I have always made things; sometimes it was to keep my hands busy while I watched television (so my hands have something to occupy them so I don't absent-mindedly shove food in my face), for a friend's birthday or baby shower (I have not been invited to any weddings yet...), a necessity (like it was really cold outside and I could not seem to find a hat or a scarf), or because someone commissioned something. I always thought my items were interesting but nothing special, but after hearing my friends, my family, even random people tell me how cool and pretty and amazing my things look, I think it's time I start trying to sell them. To share them with others.
When I make things, so often they are just for something to do and I end up having all these wonderful craft projects just sitting around - and I have even been known to toss the ones I could not pawn off my my sister or my friends. It's quite awful, I know; a part of me wants to go back and delete the last two lines. So instead, I will be posting things here, on my Facebook page (which is still under construction, so please be patient), and on my etsy site.
A good friend of mine suggested that I just sell things through a blog site, but trying to figure out how to add a paypal button gave me a headache; maybe it will be something I can add in the future, when I have time to read through all the terms and conditions things to make sure I'm not losing more money than I make. For now, all items will be sold via etsy; this too might change as I delve into this world of homemade treasures (if you have any sites you want to recommend I check out, please please please leave them as a comment or feel free to email me with them).
As far as what I am going to be posting/selling, I will have four categories: crocheted items, knitted items, jewelry items, and stitched items. The crocheted and knitted items are self explanitory: they are items I have crocheted or knitted. These items could be a hair flower (I like making these), a hat, a scarf, a blanket (I feel that I should note that it is unlikely that I have have a lot of these because they are time consuming to make. I will most likely have something where people can personally commission items, but they will probably have to submit them at least a month in advance or something. I do not really know, I'm still working that out. ^~^) The jewelry items will be necklaces, bracelets, and earrings; actually, it will probably be mostly earrings because I enjoy making those a lot more. I will also take commissions for things, depending on the level of difficulty. The stitched items will probably not show up too often, but they might make an appearance from time to time. These will include bags, cross stitched items, possibly clothing, and there is definitely the possibility for other things in the future.
I will also try to update at least once a week. I am contemplating what I should post here, so as soon as I figure exactly what I want to put here I will probably have a better idea of what I will post. I will definitely post updates of current projects, possibly knitting and crocheting how-to's (mainly beginner things), I might do a Q&A/FAQ thing once a month, and I have a few other ideas rolling around inside my head. Again, if you have any suggestions, feel free to let me know.
Okay, so, first post done. That was not nearly as annoying or troublesome as I thought it would be - I'll take this as a good sign. Let the crafting begin!
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