Pillows!

I forgot to mention that I'm now adding pillows to my collection! This one features a lovely napkin that I've put to use as a pillow. Most of my other pillows are made from a hodpodge of materials I've collected over time: dishcloths, childrens' t-shirts, pajamas, mens dress shirts, fabric scraps, etc.

Camera Man: Michael Walz!

These next several pix were shot by my friend Michael Walz...an awesome, super guy! Check him out at
www.michaelwalzphotography.com.
Thanks, Michael!

A Trio of Lamps

A Sample of Coasters

A Collection of Trays

A Few Frames

Questions? Queries?

Please send me an email at zandrazuraw@verizon.net.

The Saint Lawrence to Europe Tray

Scotland by Bus Tray

Birds, Bingo and Typesetting Tray

The New Yorker (1952) Tray

Typewriter Fish Tray

Woodlands in Hip Colors Tray

Beautiful Birds Tray

Cabaret Tray

Black and White Bird On a Tray

The Great Gatsby Tray

Mushroom Tray

Bird in a Corner Frame

World Map with Stripes and Dots Frame

Seashells Frame

Big Fish Frame

Toile Bird Frame

Sea Collage Frame

Bird Collage Frame

Birds on Stripes Frame

Mod Flower Frame

Italian Polka Dots

White Floral Insect Frame

For the Birds

I'm trying out a new product line: Birdhouses!  I collect them myself so I'm naturally interested in creating them, too.  I buy the houses in plain wood then paint and paper them.  They will all be sealed, just like everything else I do, but I don't know if you can actually leave these outside.  The ones I collect are decorative and always inside my house, tucked into bookcases or next to candles and vases.  Let me know what you think, I'd love some feedback!

Back to work...

Twist 2.o was a great event...hats off to Lexie Barnes and her crew for once again hosting and producing such an amazing show!  

Happy Mother's Day

Ok, I have to admit that I LOVE how this desk set has turned out.  For Mother's Day, I've decided to try combining a few things to make lovely sets to give to Mom.  My favorite is this desk set and tray.  How classy and well organized she'll be with a sweet photo of yourself next to her as she uses her pretty desk accessories!  Normally I'd charge $60 for the desk set (which includes the tray, pencil & paper clip holder) and $26 for the frame, for a total of $86.  As a special, I'm offering both the desk set and frame for $75.  Tell me what you think of this idea! And please visit my etsy shop for more Mother's Day ideas and all of my new items, including two new pieces of furniture...

Zeal is at Pinch Gallery in Northampton!

I am thrilled to be featured at Pinch Gallery in Northampton, MA!  Pinch has selected a few of the artisans from the upcoming Twist show (May 1 & 2) and I am honored to be included with some other really amazing crafters.  Check us out!  

http://www.pinchgallery.com/

Modish Biz Tips: Monthly Goals

Ok, so I'm signing up for a public showing of my to-do list.  Modish Biz Tips has this very cool forum where you can share your business to-do items to help keep yourself accountable.  Check it out at:  http://www.modishblog.com/biztips/monthly-goal-meetup/

My goals for May:

1. Post goals on blog!

2. Organize all the great biz info/advice I get online so I can actually use it.

3.  Set up a weekly schedule including specific times to a) craft  b) accounting c) marketing d) blogging e) craft gruntwork, like sanding furniture, staining wood, sealing finished items

4. Buy a tripod so I can take better pix

5. Take and post pix on blog and Etsy.

Finally on ETSY!

I have spent the winter months making new things, hiring my friend Melanie Gillis to photograph them, and setting up my etsy site:

zealcrafts.etsy.com

Check it out!