I am sooo exhausted that I can hardly see straight. I have been up crocheting until 2am to complete an order. I am not complaining by any means, just explaining. I was sharing with a church member that when you ask the Lord for something be prepared for it. He has a habit of giving it to you in large doses. And I am thankful for it!!!
I just put my Christmas Tree up on Friday. I dont know why I didnt put anything up with yarn!!! Last year I saw a Christmas Tree and garland displayed in Macy's that was filled only with lights and various colored yarn balls!!! You know I almost flipped my wig. lol!
Just this Saturday I was also in Target and saw ornaments for sale for $5-$6 dollars that were balls of yarn with a snowflake hand embroidered on it. It was pretty cute, but I have too much yarn at my house to purchase something like that. But, it makes you think outside of the box.
A friend of mine placed a large crochet order for gifts for her son's classmates, her co-workers and his teacher. I really appreciate her patronizing my shop. I also appreciate that she thought enough of them to purchase something that was handmade and also made in america!!! Things like that show that you took the time to be thoughtful in your gift giving.
Many times we run to the store to spend lots of money and get caught up in the hustle and bustle instead of being creative! It is when we sit still and think, pray, meditate, relax. . . . that we hone in on that special gift or think of new and genuine ways to express our love and appreciation for family and friends.
Dont get caught up in all of the commericals that urge you to spend money that you do or dont have, dont get caught up in trying to compete with someone else, dont get caught up in trying to be something that you arent! Do you, and if it takes you out of your comfort zone, makes you spend a little more time being thoughtful and creative, it will be well worth it. You'll be exhausted . . . but Happy!
MERRY CHRISTMAS and dont forget that CHRIST is in Christmas!
Love ya!
Tuesday, December 20, 2011
Thursday, December 8, 2011
Staying in the Race!
I am happy, and encouraged! I have seen my etsy website spark to life after a two year dry period. Dont get me wrong, I have made sales to friends and family off site but not many sales through the website. I have received alot of activity, views, hearts, etc, but not alot of sales.
I participated in the Black Friday, Small Business Saturday and Cyber Monday sales with a 35% discount. I posted the sale on my Facebook Page (www.facebook.com/crochetlovepetals) and emailed friends and family to let them know about the discount. It seemed to have worked!!! I have been busier than ever!!! It has sparked a new fire inside of me.
My sister told me to add new items to my site which are geared towards winter and see how things faire. So, I made a few scarves and hats and added them. Voila, I got a few hearts and then folks started purchasing them and I even have a few custom orders for other items. Thanks Michelle for those words of wisdom.
You see, sometimes we get stuck in a rut and continue to do the things we are comfortable with or used to doing. I had a vision in my mind of what I wanted to make, but Im not sure that I had a feel for what the customer was actually looking for. So, because I wasnt in tune with them, I wasnt getting any activity.
Since I am a stay-at-home/work-from-home Mom, I dont get much interaction with others and hear other view points. It prompted me to join a new team on Etsy "Etsy Artist of Color" and they have inspired me to network and try new things. I am excited to see the success of other very gifted and talented artists and to be able to bounce off new ideas and critiques with them. I am sure they are gonna invigorate me to do more!
The scripture says : " I have seen something else under the sun: The race is not to the swift or the battle to the strong, nor does food come to the wise or wealth to the brilliant or favor to the learned; but time and chance happen to them all. Moreover, no man know when his hour will come;" Ecclesiastes 3:11-12. So I encourage you and I also encourage myself. . . . stay in the race, be patient, believe and things will eventually work out! But, you cant just sit and wait. .. you have to take action. . . you have to run, walk, work, take action!!! Things will ALWAYS work out for the best! I love you, smooches!
I participated in the Black Friday, Small Business Saturday and Cyber Monday sales with a 35% discount. I posted the sale on my Facebook Page (www.facebook.com/crochetlovepetals) and emailed friends and family to let them know about the discount. It seemed to have worked!!! I have been busier than ever!!! It has sparked a new fire inside of me.
My sister told me to add new items to my site which are geared towards winter and see how things faire. So, I made a few scarves and hats and added them. Voila, I got a few hearts and then folks started purchasing them and I even have a few custom orders for other items. Thanks Michelle for those words of wisdom.
You see, sometimes we get stuck in a rut and continue to do the things we are comfortable with or used to doing. I had a vision in my mind of what I wanted to make, but Im not sure that I had a feel for what the customer was actually looking for. So, because I wasnt in tune with them, I wasnt getting any activity.
Since I am a stay-at-home/work-from-home Mom, I dont get much interaction with others and hear other view points. It prompted me to join a new team on Etsy "Etsy Artist of Color" and they have inspired me to network and try new things. I am excited to see the success of other very gifted and talented artists and to be able to bounce off new ideas and critiques with them. I am sure they are gonna invigorate me to do more!
The scripture says : " I have seen something else under the sun: The race is not to the swift or the battle to the strong, nor does food come to the wise or wealth to the brilliant or favor to the learned; but time and chance happen to them all. Moreover, no man know when his hour will come;" Ecclesiastes 3:11-12. So I encourage you and I also encourage myself. . . . stay in the race, be patient, believe and things will eventually work out! But, you cant just sit and wait. .. you have to take action. . . you have to run, walk, work, take action!!! Things will ALWAYS work out for the best! I love you, smooches!
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