smallpeople no 30....

here she is ....the final one in this series of 'smallpeople'.

Rose came up with a line for this one as well..."Ivy was quite amused by the strawberries" ( I promised her that I would tell everyone!)

Well,now what?To begin with,this weekend, I am going to stick them all up on my white wall and just enjoy them for a few moments. Then?
That's a bit harder to decide.
Some are headed off to new homes, a few are staying right here with me ( I couldn't give away my own children's names, now could I!)
The others will be up for sale shortly in my Etsy shop.
Aha, you didn't know I had an Etsy shop did you? It's been hopping along quite nicely for the same length of time as my (Typepad) appleseed shop. When I first decided to sell things, I couldn't work out which was the best way to go so I opted for two stores. Both have done really well so for the present I will keep my little empire as is.
Getting back to the future of the smallpeople...well, Damian is encouraging me to self publish a smallpeople book, along the lines of an ABC book.This was also suggested by a few other people. I guess if I went along this pathway, I'd be sure of a good supply of baby presents for the next few decades!
The other direction I am pursuing is custom 'smallpeople'- I have had requests for specific names and I think that it will be a challenge that I enjoy.

Hmmmm, something to ponder this weekend,while I sit with a glass of champagne and enjoy all 30 smallpeople staring down at me from the wall....any other suggestions most welcome indeed....

(By the way, I'm sure that this is not the last you will see of the smallpeople....one will pop up here and there when the inspirations hits me!)

Thank you to everyone who commented (or didn't comment but dropped by for a look) -the encouragement and feedback has been overwhelming. My postcards have gone to Portugal ( thanks Zelia!) New Zealand, Germany, Japan, Brazil, US, France, UK and of course Australia. That in itself is enough to give me a thrill!

Now, where's that champagne.....

Comments

[Eren]

Congrats on finishing this amazing series! I received mine in the mail this week and love, love them. Im glad I bought so many because if I had just bought one set I would not want to send any out (wink). I would be interested in some custom small people if you decide to go in that direction. Thanks for sharing them with us.

[Megan]

Congratulations on reaching 30! They really are the loveliest little creations, I am sure if you wanted to take them further that would be a great success.

[kristin]

i don't ever want them to be over...it's been so much fun. but how interesting you mentioned "custom" making them since i was wishing to myself JUST this afternoon to have one of my Peanut...something to think about. wish i could join you in that champagne and small people viewing...sounds perfectly relaxing.

[Violet & Rose]

Oh Ivy! We have little people in our house who steal the strawberries too. Still, it could be worse.

Congratulations. Well done! Beautiful work, as always.

[Beata]

Congrats on no.30! They've all been such a delight!

[Zelia]

And to Portugal:)

[Christine]

I've loved them all, congrats on no.30 :)

[tracing]

Congrats on finishing the set! I like all your ideas - self-publishing a book, making custom ones, continuing to do them when you feel like it etc...

[tamara]

Congratulations. I have so enjoyed your posts. I have been amazed at your productivity. A true inspiration. Thanks for the journey. Look forward to more

[Ute]

Love them all! Please please publish a book, I already order one.

[Mirre]

Congratulations on finishing the last Small Person! I've enjoyed each and every one of them!

[Alex]

Congratulations!
Your smallpeople make me smile. Wouldn't mind if they'd continuing that...

[Di]

Now - I would buy a small people book - they are so fabulous!! Enjoy your "small family" and your glass of champagne!!

[Jennifer]

Congrats on 30!!!
I think that the future of the 'small people' is very bright, so many possiblilities...ideas are running through my head as I type this to you, perhaps a personal email is in order.:)
I LOVE them terribly, and still am and always will be interested in commission for my children as 'small people'.
Keep ROCKIN' Mama, and keeping it real!

[Anastasia]

Yeahhh!! Congrats!! they are all so unique and wonderful small people....
Id love to buy an original, let me know when you put some up on Etsy!!

[melissa]

congratulations on your last small-person. i have loved watching the series evolve and seing a new one every couple of days has never failed to make me smile.
All those ideas sound great- can't wait to hear what you do with them.
p.s. i love my postcard pack, and can't bear to send any away- thank you!

[Tiel S-K]

well now that you think you have finished, how do you feel about being commissioned to do a one or 2 for me? I would love one of both of my children or one each. There is no rush, but when you are ready email me and if you are interested we can exchange details. you have created such a fantastic collection of works.

[Norma]

Congratulations. I love my postcards!!

[Ruth]

A book sounds like a fabulous idea! Congratulations on a wonderful series, and how exciting that your postcards get to travel so widely.