Is anyone reading this???

Chelle - posted on 10/09/2011

I am starting my own online business that honours creativity but in a more spiritual way... Not sure if that addy is appropriate for here... However in reading this thread you guys have given me the courage if not the nudge to create another business that I have been thinking of doing for a while ... I think the title is likely to be magnetic personalities and it's magnetic kits of all descriptions for children. I've made a number for my boys already. Hmmm yes this idea is growing in my head thanks guys xx

Mary Beth - posted on 05/22/2009

I always look at selling my crafts as a way to support my 'habit'. Let us know if you start selling your stuff, Robin. Welcome to the group.

ROBIN - posted on 05/20/2009

I just got here so I have a lot of catch up reading to do. Crafting is my wind down hobby. I haven't sold anything, but when someone needs something they call me. I'm hoping to perfect my card making and may sell some of those later.

Mary Beth - posted on 05/19/2009

Cori-I just checked out your site. What a great idea!!!! Your paintings are beautiful!!!! I hope your business does well. Mary Beth

Mary Beth - posted on 05/19/2009

Hi Lisa-I sell my items on Etsy, my site is www.mommymadeitcreation.etsy.com. I started selling items in December/January. The hardest part for me has been the advertising, but Etsy, overall, has been great. It has been very easy to use and everyone on there is so helpful. It costs 20 cents to list items and then you pay a certain percentage when the item sells. The items stay on your site for 4 months. Go check it out and see what you think. It doesn't cost anything to start there so you can set up a shop, see if your stuff sells and then go from there. If you have any questions just let me know, I'd be more than willing to help you out. Good luck. Mary Beth

Robin - posted on 05/18/2009

Hi,



I can tell you about shopmyattic - http://www.shopmyattic.com. The easiest way to tell you is to send the links: http://shopmyattic.com/Aboutus.html

and http://shopmyattic.com/Sell.html



Let me know if you have more questions - I will be glad to help, plus shopmyattic has a fan page here on facebook.



Thanks,

Robin

Lisa - posted on 05/18/2009

hey i just found this post--- can someone tell me more about etsy or shopmyattic? i make crocheted items and i would really like to be able to sell them.. thanks in advance. lisa

Robin - posted on 05/13/2009

hey I like your site - it is a very different idea. Do you want to try to sll some on shopmyattic.com? I can get you on the site next week

Cori - posted on 05/13/2009

I just got here and trying to catch up but I do read and I am always interested in new ways to market and network. I am on ebay, etsy (just started though) and my site is www.morr-sweetdesigns.com. Though I wish I had more time to work it, I just kind of threw it together and launched. I need to really work on it still.

Robin - posted on 04/30/2009

Hi - Wanted to let you ladies know about http://www.shopmyattic.com this is a great way to sell your crafts and get more of a following. Let me know what you think!

Thanks,

Robin

Tami - posted on 04/27/2009

I am currently working a website that anyone can do. MOST IMPORTANTLY, ITS COMPLETELY FREE!!!!!!! Check it out!!!

www.zazzle.com/tamianderson1*

Add me as a fan and see what others are doing as well!

Mary Beth - posted on 04/27/2009

Not a problem, Stefanie!!!! Come on ladies, who else is out there???

Stefanie - posted on 04/27/2009

I am thrilled to see so many users finally starting to get involved a little! THANKS Mary Beth, for your help and inspiration to others!

Mary Beth - posted on 04/21/2009

Thanks and please give me your honest opinion!!!!!

MacKenzie - posted on 04/20/2009

awsome. I will check it out!!! Thanks Mary Beth

Mary Beth - posted on 04/20/2009

My site is www.mommymadeitcreation.etsy.com

MacKenzie - posted on 04/20/2009

Mary Beth,



You are on Etsy too. what is your site's address? Mine is www.suagrbeez.etsy.com. I would love to take a look at your things!!

Mary Beth - posted on 04/20/2009

Alayna-The hardest part is getting started and advertising. I've always told people that I thought selling my stuff would be like the Field of Dreams movies, instead of 'build it and they will come' my theory was 'sell it and they will buy it' which is a great thoery, but they can't buy it unless they know about it. Advertising is key!!! Right now I am testing the internet waters with an etsy site. I would like to start my own site but I thought Etsy would get my feet wet. It is user friendly and it has taught me a lot. It is Etsy.com if you want to check it out. You should set a shop up there and start selling your items until your own site is set up, then you can just switch over.



My mom gave me a really hard time about staying home when my first was born 12 years ago, but for me it was the best decision I made. You do what you feel is right for you and your baby. Motherhood is the hardest, most rewarding thing you will ever do. Good luck and let me know if I can help youi.

Alayna - posted on 04/19/2009

Hello! I just joined the group. I don't have an online business yet. I bought some web domain names and a friend is going to host my site's for me... but my website guy has been blowing me off... So my site's aren't built yet. Anyone know someone who builds site's for cheap?



Anyway... I am glad to be part of this group. I am into every aspect of the arts. I do everything from scrapping to sculptures to wood work. LOVE IT! Mother to a 1 month old... and I'm looking to stay at home with her while working from home on my online business's. My fiance and pretty much everyone else I know looks down on me for wanting to stay at home with my little Natalie bug... and they don't think I can run my own business's. I have total dedication to it... It's just hard getting started. I'm determined to make them eat their thoughts/words...

Mary Beth - posted on 04/19/2009

Glad to see everyone here, I hope others leave a comment or two!!

MacKenzie - posted on 04/18/2009

I am glad that others have posted too mary Beth!! Yep Etsy is a little hard at first, but it is getting to be more known and when that happens, people visit your little shops. I'm so glad to have forund a circle of mom friends to share my creative bug with!!! I look forward to seeing all of your shops!

Mary Beth - posted on 04/18/2009

Hi Manja, Nicole and Sherri-Glad to hear from others!!! I was beginning to think nobody was reading this. Nicole I will have to check your shop out. Sherri, I make hair bows as well. I, actually, make a bit of everything. I have been very happy with Etsy. It's a little hard to get started, but the people have been great. If you need any help just let me know and I'll do what I can. Good luck.

Sherri - posted on 04/18/2009

Hi - I just joined Circle of Moms - didn't know all of this was on here - LOL

But this looks like a great group

Anyway I'm about to start an Esty Shop soon - selling Hairbows & such

I'm also a Photographer so I plan to sell Fine Art Prints on there as well - a little bit of everything - I just love to create !

Nicole - posted on 04/17/2009

Hi! I am reading! My site is www.joyfulgirlcreations.etsy.com...I also sell on ebay and I am an independent consultant for a new supplement that is awesome! :)

Manja - posted on 04/17/2009

Hi, I work from home and often need to find innovative ways of keeping the kids busy when I have to work. The ideas are fantastic and the fact that there are also ideas for little hands makes the site as a whole a very pleasant and helpful site! this is my first time on the Crafty Moms Group, but I'll be back. Manja

Mary Beth - posted on 04/15/2009

Very cute, tutus, MacKenzie Cutting!!!!  Glad to see someone else post a response.  Anyone else out there that would like to share their business.  I would love to take a look!!!!

MacKenzie - posted on 04/14/2009

I am a crafter. I agree that this could be a great venu. I make little girl tutus my web adress is www.sugarbeez.etsy.com.

I'm reading this Mary Beth!!

Mary Beth - posted on 04/13/2009

I am glad to hear it, Elyce!!!!  It's nice to receive a response to my post.  Cute dog by the way!!!

Elyce - posted on 04/13/2009

I just got started on Circle of Moms and am actually a grandmom but I'm going to tak advantage of this site.