another Etsy shop owner, but I'm super late on it and I already received her part of the deal weeks ago. So, I figured I'd put this project to good use and make her top while I have the time. Like I said, I'm only halfway done, but I'll have most of it done by the end of the night. It's no simple crochet piece so it will probably take more than just one day to complete but I still made something, and it was something that needed to be done!  For her I'm making this top but in the lovely red wine color above. I'll have more pictures once it's completed but for now this is all I got. 

In other news, when I went to the post office to ship off some orders today I was hit with the smell of burnt P.O. boxes. Looks like someone had their fun this weekend and thought that the post office would enjoy some fireworks. I'm not sure what exactly was put into the drop box that caused the fire but I'm sure there's some video evidence of what happened. Thought that was interesting, what would cause someone to blow up a post office? Anyways, time for me to get back to my yarn and crochet hook. 

#MSED 365

(Make Something Every Day)

make something every day

 

Happy New Year! It is my goal for 2013 to Make Something Every Day. To be creative and make art a part of my daily life. I vow also to get out and smell the flowers every day, enjoy the fresh air and keep my mind at ease. I can't guarantee that all of my creations will be blog worthy but I will try my best to document each days new idea. 

Today I made: A couple new things for the shop. Already this is helping with business! After uploading a handful of new items to my shop, I got out my red yarn and made a red version of this bow and a cranberry red version of this scarf. No pictures yet but I'll have these colors added to my shop before the week is over. In other news, the rain has been treating my garden well and the flowers are blooming beautifully. <3 

So, the challenge has started,

and day one has been completed.

#MSED 365

(Make Something Every Day)

Now that the holidays are over it's time to get back to business. (Until New Years at least.) I had a wonderful Christmas and I enjoyed making gifts for my loved ones, and my customers. With happy thoughts in my mind I can get working on all my plans for the new year, which are extensive. I'm going all or nothing so it's business first for 2013. And it's 2:00 in the morning so it seems like I'm getting good head start on that... I'm going to have to seriously reevaluate my sleep schedule if I want to catch any of these short winter days. Or I'll learn to be a night owl, either way I'm doin' work, son!

Sometimes I wonder if I should even keep this blog, I don't update it quite as often as I intended to. It's more of a place for me to ramble I guess, but I put a lot of work into it so I'll keep it around. Most of my shop updates nowadays are posted to my shop instagram: @noelebelle and my facebook page.

It feels so nice to be getting orders again.

the hardest button to button

I could sit in the garden for hours and watch the leaves change colors as the sun moves down the sky. Life has a meaning and it's purpose is to grow and blossom, to withstand and to give life to that which gives you life. Nature is so complex and beautiful and seems to give off an overall feeling of calmness and happiness. I think the further we part from nature, the easier it is to forget ourselves; who we are and our purpose for living. The more we disconnect with nature, the easier it is to get lost in a world of comfort and false priorities. 

a little update on my life as of Friday, November 2 at 1:06 AM,

I am once again phoneless. Yes, I dropped my phone in the toilet AGAIN after dropping it in a different toilet only one month ago. Got it replaced and then there goes replacement phone #1, plop, right into the shitter. At this point I don't even know if I want to bother replacing it yet again, but hopefully this was just a fluke and the end of my bad luck streak.

On a brighter note, I just ordered about eight pounds worth of yarn that will soon be going to good use, as well as some other necessary shipping supplies and such. I am ready for the holiday season and ready to make some sales. So, no more stress about not having enough materials or supplies to run a steady business.

I've been doing a lot of research on various subjects and how-tos. I've been finding more and more natural, homemade dyes for yarn and clothing and also some recipes for making my own lotions and instructions on hand-rolling incense. I'm filling up my notebook so hopefully it can pay off with some new, fun projects.

Right now nothing makes sense to me other than yarn, crocheting, food, sleep and zombies. Watching the Walking Dead inside and out and crocheting my fingers off is all I want to do apparently. I've somewhat put my life on hold to improve my shop all around which will hopefully get me back on track and help me achieve a higher status. 

I am contently confused about my life as a whole.

Save 25% on anything from my shop by entering the code "SEASONSCHANGE" (without the quotes) during checkout. Autumn is starting to show itself as summer fades away. So, in with the new and out with the old, that means time to get into fall fashion! But!, You still have a chance to get a good deal on my bikini tops. I know the weathers very different all over the world at this time of year, and I know I'm still swimming it up in California as much as possible. Plus, it's never too late to get a new bikini, especially one that doubles as an everyday boho top. Anyways, I hope some of you get a chance to take advantage of my coupons! Follow me to be informed on all upcoming sales, coupons and new products.

Offer ends on September 14, 2012

Want to keep in touch and be the first to know next time I have a sale? I will always inform my followers and Facebook fans as soon as I have a new offer. You can find and follow me on any one of these websites: Facebook - Twitter - Tumblr - Pinterest - Flickr or on Instagram as @neenabananaa

with love,

neena noel

new url

Heey there! So, I had to make a new blog with a new url because my old one was broken and wouldn't allow followers. However, I imported all the blog posts from my old blog so it's like nothing ever changed! I am now www.noelebelle.blogspot.com and I can now have followers, so follow me!

As far as the business goes, it's pretty slow since summer's ending and I mostly only have bikini tops, but I recently did a giveaway through A Little Etsy Love, which is always featuring giveaways and the best stuff on Etsy! Now that that's all done I'll get to work on some new stuff for fall and winter to put up in my shop and get back on the market.

with love,

neena noel

back to work

Been slacking off these past few days with some of the goals that I'm trying to accomplish, but definitely not slacking off with my orders! At least I can be responsible in some aspects. For one, I've been using my phone to document instead of my camera, (sorry baby canon!). So, no new photos, except for those I've dragged over from Instagram. And also, I haven't gotten around to making any jewelry though ideas are rushing through my head like crazy! So, to combat my procrastination I'm taking some steps to get organized and stop being lazy, starting with cleaning my room. I've written out a schedule for the week focusing on cleaning one part of my room at a time, (it's bad..not like smelly, moldy, rotten bad, just clothes shoved and thrown everywhere bad). I've gotten so many clothes from the Goodwill it's about time I take some back and clear out some space in my closet. I'm only donating, I will not buy anymore Goodwill clothes, I will not buy anymore Goodwill clothes, I will not buy anymore Goodwill clothes. (For now at least :p)

Once my room is clean I'll be able to put some of my new stuff in there. I received some goodies from Etsy in the mail this weekend including a gorgeous pair of earrings from AtelierYumi. And while shopping around with my boyfriend I picked up an awesome new incense burner and some delicious Coconut & Amber scented incense from Salzers, a record store in Ventura.

I may be lazy but at least I still dress myself!

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with love, 

neena noel

saturday already

So, I haven't had access to a computer for the past couple days. I've been hanging with friends and family, taking a little vacation from home, but still working. I've started on some new projects that I hope to put up in my shop soon, some crocheted clothing (vests, shirts, ponchos) for the fall season coming up. I also, want to start making some more jewelry and actually putting it up for sale, so we'll see how that goes. And lastly I want to create a section of my shop dedicated to upcycled clothing and jewelry. I've started on that by dyeing some old jeans which are now shorts, and picking out pieces of old jewelry to made into something new and beautiful. As for now, this will all be postponed until I finish all of the orders that I got this week. Thank you everyone for buying handmade and taking the time to check out my blog.

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with love,

neena noel

weekly

recap of my week. fun food, fun shopping, fun work, good books.

new labels for my tops - new color on the bottom

I ship internationally! so far I've shipped plenty of orders to Canada and Australia

good finds at Crossroads in Santa Monica - lace, shorts, buttons, skirts <3

love this nail color - don't look too closely at the air bubbles and the dry skin from too much crocheting

9$ used at Bart's Books in Ojai, can't put it down

today's munchies - easy & healthy, veggies in toasted pita bread smeared with super spicy hummus

with love,

neena noel

ocean air

So, I know I made this blog and then stopped working on it, but I can explain! I've been enjoying the beach and hanging with friends, gathering some of summers inspiration. But now I'd like to get back on track. I'm still not completely happy with the way this blog looks, but I'm going to try to post almost everyday until I find a way to make it look the way I want it to. If anyone has any tips or suggestions let me know! I've created a new about page for my shop which I am very happy with right now. I've also updated my facebook and tumblr pages. Plus I've mainly been working on new designs for my shop, I put a few up today and I'm very happy with the outcome! I'll continue to work on designs as my mind is racing with ideas, but no one will ever be able to take me away from the beach:

 Another new love of mine is riding along the Ojai Valley Bike Trail. I can ride north to the post office and south to the beach. I might just sell my car :)

with love,

neena noel

more various photos from today

instagram: @neenabananaa

the beginning

I'm still working on getting this blog setup, and still just starting out. I'll start off by saying my name is Neena Noel, and I am a young hobbyist/artisan. I have my own shop on Etsy called Motavations, where I sell handmade works of mine. Mostly I'm currently just working on selling bikini tops for the Spring/Summer seasons. All of the bikini tops in my shop were designed by me 100%, so I've really been enjoying showcasing and selling those projects. However, I do also make many other things including feather earrings, hemp jewelry, crocheted jewelry, shirts, scarves, etc. I hope to get some of my other projects up for sale for the Summer, but for now I'm just working with what I've already got up in shop. Here are some of my favorite projects:

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with love, neenanoel