ok, i may have a personality test addiction

You Are An ENTP

The Visionary You are charming, outgoing, friendly. You make a good first impression. You possess good negotiating skills and can convince anyone of anything. Happy to be the center of attention, you love to tell stories and show off. You're very clever, but not disciplined enough to do well in structured environments. You would make a great entrpreneur, marketing executive, or actor.

What's Your Personality Type?

Jungianisms?

So I took a personality test a Jungian/ Myers-Briggs type test. It was kinda fun and surprisingly accurate. Wow! only 1.8% of the US population thinks the way I do. No wonder why my life is this way!
Kinda crazy that marketing specialist came up first in my list of favored careers since I've been doing internet marketing for over 4 years now. Uncanny, no?

I found the disfavored career as photographer a little strange since its one of my first passions and has been a lifelong hobby of mine.

Apparently I am an - "ENTJ" Extroverted (E) 66.67% Introverted (I) 33.33%
Intuitive (N) 55% Sensing (S) 45%
Thinking (T) 54.84% Feeling (F) 45.16%
Judging (J) 55.56% Perceiving (P) 44.44%

Described as a "Field Marshall". The basic driving force and need is to lead. Tend to seek a position of responsibility and enjoys being an executive. 1.8% of total population

decisive, fearless, planner, thrill seeker, engaged, social, self centered, comfortable around others, image conscious, likes to be center of attention, adventurous, outgoing, manipulative, emotionally stable, leader, ambitious, hard working, dominant, prepared, hates to be bored, confident, opinionated, analytical, prepares for worst case scenarios, organized, orderly, clean, driven, resourceful, finishes most things they start, achieving, risk taker, desires fame/acclaim, image focused, narcissistic, arrogant, perfectionist, driven, academic, scientific, critical, avoids giving in to others, does not like to compromise, skeptical

favored careers:


marketing specialist, government employee, lawyer, developer, political scientist, bounty hunter, international relations specialist, software designer, systems analyst, business manager, entertainment lawyer, foreign service officer, strategist, project manager, advertising executive, cia agent, marketing manager, geneticist, private investigator, administrator, business analyst, politician, management consultant, producer, financial advisor, entrepreneur, genetics researcher, cardiologist, professor, fbi agent

disfavored careers:


singer, bookstore owner, job in the performing arts, poet, photographer, english professor, chef, health care worker, child psychologist, massage therapist, video editor

Choosing Embroidery Thread By George Royal

Selecting the right type of threads for any embroidery work is important because the color and texture of the design, and eventually the look of the final product depend on the material and type of thread used. There’s a wide variety of embroidery thread to choose from, so take your time to decide what type or combination should be best for the design you have in mind. More importantly, thread selections should be based on Sewability, Seam Performance and Appearance, Availability and Cost.

Types:

1. Rayon: This type of thread has a great sheen, and so the best looking embroidery designs are stitched with it. Rayon threads can range from combinations of two or more colors twisted together thereby forming a single strand, to one solid color strand. They are widely available, mostly in standard 40 wt. and 30 wt. Even though Rayon is the most popular type, it’s not very sturdy because of its thinness.

2. Polyester: Polyester thread is more durable than Rayon but it is not as attractive. However, this type of embroidery thread hardly shrinks or fades, and if combined with Rayon, the effect they provide is nearly indistinguishable. It is also cheaper than Rayon thread.

3. Cotton: Cotton thread allows for a wide range of tension adjustments because of its texture. It has a nice sheen, is quite sturdy (though finer threads above 50 wt. are not), and typically used for machine embroidery.

4. Silk: Silk embroidery thread hardly breaks and has its own unique, and probably the best sheen. Threads come in various sizes but their availability is low so they are mostly used for luxury fabrics.

5. Metallic Thread: This type of thread has a core wrapped with a metal foil which may be coated with silver alloy, and color is added to this foil with a polyester film which may also be applied as an undercoating. Metallic thread is one of the most durable available on the market.

6. Mylar Thread: Plies of film are combined into a layer, cut into slices to create Mylar threads. They are durable but may break under high-speed sewing. One unique color feature is holographic hue, which picks up and reflects light or color from other surrounding objects. This really enhances the color and design of the embroidery.

7. Special-effect: Like the name suggests, this type of thread can be used to create different design effects, such as crewel-like effect. Some of the special effect threads change colors under sunlight, or may glow in the dark.

Quality Evaluation:

1. Tensile Strength: The tensile strength of an embroidery thread can be tested by sawing a suspended strand with another strand back and forth until the first strand breaks. The faster it breaks, the lower the strength and quality of that particular thread type.

2. Elongation: A good thread must have the right amount of stretch. Take a piece of the thread and stretch it till it breaks. The strand should neither break too quickly nor stretch for too long.

3. Sheen: The luster and quality of the sheen can be tested by studying the color and design of a finished embroidery product.

How To Start Your Own Successful Crafts Business by Conleth Onu

Are you intrigued by the idea of starting a profitable business, doing what you love to do? Perhaps you've had the idea that you can make crafts and sell them for profits.

As you may know the crafts industry is growing at an astronomical rate. Many people all over the world are earning great income by selling crafts that they make. You too can turn your crafts into a full time or supplemental income.

A large number of people are constantly searching for new, imaginative and decorative items for their homes and offices. Many people travel to remote places in search of interesting and unique craft items. This can be a unique opportunity for you to start your own crafts business.

Creating crafts is a fun and rewarding hobby that can be turned into a profitable business.

Craft items are in high demand. There is a huge and hungry market for the craftsman. Crafts include such items as quilted comforters, pottery, gift items, ceramic sculptures, toys, jewelry, lovable dolls, stained glass, etc.

You need a business name. The name you give to your business can make the difference between success and failure. It is better to select a name that will tell people something about you or your business. Jane's Dolls, Jane's Decorative Crafts, Creations by Jane, are all good examples of names that tie in with what you make. Potential customers will know exactly what you are selling by just seeing your business name.

Once you have registered your business name and obtained your business license, if it is required in your area, you'll need a business checking account. It is essential that you do not use your personal checking account in your business transactions. Use your business checking accounts to make payments in your business.

You need good looking business cards. Your business cards act as your introduction to potential customers, and will serve as their connection back to you.

Before you start selling, visit several crafts shops and shows, in order to gain insights on how a crafts business is operated, how and where to place signs, how to decorate the location, and merchandise display. Talk to the people running the business. Find out how they set their prices. Then price your own merchandise accordingly.

There are numerous outlets for crafts. These include swap meets, home parties, craft shows, wholesalers, mail order, department stores and online marketing.

In order to sell your products, you have to advertise. Your prospects will never know that you have available, craft items that they want. So you need to advertise.

You can advertise in newspapers and magazines. This type of advertising is essential because people who buy craft items read newspapers and magazines to locate them. Another effective way to reach your potential customers, is word-of-mouth advertising. Also, putting notices on bulletin boards will attract and direct people to your business location.

Keeping accurate, easy-to-understand records is very essential for tax purposes, and it tells you how your business is doing.

The crafts business is a lucrative business. Shouldn't you be getting your share of the fortune?

Be sure to check the laws to know which, if any, apply to you, and what your responsibilities are. Contact the appropriate office in your area to find out if any laws will affect you.



Conleth C Onu is an Internet marketer and the author of "How To Sell Your Crafts For Big Profits." This ebook shows you how to start your own profitable crafts business. Visit: http://www.publishinglink.com and http://www.conlethonupublishing.com

Custom LovePlusOne for Christmas!

Here are a few beautiful drawings sent to me by a customer in Idaho who ordered 5 custom shirts for her whole family (grandma too)! These snowflakes were drawn by each of her children, and all three will appear in a vertical row down the front of the shirt, included in the original design will be the words, "let it snow" and "christmas 2006". Too cute! I will get an "after xmas" picture so you can see how they turn out.





Here are a couple of other "soon to be patterns" from a Michigan family --- a fun christmas surprise for mom!

Keep bugging me, its the only way I get anything done!

I've been getting a lot of... how shall I call it "fan mail" lately, egging me on to come up with new designs for the baby collection, and requests for custom collections ...everyone wants more stuff from me. Whew, overworked and underpayed!

Let me let you in to my ole' brains...I sort of created the Custom Collection page as a way for people to contact me and tell me what they want as opposed to me designed a whole bunch of stuff that doesn't sell real well. That makes me grumpy and then I just want to close up shop!

Thanks to all of you who keep at me though, you inspire me to keep going with this project, if it wasn't for you, I would have given it up long ago.

Here is a link to my Flickr-Love Plus One sketches, yes I actually sketch still. I've gotten several requests to view lately so here ya go peeples.

FLICKR SKETCHES

Fun Times in Texas

Hamilton Pool and surrounding Preserve is one of the most beautiful swimming holes I have ever been to. Its in Travis County about 35 miles outside the city. A unique natural area surrounds this pool that is "managed" meaning you need to get by the ranger to get in a limited number of swimmers and hikers a day
A texas family implemented a grotto and canyon basically a thousand years of water erosion well mantained if that makes sense, anyway it dates back over 8,000 years and its pretty cool.
Here are some snapshots for ya'

Easter Eggs

she made a turtle

some more of our new little city

long time in the making

Have not posted since christmas--- its been awhile, but nothing much exciting was happening in this life until now--We finally made it into Austin proper--we have a great place just off Shoal Creek and Lamar. I can walk and bike everywhere of interest: shops, bookstores, museums and thank god there's not a wal Mart anywhere in site!
So I thought I'd show y'all around the new digs by taking a cople of snapshots this lovely March 1st evening where the weather was a pleasant 79' as we took our stroll. Hopefully you (you people who know who you are)will come visit me now--