Showing posts with label crafts. Show all posts
Showing posts with label crafts. Show all posts
Tuesday, 23 March 2010
To Etsy, to Folksy or to Ebay?
I have a whole bunch of Jewellery and Tiaras I made a while ago to sell on ebay. I sold on necklace and got great feedback, but made very little due to the charges for all the other listings. I still have all the other items, but loathe selling anything on ebay anymore. Should I try Etsy or Folksy instead? Theoretically I could use both, or I could pus aside my ebay hate and go back to selling there. What do you think? Also, how do I decide how much each item is worth?
I'll set up a flicker account and upload all the photos when I get a chance. In the meantime, here's one of my pieces.
Monday, 22 March 2010
Lip Balms!
I've been toying with the idea of making some DIY favours for the ladies at my wedding. I recently did a trial run and made up 10 Coconut lip balms using organic, fairtrade ingredients. They were surprisingly easy to do and turned out really well. They smell fantastic, have a great texture and make my lips really soft. I also really enjoyed making them! I'm thinking of trying a few more flavours before I decide on the final selection. I would also like to try an add a little colour too them so they will give the ladies a rosy tint to their lips.
Making the lip balms gave me an idea for my hen weekend. I'm now thinking of expanding my cosmetic experimentation and making up a little travel bag of useful items for my hens. I'm thinking shampoo, shower gel and maybe a body butter. I'm not sure what flavour yet though. So what do you think? If they come out well, maybe I can sell them through my possible future business. Wedding Planning is teaching me so many new skills!
D x
Welcome to Country Escape
I'm not there yet, but I'm planning! I live on the outskirts of a large town in the home counties, near London. I'm getting married this year and my future husband would like us to move back to his native Ireland and live in the country. As and when we do this, I will be quitting work and having to find something to do at home. I have 2 or 3 novels on the go, so finishing them is a possibility. I also like to make things - jewellery, crafts, body care products etc. I also like to cook, alot.
Whilst preparing for my wedding and future life as Mrs D-M I'd like to share with you things I've made, recipes and general ideas. I would also appreciate feedback and suggestions, and why not share your favourite recipes with me too!
D x
Whilst preparing for my wedding and future life as Mrs D-M I'd like to share with you things I've made, recipes and general ideas. I would also appreciate feedback and suggestions, and why not share your favourite recipes with me too!
D x
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Showing posts with label crafts. Show all posts
Showing posts with label crafts. Show all posts
I have a whole bunch of Jewellery and Tiaras I made a while ago to sell on ebay. I sold on necklace and got great feedback, but made very little due to the charges for all the other listings. I still have all the other items, but loathe selling anything on ebay anymore. Should I try Etsy or Folksy instead? Theoretically I could use both, or I could pus aside my ebay hate and go back to selling there. What do you think? Also, how do I decide how much each item is worth?
I'll set up a flicker account and upload all the photos when I get a chance. In the meantime, here's one of my pieces.
I've been toying with the idea of making some DIY favours for the ladies at my wedding. I recently did a trial run and made up 10 Coconut lip balms using organic, fairtrade ingredients. They were surprisingly easy to do and turned out really well. They smell fantastic, have a great texture and make my lips really soft. I also really enjoyed making them! I'm thinking of trying a few more flavours before I decide on the final selection. I would also like to try an add a little colour too them so they will give the ladies a rosy tint to their lips.
Making the lip balms gave me an idea for my hen weekend. I'm now thinking of expanding my cosmetic experimentation and making up a little travel bag of useful items for my hens. I'm thinking shampoo, shower gel and maybe a body butter. I'm not sure what flavour yet though. So what do you think? If they come out well, maybe I can sell them through my possible future business. Wedding Planning is teaching me so many new skills!
D x
I'm not there yet, but I'm planning! I live on the outskirts of a large town in the home counties, near London. I'm getting married this year and my future husband would like us to move back to his native Ireland and live in the country. As and when we do this, I will be quitting work and having to find something to do at home. I have 2 or 3 novels on the go, so finishing them is a possibility. I also like to make things - jewellery, crafts, body care products etc. I also like to cook, alot.
Whilst preparing for my wedding and future life as Mrs D-M I'd like to share with you things I've made, recipes and general ideas. I would also appreciate feedback and suggestions, and why not share your favourite recipes with me too!
D x
Whilst preparing for my wedding and future life as Mrs D-M I'd like to share with you things I've made, recipes and general ideas. I would also appreciate feedback and suggestions, and why not share your favourite recipes with me too!
D x
