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Round 2 Archive / Re: New Recruits Needed For Twitter Ring Round TWO!
« on: November 01, 2010, 02:47:07 AM »
I would love to give this a shot and join. However, I feel stupid in saying that I'm still not 100% sure of what I am supposed to be doing. lol

I don't want to seem dumb, because I've read it and the words make sense. I'm guessing it's one of those things you have to put into action to understand... lol

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Twitter Ring / Re: Twitter Ring : How if works and Sign up!
« on: October 30, 2010, 05:09:50 AM »
Is it too late to jump aboard the Twitter Ring boat?

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HAF Hook Up! / Anyone out there from New Mexico?
« on: October 30, 2010, 04:58:32 AM »
Just on the hunt for any fellow members from the Land of Enchantment.

I'm in Albuquerque.
Where are you?

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General Discussion / Re: October=Total Domination
« on: October 22, 2010, 05:20:36 AM »
Congrats on the sales!!

I read this just in time. A bit of late night/early morning etsy browsing somehow`ought the light bulb above my head to shine like a bright star. I'm just learning how to deal with all the competition, and I've been trying hard to come up with design ideas that will make my products, well... mine.

My first Etsy listing was made at the end of august. Thanks to twitter, i've been able to get a fair amount of people to take a look at my self. Have yet to make a sale, but I had prepared for this road. I knew it wouldn't be easy for me. On the other hand, a friend of mine made her first listing 2 weeks before me. She's had 6 sales.
(big sigh) I take as much advice as I can. My pieces are my own design, my pictures are decent, prices are fair, my personality is all over the place. I guess I need time, and plenty of patience. Lol good thing I have practice in patience. Raising twin toddlers, I've learned a great deal of patience.

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General Discussion / Re: Stuck on 'repeat'
« on: October 19, 2010, 06:08:35 PM »
 ;D That hamster is TOO cute!!

Quote from: jewelrybyjanelle50 on October 19, 2010, 05:17:57 PM
I was doing something productive for myself. It was something I had to do for survival, so for me, it wasn't hard at all.   :)

I think part of my problem, was that I was still in "this is just my hobby" mode. Since then, I've discovered that deep inside I SO want what I do to be more than just a hobby.
I don't want to discredit or be disrespectful to people who put so much time, energy, blood, sweat and tears into their art in order to make a living. I realize that sometimes, yeah, it saves energy to be able to mass produce an item. If it ain't broke don't fix it, right?
 
I'm still "young" and trying to prove myself in a world where there are people who have been creating art of various mediums for a LOT longer than I have. I need to somehow tell myself that I have enough creative juice in me to be able to create the things I see in my head.  I guess I'm worried that if I make something repetitively, that people will think, "Well, That's all she can do". As much as I try not to care what other people think of my creations, I really do care. It's the first thing in my entire life that I have small sense of personal pride. That pride is still really fragile, and it scares that it will just disappear.

Lol I didn't plan for this thread to become my therapy session. I just feel comfortable sharing this with a community that is as passionate as I am.

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General Discussion / Re: Stuck on 'repeat'
« on: October 19, 2010, 05:16:49 PM »
That makes complete sense. 

...and I was LMAO @  "Can I be a hamster?". I don't know what it was, but it cracked me up. I'm even having a hard time typing I'm laughing so hard. I don't think I've ever seen anyone painted up as a hamster. That's awesome. Next time there is face painting around, that's what I'm asking for. LOL

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General Discussion / Stuck on 'repeat'
« on: October 19, 2010, 04:03:58 PM »
I don't know how often this occurs with other crafters, but... Do you find yourself going through phases where you're making the same thing over, and over, and over, and over?

Earlier this year, I went through this phase that lasted about 3 months where everyone I knew wanted these little  Amigurumi Bunnies I was making. At first, it was exciting, from the high of the demand. Once the high wore off, I felt the deep pangs of frustration. It was like being locked in a candy store with your favorite candies, and being told you wouldn't be let out until you finished every piece.

Finally had to put a stop to that, so I moved on. Now that the autumn air is swirling around us, everyone wants beanies. Thankfully, I'm trying to switch off. Crochet a beanie. Knit a beanie. Crochet a beanie, etc. So far, I'm not wanting to throw myself into on-coming traffic, but those flippin' bunnies are starting to be requested again.

How do you deal with this? How do you tell someone you would rather sew your eyes shut with a rusty nail than make something you've already made a million times?   I feel awful putting it that way, but is wrong to feel like that? Does everyone else jump at the chance to make something they've made dozen times before?


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Introduce Yourself / Re: Introduce Yourself
« on: October 19, 2010, 02:29:23 AM »
Hi there and hello to everyone! :D

I'm Stephanie,  SAHM of twin boys who are about to turn the much dreaded 2 years old.

To keep my sanity in a house of madness I : Knit, Crochet, Watch cooking shows (and then attempt to cook what I saw), just recently started making jewelry (I caught some kind of bead-bug, I swear), watch the most random movies, sing, dance, break out into random fits of laughter, collect comic books, make shadow puppets to make the boys laugh, tell knock-knock jokes, and just enjoy being an oddball.

In the grand scheme of things, I'm still a wet-behind-the-ears when it comes to crafting. I've only been in the "game" for a little less than 3 years. I taught myself how to crochet during the last two months of my pregnancy when I was put on bed-rest, and the doctor suggested I take up some kind of craft. I bought a book, some yarn and hooks, hit the ground running, and haven't looked back. I then taught myself how to knit, and it's opened up a whole new world to me.
 
Just started listing things to sell on Etsy at the very end of August.

Lol, I'm such a newb.

I'm thrilled and excited to be part of a community of crafters. There are a few people I know that knit/crochet/bead, but ... It's such an immense joy to bond with people from around the globe who have a passion for the tactile arts.

Looking forward to talking, sharing and growing with all of you!

:D


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