When you have a handmade business planning and preparation is key, and I admit, I'm not the best at it - ok I'm terrible.But this year I'm determined to be better and much more prepared for Christmas; I've started to make some tree decorations and planned other items too, so I'm already way ahead of… Continue reading Time to prep for Christmas
Tag: small business
Yoo-Hoo YouTube
It's been a while since my last blog post. For about a month, my internet connection was incredibly slow, making it almost impossible to go online. Very frustrating since being online is a significant part of my daily routine and it's my primary source of connection to the outside world. In addition to my daily… Continue reading Yoo-Hoo YouTube
This is how I do it, Baby!
I've been working on a new product for my Etsy store - an A6 notebook cover. So, I thought it would be helpful to share my step-by-step process of adding a new item to my shop in this week's blog post.This is going to be rather long, so I've added some links to take you… Continue reading This is how I do it, Baby!
To Pre-Wash or Not Pre-Wash
In sewing groups, the topic of pre-washing fabric often sparks debates, particularly when creating items for selling purposes. The opinions vary widely from experienced sewers who have never pre-washed to those who pre-wash every piece of fabric. Some only pre-wash clothing and similar items that will require washing after being made.Me, I prewash my fabric… Continue reading To Pre-Wash or Not Pre-Wash
The Dark Side of the Net
Many people worry when buying online that they are going to be scammed, especially when it's from a small unknown seller.The flip side of this is that every day, there are people trying to scam sellers, usually targeting small business owners, who like everyone else at the moment, are trying to get by.One way that… Continue reading The Dark Side of the Net
All the Pretty Colours
This week my main focus has been designing and perfecting my own pattern for an A6 notebook cover. I did say I wasn't going to sew any new items until I'd uploaded everything else to Etsy, sometimes you need to step back and do something different so one task doesn't become boring and monotonous. Plus,… Continue reading All the Pretty Colours
Stuff It!
Spent time last week prepping more Etsy listings, focused on some of my drawstring bags, which are made from fabrics that have a beach theme; ideal for holidays and days out, or just storing things like suntan lotion so can be easily found. I'm always trying to find items to help me take my pics,… Continue reading Stuff It!
Overnight Success – not
So, it's been a week since I officially launched my Etsy store; ok so it wasn't really a launch, more of a - hey I have more than one item listed. The main thing is that I haven't had my account suspended, which as I spoke about last week, could have been a possibility. Which… Continue reading Overnight Success – not
And we’re off
It's been a busy couple of weeks, but yesterday afternoon I activated 8 listings on Etsy.Ok, so there are 9 in total, but I've heard of many new shops being shut down almost as soon as they open and apparently it can happen even if you've followed all of Etsy's terms and conditions. They say… Continue reading And we’re off
Penguin and the Bee 