January 2009
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Oh Baby!
I’ve been mentioning how I have a few custom orders to fill and decided I should blog about them! I haven’t taken pictures of them all yet, only the baby cards that were ordered. Seeing that I’m not a mom yet, my baby stamp variety is pretty slim. The information given to me was that one card is for a boy that has a zoo themed nursery, one baby is a girl, and one baby sex is...
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Fresh Photos
The light box/mini studio kit that The Mr. bought arrived at our home today! Even if the Photo Gods were against me this afternoon (assembly issues, camera setting road blocks, dead battery), I am really happy with the results so far. Look at this before and after comparison! like this card, wanna see more? (http://www.etsy.com/view_listing.php?listing_id=17302343) I have...
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Finding Balance
Are you ever so excited about something and suddenly that something is consuming your life? That is how I’m feeling about this business of mine. I’m having a hard time separating myself from Lilly Pea Designs, even when I’m at my day job. I just want to do so much, learn so much, be involved so much. Which is not a bad thing, but I need to probably cut back on how much I browse...
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Internet Process
Today I added Google Analytics and building a fan page on facebook. I feel like I’m walking through a pitch dark room as I work on this stuff. Funny thing is, in November when I decided to launch my Etsy shop, my hubsband’s best friend told me to do the Anayltics page, follow Etsy on Twitter, etc. And I’m just now understanding all that he told me (and listening). Still racking...
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Getting Started
So I created my Etsy account.. and I thought it was going to be pretty easy. Just make cards like I normally do, list them on Etsy.. and BAM I’d be selling. I have had sales, but they are from my loving family and friends, and one lonely outside buyer- which I appreciate, now I just need more! I am not certain what I’m doing with this blog yet, but I thought I’d secure my name...