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I'm not going to say that I think I should shut here down, but I really don't use DA like a used to. I mainly use it now for AA jury examples. Occasionally I'll still put stuff on here or read friends journals and such. If you'd like to keep tabs on me in a more active site try these!

Tumblr: www.tumblr.com/blog/cynicalsni…
Etsy: www.etsy.com/shop/CynicalSnipe…
Facebook: www.facebook.com/pages/Cynical…

I'm considerably more active in those places then here. Plus coupon codes, giveaways, stuff you haven't seen posted on here yet!

I'll check back here occasionally, but other then that try to contact me through those.

It's been lovely <3
-Ashley

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BLACK FRIDAY DEALS!

Starting on Friday at 5:15am (when I get off work ^_^;) These sale codes will be active on my etsy shop!

• Buy two large pillows, get a small free! (no code just purchase) Make sure to note me with the small pillow you'd like.

• Use the code BLKFRI to get %25 off any item in my store!

I will put up retired pillows if you note me about it. Other then that all current pillows are listed on my etsy! I do custom work also. Please understand though that due to the bulk of sales that I'll be receiving, the time to create these pillows will be a little longer then usual. Please be patient as I assure you they'll be to you by Christmas. The sale starts at 5:15am Friday and Ends 12am Tuesday. The sale is good for Black Friday, Small Business Saturday, and Cyber Monday! ^_^ (And whatever Sunday has yet to be named. XD)

Happy Shopping!

Please reblog this to help get word out. Support small business!

Shop: www.etsy.com/shop/CynicalSnipe…

Examples of work: cynicalsniper.deviantart.com/g…

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Okay so, Hiatus is officially over now. :D

What happened while I was gone? ONLY A TON >:O
Let's start from the beginning shall we.

•Ramencon•
Isn't this just the best damn small-sized con I've ever been to! Seriously, great organization, fun guests, fun panels, silly people, great hotel. Only thing that was remotely off were the annoying patrons of the hotel that were non-con goers. Rudeeee people, most were nice though. Met a hotel cleaning lady that loved Doctor Who. She seemed really curious about the whole thing. I love meeting people like that. :D The con was an overall big success. I overstocked, but I didso for good reason.

One: We had a two table display to fill.
Two: We had Youmacon the next month or so. Wanted a jump start on stock.
Met some awesome artist alley peeps too!

•Youmacon•
Gotta say... Bumpy ride. I can't say the con was a failure, for me at least. But I know for many it was a hard one. I'm the unpopular opinion on Cobo. I really really liked the location and I felt it was a good addition to the con. They put a good chunk of panels and programming over there too. The new dealer hall was crazy spacious and the room to walk was wonderful....

However... Being shoved behind the dealers... NOT COOL. Really really hope they change that or I won't be back. Even a side by side deal would be nice.. Business started slow, but I'm sure that attributed from the realllly bad was registration was handled. Seriously Youmacon, your how big and you still run reg off 6 people? Get your shit together. Expand said department. Get. SHIT. DONE. YEAH! >:D
Happy Con goers = Happy everything

Saturday was much better and despite all the crap overall, we let with only 5 pillows. Profits were decent, but I expect better from a con this size. Also, I'm tired of the Marriots crap. Never staying with them again. Last year my identity was stolen by one of their maids, this year they over charge me, plus the whole room search thing even though we had do not disturb. Don't treat me like I'm a freaking crook. I paid for this space and they way they were treating me was really putting me off.

From now on...overflow hotels :D

•Well thats the bulk of my last two cons. Now I get a semi large break till Almacon in Feb. However holiday sales have been rolling in! :D Thank you guys so much, you have no idea how much I appreciate your business. I'll be putting up a black friday coupon code here and other places on thursday so keep an eye out. Just be aware that shipping may take a while due to CRAZY HOLIDAY SHOPPERS (at the post office) D:

• New stuff on etsy check it out! www.etsy.com/shop/CynicalSnipe…

• Wanna exchange christmas cards? I sure do :D Let me know and we'll exchange addresses!

So how have you folks been? Sorry I haven't been around much. Life gets in the way. D:

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I started classes this week. Got a while before any of my refund money goes through so in the meantime I need to make some quick money to get various art and drafting supplies. This is great news for you guys because you'll be getting 15% off your purchase on my etsy shop!

This includes all stuff featured on my DevArt account that currently isn't listed on my etsy account. If theres an item here that isn't listed there you'd like to buy please feel free to message me and I'll set up a listing.  

This sale only lasts a week and will expire on Sept 31st 2012.

The code is
BAC2SKOO

Shop: www.etsy.com/shop/CynicalSnipe…

Also got approved for Youmacon 2012, excited for my 2nd alley table there. Though a bit worried about the switch over to Cobo Hall.

Oh and also before I go, we'll be vending at Almacon 2013!

Con List
Ramencon (AA booth)
Youmacon (AA confirmed)
TAG Fest (AA table)
Anime Crossroads (AA hopefully)
Almacon 2013 (Vendor Booth)
Shutocon 2013 (AA Booth)

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I apologize for my lack of...everything lately. U_U A lot of things have just been conglomerating together into a really busy month so far. I promise all this busy blows over, which hopefully will be after next week, you'll be seeing new pillows, new prints, more journals, and more of me being active on here. Be excited, it's going to be worth it :D


Jafax happened several weeks ago. Went off pretty well I'd say. Met a lot of really awesome people. Sold a good chunk of my stock. The profits I'd expect from a con that size. If it was three days instead of two I think I'd be a little happier but overall we did great. ^_^ Me and Jeremy were the dynamic duo as usual but my younger sister, Amber, tagged along as well. She got to cosplay for the first time, she chose Shaymin ground form Gijinka. I helped make her flower hair clips and she did some chores around the house for the wig. Did a cute photoshoot, as well as her being super happy/embarassed that people wanted her picture. XD Got to run into several people I haven't seen in a while. (Val, Katy, etc) Except Angel, saw her like two weeks before that at colossal... XD So with that, that wraps up my 2012 summer con season. Normally I'd have Glass City Con, but with this years cancellation I didn't really get to pick up a replacement con. Heres hoping GCC will be back next year! If anything I did get a free TAG Fest table out of it.

This nutrition class is evillll *hisssss* Tomorrow is my last day. Can't wait to be done with it. Then I'll be off for a whole month! :D Fall term kicks in the 3rd week of August and I'll be taking some of my most anticipated classes yet. Concept Illustration and Figure Illustration 2, amount other less amazing classes.

Online Commissions have been booming lately. So grateful for that! I think I'll be throwing in a nice sale soon to thank everybody for such good business. ^_^

Going on Vacation next week :D With my family... U_U Not the best circumstances, but hey I love going to TN. The national forest there is one of the most beautiful places I've ever been. I'll be nice to get away from it all and relax for once. Still debating on whether I should put the shop in vacation mode or let Jeremy keep an eye on sales and inquiries.

It's still in the works but It looks like starting August 1st I'll be doing a charity donation for The Michigan Rabbit Rescue. There cause is near and dear to my heart and in order to help out I pledge that during the month of August 20% of every pillow sold will be donated to MRR at the end of the month.
To learn more about Michigan Rabbit Rescue check out there website. www.michiganrabbitrescue.org/
To shop around at my Etsy shop - www.etsy.com/shop/CynicalSnipe…
This is a great way to get that pillow you've been wanting to get with the added notion that you'll be helping out with sweet adorable bunnies. ^_^

I think thats about it. I've got my cedar point trip after my TN trip. Next con isn't till Sept!

Con Schedule
GoDaikocon (just attending!)
Ramencon (AA booth)
Youmacon (AA hopefully)
TAG Fest (AA table)
Anime Crossroads (AA hopefully)
Shutocon 2013 (AA Booth)

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