Fall Break To-Do List

Well, since I am on Fall Break, and ideally, I've got some "extra" time on my hands, I'm going to try to work on some things.
1. Take better pictures of my bat clips, and probably the other clips that are waiting to be listed
2. List the other clips!
3. See if any other items need to be rephotographed.
4. Go to the stores and shop for new supplies. My supplies need a makeover!
5. Figure out a sale that will be effective. Any suggestions?
6. Promote promote promote.

Any other things to put on my to-do list?

Once Again, It has been a while...

I don't know why I have been so bad at keeping up with this blog, but I have been! I just introduced a new line of hair clips today in my shop. They are so cute!

As far as what's "in" for winter, I have no idea! I am curious if military-style stuff will carry on through the cold season. I would imagine that shiny, sparkly stuff will be in, as always it seems. I went to a wholesale decor store today, and as far as Christmas decor goes, polar bears and white seem to be really "in", but I suspect that there won't be too much polar-bear-inspired jewelry...

I guess I should get on the "What's in"... I hope everyone is having an amazing autumn!

Poison + Apples = My Newest Addition to the Shop!

So, today I unveiled my newest project: Hair Accessories! Woohoo! I listed Sweet n' Punky Poison Apple Hair Pins, in sets of 2 for $5.00 a pair. Here's the listing: http://www.etsy.com/listing/52555046/sweet-n-punky-poison-apple-hair-pins

Next, I'll be working on some Kawaii hair clips, which I am super excited for. I just wish I was getting some sales this month! Good golly! I even mentioned a Sale #10 Sale on my fanpage (http://www.facebook.com/kissvamps) but still no sales, and my fanpage is very inactive on my fans' parts, which is a bummer! I would love to be able to interact with them!

But, it's already looking like I need to order more cabochons for my clips, which is a good thing!

I am not sure what else is coming soon, but I'll be sure to keep in touch! In the meantime, please check out my shop! http://kissvamps.etsy.com

Can you say, "Kawaii"?

So, I am taking another leap of faith that will hopefully produce better results than my last one. I am venturing into the world of hair accessories. Soon, I'll be introducing two new clips: poison apples and kawaii baby deer.

I am hoping that even though these items won't cost much, they will help bring in other sales, and sales=profit.

I'm also working on a business plan so I can get real with kissvamps on Etsy.

Keep an eye on my shop for the newest additions! http://kissvamps.etsy.com

Ok, so...

I picked up 4 more followers! Thanks for following guys!

Business was good last month. This month, I have only had one sale. Part of it is my fault, though, because I haven't been on Etsy as much because I went on vacation.

I am considering having a Sale # 10 sale but I'm only at 7 on Etsy... hmmm... What do you think?

I have some supplies I need to list and a necklace to make. I just need to find the time! I have been so busy lately! I think I am also going to look for a new job so that I am getting paid more than once a month. We shall see how that goes. I need more income!

Well, I just have time for a quick update! Take care!

http://kissvamps.etsy.com

Good Golly It's Been a While

So... it has been a month and 2 days since my last post! OUCH!

Well, the month of June was bittersweet. I had 4 sales (including 1 non-Etsy sale) and that was great. This month, I have been featured in two treasuries:

http://www.etsy.com/treasury/4c29f760dc1a6d914f039c95/team-edward-vs-team-jacob-twilight

http://www.etsy.com/treasury/4c3152ba55036d917cd0d29d/late-for-tea

And I have had one sale! It was my fastest sale EVER!

I made 4 items the other night, one of them was the button bracelet I sold yesterday, one is the Pretty in Pink Lariat: http://www.etsy.com/listing/50795750/pretty-in-pink-giant-ring-lariat and the other two are coming soon, along with my newest adventure- SUPPLIES!

Another record: My shop is the fullest it has ever been! My plan is to keep expanding it until I can't handle another single item. We shall see.

Now that I have my own office space, I am loving it. I have the computer desk, two rubbermaid drawer bins, a box for ready-to-ship stuff, some tackle boxes and a couple bead boxes. I think that Etsy is the most organized part of my life.

So, it would seem that Etsy is really starting to pay off for me. I hope my success continues!

Thanks for reading! I'll try to get back on again soon!

-Ashley
http://kissvamps.etsy.com

Number Four

I got my fourth sale today! Yay! One more to my goal of 5. Next goal? Ten. Baby steps.

Speaking of babies, my daughter is getting really good at not having accidents. She didn't have even one today! WooHoo! Hopefully it won't be much longer til she is potty trained.

I got my office space set up *finally*! It looks pretty good, except I need to clear the clutter off. Hubby likes it so much he even does his homework there. :) I just want to get a bulletin board now to hang my current projects on. That would be awesome. I need to earn some more money, first though. It's so easy to get carried away with this "business"... Baby steps.

I'm nearly done with my evil eye necklace. Hooray! I'll probably list it Saturday, if I can get it finished tomorrow night and photograph it Saturday day. I'm so excited! It's going to be very funky!

Also, there are 4 more days to enter in the giveaway for my Twilight So the Lion fell in love with the Lamb earrings! http://www.joyfulreviewsandgiveaways.com and then click on my name (kissvamps) under giveaways on the right side of her page. :)

I may teach myself how to sew a little bit and make some bows to put in my shop. We shall see!

That's all for now, thanks for reading!