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
Wednesday, July 28, 2010
Friday, July 23, 2010
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
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
Friday, July 16, 2010
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
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
Monday, July 5, 2010
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
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
Thursday, June 3, 2010
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!
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!
Monday, May 31, 2010
But Of Course!
What a busy day today was! Remember the list I made yesterday about all the things I needed/wanted to do today? Guess how many I got to?
None.
Surprise!
We ended up going to the in-laws' for the day and BBQing. My daughter got worn out, so she's asleep. I am so tired that my vision is cloudy, so I don't think that creating at this point in time is a good idea, and it's too late to start shuffling things around for my desk.
On another non-business related note, I SO hope that my school gets my student loan $$$ tomorrow. If not, then I am so screwed!!!!!!!!! So, hopefully, things turn out alright. I may have to go up there in the afternoon to sort some things out. I am praying that things go okay.
I am really not a religious person, but I find myself praying inside a lot lately. It's interesting.
I am craving a Coke so bad. And Red Vines. WTH?! We have Coke, but no licorice. Not that I need any more junk this weekend.
We just started buying stuff for my daughter's birthday party in a couple months. I know it seems kinda far out, but we aren't the type to just drop a bunch of cash on something all at once. We got some party lanterns and a couple of favors. We also got stuff for her "Potty Treat Bag" because we are trying really hard to get that girl potty-trained. I am ready to tear my hair out. I know she's not even 2, but she is so ready. I just feel like I'm the only one on board, along with my mom. Nobody else is like... willing to help out. And my mom is willing to lecture me about DD's readiness, but not willing to put the kid on the pot if I am in the middle of making dinner. Hubby rolls his eyes like I have no idea what I'm talking about and my dad and sister ignore it unless DD is pissing on the floor. Hubby's parents are... lazy about it. Even though I have asked them time and again to put her on the potty every 45 min or so, they don't. I know they don't. FRUSTRATING.
Anyway, this is supposed to be mainly business, so I'll get back to that in my next post. Good night.
None.
Surprise!
We ended up going to the in-laws' for the day and BBQing. My daughter got worn out, so she's asleep. I am so tired that my vision is cloudy, so I don't think that creating at this point in time is a good idea, and it's too late to start shuffling things around for my desk.
On another non-business related note, I SO hope that my school gets my student loan $$$ tomorrow. If not, then I am so screwed!!!!!!!!! So, hopefully, things turn out alright. I may have to go up there in the afternoon to sort some things out. I am praying that things go okay.
I am really not a religious person, but I find myself praying inside a lot lately. It's interesting.
I am craving a Coke so bad. And Red Vines. WTH?! We have Coke, but no licorice. Not that I need any more junk this weekend.
We just started buying stuff for my daughter's birthday party in a couple months. I know it seems kinda far out, but we aren't the type to just drop a bunch of cash on something all at once. We got some party lanterns and a couple of favors. We also got stuff for her "Potty Treat Bag" because we are trying really hard to get that girl potty-trained. I am ready to tear my hair out. I know she's not even 2, but she is so ready. I just feel like I'm the only one on board, along with my mom. Nobody else is like... willing to help out. And my mom is willing to lecture me about DD's readiness, but not willing to put the kid on the pot if I am in the middle of making dinner. Hubby rolls his eyes like I have no idea what I'm talking about and my dad and sister ignore it unless DD is pissing on the floor. Hubby's parents are... lazy about it. Even though I have asked them time and again to put her on the potty every 45 min or so, they don't. I know they don't. FRUSTRATING.
Anyway, this is supposed to be mainly business, so I'll get back to that in my next post. Good night.
Sunday, May 30, 2010
Production Assistance
I have finally got so many ideas for creating (well, a few, anyway) but... I can't escape my toddler! So tomorrow, I am hoping I will have a chance to kick my daughter and hubby out for a bit so I can get *something* Etsy-related created, and maybe set up my office space I blogged about. We'll see how lucky I actually end up being.
How is everyone's Memorial Weekend going? Mine's going alright, it's a pretty typical weekend for me, nothing terribly exciting. I am going out to my grandfather's grave tomorrow. I feel bad, I haven't been out to it for a while.
My free shipping sale ended. Guess how many sales that resulted in?!
That's right. 0
Hopefully I will be able to start establishing myself and build a following or some kind of customer base. BAH! It's so frustrating sometimes.
I am really hoping all of my Twilight bracelets will sell. I know I blog about them all the time, but I put a lot of love and time and work into them. It would be a tragedy if nothing ever came of them. And it would also burn a huge hole in my pocket. I guess in the end, the lesson learned would be that I was never meant to be a gambler,seeing the risk I took in making them.
Tomorrow, I am hoping to do:
Evil Eye Necklace
Twilight Earrings
Office Space
Pass out some business cards
...And as always, get a sale. The above 4 are probably a lot easier to do, even combined, than it is to get a sale at the moment.
OH the other thing I want to do within the next week or so is get a planter ready for a tomato plant to keep at my parents' house since we get no sun at our apartment. Yay!
I am getting tired of our apartment. In the last month or 2, it seems like the quality of people, at least in our stairwell, has really gone to crap... that's all I'm gonna say. But seriously, it makes me wonder if I need to like... load a gun at night. Ok, maybe not quite that bad, but it's not such a stretch, either. Ahh... the joys of communal living. <3
How is everyone's Memorial Weekend going? Mine's going alright, it's a pretty typical weekend for me, nothing terribly exciting. I am going out to my grandfather's grave tomorrow. I feel bad, I haven't been out to it for a while.
My free shipping sale ended. Guess how many sales that resulted in?!
That's right. 0
Hopefully I will be able to start establishing myself and build a following or some kind of customer base. BAH! It's so frustrating sometimes.
I am really hoping all of my Twilight bracelets will sell. I know I blog about them all the time, but I put a lot of love and time and work into them. It would be a tragedy if nothing ever came of them. And it would also burn a huge hole in my pocket. I guess in the end, the lesson learned would be that I was never meant to be a gambler,seeing the risk I took in making them.
Tomorrow, I am hoping to do:
Evil Eye Necklace
Twilight Earrings
Office Space
Pass out some business cards
...And as always, get a sale. The above 4 are probably a lot easier to do, even combined, than it is to get a sale at the moment.
OH the other thing I want to do within the next week or so is get a planter ready for a tomato plant to keep at my parents' house since we get no sun at our apartment. Yay!
I am getting tired of our apartment. In the last month or 2, it seems like the quality of people, at least in our stairwell, has really gone to crap... that's all I'm gonna say. But seriously, it makes me wonder if I need to like... load a gun at night. Ok, maybe not quite that bad, but it's not such a stretch, either. Ahh... the joys of communal living. <3
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