Testing e-mail

Testing my e-mail for posting.  The next test will be to add pictures.  Which is a test in figuring out how to attach them first.

Testing sending a text message to my blog. Maybe this will encourage some inspiration.

Pricing

It is always hard to price your own stuff.  There is always that balance between what cost there is into it and how much time there is into it as well.  But I have to keep the ultimate goal in mind which is make a few bucks, and to use the fabric that is in my basement and not keep it all.  Clearing out what is in the basement is a good thing.
This is all just a big experiment and with a learning curve.  I'm learning more every day.  And the more that I do everyday, which hasn't been much lately, the better it will get. 

It's been awhile

Whenever you decide it is time to just take the jump and go for it, life sometimes decides to throw a curve ball.  I decided that it was time to open my on-line store and then work became incredibly busy.  My store has been open for close to 2 months, and there have been several views, which does make me very happy, nothing has sold yet though.  I can't say that I'm completely surprised though.  It's part of the old adage that you get out of it what you put into it. 

I did however just post 3 new bags and there is a light at the end of the tunnel at work.  So I may have some more time coming up soon to put a little more time into my online store. 
Until next time, and hopefully it won't be as long this time.

Opened

I made some business cards earlier this week and some labels for my bags.

It took me a little longer to open my store than I anticipated.  I think some of it was just fear of what would actually happen.  I've been excited to do this, but I just don't know what to expect.  I'm hoping that I sell bags and this is successful, but at the same time I'm anxious about selling them and what to do.  Also what will happen as I sell them.  Will I be able to make bags that people like?  When they sell, will I have the stock to always feel like I'm ahead?  I guess I'll find out the answers as I go.
I'll never find out if I don't jump in, http://www.zoma.artfire.com/

Jump.

Logo

My wonderful husband designed a logo and a banner for me.  He is also my photographer.  It's fun to say that I have my own photographer and graphic designer.  Below is part of my banner.

I think I'll have the on-line store open later this week, so I'll be getting my list together to do a mass blast e-mail. 

Almost there

The pictures are all taken, I received boxes this week so I can ship.  I just need to get some tape.  The on-line site is almost ready.  I've uploaded the first installment of items, but I deactivated them until my banner is ready.  That will make the turn on switch really quick and easy.

I just loved this picture because it really does show how versatile and fun these can be.  It just makes you smile when you look at this picture.

And the same bags can be used by the mom for projects as well.  At a time where dual usage of an item is key, these really can fit the bill.

A friend of mine suggested that I make sure to add the dimensions of the bag.  It is the little things that you don't think of sometimes.  So the size is 9" high x 8-1/2" wide x 5" deep.  I think the square nature of it gives it a little more modern flare.

Look back often, changes will be happening.