It has quite literally been years since I have posted but I am hoping this year will bring more time dedicated to this space! Sooo…what is new with you? A couple months ago, I did something I have wanted to do for a looong time. I opened an Etsy store!
Well, to be fair, the store was technically opened in January 2011, but I was making crochet PDF patterns then. Unfortunately, my motivation wore thin on that project and I put my shop in vacation mode for several months until I finally had an idea I could run with.
Right now, my shop has a focus on clutches and pouches made with tapestry fabrics:
There has been a steep learning curve, let me tell ya. Not only do you have to settle on a consistent image/brand, but there are a lot of behind-the-scenes aspects that I had to pick up on the fly. For example, product photography, photoshoppin', Canada Post-in', bookkeepin', (reasonable) goal settin' etc etc. Lots of things that take away from the actual sewin'! Not that I haven't loved every minute of it!
After discussions with awesome friends, I have tons of inspiration for new designs for the New Year! I even have set the ominous goal of doing a craft show or two. Imagine…selling to actual humans! What are your crafty New Year's resolutions?
i'm so happy that you are blogging again! :)
ReplyDeletealso, so excited to see your shop grow, along with your catalogue of talents!
Thank you, Jessica! You are the sweetest! I am dying to see your store once you launch it :D
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