Well...another week, another day, another moment had passed us by. I'm still creating and trying to boost inventory. I'm now making tooth fairy pillows, lap quilt bundles (includes lap quilt and matching pillow), baby quilt bundles (includes a baby/toddler quilt, 2 burp cloths, and 2 cloth play blocks), and small pet throw beds. I have so many ideas and creations that I want to do...and then I check on Etsy to see if anyone else is doing them...what do you know...of course! There are so many wonderful artisans, creators, and beautiful art work out there.
It's very hard to be competitive, advertise, and market one's shop. I'm really trying hard to do it the 'old fashion' way by not joining Facebook, Myspace, Twitter, or any other similar avenue. I feel that these venues are making people less sociable in the real world. Yes, it's a great way to reconnect with family and friends that life miles away...but very rarely will a stranger in your own home town will wave, say "hello", or even smile. Some people seem like it's totally forbidden to even talk to a stranger in the supper market..and if you do they get defensive like you're after them or something.
I mat have mentioned before...but my true goal is to have enough inventory to join a craft fair or the farmer's market. I enjoy talking to people and telling them my story of how my creations all started. And you'd be surprised...many people have a similar story. It really is a small world and we are not that much different from one another...even though we act like it. Well...enough of me babbling...time to get creating! Have a wonderful and inspiring day!
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