Pioneer Valley Lodge Craft Show

Don't forget, this Saturday is my first Craft Show of the Holiday Season!
Pioneer Valley Lodge
Sat. November 8th, 10-3
2351 North 400 East, Logan, UT

Upcoming Craft Shows

November is almost here and thus the time for Holiday Craft Shows! I am signed up here in Logan for 2. The first one is November 8th, from 10-3 at Pioneer Valley Lodge - located at 2351 North 400 East. This is a fairly small Craft Show, but last year there were some awesome vendors! Come take a look. The other Craft Show I'm doing is NOVEMBERFEST! Yes, sigh, I decided to go out on a limb and try it. I'm sweating bullets that it will go. I've never paid such a high entrance fee, but Novemberfest is a big event here in Logan. I'm pretty confident that I will at least make my fees back, although I'm hoping to do awesome! Novemberfest is Friday, November 28th, 10-7 and Sat. November 29th, 10-6 at 195 South 100 West. I believe there is a small entrance fee, maybe a dollar or so. But this is a huge event. Over 100 vendors will be there and I'm sure you'll be find something for everyone on your shopping list. So come and visit me at one or both of these fun holiday events! You are sure to find lots of these there! Minky Blankets!This past month I have been going crazy trying to get ready for these shows. I can't believe how much sewing I've done. I have to admit though that I am getting a little burnt out and will be taking a break after Novemberfest. During the month of November, I won't have anything for sale in my shop that isn't already made and then after Novemberfest, I will just be trying to sell out my inventory. I'm not sure what my plans are for the beginning of next year, but I'm sure I'll still be selling on Etsy.

Another Milestone

Today, I reached 500 Sales on Etsy! WooHoo! A year ago, I never thought I would reach this milestone so quickly! It's been fun getting here. I am still so excited about every single sale. This has been a great experience for me. I've learned a lot of new things and have heightened a lot of my skills along the way. It's been fun. Now, I'm looking forward to the next 500 sales and many more! Thanks to everyone that has helped me out along the way.This is a picture of my 500th item sold! Pink Flamingo Onesie. The last one!

Novemberfest

Well, I've decided to go out on a limb and do a big Craft Show! Novemberfest is probably the biggest of the year in Cache Valley and I know a lot of people come from all over to it. It's a scary thing to do since the entry fee was so expensive, but I'm really excited about it. So, I'm going to be very busy the next couple of months building up my inventory. I have supplies for a ton of different projects, not I just need to get them made. I think after Novemberfest, I'll probably take a break and only offer already made items in my shop, so I don't have to do too much work during December. Anyway, I'm really excited about Novemberfest. It's the Friday and Saturday after Thanksgiving, here in Logan, so save the date! I'll post more about it later!

On another note, I wanted to show this new blanket that I made. It's a double-sided Minky blanket and is probably one of my favorites! It's so soft and cuddly. I appliqued a heart to the corner for an added touch. I actually sold it last night, but I created a new listing in my shop where a buyer can create their own double-Minky blanket. I have pictures posted of the different Minky colors I have in stock and the different applique's they can have put on the blanket. This way, the buyer gets to choose their own favorite colors and design. I'm also going to just start making a bunch more of the blanket to sell at upcoming craft boutiques.

Wow!

September has been an awesome month for me on Etsy! I've had a large number of sales, largely contributed to my Tutorials. My blanket tutorial has done great and I also finished another one for making hair clips. Now I'm just trying to come up with more ideas. The tutorials are great. When someone purchases it, all I have to do is email it to them. I don't have any cost for supplies, shipping, not storing items. It's great. I think at some point I want to convert my shop entirely over to PDF patterns, perhaps even open up another shop since I don't know if I will do all baby/kid patterns. I love making the blankets and other items, but it continues to get more difficult as my kids are getting older, sleeping less during the day and overall taking up more of my time. Anyway... So, if you have any great pattern ideas, let me know!
Needless to say, I've enjoyed September on Etsy and I just hope it continues! I keep having to readjust my goals. I make them so that I think there is no way I'm going to achieve them, then something happens to make me have to reevaluate them again. No complaints though, it's great.

My first Tutorial - Self-Binding Blankets

I just finished writing my first tutorial and am selling it in PDF format on my Etsy website. It is for a Self-Binding Blanket. They have been my favorite item to make ever since I first learned how. I've had several people ask me how to make them and I found it was pretty difficult to explain, so I thought I would do a tutorial so that people can see how they are made. The tutorial has photographs throughout it to show the different steps. It is easy to follow and would be great for a beginner. It was definitely a different experience going from making the blankets to teaching how they are made. I hope it goes over well in my etsy shop.

Etsy-Versary GiveAway!!!!!!

On August 3rd, I will have been in Etsy for 1 year. When I first started, I had a goal of making 5 sales a month. I've had to change that several times as my shop grew and in February I made the goal of 300 items sold at my one year mark. It was pretty out of reach at that point and I didn't think I would make it, but I passed 300 sales just a week ago. It's been a fun year.

To celebrate, I'm running a promotion where you could win a $25 dollar Gift certificate in Bath and Body products from Country Heart Gifts! She's got all kinds of yummy soaps, lotions, bath items, lip balms and more! Check out her shop! For every item you purchase from my shop during August 1st and August 31st, you get entered into a drawing. On September 1st, I'll draw out the winner and post their name. I hope this will be a great month! Thank you to everyone for a wonderful 1st year on Etsy!