LOTS of Newness!!!!

Where to start where to start? Well, let's begin with the new release!

This week, I've put together some simple distressed window frames -- you can work on the number of repeats on the face if you want multiple-panes on a window, or keep it one paned for a really basic look!

Kept the colors kind of bright and springy, but I *am* working on a set with some more natural looks for the interiors of your house, hehe.

Of course, the half-pack is on the regular Midnight Mania board, but the full pack is on the VIP board! Woot! So if you haven't joined that yet, be sure to do so ;) Remember, the joining fee is a one-time deal, and you'll make it up REALLY quickly if you take advantage of all the deals and stay in the group for long enough -- which is, of course, the POINT of the joining fee *smiles*

The OTHER exciting news here is that I've opened a new location in the virtual world InWorldz! I've only just begun importing some of my textures there, but I am having a Grand Opening sale there. So, if you play there, be sure to check it out -- I've got the Wall of Deals, where I currently have SCADS of full packs of textures for just 10I'z, and 50% off of a bunch of other textures. Later today, I'll also be setting up the above texture set. I've adjusted the price of the set to reflect the difference in virtual currencies, but the US dollar value is actually exactly the same -- 100I'z for the full set, hehe. So enjoy!

Also, as an FYI, I've adjusted my terms of use to acknowledge the existence of other virtual platforms. Basically, I'm adding the fact that *you* may not transfer my textures to other virtual platforms (as in, you cannot download textures to your hard drives and then upload them into another virtual world like InWorldz). If you'd like to see some of my texture offered somewhere, please let me know. I'm open to exploring options!

Here's the IWURL to my new InWorldz location: http://slurl.com/secondlife/Adventure%20Island/100/109/785 

In IW, I go by the avatar Saltwater Taffy. Feel free to drop me a line any time! If you have any suggestions for textures you'd like to see created for there, DO let me know. Part of my goal there is to contribute to the growth of a great virtual environment, so please say hi!

Main Store Has Moved!

Some exciting news this week! I've moved the Main Store to the FAR Hunt Group Retail Center at Perfect Day! Really super excited about this move and how the new store looks. The pic gives you an idea but doesn't really do justice to the new setup. Be sure to stop by! Especially since beginning Friday, I'll be having the Grand Opening Sale for this new location. Select textures will be marked down by 50%! You'll have to stop in and see which ones, but you'll find the trip will be worth your while.

This new location is going to have some exciting events, too. Some of them include things like building competitions and weekly sales that will take place throughout the mall. These events are still being developed so aren't taking place YET, but keep an eye on the blog and the group notices so you can see when they'll take place.

For my shop itself, I've added a couple of fun features: A VIP group and a display area (which you can see in the photo here). I'll be adding details about the VIP Group on this blog soon, but it IS just what it sounds like. An exclusive group with some exclusive features to it.

The display area is where I've got, and will continue to display, works by designers who have used my textures on the pieces that are on show. Inside the store, I've got an information card giver that visitors can click on that gives them a note card that tells them the name of the pieces on display, the names of the designers, and an LM to their shop. Two of the items currently on display were given to me by Jaxie Oceanlane, who wanted to show me what she was able to do. The other is an item I happened to come across while shopping, and I snapped it up, hehe.

So, the idea will be that people can either tell me about or send me items that have my textures used on them that they think should be on display. As I receive those items, I'll switch the display to show what I find. How much and how often will depend on how many prims I have to spare, hehe. But, I've got a few more prims to spare now (and more space!), so shouldn't be *too* hard to swing. So keep an eye out!

With all THAT newness, I will also have a new release to tell you about soon! Just been super busy with the move and all the work that goes along with it so don't have the ad ready to show yet. Will work on it tonight though and will hopefully have time to post about it here then.

Stay tuned!

Plushy Love!

OK, we're back on the Valentine theme this weekend, although really I think this one can stand on its own regardless of the time of year.

This is a set of 10 seamless 512x512 plush textures with a heart pattern on them. Lovely for anything warm and fuzzy that needs that soft plushy feel to it, hehe. Working on a couple of different patterns, and yes, plain as well, for this one, so keep an eye out!

As per usual, the half pack of this new set will be in the Midnight Mania board in the main store from Friday until end of day Sunday.

Also this week, I'm going to be taking part in the Monday Mania sales event. On Monday, I'll have out for sale a bundle of a couple of Valentine-themed texture packs: the Hearts Galore pack and Fuzzy Hearts (a set of seamless heart-patterned fabrics) have been combined, and then reduced in cost by 50%. The packs, each purchased on their own would cost 130L, but until Wednesday only, I'll have them out for sale for just 65L!

Come grab the deal while you can.

Felted Goodness!

Hey all! The hunt is not the only thing that's new in the world of Chipaholic Textures this week! Today (a little late), I'm releasing a new set of seamless fabric textures. This comes out of some playing around I did with some brushes and layering. I liked the effect and felt it looked pretty felt-like so thought I'd share it with all of you to use in your builds.

The half-pack of this set is, as always, in the Midnight Mania board in the Main Store. Chipaholic group members get a sampling of these textures as their group gift, of course!

Remember that we also have the previously announced What Love Creates hunt prize lurking around the shop, so be sure to spend some time to look around for that, too!

Enjoy!