So excited for tomorrow night! I will be in another craft show tomorrow night in downtown Richmond! I have done this one before and it is a blast! I am really looking forward to it!
Do you participate in craft festivals and/or farmers markets???
Thursday, March 31, 2011
Tuesday, March 22, 2011
Many things to look forward to!
I just got awesome news! I was accepted into a farmers market to sell my jewelry every Thursday starting April and lasting all Summer! I also was excepted to sell at a craft festival in downtown Richmond most first Fridays of the month! I am still waiting to find out if I was excepted into another festival in Cumberland VA.
I totally believe craft festivals and farmer markets are the way to go when I comes to getting the word out there about your business. At festivals and markets you get to work directly with your costumers!
Tips for festivals:
-Really pay attention to who is stopping by your booth and who keeps on walk. Look at what they are wearing and their age.
-They don't buy anything??? GIVE THEM A BUSINESS CARD!
-Take notes on what sells!
-Have a few items for SALE or a buy 1 get one 50% off. I always sell out of items that are on sale.
Thats it for now!
~Busy Beader
I totally believe craft festivals and farmer markets are the way to go when I comes to getting the word out there about your business. At festivals and markets you get to work directly with your costumers!
Tips for festivals:
-Really pay attention to who is stopping by your booth and who keeps on walk. Look at what they are wearing and their age.
-They don't buy anything??? GIVE THEM A BUSINESS CARD!
-Take notes on what sells!
-Have a few items for SALE or a buy 1 get one 50% off. I always sell out of items that are on sale.
Thats it for now!
~Busy Beader
Sunday, March 20, 2011
I though JUST sales were slow
What a weekend! I have loved the warm weather but not loving Etsy so much! Sales are nonexistant and view are very low! Yesterday I only got 31 page views. I used to get around 100 a day. Sor far today I only have 19. I have heard that March was a slow month, but this is terrible! I have added a lot of new items and I have been promoting a lot. I am having to find new ways to promote. I used to use the forums and chat rooms to promote but now that I am not allowed in the community I am having to get real creative on how I promote! I have been using facebook a lot ( http://www.facebook.com/?ref=home#!/pages/Madelines-Jewelry-Box/176950565672023 ). Any tips on other creative ways to promote without using the Etsy community?!
Hope everyone had a great weekend!
~Busy Beader
Hope everyone had a great weekend!
~Busy Beader
Friday, March 18, 2011
TGIF!
What a long week it has been! Lots of homework, projects, cheering practice, and that ANNOYING thing about Etsy thinking I am to young! I don't understand why and how they can put a age limit on Etsy. I am still able to have my shop, convo., be apart and SOME teams, but not being able to go into the Etsy community really does frustrate me!
I feel like I have passion, talent, drive, and a lot of will power to do whatever it takes to succeed. The way Etsy says that I am to young is offensive! So I want to tell any young art out there: DO NOT let anyone tell you that you are not good enough, old enough, or talented enough. I you have a strong passion go for it. Take what those people tell you and let it make you stronger and give you more drive to PROVE THEM WRONG.
Thank you soooooo much to all of you for all of the support you have given me!
~Busy Beader
I feel like I have passion, talent, drive, and a lot of will power to do whatever it takes to succeed. The way Etsy says that I am to young is offensive! So I want to tell any young art out there: DO NOT let anyone tell you that you are not good enough, old enough, or talented enough. I you have a strong passion go for it. Take what those people tell you and let it make you stronger and give you more drive to PROVE THEM WRONG.
Thank you soooooo much to all of you for all of the support you have given me!
~Busy Beader
Thursday, March 17, 2011
Upsetting news
I posted last night this:
When I first joined Etsy I had all intentions of putting my age in on my profile, but when I went into the chat rooms and everyone is talking about their kids, work, and husbands I felt like no one would take me seriously. I felt like I was an outcast and that everyone would not respect my work. I now know and I have relized that is does not matter how old I am, I know that I am talented and I love making jewelry. It does not matter what others think, weither it be my age or my about work.
I am 15 1/2 years old. I am a freshman in high school, I just got my learners permit, I am a cheerleader for my school, and my FAVORITE thing to do is make jewelry. I really is my passion. I put a lot of effort and time into each peice. I don't want anyone to think that my age has an effect on the craftsmanship of my jewelry.
I might be 15 but I am determind to make something of myself. While all of my friends are searching for summer jobs I am searching for craft festivals and trying to find new ways to better promote myself. I know I can succeed, but all I need now is for other to believe that I can do it!
I am 15 1/2 years old. I am a freshman in high school, I just got my learners permit, I am a cheerleader for my school, and my FAVORITE thing to do is make jewelry. I really is my passion. I put a lot of effort and time into each peice. I don't want anyone to think that my age has an effect on the craftsmanship of my jewelry.
I might be 15 but I am determind to make something of myself. While all of my friends are searching for summer jobs I am searching for craft festivals and trying to find new ways to better promote myself. I know I can succeed, but all I need now is for other to believe that I can do it!
Well today someone reported me to Etsy saying that I am to young to be allowed in the community. I am very upset. When I am on Etsy my mom is always with me... ALWAYS. I can't beileve a fellow artisan did this to me. I know even at my age I am very capable of running a business. My shop is fine...I'm just not allowed in the community. I have always loved Etsy because everyone is so supportive of eachother. But now I cannot be apart of it. :(
~Busy Beader
Happy St. Patrick's Day!!!
In celebration of St. Patrick's Day I have made a new discount code: GREEN15 for 15% off of your total purchase at my jewelry and bead shop: www.etsy.com/shop/mmjewelrybox .
Do you make jewelry???
Over the next couple days I will start listing BEADS! I just have way to many and as much as I don't want to get rid of them I need the money. I hope you will be able to use them and enjoy them! I love making jewelry and I love finding beads for on sale and for a great deal, therefore I my beads will be priced as low as I can!
Enjoy!
Do you make jewelry???
Over the next couple days I will start listing BEADS! I just have way to many and as much as I don't want to get rid of them I need the money. I hope you will be able to use them and enjoy them! I love making jewelry and I love finding beads for on sale and for a great deal, therefore I my beads will be priced as low as I can!
Enjoy!
Allergies!
Spring is here in Virginia!!! The trees are popping with white and pink flowers! Very pretty but my nose has not stop tickling!!!! I am home sick today because I think I have a sinus infection.
So since I have some free time I figured I would shop (One of my favorite things to do)! Here are some great great great deals I found!
Deals from my favorite store: Urban Outfitters. If you don't have a store around you you can shop online! http://www.urbanoutfitters.com/
Pretty jewelry holder- $14.99 instead of $28! http://www.urbanoutfitters.com/urban/catalog/productdetail.jsp?itemdescription=true&itemCount=80&startValue=161&selectedProductColor=&sortby=&id=19120146&parentid=SALE_APT&sortProperties=+subCategoryPosition,+product.marketingPriority&navCount=108&navAction=jump&color=&pushId=SALE_APT&popId=SALE&prepushId=&selectedProductSize=
Okay, well this ins't on sale, but I LOVE it! $179.00 http://www.urbanoutfitters.com/urban/catalog/productdetail.jsp?id=19692912&navAction=jump&isProduct=true&parentid=MORE%20IDEAS&isProduct=true&cross-sell=true&guide-bn=true
Cutest wallet! $9.99 instead of $18!!!
http://www.urbanoutfitters.com/urban/catalog/productdetail.jsp?itemdescription=true&itemCount=80&startValue=1&selectedProductColor=&sortby=&id=17915224a&parentid=SALE_W_ACC&sortProperties=+subCategoryPosition,+product.marketingPriority&navCount=81&navAction=poppushpush&color=&pushId=SALE_W_ACC&popId=SALE_W&prepushId=&selectedProductSize=
OMG! this necklace is only $0.99 and it was $16.00! (Save it for nexy winter!)
http://www.urbanoutfitters.com/urban/catalog/productdetail.jsp?itemdescription=true&itemCount=80&startValue=1&selectedProductColor=&sortby=&id=19948389&parentid=SALE_W_ACC&sortProperties=+subCategoryPosition,price&navCount=288&navAction=poppushpush&color=&pushId=SALE_W_ACC&popId=SALE_W&prepushId=&selectedProductSize=
Like to travel? $4.99 instead of $24-GREAT DEAL!
http://www.urbanoutfitters.com/urban/catalog/productdetail.jsp?itemdescription=true&itemCount=80&startValue=1&selectedProductColor=&sortby=&id=19492842&parentid=SALE_W_ACC&sortProperties=+subCategoryPosition,price&navCount=288&navAction=poppushpush&color=&pushId=SALE_W_ACC&popId=SALE_W&prepushId=&selectedProductSize=
Those are some great deals! If you like this store sign up for e-mails from them they give coupon codes!
Love, Busy Beader
So since I have some free time I figured I would shop (One of my favorite things to do)! Here are some great great great deals I found!
Deals from my favorite store: Urban Outfitters. If you don't have a store around you you can shop online! http://www.urbanoutfitters.com/
Pretty jewelry holder- $14.99 instead of $28! http://www.urbanoutfitters.com/urban/catalog/productdetail.jsp?itemdescription=true&itemCount=80&startValue=161&selectedProductColor=&sortby=&id=19120146&parentid=SALE_APT&sortProperties=+subCategoryPosition,+product.marketingPriority&navCount=108&navAction=jump&color=&pushId=SALE_APT&popId=SALE&prepushId=&selectedProductSize=
Okay, well this ins't on sale, but I LOVE it! $179.00 http://www.urbanoutfitters.com/urban/catalog/productdetail.jsp?id=19692912&navAction=jump&isProduct=true&parentid=MORE%20IDEAS&isProduct=true&cross-sell=true&guide-bn=true
Cutest wallet! $9.99 instead of $18!!!
http://www.urbanoutfitters.com/urban/catalog/productdetail.jsp?itemdescription=true&itemCount=80&startValue=1&selectedProductColor=&sortby=&id=17915224a&parentid=SALE_W_ACC&sortProperties=+subCategoryPosition,+product.marketingPriority&navCount=81&navAction=poppushpush&color=&pushId=SALE_W_ACC&popId=SALE_W&prepushId=&selectedProductSize=
OMG! this necklace is only $0.99 and it was $16.00! (Save it for nexy winter!)
http://www.urbanoutfitters.com/urban/catalog/productdetail.jsp?itemdescription=true&itemCount=80&startValue=1&selectedProductColor=&sortby=&id=19948389&parentid=SALE_W_ACC&sortProperties=+subCategoryPosition,price&navCount=288&navAction=poppushpush&color=&pushId=SALE_W_ACC&popId=SALE_W&prepushId=&selectedProductSize=
Like to travel? $4.99 instead of $24-GREAT DEAL!
http://www.urbanoutfitters.com/urban/catalog/productdetail.jsp?itemdescription=true&itemCount=80&startValue=1&selectedProductColor=&sortby=&id=19492842&parentid=SALE_W_ACC&sortProperties=+subCategoryPosition,price&navCount=288&navAction=poppushpush&color=&pushId=SALE_W_ACC&popId=SALE_W&prepushId=&selectedProductSize=
Those are some great deals! If you like this store sign up for e-mails from them they give coupon codes!
Love, Busy Beader
Wednesday, March 16, 2011
I posted this in a Etsy forum. Thank you everyone for all the support, and for those who don't believe I am old enough, I plan to prove you wrong.
When I first joined Etsy I had all intentions of putting my age in on my profile, but when I went into the chat rooms and everyone is talking about their kids, work, and husbands I felt like no one would take me seriously. I felt like I was an outcast and that everyone would not respect my work. I now know and I have relized that is does not matter how old I am, I know that I am talented and I love making jewelry. It does not matter what others think, weither it be my age or my about work.
I am 15 1/2 years old. I am a freshman in high school, I just got my learners permit, I am a cheerleader for my school, and my FAVORITE thing to do is make jewelry. I really is my passion. I put a lot of effort and time into each peice. I don't want anyone to think that my age has an effect on the craftsmanship of my jewelry.
I might be 15 but I am determind to make something of myself. While all of my friends are searching for summer jobs I am searching for craft festivals and trying to find new ways to better promote myself. I know I can succeed, but all I need now is for other to believe that I can do it!
I am 15 1/2 years old. I am a freshman in high school, I just got my learners permit, I am a cheerleader for my school, and my FAVORITE thing to do is make jewelry. I really is my passion. I put a lot of effort and time into each peice. I don't want anyone to think that my age has an effect on the craftsmanship of my jewelry.
I might be 15 but I am determind to make something of myself. While all of my friends are searching for summer jobs I am searching for craft festivals and trying to find new ways to better promote myself. I know I can succeed, but all I need now is for other to believe that I can do it!
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