Hi everyone!
I know I haven't posted anything in AGES. That's because I've been mostly posting to my Tumblr - it's just a lot easier because I can include 2 pictures in each post, so since I paint double-sided bags, it just makes more sense.
So please, add us on Tumblr and also Twitter, and like us on Facebook! They're each updated maybe once or twice a week, so it won't clog up your feed or dash or anything, but if you've enjoyed my work thus far, it's a great way to see all the new stuff I'm putting out!
So here are the links-
Tumblr: [link]
Twitter: [link]
Facebook: [link]

I'll see if I can post here sometimes, too, but like I said, it's just easier on those other pages. As always, let me know if you have questions or are interested in a commission or whatever you may need

It seems like getting an Artist's Alley table at an anime convention is next to impossible these days. As such, I've made a Tumblr which I'll be using to sell my work. Anyone is free to message me in my "ask" box for a commission, questions, or if you're interested in something that I've posted (the best thing about this is being able to post both sides of a bag in a single post, unlike on DA).

I'll still be using my DA, but this Tumblr will be updated more frequently & regularly. So, if you have a Tumblr, PLEASE follow & get the word out! Thank you so much, and here is the link:

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So AA confirmations were sent out today and I'm somehow on the waiting list yet again...

All I can do is hope a table opens up since I'm between jobs & greatly in need of money.

In the mean time, feel free to commission, because as I said, it would really help me out right now.

EDIT: I got the email today that the tables were all filled & paid for...so unless someone who has a table can no longer attend AnimeNEXT, I'm pretty much screwed.

So uh. I guess we'll see what happens. I'm pretty worried.

On the 19th, AnimeNEXT opened up it's Artist Alley letter of intent! I got mine in about 15 minutes after it opened (I was at Katsucon at the time, so that was really good timing lol). It's first come, first served this year, unlike MangaNEXT, so chances are good that I'll have a table again

Other than that, I've been making tons of bags- in particular, Pokemon bags. They're small so they're great in that I can't get too distracted from them (whereas with the larger bags, I tend to put things off a lot...), plus I love Pokemon so much haha, so while I love painting every bag, the Pokemon ones just get a little boost

I've also got a bunch of paddles to turn into Yaoi paddles- though those are a little tedious, so I may end up putting those off lol. And finally, if it ever stops snowing/raining I'll have some splatter paintings up for sale as well- of course, there will also be headdresses, leftover skirts from last year and cross stitches (which my boyfriend is contributing too- he's got a lot of video game designs).

So, I hope everyone is doing well, and I will try to keep this a little better updated haha

I sent in an application for MangaNEXT's Artist Alley, however, for the first time, I was not accepted. There is a slight chance I may get in if someone else doesn't want their table, but at the moment, those chances are exceedingly slim.

However I'll still be at the con. I'll be carrying my Hetalia bag and I may even bring some of my inventory with me. Obviously I'll have my business cards.

If anyone is interested in a commission of any kind, I will happily make it and bring it to MangaNEXT (to avoid shipping fees). If you're not attending MangaNEXT, I am ALWAYS available for commissions, and will most definitely mail one to you.


But anyway, keeping my fingers crossed that a table will open up. Congrats to those who did get in, and either way, I'll see you there!

I've been kind of neglecting the journal part of this page lately >>;

How has everyone been? AnimeNEXT has come and gone, and what a great convention it was! Thanks to everyone who bought or commissioned something, and to everyone who took a business card! You guys are the best!

There were 3 bags that didn't sell there- The Melancholy of Haruhi Suzumiya, Darker than Black, and D. Gray Man. There was also the Darker Than Black box which no one bought, and the dark pink and cake print skirts with matching bags. If anyone is interested in these items, I would be glad to mail them to you, so please feel free to let me know either via PM or commenting on this journal or e-mail

Also if you are interested in one of these heretofore mentioned items, I am now going to be attending Connecticon (rather than Otakon) in a little less than 2 weeks, so I could meet and give them to you there if anyone is attending (this would take out the shipping fee as well, obviously). If there are any questions, please let me know!

Again, I'd like to invite you all to join our FaceBook group: [link]

Hope everyone's been enjoying the snow, we certainly have here in North Jersey (:
Also hoping that everyone had a fantastic Valentine's Day/Single's Awareness Day/Chinese New Year!


Anyway, I'm here to let you all know that I recently created a page for Cross Academy Crafts on FaceBook! Exciting, right? Lol. I invited tons of people to join, but just in case, here's the link where you can find us:

[link]


Don't forget to tell your friends! ♥

Happy New Year everyone! Hope 2010 treats you all well! Here's to a great new year~

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Hi again everyone! I hope that everyone who went to Mokucon at Rutgers in NJ (I know I met some of you there ) had fun! And if anyone's been going to any other conventions, I hope you had fun, too

I just want to take the time to wish everyone happy holidays, whether you celebrate Christmas, Hanukah, Yule, Kwanza, or something else. I really hope everyone has an awesome holiday season, and we'll see you next year!


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Do you know an anime fan, but not know what to get him/her for Christmas, Channuka, Kwanza, Yule- whatever? Our custom made bags and other crafts are an excellent option! o( ≥◊≤ )o

Place an order any time between now and December 1st, 2009*, and you'll get FREE SHIPPING** on your purchase!
PLEASE NOTE THAT WE ONLY ACCEPT CONCEALED CASH AND CHECKS. Either must be received and checks will also be cashed before we can send you your purchase.  →Paypal is available on certain items- please ask!

☆ Our painted bags make a lovely gift, but you may also be interested in painted boxes, or handmade patches/bookmarks, headdresses, and more! ♡

If you have any questions about items for sale or prices, please comment here and I'll be happy to answer them!

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*Or until a certain amount of orders are placed. Remember, everything is handmade and it takes a while to make!
**Free shipping for where the shipping price is under $5. For anything above that shipping price, $5 will be deducted from the price, but the difference must be paid. Price of the merchandise remains the same (as in, if an item has shipping of $2 and a price of $6, there won't be $3 deducted from the merchandise price, so you'd still be paying $6).
Applies only on items priced $10 or more.

So hey, my internet is down (currently at the library), but I just wanted to let you know that I will mail a commission to you.
You'd have to send me the payment when I finish the commission, and when I get it, I'll send it out to you.
But that's basically how it would go.

However, you're welcome to have me hold on to it until AnimeNEXT '10.

I'll also be updating about meet-ups that I'll be attending, in case you are as well, in which case I could give you your commission then.
The next meet up I'll be attending is a Hetalia Meet-Up on Sept. 12th at the NY Rennaissance Faire.

Please comment here with any questions, comments or concerns. Thank you! <3

WE ARE OPENING COMMISSIONS <3

I'm currently working on an Axis Powers Hetalia bag for myself- I'll have pictures of it's progress up as I go through it. Painted canvas bags will be a new addition to our merchandise for next year ♥
In addition, we'll also be selling gift bags with anime character drawings on them (perhaps watercolor? =O )

So, anyone want to commission anything? I also do boxes, prints and counted cross stitches, and I'm pretty sure Christina will do t-shirts.. Simply provide me with what medium you want, some names, pictures, etc. Once we get all of that settled, I'll be able to give you a price.
I can also make lolita headdresses and heart and onigiri plushies- the hearts come in a variety of colors, with or with lace and/or ribbon <3

Just remember that you probably won't be getting these till AnimeNEXT 2010 I'll keep a list of who commissioned what, however, and will make a post to remind everyone close to the date of the convention.

You can commission whatever you want whenever you want, though we'll probably stop accepting commissions in May/early June.

Remember! ...college is expensive OTL ;___; Help a girl out? =]

-Rhianna

Hey! Alright, so since I was sick of using my own DA as a website for our Artist's Alley stuff, I made this one instead <3

We sell at AnimeNEXT and MangaNEXT; all of our work is creative, from painted boxes to counted cross stitch patches to "automail" arms. We do it all! Hopefully I'll also make a list of our merchandise so if anyone wants to commission...but we'll get to that later <3

There will be more updates in the future, but for now, please be patient as we get everything under control with this new account Thanks for looking, and please stop by again! <3

-Rhianna