Inspired and motivated

Washington CASH, the non-profit organization that I've been a client of for starting up Trizanh, had the first meeting of the year to kick off a new training program to help small business owners start up, build, and maintain their businesses.

It was a comforting way to start off the new year for Trizanh to see familiar faces that have helped me develop my business over the last year. It was refreshing to start off the new year with change and continuous support from an amazing program that gives so much to the small business owners of Seattle.

Fully inspired and motivated, 2012 will continue to be an adventurous ride for Trizanh-- with more exciting and creative fuel!

Happy 4th Birthday to Happy Delusions!

The first home of Trizanh is a little treasure of a store in the heart of Downtown Renton called Happy Delusions. Before I became serious about making Trizanh into an actual business, Ryo and I were having dinner at cute Italian restaurant in the area and our waitress was a fun and sweet woman named Mary. Her and I clicked immediately and she mentioned that she just opened a gift shop around the corner from where we were eating. Mary offered to look at my products and possibly sell them in her shop, which I made a mental note to follow up later.

Once I decided to turn my hobby into a business, I made a couple of Checker purses that I wanted to sell and made my way to the store. To my surprise, Mary remembered me and a beautiful friendship blossomed. Since then a lot of wonderful things have happened for our businesses and if it wasn't for my encounter with Mary, I really don't think Trizanh would be where it is today.

Here's to Happy Delusions and with many more wonderful years to come!

Making new friends in WOC

One of the best things I have enjoyed so far, besides making purses and selling them, is meeting new people in the world of crafting. A key factor in making any business successful is networking and its even more fun with people that have the same interest. I've made some great friends and business associates through various events and activities associated with Trizanh. People in the WOC range from making almost everything one can think of. Of course there are many other purse makers, even more jewelers, and of course photographers but everyone adds their own flare to their work and as the saying goes, "there's something for everyone."

I met Kim of Pepo Park during my first show of the year. It began horribly for me and Kim happen to be my neighbor. Being a WOC veteran for about five years, she was quick to see my newbie mistakes and hardships and she took me under her wing.

Kat of  Kat Miller Photos was a participant in some crafts fairs that I tried to put together. Although the event didn't come through as a success, I was able to make a new friend. Kat and I recently collaborated on a new art project together and I'll be posting pictures soon.

At an etsyRain meet up I met Yolanda, the brilliant mind behind Carlotta Valdes jewelry. She is my soul mate in the World of Crafting, or WOC as I like to call it. Her jewelry is so unique and amazing; we both agreed to do a trade off of our products. I'm still in the process of making her a purse and I think she still working on my bracelet. We were best friends at Seattle Square over the summer and I look forward to the next season of the market!

At another session of the craft fair I put together, I befriended Alix and her Recycled Caps and Memories work. Her work is fun and unique; from hair clips to notebooks. We are planning to get together for art night and her enthusiasm motivates me to do more art.

Of course I can't blog about the amazing people I've met and have inspired me without mentioning Mary from Happy Delusions, the first home of Trizanh! Mary is so amazing that words can't describe it. Her boutique has inspired me in many ways and Mary, herself, is an inspiration.

I can't help but be excited for all the new things to come and all the new people I will meet this year in the World of Crafting.