Okay, after much work and effort I finally have one item listed on my Etsy store! Please check it out and let me know what you think. I will be adding more pictures and items soon...if not today! My etsy store address is as follows: http://www.etsy.com/shop/grubbyprimitives
I really hope this will start to get my items noticed. I love my Primitive wares and hope others will too!
Steph
Thursday, December 17, 2009
Saturday, November 7, 2009
Etsy Store Coming Soon!
Okay, I am finally on my blog again. After talking to my friend Donna (Thanks Donna!) and a few others I decided to start my own Etsy store. My goal is to have some things listed on there by the end of the week. I am going to try to keep writing on here and keep up with the Primitive world. I still want my own store and for now the Etsy store will be a stepping stone toward it.
Thanks to those who encouraged me to keep stepping toward my goals!
Steph
Thanks to those who encouraged me to keep stepping toward my goals!
Steph
Thursday, March 26, 2009
Easter and other things!
Okay, I have not put anything on this blog forever!! I have been working on some Spring and Easter crafts this week. I will post some pictures soon. I love the Spring because it seems like a time of refreshment and renewal!
I really want to open up my own shop. I decided this will never happen if I don't do something about it! I am going to set some goals so I can get this off the ground. I am going to work on those goals and post them here. I am not sure if anyone will even read this but I figure if I post it then I will have to be more committed to it, right?
I really want to open up my own shop. I decided this will never happen if I don't do something about it! I am going to set some goals so I can get this off the ground. I am going to work on those goals and post them here. I am not sure if anyone will even read this but I figure if I post it then I will have to be more committed to it, right?
Monday, July 16, 2007
Christmas, in July?
It is hot now and I love it! The chance to be outside and not be cold, to watch my kids play and just enjoy the beauty of summer. So why am I thinking about Christmas? If you are not thinking about the fall and winter now as a crafter you are already behind. I never realized how far ahead you need to plan until I began my venture into the crafting world. It seems as if you should always be a step or two ahead of the season. That makes it hard to enjoy the season you are currently in unless you have a game plan.
I am a list maker and to begin planning I make a list of everything that I want to accomplish for my business for the upcoming selling season. Then after I have a master list I then break it up into smaller tasks. If you have a hard time being motivated break down your list into smaller and even smaller tasks. For example, I want to make several different crafts for a show coming up. Christmas trees, candles, candles in can, ornies, etc. Let's just work on breaking down the Christmas trees. Where to start, what needs to be done? Prepare trees, decorate and price them. This still is too broad. Fluff the trees, attach the stands, add lights if needed, cut berries, add berries, dye material, rip material, cut material, add material, make ornaments, add ornaments, price. Wow that is overwhelming but if I take one or two tasks and break them down it doesn't seem as bad. Some of those smaller tasks can be broken up into different smaller tasks. Such as my ornaments...they have about 5-6 steps themselves. If you work on a little task every day the overall item doesn't seem as overwhelming.
This may take some time to organize your plan but in the long run it will save you time and sleep! How many of us have stayed up most of the night trying to complete those crafts that could have been done months in advance. Not only will writing things down help you organize but will also show you all that you have done. You could go as far as writing down how long it took you to complete the craft next to each task on your list. That will help you for future events. When you see that a task only takes 10 minutes you could do that while you are waiting for a phone call or when you have a few minutes before you need to leave. Maybe you have a few minutes while dinner is in the oven to print out price tags or cut up labels. You will be amazed in how much you can accomplish in only 10-15 minutes of time. Don't believe me...set the timer next time!
Do you have any tips on getting organized for the next craft season? I would love to hear your suggestions.
Until then, happy priming!
I am a list maker and to begin planning I make a list of everything that I want to accomplish for my business for the upcoming selling season. Then after I have a master list I then break it up into smaller tasks. If you have a hard time being motivated break down your list into smaller and even smaller tasks. For example, I want to make several different crafts for a show coming up. Christmas trees, candles, candles in can, ornies, etc. Let's just work on breaking down the Christmas trees. Where to start, what needs to be done? Prepare trees, decorate and price them. This still is too broad. Fluff the trees, attach the stands, add lights if needed, cut berries, add berries, dye material, rip material, cut material, add material, make ornaments, add ornaments, price. Wow that is overwhelming but if I take one or two tasks and break them down it doesn't seem as bad. Some of those smaller tasks can be broken up into different smaller tasks. Such as my ornaments...they have about 5-6 steps themselves. If you work on a little task every day the overall item doesn't seem as overwhelming.
This may take some time to organize your plan but in the long run it will save you time and sleep! How many of us have stayed up most of the night trying to complete those crafts that could have been done months in advance. Not only will writing things down help you organize but will also show you all that you have done. You could go as far as writing down how long it took you to complete the craft next to each task on your list. That will help you for future events. When you see that a task only takes 10 minutes you could do that while you are waiting for a phone call or when you have a few minutes before you need to leave. Maybe you have a few minutes while dinner is in the oven to print out price tags or cut up labels. You will be amazed in how much you can accomplish in only 10-15 minutes of time. Don't believe me...set the timer next time!
Do you have any tips on getting organized for the next craft season? I would love to hear your suggestions.
Until then, happy priming!
Thursday, June 7, 2007
Let's Talk Primitive!
Hello everyone! I am so excited to begin this new adventure into the blogging world. Not only do I hope to share some new ideas that I have seen but also hope to learn from others as well.
I have been making candles for about 3 years now. I started when my friend was opening up a shop and I wanted to be involved somehow. She told me you can do it...and she was right!!! I began doing a few craft shows with her and before you knew it we were quite busy! Since then she has closed that shop and opened a new one that I had the privilege of helping with. My family has since relocated to Ohio and I had to let the shop go. So now, being new in Ohio, I have to start again. Now I am working hard to find the best craft shows and shops to feature my products. It is so fun to learn new techniques and new trends in primitive world. I now do so many different crafts that it is hard to believe that I didn't know how to contribute years ago.
One place that I have my products is in a great little primitive shop in my town in Ohio. They are so sweet giving me suggestions and help to make my business a success. They asked me to bring in some Americana products for a sale we have coming up. I have a few ideas but hope to come up with some more. Any suggestions?
Well, until next time. Happy Primming!
Stephanie
I have been making candles for about 3 years now. I started when my friend was opening up a shop and I wanted to be involved somehow. She told me you can do it...and she was right!!! I began doing a few craft shows with her and before you knew it we were quite busy! Since then she has closed that shop and opened a new one that I had the privilege of helping with. My family has since relocated to Ohio and I had to let the shop go. So now, being new in Ohio, I have to start again. Now I am working hard to find the best craft shows and shops to feature my products. It is so fun to learn new techniques and new trends in primitive world. I now do so many different crafts that it is hard to believe that I didn't know how to contribute years ago.
One place that I have my products is in a great little primitive shop in my town in Ohio. They are so sweet giving me suggestions and help to make my business a success. They asked me to bring in some Americana products for a sale we have coming up. I have a few ideas but hope to come up with some more. Any suggestions?
Well, until next time. Happy Primming!
Stephanie
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