So, I'm going back to basics.

I had it in the beginning, and stranded off, way to much.

I'm going back to 2.25' buttons/badges etc! I'm sharpie making the design templates and coloring on Photoshop.

So I make one design and can sell it hundreds of time! 

I mean, I love handmade, but it's a business not a hobby. It's still crafty! Very crafty. 

It's all my designs of course, I'm still keeping it real. As for other things, I don't know what else I'll be selling in the future.

I'm playing it safe for now. But I do plan on selling necklaces with my space designs on them, keep an eye out!

I made 12 design templates tonight, plan on making more. Then scanning, and Photoshop coloring/editing.

After I print a few testers, and have them right, I will order my button parts.

My poor machine has been collecting dust, so sad! So he's coming back, lol.

Business is so confusing right now. Sheesh! But I got this.

So, I'll have buttons, then maybe pocket mirrors, key chains, magnets, etc

Then the necklaces.

Then... who knows! I'm trying to figure out how to incorporate pushes. I guess I need some more characters, so, with time!

Anyway... Thanks for reading!

Love, 

Brann.

http://brandonrwagner.blogspot.com/2011/07/my-shop-art-etc-mental-road-block.html

Opened my Etsy bill today... Le Gasp!?

I added up all my listing, past three months, and it should be $2.05. Not bad. BUT INSTEAD, my bill says I owe $8.66?! May be small now, but what about when I'm listing more, this time next year?! Huh? No way Jose. I'm no fool. lol. I emailed Etsy team, and I'm waiting for reply. I was told, and I read everything, and all I read is "20cents per listing!" and if that's a lie, I'm going to be mad. I don't want no darn gross of my sales, no sale dip, no tax, no nothing, but 20cents as I was promised.
There for, if this is no mix up, I will be leaving Etsy.
Do not fear! I will reactivate my website. Or rather, re-make it... I deleted it, hoping to use my blog, here, as a shop and site base.
Guess not. Thanks allot Etsy.

We're on YouTube!

Just a quick video of what I have in my shop this month. I think I'll make one catalog video a month, and other videos of me doing my daily duties.
Enjoy, space fighters!

New business cards designs

New business cards! It's a crappy preview kind of, but I still love them. I made about 12 designs, this is one of them. They all go on the purple and yellow/gold theme.

May you cut and print? Why yes, yes you may. (Card-stock for best results)

Wanna make your own business cards? Comment below...

(free ! )

Band stuff.

I'm sitting here with a cup of hot tea, trying to clear my voice from other things. Were (me and Asacia) are arguing, or rather debating over the band name, I want something simple, maybe space-ish. I tried Cosmic Collision. lol. She tried Lovesick Lullaby, then we made cosmic lullaby and lovesick collision. All four, fails. So were stuck on that, but for now I'm going to write.

 No sewing today, babysat and made ACEO cards. I plan on writing after this, and maybe doing a cover or two. Did lots of sketching, I forgot how good I was. 

I made new mini slug charm plush things a few days ago! pic above.

Might make a garland later... Hmm...

-Brann

June 15 2011

So here's the problem... I haven't been creating, and I tried, I made one out of three sell-able key chains. I'm in a bad artistic mood... I need to per-sue my music more.  I just want this clear, making what I make and all this... is NOT about SELLING and making MONEY on any level. I shouldn't bring my 'life' into 'business' but, it's not about business. I make what I make, and I want someone who will love it to have it. My mind is battling right now... It's not about the number of fans I have its about the quality of them! I don't want people to be my fans, just for a free plush... I want them to love my art, and KNOW why I make it in the first place. To express what I need to... But 'marketing'.... Gosh I hate the word... 

I don't want to make 100 blue monsters, 100 red and 100 yellows because I want to 'Market correctly'... Marketing what I actually have rather then what 100 people want. I care about you all.... But this is truly about me! My art! my EXPRESSION! And hey, I can express pretty good. It's not about the money... It's about me, making what I want... 

I'm fifteen, does everyone know that? I know, if I work hard enough, I can make this my first and only job! But, I just want to do what I want to do... 

Right now, I want to sing my songs, and per-sue my music. I'm still sewing... But right now I'd rather write, sings, draw, and enjoy my life.

I'm fifteen... Not twenty... I mean, I'm home schooled to go full time with this! And heck, I have artist mad at me for even being here in the scene! (which is a compliment sorta) 

So, I love you all for supporting my art.  If you can see a picture of my art and smile or smirk, I've done a good job at what I'm doing. 

Keep spreading the love.

-Brann

New business cards!

New business cards I made. Recycled! I love them.

Welcome to Galactic Goodies new Blog!

Greetings fellow conquesters! My name is Brandon, Galactic Goodies is a handmade underground business, ran by me and the help of some close companions. We make, stitch, sew, cut, and design everything on Galactic Goodies and ship them to Earth, directly to you. Where are we you ask? Planet Boogie, with the Boogie martians. Where is that? So many questions... Just read our story.


The TRUTH about of Boogie 'Monsters'

So we all have been told the story about the Boogie monster, right? Coming to get you at night, right? Well... You better just forget all that. The truth is, they're not monsters, they're not even from EARTH! There actually Martians. Yup, aliens! From the planet boogie. My names Brandon and I'm a human and my parents were astronauts. Years ago, when me and my family where taking a trip to Mars to visit my grandmother, we flew right through a dark spot in space. A black hole. Coming out two light years away! I was young then, around four or five... But still, we landed on a purple earth like planet, called planet Boogie. There we found homes, offices, flying blimps and hot air balloons, and yes, aliens! Well, I guess we were the aliens actually... Anyway, there was no current way to reach Earth or Mars! So, we did what we could, and settled in becoming legal residents, Mom got a job as a waiter and Dad sold homes. Boogie was a nice planet, neon colored trees, local Boogiens squirming around just trying to live paycheck to paycheck. Allot like Earth, it even has cleaner air to breath, because the locals are committed to recycling and preserving. The cars are carbon powered. So, every breath we breathed out, helped fuel a car! So no one had to pay for gas, we liked that, except our ship ran on fossil fuel... After years of living on planet Boogie, I've made many friends, one who is my closest, Bernstein, went to Boogie college for tech and I went for business and sewing, want to know what we did with our knowledge? We built the first ever, Boogie space ship and started a small business selling Boogie monster plushes, stickers and much more! We thrived on Boogie, flying from country to country selling out handmade goods, we had our future set out! It was early 2011 when me and Bernstein decided to fly this bad boy to my old planet, so we left our friends and family and have came here, to earth! We have made many stops along the way, making plushes of aliens from all corners of the galaxy! And now where here, on Earth, trying to help improve earths environment before its to late. Me and Bernstein make plushes and garlands from recycled earth materials that earthlings just don't find useful, so in a way, we give your throw aways a second life. And were proud of it. So now you know what a REAL Boogie Monster is. 

Facts & Questions..

Why is your etsy shop called BoogieMonsterPlushes?
That is our OLD name. We just kept it.

Are all your items handmade?
Yes, yes they are!

Where are you really located?
Baltimore MD 21227 USA 

Do you guys do wholesale?
Sure do, read about each items wholesale info in there details section.

What do you guys make?
Everything? Well, we make plush creatures from other planets, we make garlands, stickers, buttons, mirrors and much more! Sooner or later it will ALL be on the site. Just be patient.

Where else do you guys sell?
Right now were just selling on here, though if you would rather buy on Etsy we can arrange that as well.

Twitter,Facebook?
Sure do! Links on top of page.

Do your necklaces come with chains?
Yes, every single one. Ball chains, chain chains, rubber necklaces, etc. Each item says so, just look.

Have you always been Galactic Goodies?
No, growing up, I've had many amateur sites, which names I will not mention. But be assured this site, is here to stay, even if your world ends, because were from another planet!

Can I call for help?
No, we support through Email only at the time.

Can I make a custom order?
Yes, visit the custom order it page, for amounts, wholesale, discounts, colors, size, or your own Martian idea! 

More questions?
Message us.
-Brann

Custom order it!

To have an item custom ordered, please take the time to Email us with he information to the right.
What can you custom order?
You can have color, size, shape, amount of teeth and eyes on a plush, and everything in between accustomed to your liking.
Have plush ideas?
Contact me! I love making custom plushes for plush lovers, we can draw up a plan and begin on your plush today.

Does custom cost extra?
No! It will be the same price as normal prices products. If you order wholesale you also get the amazing wholesale discount!

So now you grab a pencil, and some paper, and begin drawing your monster designs up!