WINTER ISSUE
VOLUME 1
JANUARY 2012
Here’s to 2012
THANK YOU FOR THE AM AMAZING AZING ADVENTURE OF 2 2011! 011! IT’S BEEN QUITE THE BUMPY ROAD BUT I CAN NOT BE HAPPIER WITH THE OUTCOME. THANKS FOR ALL THE AMAZING SUPPORT!
2011 has been full of fun events, fairs, shows and artistic exploration. I can’t wait to see what 2012 has in store!
A year of growth From summer festivals to holiday contests, last
craft of jewelry design. Last year, I had more
year was definitely filled with excitement. I cre-
custom orders than ever before and I just want-
ated pieces I never imagined I could make,
ed to say “THANK YOU!” for the challenges,
gained confidence, got inspired, and it’s all
creativity, and fun.
thanks to you! Words cannot express the difference made by your constant support for Simply
As for major achievements and rewarding moments of last year, I would have to say the
Art in the Park Outdoor Art show was definitely
Giovanna. I’ve had so much fun working with many new
an event to remember. Although the traffic flow
materials and media, and it’s all thanks to the
was stunted due to a high temperature warning,
wonderful suggestions I hear! Let’s highlight
I learned so much from the many artists in the
some of the funky new accessories which I ex-
show, as well as the knowledgeable viewers and
perimented with last year: initialed key chains,
art-critiques. The two day show was very enjoy-
steampunk jewelry, recycled bicycle chain, ceramic pendants, feather hair clips and feather earrings, sequined headbands, and various animal pendants.
able, with live music from local artists, beautiful
It’s honestly the truth when I say “feel free to
sunshine and of course, many yummy local goods to eat. I really encourage you to go to the 2012 Art in the Park show! The last major highlight of the year would be
come to me with customs orders, suggestions,
the Christmas/Holiday Line. I am delighted to
critique… any feedback is great!”. I love the
announce that I had over 100 orders in the span
challenge of creating new pieces, working with
of 2 months! It was honestly one of the most
new materials and of course, making a reality of
busy and stressful 2 months of the business, but
what people had in mind! The designing stage is
it was also extremely rewarding. I want to thank
a big part of every piece I make, and it is often
everyone for your constant support, and for
the custom orders which challenge me the most,
making the 2011 Holiday Line a success!
and ultimately help me learn more about the
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First Online Store: Etsy.com Summer Photoshoot Viewing The Clothing Show (Plans for next year) Viewing The One of a Kind Art Show (Plans for next year) UMPS Night Market First website: simplygiovanna.weebly.com First Contest Ever! First Newsletter Written ABCD Charity Art Auction Photoshoot (Collab with KhangHa Photography) First Printed Ads! Unionville Festival Art in the Park Art Show First Video Promo (collab with Arjun Birdi) First Catalogue and Order Form June 2011 August 2011 March 2011 November 2011 September 2011 July 2011 May 2011 December 2011
January 2012
There are many more exciting events to come this year!
P OTENTIAL SHOWS : The Clothing Show One of a Kind Art Show
I have attended many art shows in 2011 and I will be sure to add them to my sign-up list for 2012!
It’s 2012, and I am so excited to put into action the many plans I have for this year! I have already been searching for beads and charms for my Valentine’s Day Collection, and I’m starting to plan for the photo-shoot! If there is anything you want to see in the upcoming collection, don’t hesitate to tell me, either through email or my website (you can be anonymous)! Make sure you stay tuned for upcoming news about this new collection!
couple campaigns for me to get Although it’s only January, I to know you better, and for you already have a list of upcoming to get to know me better. I’d like initiatives for 2012. I thought I’d to add a tool for people to post share these ideas, and if you have creative pictures of any comments, “I encourage you to themselves and their please tell me! write on my wall or Simply Giovanna For February, I jewelry, and maybe will be launchgive me as much post some feedback ing my very first feedback as possible!” too! I encourage you Valentines Day to write on my wall or give me as Collection and I am so excited! much feedback as possible! I will On top of that, I will be launchtry to blog more on tumblr and ing the creation of my NEW site keep you updated with my artsy with my personal domain name adventures :). I will also find “simplygiovanna.com” in the some larger art shows downtown near future. I have been working to attend, so be ready to schedule with a friend of mine, Arjun into your calendar the dates! A Birdi, and we are currently buildnew youtube account is coming ing an exciting new web design! too, as well as maybe Groupon Meanwhile, I will continue to coupons! So, keep posted, and post frequent updates on Facethanks again! Here’s to 2012~ book and Tumblr, so stay in ♥, Gio touch! Other plans I have are a
Savannah Hope
SHOWS I’M PROBABLY RETURNING TO:
UMPS Night Market Unionville Festival Art in the Park
SPECIAL THANKS Kristen Ngai
Lauren Hawkins
Simply Giovanna Simplygiovanna@gmail.com Simplygiovanna.weebly.com Simplygiovanna.tumblr.com Simplygiovanna.etsy.com Facebook: Simply Giovanna
Gloria Wu
I am so blessed to be able to express myself artistically, to be able to do what I love to do and share it with the world. It’s truly a gift from God, and all the credit goes to Him. I am also very thankful for my supportive family and friends, who have always been there for me no matter what. You guys are the best ♥ Thanks mom and dad, for supporting me in doing what I love; thanks sis, for being my manager, accountant, and friend. Thanks Michelle, for always encouraging me and putting me back up on my feet again. Thanks Sam, for all the wonderfully passionate jewelry talks. Special thanks also goes to my models this year: Gloria Wu, Kristen Ngai, Lauren Hawkins, and Savannah Hope. You girls are so gorgeous; thank you for being so patient and wonderful to work with! Special thanks to KhangHa Photography, your pictures are beautiful and all best wishes in the future! I also have a BIG thank you to give to Arjun Birdi, for being a whiz with the computer, and always inspiring me and helping me be the best I can be. This all would not be possible without your friendship. Last but not least, a big thank you to everyone reading this, your constant support and love is priceless ♥