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Hiatus

Hello world,
I am a bit of a blogging hiatus and I'd like you to know why. I'm in my last year of grad school at New Jersey City University and because I'm attending full-time while juggling mommy duties and business, blogging just falls to the bottom of the to-do list.
Plus, I am getting my thesis research underway. I will be blogging that process though at my other blog: http://dreambiggeracademy.blogspot.com/.
I don't want to discuss the thesis much publicly at the moment but I will say that I will be focused partially on providing leather crafting to survivors of domestic violence as a community service and ultimately creating the foundation for a non-profit organization/community center I plan to open after graduation that will be built on the foundation of artists/designers/creative entrepreneurs teaching skills to the community through free workshops in an effort to provide skill-training and uplift those who desire the available resources. All of the details will be documented in the new blog. Follow it to see how The Dream BIGGER! Academy takes shape and how the thesis and the products developed from it will fit into the equation.
I am very excited about the next several months. I may pop in here once in the while but for the most part, keep up with new products at my website, terinanicole.com. And stay in touch via the social networks to the right.

Until later.....


Stay blessed,
Terina Nicole

Fashion ReDesign Birthday Parties and Deck Design Workshops

Are you in NYC or North Jersey and have a 'tween or teenager have a birthday coming up? Show him/her that you're the COOLEST parent ever and book a Fashion ReDesign Birthday Party at The Crop Shop! (Hosted by me) Your child and his/her 9 besties will explore how to transform everyday items into fashionable accessories and garments.

Activities may include:
• Upcycle Market Bag
• Gemmed Wooden Clutch
• Fabric-Covered Bangles
• Leather Earrings
• Studded/Chain Zipper Bracelets
• Recycled Denim Bib Necklaces
• Floral Sandals/Chain-Trimmed Boots
• Upcycled Sweater Totes
Book your emerging fashion designer's party at www.crop-shop.com today!

And for skaters (adults, 'tweens and teens), they will LOVE you for enrolling them in THIS class:

Students will learn techniques to create personalized artwork on skateboards.  They will learn how to mix paints, create stencils using the tape masking method, and learn how to protect their artwork with protective coatings. The completed skateboard is intended to be used as a work of art, however, they will be functional decks and their safety lies at the sole discretion of the handler. All materials and tools are included in class fee. While an artistic inclination is helpful, it is not necessary and no artistic experience is required to succeed in this class. Class in taught by industrial designer Keith Kirkland.

Register now at www.crop-shop.com. Spaces are limited.