It's been brought to my attention by several customers that the stainless steel flasks with black cermarked images are having issues with fading/coming off. If you have bought one from me and are having this problem PLEASE contact me and I will gladly refund you or provide a replacement that is not cermark in a color of your choice. I am so so so sorry about this. I take pride in my work and for this to be happening is just absolutely unacceptable.

Still waiting on my contacts to get here but yay leaving today.taking a little nap and then packing.

I will only be able to do 5mm thick wood burned badges from now on. This also means that I will not be offering necklaces, either.

Until I can find a source for 1/8" sheets that doesn't hate women and body autonomy, which I will actively be pursuing. Prices may go up.

MY IDIOCY IS YOUR BARGAIN -


If you order a badge from me for AC pickup AND PAY THROUGH GOOGLE WALLET TONIGHT/TOMORROW MORNING I will do them for 50% off.

If you order things for delivery /AFTER AC/ AND PAY THROUGH GOOGLE WALLET TONIGHT/TOMORROW MORNING I will also do them for 50% off

I seriously, seriously screwed up. :/

I had a little trouble finding a server but then there was a RedditFurs one... I'm anthropicbias on Steam, feel free to add me if you want to paly. ^_^

Screencap it if it's you and I'll give you a free shot glass at AC!

So I have a small issue with paypal (okay, it's a huge issue).

I can take paypal payments. I cannot transfer them out of Paypal until my name is legally changed. It also takes 14-21 days for them to process payments and actually make the funds available to me.

Alternatively, Google Wallet is extremely friendly - Not only am I able to /not/ deadname myself to all of my customers, but the funds are immediately available to me (this means I can order things and pay for shipping without having to rob Peter to pay Paul). 98% of the time I'm flying by the seat of my pants financially, and the purchases I have gotten have pretty much gone directly to stock, shipping, and food, in that order.

It takes all of about three minutes to set up a google wallet account. I understand that some people do not have debit cards/bank accounts or are otherwise obligated to use Paypal. That's fine! I get it! Is totally okay. But if you have the means, and are considering purchasing something from me, please please consider paying via google wallet. It makes it a whole lot easier on everyone involved - five minutes of your time saves weeks of mine.

So because I'm super poor but I have a wealth of unique products, I'm always always open to trades. Here's some stuff I'm looking for:


Fursuit parts (tail/ears, mostly)

Chainmail jewelry (I already have one choker, would like a bracelet or anklet or something too)

Art (Specifically badges, I have like none)

Shirts (W size L - only really looking for babydoll T's or ringers, not interested in unisex/man shirts)

Dice (Can never have enough)

Video game systems (I had to sell off my collection, including all the systems from my childhood to help fund my transition/buy food and I'm kind of a nostalgic wreck about it)

Ummm... Anything quirky/fun/interesting.

Also will totally do trades in exchange for piercings/tattoos, but you'd have to be A) local, and B) working out of a shop, so I don't think that's really a thing that will happen

So  animeamy has some really quality glassware for pickup at AC. Check out her journal at: http://www.furaffinity.net/journal/5768188/

I don't even know where to begin. ;__;

I have had some seriously, seriously rough months this year and I've had to sell off a lot of things. This month was basically do or die, I don't have much left to sell, so it's all come down to putting out solid products that I hope people will buy. I am so so so so so floored at the response I've had from all of my awesome new watchers and old friends and semi-new friends. Thank you guys so much, you've made life not suck for me. I don't know that I can really put out there how big of a difference you've made.

Especially tonight. SO MUCH LOVE.
https://www.dropbox.com/s/rg3d1h02l.....SOMUCHLOVE.jpg <-- All within the last hour and a half and it keeps growing. <3 <3 <3 <3 <3 <3

So I emailed Dragoneer earlier and he said that my banner is live now, however, I have yet to see it.

So. The first person that screenshots it and links me to it in a reply gets a free shot glass at AC -or- $5 off of your pre-order.

Thanks!

Where are you staying?
Courtyard Marriott!
What day are you getting there?
Thursday!
How are you traveling?
Taking the minivan!
Who are you rooming with?
 robotechtiger  shaylamistwalker  aspenbear
How is the best way to find you?
I will be in the dealer's den most of the time! But if it's after that, then you can text me or tweet me sierrak85. If you want my number send me a note or a DM on twitter?
Are there any panels you might be attending?
I will be going to The Ark meet and greet, but I won't really be able to do any panels.
What do you look like?
Like my profile ID!
Will you be suiting?
Umm probably not, unless someone lets me borrow theirs?
Do you do free art?
I can't really do free stuff - Occasionally I'll ask people if they mind me using them for samples.
Do you do trades?
TOTALLY. I'm interested in getting fursuit parts, jewelry, etc.
Do you do commissions?
Yus! Send me a note or comment on my preorder journal or commission me at AC.
Do you do badges?
Yes I do! http://www.furaffinity.net/journal/5816260/ I can do it on wood or aluminum.
Will you have prints, CDs, or merchandise?
Lots and lots and lots of merchandise. :) See above journal.
Will you have Art in the Art Show?
No
What is your gender?
Female
How tall are you?
5'11
Can I talk to you?
Sure, but I may be with a customer! They come first.
Can I touch you?
Hugs are okay
Can I visit your room?
No.
Can I buy you drinks?
YESSSS. Ultra Zero Monsters, Rip-Its, or maybe a vodka?
Can I give you stuff?
Yes, but please please please no baked goods or anything like that? I seriously appreciate the sentiment but I'm really wary about food.
Can I hug or snuggle with you?
Maaaaaaaaaaaaybe. I'll let you know?
Are you nice?
I try to be as nice as I can be. :D That said, if you use slurs around/at/toward me, I WILL call you on it.
How long are you staying?
Probably leave pretty early on Monday.
Do you have an artist table?
I have a dealer table, I forget where. Just turn left and keep going until you hit the wall then turn right and keep going until you see me.
Will you be going to parties?
Yuh, doing the Ark party and probably also some of Equino's or Fizz's
Will you be performing?
Nuh, I don't have a suit.
If I see you, how should I get your attention?
Don't come up on me from behind. Sierra, Roo, or Laine are all acceptable names. :)
Where will you be most of the time during the day/s?
Ill be in the dealers den pretty much all weekend during the day, and probably spending the rest of the time with my friend Tay.
What/where will you be eating?
Lots of sushi and lots of pizza?
Can I come with you for food/fun/etc?
I'm really awkward around new people, so if we've never met I don't know how comfortable I am with that? Otherwise if we know eachother, sure!
Can I look in your sketchbook?
I don't have one :(
Can I draw in your sketchbook?
I don't have one :(
Can I take your picture?
No. Never.
What's your goal(s) for the con this year?
I'm really just trying to make enough money to help me get further along with transition. I still owe my dad like $700 for my van, so I'm not sure how much I'll actually make. I'm just trying to get enough money to make it for the next few months until Oklacon and Furreality.

My ad was accepted so it should be up soon. I'm super excited.

So just a random little update on me and how I'm doing since I don't talk about it much on here and I don't think people follow my twitter much (@sierrak85).

Things were /really/ rough these past few months, emotionally and financially. Lot of dark thoughts and stuff, but it tends to pass. I don't know if it's lack of exposure (probably) or if my stuff just isn't that great? People tell me it is but I guess I'm my own worst critic.

I've been fighting with the laser to get the results I want, and I think I've finally dialed everything in just right. I did some awesome Star Wars pints/shots the other night for a friend and I'm super excited about how those came out (so is he).

The hardest thing for me right now is just feeling really stagnant with transition? I mean, my body's responding really really well to hormones and I *feel* a million times better, but there's some stuff that is just prohibitively expensive. Not to be all, like, 'oh I'm so poor' or anything. It's just how things are and I'm trying to change that. I've sold pretty much everything except for my desktop and monitors? I mean it kind of sucks but I feel oddly at peace with the brunt of that stuff gone.

My roommate has been awesome and supportive and I owe him so much thanks. I've gotten some work lately, and with AC coming up I'll definitely be doing more work, which is nice. With nothing to do it's kind of just counting the hours between medication (literally) and trying to keep myself busy. I count myself lucky to have a lot of really good friends.

I'm still telling myself that I'll do well at AC; I mean, the option to not do well doesn't really exist. I've talked to the VA and they're supposed to be changing the money that I owe them each month, so hopefully that happens and frees up a few dollars here and there. Being waitlisted for MFF kind of took the wind out of my sails the other night, I'd had a really good day and had actually sold something on Etsy! It wasn't being waitlisted that hurt so much, I mean, I can deal with "you weren't fast enough so you didn't get a table," I get that. It's something that I would have had direct control over (It's why I didn't get a table at Rainfurrest). I think the bigger reason it hurt was that since the selections were done by a panel of judges... I don't know. It just really played on my insecurities about the stuff I do not being 'good enough.'

I knew it would be a huge gamble to not do copyrighted/trademarked stuff or popular fandom stuff, and sometimes it's just frustrating to think that maybe I could be doing better if I could whitewash my morality and ethics, you know? Not that some of that doesn't exist in a sort of grey area, but I'm just naturally averse to it. I've been tempted to swallow my pride about it, especially when my bank account is flashing red, but I just...can't. I'm kind of stuck on doing certain products, too. I really really want to branch out into doing more woodwork (It's fun and it makes the garage smell like christmas!!!!) but I just don't know the demand for some stuff.

I've been hesitant to look at other venues than furry conventions, because I know the genre, I know my customers, I love my customers, and I'm not really interested in anime conventions or comic conventions or anything else like that. If I can get to a point where the business is generating enough to sustain itself, I can start experimenting with other mediums and other ideas for stuff. I just get really frustrated at the financial barrier to entry related to some stuff - Can I afford to drop $20 on something that isn't going to sell, when I can use that same $20 on something I know will?

Overall, I'm kind of getting to a point where things aren't so hopeless. In the last year I've met some really awesome new friends and had some really awesome customers, and I am so thankful for all of them.

Hey everyone -

SO. DESPITE SUBMITTING MY APPLICATION in the FIRST THREE HOURS...

MFF decided to waitlist me.

Is there anyone that DID get a table and can get me a little space? I'll take whatever I can get.

Seriously. I will pay for all of the table. I can't not have a big con in the second half of the year.

Hi. :)

So I just wanted to put everything out here so that if people are looking at getting stuff from me they can kind of budget for what they might spend. :] I may have some things but not others? I'm not sure what all I'll be bringing with me. Here's information on pre-order stuff, though!


The awesome  maskedpuppy will be artslaving for me to do the character drawing. They're really awesome and you should totally support their stuff, too.

Laser-engraved wood burn badge: $40
Couples puzzle-piece wood badges: $70
Laser-engraved aluminum badge: $25
Flask (custom character): $25
Pint Glass (custom character): $12
Shot Glass (custom character): $7
Big Mug (custom character) : $17


Prices for non-custom stuff:
Fursuiter Flask (64oz): $75
Flask: $25
Water Bottle: $20
Pint Glass: $10
Shot Glass: $5
Mason jar: $10
Big Mug: $15
Wood keychains: $5
Keys of Friendship: $30/set (They're cheaper on my etsy!!!).

I will probably be bringing a bunch of one-offs of various other things!

I had an idea and wanted to see if anyone would be interested...

I'm thinking that I REALLY want to do some woodcut badges for couples that are puzzle-piece shaped and would interlock together. IDK! If that's something you're interested in, let me know. I'm thinking that I would discount them from $40 each to $70 for both?

Here's a picture of the sample I did (yes it has me on it. Totally by accident. >_>)

Taking preorders for delivery at AC (or, well, ANY time, really? I have no issues dropping them in the mail XD)!

http://www.furaffinity.net/view/13608197/

If you signal boost this for me, I'll take $2 off (that's a 5% discount! Just for linking!)

Art on this one is by  shinebright, future badges will be done with art from  maskedpuppy (Both awesome artists that you should get art from whenever you can)


Thanks everyone. <3

I don't really want to be all that political/whatever on this account, since it's basically my business one, but I also feel like I don't want business from bigots & insensitive pricks. So...This is kind of why I am ridiculously frustrated. Recently, there has been a lot of talk about whether or not it is okay to use the words "t****y" and "s*****e." (Protip: It's not) The furry community fucking loves "s*****e." I honestly don't see that ever changing.

I, and many other of my trans siblings, have been accused of "language policing" because we're nicely asking people (mostly cisgender, homosexual drag queens) to not use those words. I'll try to sum up how this has progressed over the past months.

T community: "Hey, ummmm... That language you're using? It's kind of offensive and fosters a hostile environment for us. It would be really awesome and supportive of you to not do that, do you think you could do that for us, since we've been supporting you on all this other stuff?"

Shitty People: "No. Stop being so sensitive."

T community: "Ok... well... It's not really an issue of whether we're sensitive or not. Those words are like "f****t" to you. Surely you can relate to that?"

Shitty People: "Yeah. Don't care. By the way you're really a man/woman/binaried individual."

T community: "Ummm... Wow. Okay. Here's some information on how those words have negatively impacted us for a long time. Do you think that you might consider making a small change in the words you use? It would REALLY help us achieve equality."

Shitty People: "Nope. Fuck you, I hope you die, you fascist t****y."

T community: "Wow. Could you please not say that, it's negatively impacting people's lives and contributing to violence against them."

Shitty People: "And? Go fuck yourself."

T community: "...Seriously, dude, it's getting really old. Please stop using that language."

Shitty People: "HEY. LOOK AT THIS FUCKING T****Y OVER HERE!"

T community: "..."

If you use those words around me, I will ask you ONCE to not do it. After that, I'm going to stab you in the eye with whatever sharp thing happens to be closest. I'm tired of seeing my community ask people to be decent human beings and be ridiculed for it.

Hey so a couple days ago I posted a thing from  poprockgrey

She's also got some foam heads she's looking to sell, check out

http://www.furaffinity.net/journal/5788514/
http://www.furaffinity.net/journal/5788514/
http://www.furaffinity.net/journal/5788514/

I absolutely do not have the funds (barely making it myself), but I WILL trade product if someone will get me a tail from them. If you buy SOMETHING from her I will totally hook you up with an aluminum badge or two.

Friendly reminder that my furbuy auction ends in two days!


http://www.furbuy.com/auctions/1056790.html

Okay, so one of the awesome people I'm watching has started a Patreon at:
(  poprockgrey )
http://www.patreon.com/PoprockGrey


I really really really really really want an aardwolf tail but I absolutely cannot afford to spend money on something like that.

I WOULD LOVE TO HAVE ONE.

I will totally hook someone up with three aluminum badges ( http://www.furaffinity.net/journal/5683860/ ) and a shot glass and a flask ( http://www.furaffinity.net/view/13523089/ ) (That's a $100+ value) if you buy one for me. It's also going to support someone that I would support if I had the money to do so.

My awesome friend  codeine who did my awesome icon is in a bit of a spot and could really use your help, if you can.

http://www.furaffinity.net/journal/5780336/
http://www.furaffinity.net/journal/5780336/
http://www.furaffinity.net/journal/5780336/
http://www.furaffinity.net/journal/5780336/
http://www.furaffinity.net/journal/5780336/

I have the hits. I have the views. I have no purchases. So that economics class I took at the learning annex tells me that I have to lower my prices. So go look at the etsy and buy stuff.

http://www.etsy.com/shop/lonestarlaser

I'm trying to look at a few different places. I liked furbuy because it put me in charge of the payment system. Etsy seems to be kind of a cesspool lately and I'm not sure that it will ever do what I need it to do.

Has anyone used it/had experience with it?