I just finished a book that is a MUST HAVE for every beginning Crafter...'Crafty Superstar' by Grace Dobush....I can not tell you enough how very very helpful this book is....The front cover boasts that it is a book for those who want to '...make crafts on the side, earn extra cash, and basically have it ALL...'. Grace goes into it with simple terms and a confident attitude that you can do it! She breaks it down in a very easy to understand format with tons of form you can copy, advice from other prosperous Crafters, and helpful links. I have had my nose stuck in this book for days and am copying some of the forms as I type :) She goes into the hard to bring up topics like how to balance your crafts, work, friends, and family successfully; how to price your crafts as well as your value; and even how to take on a craft show with having a meltdown. So look it up, buy it, and bow down to the awesomeness that is Crafty Superstar!
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will have 30 Capped Necklaces completed & ready for sale on etsy by Feb. 26th....My overall goal is that by Spring I will have enough inventory together to be able to go to an event and set up to sell...and look professional :) I'm super excited and really think I'll be able to do it....Also in the mail I have a special package coming my way full of metal stamping fun....This is something I've been dying to get my hands on and try out....I love the idea of being about to pound on something with a hammer hehehe Plus I'm big into personalizing things and this is perfect! There is no limit to the imagination...yay!
I just finished a book that is a MUST HAVE for every beginning Crafter...'Crafty Superstar' by Grace Dobush....I can not tell you enough how very very helpful this book is....The front cover boasts that it is a book for those who want to '...make crafts on the side, earn extra cash, and basically have it ALL...'. Grace goes into it with simple terms and a confident attitude that you can do it! She breaks it down in a very easy to understand format with tons of form you can copy, advice from other prosperous Crafters, and helpful links. I have had my nose stuck in this book for days and am copying some of the forms as I type :) She goes into the hard to bring up topics like how to balance your crafts, work, friends, and family successfully; how to price your crafts as well as your value; and even how to take on a craft show with having a meltdown. So look it up, buy it, and bow down to the awesomeness that is Crafty Superstar!
I'm working harder now that I have gained new motivation and inspiration toward my crafts. I've been working on more Recycled Bottle cap Necklaces and am setting a deadline for myself. I have a problem with deadlines normally...well lets just face it, I'm a bit of a procrastinator...I will have 30 Capped Necklaces completed & ready for sale on etsy by Feb. 26th....My overall goal is that by Spring I will have enough inventory together to be able to go to an event and set up to sell...and look professional :) I'm super excited and really think I'll be able to do it....Also in the mail I have a special package coming my way full of metal stamping fun....This is something I've been dying to get my hands on and try out....I love the idea of being about to pound on something with a hammer hehehe Plus I'm big into personalizing things and this is perfect! There is no limit to the imagination...yay!
