Beauty of Creating (ETSY) - Fabric Store

Crafting is what we do.  As crafters,  in order to obtain the materials and notions we need, we are often required to buy a minimum quantity that nets far more than what we need or ever hope to need.  At some point the volume of this excess becomes overwhelming.

Additionally, much of the fabric we have amassed over the years are hidden gems, that are no longer made available in retail stores.  I know personally, Etsy has been extremely favorable to me in finding those discontinued  pieces as well as the volume of colors that evade other commercial stores. This winning spirit is something that motivated me to share my trove with Etsy.

We have already begun to unleash our "team spirit fabric" to you, but starting this July, we will add even more of these gems from our bounty, featured as specials for "XMASNJULY".

Moving forward, we will make an earnest attempt to post previews to shop add-ons here, but encourage you to visit periodically, by hitting the button on the right which links you direct!

Happy Father's Day

Celebrating Black History, 365 Days of the Year

Beauty of Creating presents the celebration of independence, Juneteenth
Journey Girl Chavonne (Italy) donning her natural curly mane,
shown here in a commemorative edition logo t-shirt, shorts,
Motherland beaded bracelet, and Ankara flop sandals.

July 4th is a celebration that commemorates the anniversary of the day the U.S. (colonies) won its independence from Great Britain. But during 1776 when this declaration was made, my ancestors were not free, and were not considered even a whole person, let alone a citizen, but property.  It was not until June 19, 1865, under President Abraham Lincoln that my people became emancipated.  It is this day that we celebrate our true independence, although we remain in the struggle for equality still this day, some 155 years thereafter. 

National Puerto Rican Day Parade

Día nacional puertorriqueño. ¡Deseando a mi familia y mi gente un fantástico dīa de celebración!

ZinZy20/20 Court Shoe: Doll Shoe of the Year

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Shoes are made, for comfort. 

Shoes are made, for style. 

Shoes make a statement.  

Shoes that honor and celebrate success.

Beauty of Creating, for June 2020, is proud to present: ZinZy20/20 Honor Court Shoe.

ZinZy20/20 Court Shoe is made of genuine Vegan Leather, hand & machine designed & crafted, bearing the Cerise Pink side stripes/tongue/toe guard. The shoe is offered in a white or black sole option.

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How it began...

Nearly two years ago I sat down to draft a court shoe collection as it was the missing piece of the family of doll shoes, which supported my lifetime vision to improve the foot wear for Journey Girl Dolls.  Although the shoe has a flexible design to meet most 18" dolls shoe collection, as the flagship model, JG Dolls were the inspirational doll model.

As with everything, my quality control department supported the court shoe for a sell event, unanimously, but vetoed the accent color.  The shoe we expected to be featured did not meet the color standard for the project. For fashion, the shoe color is an important part of the composition.  As I was verklempt to see a single detail in what otherwise was deemed a fantastic shoe, it became clearer that something special would emerge.  Spectacular things often emerge from unanticipated events, places, or actions.  QC stated that "Bright Pink as the Stripes" would complete the project ensemble.

Every year Beauty of Creating perceives to honor those who inspire.  This year with the global pandemic COVID 19, quarantines which lead to a colossal disruption in our personal and occupational lives, it became evident as a retired educator just how significant the commencement of graduation is for the students self-esteem.  Time of dedication, then to have the plans disrupted for illness are the norm.  For the first time in our history we had nothing to compare this shortfall in the right of passage of scholarly matriculation. As students move on in spite of the amended ceremonies, I want them to look back on this historical event with the same or with an even greater pride than ever, to have not only survived the Pandemic of 2020, but achieved greatness in spite of it!

The ZinZy20/20 celebrates accomplishing great things in the face of the adversity.

Where did the name derive?

My nieces Zintoria (Salem High, Canton, MI) and Zy'Airia (Liberty Middle, Canton, MI) excelled, and matriculated their respective educational institutions this year in quarantine, resulting in a suspended school year, maligning their traditional regalia.

Where can you find the ZinZy20/20? 

Currently, the ZinZy20/20 is offered via direct sell, however it will soon be made available for cautious buyers on eBay and ETSY, featured with the Sport/Fit Chapter of Beauty of Creating, debuting with a special purchase code.

If you would like to have the court shoe ZinZy20/20 now, and get ahead of the rush to buy the limited installed release, you can message me on Instagram for further details.