Monday, February 27, 2012

If you build it they will come - right?

So here I am at about 5 months in online selling.  I have never been so motivated to make something work in my life.  My sales so far have been steady but meager and I have to say I am completely determined to turn this hobby into something more than just a hobby.  My social life is basically non existant at the moment and I've gotta say I'm pretty exhausted but I have been having so much fun building up my shop.  I have been a knitting machine and am determined to make it to 100 items by Christmas time.  This past Christmas was pretty busy for my small Etsy shop so I'm hoping to have this coming Christmas be significantly busier.

Things that are keeping me sane at the moment - dancing on bubble wrap with my cousin (seriously), lunches with my mom, yarn shopping - a euphoric experience :), and dancing to the funk channel on pandora with my husband.  Any gaps between these activities are filled with insanity.  It's all good though  - I am accustomed to crazyness.  Okay, gotta cut this off - bootcamp class, then bootcamp knitting :)  Have a good one my dears!

I'll leave you with a few new product photo's from my shop


http://www.etsy.com/shop/AutumnAndAmber?ref=pr_shop_more

https://www.facebook.com/pages/Autumn-Amber/256883414342078

https://twitter.com/#!/AutumnAndAmber




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8 comments:

  1. Sweet Posy DreamsFebruary 27, 2012 at 8:07 AM

    Cute items. I really like the light blue hat. Online selling is rewarding yet frustrating, isn't it? I was just telling my husband that too often it's like sending products off into a black hole. So rare that I get any feedback from the buyer to tell me if they like the item or not.

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  2. Autumn And AmberFebruary 27, 2012 at 9:10 AM

    thank you! I hear you on that - I love it when I get feedback but it seems pretty rare. Oh well, so be it!

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  3. Dana DooleyFebruary 27, 2012 at 11:49 AM

    Like Sweet said, online selling can be a weird experience -- but rewarding, all the same!You have such amazing things, Autumn; I really do love stopping by your shop and clicking your goods. I'm envious of your knitting talent! And your photos are beautiful. Keep up the amazing work; I look forward to what else you have in store! (no pun intended, haha...)

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  4. UnknownFebruary 27, 2012 at 12:10 PM

    I love the blue hat! Good luck with your new shop :)
    Jade

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  5. mishshellFebruary 27, 2012 at 2:01 PM

    Hi there, found you through the Promotions Freak Team. Like everyone said above it can be a challenging and rewarding road. Your work is beautiful. Keep it up and don't give up. It takes time to build momentum. xo

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  6. Autumn And AmberFebruary 27, 2012 at 3:11 PM

    awww shucks thanks guys :)

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  7. LaurenFebruary 28, 2012 at 12:01 AM

    Nice work! I truly believe that you will get 100.. actually I believe you will pass that mark! Good luck and I look forward to seeing your new items.

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  8. bluecollarbrideMarch 1, 2012 at 2:15 PM

    I love that tie!! I'm your latest fan from interactive blogging...this is me:
    http://www.bluecollarbride.com

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