Going to revive this account since we're hoping to start attending furcons soon. Expect a lot of plush and art over the next few weeks :D

~Ari

I won't be selling this year, but unless something happens I will be attending. I'm sad I don't have an outfit, but that is ok. I've never attended any panels or events at AC, so it should be a good time.

This is a mostly pointless post except to say, WEE CONVENTION

And I'll be uploading some more artsy stuff here soon :3

First day of snow! Time for a coupon :D

Yay! Today is the first snow for where I live(Hooray!) so even though I wasn’t planning on it, time for a coupon to celebrate!

Use coupon code “snowday” in my shop to receive free shipping on any order that has at least one SCARF or pair of ARM WARMERS in it. Orders must have at least one of them for the coupon to be accepted(It’s a celebration of snow after all :D )

This coupon also applies to custom orders, so if you’ve been wanting a particular kind of scarf or arm warmers, now is the time to order!

The coupon will be active through Monday evening.

http://manifesteddreams.etsy.com

~Ari

So, I absolutely love drawn art. When I was younger, I drew a lot. I was never really that good at it, but I enjoyed it. When I got older though, I stopped practicing or really doing anything with it. This was partially because of time, partially because I just didn't think I was good at it and it was depressing.

Recently though I've been realizing that if I really want to get good at drawing, I just need to sit down and do it.

I'm surrounded by amazingly talented artists and I always find myself saying,"I wish I could draw like you do". "I wish I had your talent"

The reality though is that a doodle faerie didn't just show up in their room one day and say, "Gee, I think you could be an artist. Here is my magickal pencil, filled with magickal doodle faerie awesomeness. Now you are amazing, go forth and draw all the things!"

They practiced, a lot. They scribbled over drawings they didn't like and threw things in the corner out of rage.

So I'm going to stop complaining about a skill I'm unhappy with and just get better at it.

That said, I'll be posting a lot of random, probably uninteresting drawings. I'm considering making another account just for that, but I don't like the idea of separating my art very much.

If people would like it to be separate though, speak up. I don't want to bore my awesome followers :)

That said, drawing incoming.

~Ari

Hey everyone! Wow, I'm horrible at updating this. I plan on being more vigilant from here on out.

I've been trying to come up with a plush design that I could offer that would fall in the $10-$15 range, since most of mine are $20+. I know some people can't afford my plush price tags and it always makes me sad. So I needed one that cute, not too tiny and could be made fast. That is how the "Puffs" were born.

This is a "Puff" plush: http://www.furaffinity.net/view/7940674/

The bodies are roughly 3inches tall(not including ears, tails, etc) and are flat bottomed so they can sit comfortably without tipping.

Part of my goal for this was to offer a plush that could be customized while still remaining affordable.

This is where I need some volunteers.

I am looking for about 5 different people who would like to see their fur/feather/etc sonas and characters puffified. I am looking for a good variety and looking for characters with interesting features, although I will consider anyone wanting to be a test subject.

The plush won't be sold unless permission is given and I'm not requiring any sort of payment for this, although anything offered would be gladly accepted(I do enjoy baked goods and Pokemon doodles :D )

SO, if you have a character you'd like to see Puffed, please provide reference pictures to the best of your ability.

And if you know anyone who might be interested, please point them this way :D

Thanks so much for any help on this project!

~Aria

PUFF CUSTOM GUINEA PIG SLOTS:

SLOT #1:  Kyote
SLOT #2:  IndigoAngelcat
SLOT #3:  MarblesBravetail
SLOT #4:
SLOT #5:

Hi everyone! It’s Thanksgiving here in the USA and that means Black Friday tomorrow.

From now until 11:59pm on Monday 29th the store will be offering free shipping for orders of $10 or more! Kick off the holiday shopping season, or pick something up for yourself.

Simply use the coupon code: BLACKFRIDAYFREESHIP at check out.

Shop here: http://manifesteddreams.etsy.com

Please note that this deal is only open to orders being shipped within the Continental United States.

I hope everyone that is out traveling today, or that has already reached their destination has a wonderful and safe holiday!

I’m skipping out on festivities to prepare for my last convention of the year, Kurokiiro Festival. If you happen to be in the Pittsburgh area and are looking for something to do this weekend, why not check it out? Its primary focus is the Japanese Culture, not pop culture, so there will be lots of educational panels and interactive workshops :) http://www.kurokiiro.com/

Ari out!

In celebration of our Etsy shop hitting 200 sales, we are having a weekend sale :D

Use coupon code "HAPPYSALETIME" for 15% off a $10 or more purchase. Good time to get a rainbow scarf, an adorable plush or some fun charms <3

Visit the shop heeere: http://manifesteddreams.etsy.com

Annnnd...random social networking plug, anyone else use the Tumblr, Facebook, Twitter and Deviantart? Here is where you can find me:

Tumblr: http://manifesteddreams.tumblr.com/
Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/pages/Mani.....s/156362659738
Twitter: http://twitter.com/#!/manifestedreams
Deviantart: http://manifesteddreams.etsy.com

Alas, I am not the artist. One of my fav plush artists on DA is holding an auction for her amazing Derpy Hooves plush, here: http://www.ebay.com/itm/ws/eBayISAP.....#ht_500wt_1413

I figured this might be relevant to some of your interests <33

She is a wonderfully amazing, albeit spastic dog of one of my close friends.

On Friday it was found out that Kabuki had a tumor on her spleen. It’s a life threatening situation and requires pretty immediate surgery.

My friend, like me, is a self employed artist. Her income is limited to what she makes on her website and at shows.

The reason I am posting this is because my friend is trying to raise funds so she can get Kabuki in ASAP. The cost of the procedure is going to be $2000-$2500.

She is holding a fundraiser at her website with a 20% coupon. She makes belly dancing jewelry including anklets, bracelets, earrings, hair sticks etc etc. Please stop by and check out her website and if you see something you like, or something someone else might, now is an amazing time to snag it up.

Her website is:

http://acaseofrandom.etsy.com

Coupon code “KABUKI20”

And I normally don’t specifically request this, but I’m asking everyone to pass this around. Kabuki is a large part of the reason my friend has managed to deal with a lot of hard times(especially as of recent) and I don’t want to think about a world where she isn’t there.

Thanks for taking the time to read this and have a wonderful night <3

~Ari

P.S: Ran(my friend) posted information on her FB page with more specifics on what is going on, if you want to see it straight from the source:

https://www.facebook.com/groups/122.....0258344997423/

As the subject says, a ton of new charms are currently up on the site including a new Jelly charm, two bunny designs, alll the Bloops, owls, Narwhals and Otters :D

I'll get pictures of them uploading here tomorrow(I guess today now?) but you can check them out here:

http://manifesteddreams.etsy.com

We're also having a give-away at my tumblr! Enter for a chance to win a free charm.

http://manifesteddreams.tumblr.com/.....a-give-away-in

~Ari

You guys are absolutely AWESOME.

I had such an amazing time selling. Like I said before, this was my first year and I was nervous about how my work would be received.

I'm absolutely blown away by the positive response I received. Everyone was really nice and understanding of both the prices and the time I put into all my pieces.

There is no doubt in my mind that I'll keep coming back as long as I can and I'll be hitting up more fur cons in the future.

So thank you for being so wonderful, making me feel so welcome and making me feel really appreciated. After a long couple of weeks of stress, this was a wonderfully therapeutic weekend.

A big shout out to: , , and for being my super amazing neighbors and all around awesometastic people.

Now to work on that new pony project :D

~Ari

It's so rainy and dark outside right now :O

Makes me not want to drive into Pittsburgh to set up!

I'm kinda sad I won't have more up for adoption this year. It's my first year, so I only got 4ft to test the waters. It made me not work as hard as I could have this week >.>

I hope everyone gets a home though, and that people like what I have to contribute to the Dealer's Den.

I'm kinda hopeful that I will pick up at least a couple of customs for the weekend. It would be nice to work on some original designs :3

See you at AC!

~Ari

Just a quick note to let everyone know that the "Foxy Bloops" are now available for adoption :3 They can be found here: http://www.etsy.com/listing/7620847.....op?ref=pr_shop

I will have 5 of these, along with 5 Timber Wolf Bloops available at AC next weekend.

I'll also have jewelry, cell phone/key chain accessories and of course, lots of plush!

~Ari

Slowly getting pictures uploaded here :3 I'm hoping to make a large upload spam later today. More plush and Jewelry incoming.

Customs information is available under my profile as well. If I've missed anything crucial, please let me know :3

Also, it's gorgeous out here in Pittsburgh, I want to go frolic and wiggle my toes in the grass. Alas though, AC prep calls!

~Ari

Finally decided to make a FA account after some prodding from

I'll be making my furcon debut at AnthroCon next weekend and am super excited!

I specialize in Amigurumi plush. My mascot is my Octobloops(the little blue girl in my icon) and they absolutely love sitting on people's heads.

Admittedly, I'm a little nervous since what I make isn't specifically fursona related, but I have faith in their cuteness.

Pics incoming!

~Ari