I've got some tutorials planned for the next few days that have to do with my little saint dolls and the embroidery kits, but today, I just wanted to take a minute to say that in this world of Etsy shops that can turn into huge business opportunities, my vision for my shop is just like my blog... very small. I am not a corporation and my shop is not a business in the traditional sense. It's an overflow of my life here at home.
Right now, I am on an embroidery kick and I found a way to share that with you all. Next month, it might be baby blankets. By the time we hit July in Texas, it might be underwater basket weaving… who knows! I am not looking to market it or promote it or sign up to be anyone's sponsor but thank you for thinking of me and asking. I'm not looking for it to grow any faster than the natural course allows. And it is completely subject to my whim and fancy. I might close it next week, next month or next year. (Just FYI, I plan on putting the shop on vacation starting April 6th until after Easter to make sure that the last weeks of Lent get the attention they deserve.) I see it first and foremost as a hobby and an experiment. (Especially since my Sunshine has been curious about opening her own Etsy shop for a while now.) In fact, this woman's humble shop has long been my inspiration.
I'm not trying to create a brand and I'm not trying to "make it big". I'm trying to be the best wife and mother I can be and still nurture my creativity in my spare time. I will try to take on custom orders as my time and responsibilities allow. You should always feel free to ask, I just reserve the right to say, "not right now". Thank you for respecting that and understanding.
I admire that same Etsy shop that seems to sell out almost instantly! I'm admiring yours a lot, too. :-)
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ReplyDeleteAs that image was going through my head all the kids looked up and asked what was so funny! ;)
Love your little shop and can't see wait to see what other creations you share in the future.
Crazy question…am I imagining that you had St. Joan of Arc, as a kit? Or was it a pillow? Or am I totally off my rocker?????
ReplyDeleteKacky,
DeleteI have had both up in the shop. They are both sold out right now. If you follow the shop, I think Etsy will tell you when I post more.
Awesome thanks...and so glad to know I hadn't imagined it, because that wouldn't be out of the realm of possibilities!
DeleteIs there any chance that you will have a boy saint for a kit? My son is dying to embroider one but he would love to have a boy saint.
ReplyDeleteMimi,
DeleteI have a St. Michael, St. Francis, St. Andrew or a St. John Bosco that I can make for him. If you click the Custom Order button over on the Etsy shop, we can talk about what he might like best. I also have a St. Anthony but it's a design that hasn't been tested yet.
I think it is a great idea! And don't forget the quilt that my mother in law made! You could put together an amazing kit for something like that too!!
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