And That’s….the Truth

So I thought I would give you all an update on how I’m doing with my homemade jewelry creations. I have quite a few pieces made and I plan to start selling them at my father in law’s upcoming garage sales. I have tried to sell them via the Internet, but haven’t seen very many sales through this method. I think part of the problem is that when your selling off the Internet, the pictures just don’t do the pieces justice. And then of course you have to add shipping charges to all your prices, so the pieces become a little more expensive. So I will try to sell them in person to people and see how I make out with this course of action. I can’t do any worse then I’m doing right now. So hopefully I will do better.

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As you all know I am trying to get a home crafting business up and running. I have a couple of things in the works as far as sales go, but I needed to have more inventory on hand if these ideas of mine are going to work. So for the past five days I have been busy creating new pieces. And all you lucky folks get to see a sneak peek of what I have been up to.

These pieces are a little more complex than what I normally make and they did take me a bit more time than it usually takes, but I honestly believe the end results is so totally worth it. So take a peek at what I’ve been up to lately and please let me know what you all think.

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This was going to be a very short post. lol  I haven’t had any luck with online sales.  I was then going to cry and sign off.  But one little e-mail changed all that.  No it’s not a sale, but it is the possibility of some sales.  A lady contacted me about doing some drop shipping for her.  That would mean me as the creator wouldn’t have to worry about sales and her the seller would find people to purchase my products.  I would have to pay her a small fee of course, but I honestly don’t mind this if it gets my products sold.

So over the weekend I have to create some unique pieces and then at the first of the week I’ll send the pics along with all the information to her and see how it goes.  At this point it certainly can’t hurt.  And maybe, just maybe, I’ll be able to pop back in here with a smile on my face saying I got my first sale.  Fingers crossed everyone and wish me luck.

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Well today the weather is pretty crappy so we have decided to stay in for the day.  The kids need this day to unwind after a long week of March break and need to get all rested up to go back to school tomorrow.  So I have decided that today will be a day for crafting.  I still have some jewelry that I need to make and when I get the pieces finished I need to take pictures and upload them on to different sites.  I have been kind of slack with this part of my life lately and since we aren’t doing anything major today anyway, have decided that today would be a good day to get back into my routines.  So hopefully I will get some things created and when I have pictures up, I’ll be sure to come back in and post the pictures.

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Oh the dreaded tax season has arrived.  But, for the first time in seven years, I have some great news.  I’m getting a refund!!  Yesterday my last T4 arrived in the mail so I was able to do my taxes up last night.  I couldn’t do my husband’s as we are still waiting for his T4 from his job.  After about an hour, much to my amazement, I discovered that the government actually owes me money.  So I was doing a happy happy dance.  I can’t formally file it yet as I need my husband’s numbers to file my own, but knowing that this money will eventually be coming in has made my day.  I am quite content to wait for the check to arrive so I can go out and spend it.

How do all your taxes look this year?

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Last night I got a call from a lady I used to work for requesting some information on the quilts that I make and sell.  So I gave her the lowdown on the prices, the different types of quilts and the different sizes.  Well I have to tell you all that I was quite speechless when she asked if I could make her THREE queen sized quilts by Christmas.  Yes, I can do the work, but it’s a pretty tall order.  Not only did she agree with my original prices but she also stated that if I can have these quilts done by Christmas she will throw in a small bonus.

So, I bet your wondering what my answer was, aren’t you?  I said yes.  So now I have quite a bit of quilting to do.  But I don’t mind.  Once all these items are finished, I’m going to see a pretty good pay check.  And, just in time for the holiday season!  I can’t believe that I’m going to say this, but I hope no one else wants a quilt any time soon.

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I have been actively working online now for about two years.  During the past couple years I have been exposed to a lot of different types of programs.  I must say, that I have probably tried most of them.  I have researched a lot of affiliate programs.  Some seem to work for other people, but to date non have worked very well for me.  I realize that you need to promote any affiliate program that you belong to, but even with this extra advertising, I haven’t been able to make any affiliate program that I’m involved with create any extra income for me.

So, I was wondering what types of affiliate programs you all are involved in and how do you promote them successfully?  I’m sure that there is a secret to become successful in this online marketing venture, but I have no idea what this secret is.  So, if you are involved in affiliate programs and are creating some extra income each month through this means, I would love to hear from you.

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