30 days to a better shop - Day 2

Day 2 of 30 days to a better shop challange
Today was updating my shop announcements and profiles. I have done both shops now and feel they are much better. I have listed postage, insurance, payment and contact details on both now.

"Be Mine"

Got new listings up today, Ruby Tuesday in shop 1 and some funky valentine cards in shop2 so I am keeping up with my listing each day.

"love birds"

I'm off now to fix some earrings and give the studio a major overhaul and clear out. I am really looking forward to it, clearing out the old and getting sorted for 2008!

30 days to a better shop - Day 1

well today has been a productive one, I made this bracelet "Ice Queen" yesterday and photographed it and got it listed in my shop today. It has a lovely selection of beads and really sparkles in the light.

I made this one this afternoon "Ruby Tuesday", as part of my valentine collection. I took this photo tonight so I'll take it again in the morning in good natural light. I love the swarovski hearts and the carnelian beads.

Day 1 of 30 days to a better shop has been go go go! I have set out my weekly, monthly and long term objectives for Laura Baillie Designs. I got a beautiful notebook from bestist friend and have started a mamoth things to do list, then a sectioned off one, so I feel focused and delighted that I managed to score so many things off today. I feel when I have a list I have a structure and clear objectives. I also decided to have a look at the Etsy Success Stories Series and see how other people are doing it and what tips and advice they have. What an inspiration! Luxedeluxe is one of the featured sellers and her work is beautiful, so good my bo bought me something last night for our anniversary!

Happy New Year

I am back, holiday is officially over and now it's back to work. I have had a lovely break and am refreshed and full of ideas and things to get making.

I have sorted out my Flickr account and joined some groups this time, I think that was where I went wrong the last time, nobody knew I was out there! I have also been going through my photographs for my new etsy shop and added this the other day.

I got this in a beautiful bouquet of flowers last year for my birthday and don't really know what type of flower it is. I got lots of suggestions on an etsy forum but so many to chose from, so I'm calling it 'Violet Crunch' for now! I got my second treasury yesterday too. http://www.etsy.com/treasury_list.php?room_id=21549 , I called it 'Come fly with me'. And I was featured in 2 other treasuries this week too. A big thank you to Kala and Samskiart for including me!

This is 'Key to my heart', a lovely valentine themed bracelet using a combination of rose quartz chips, swarovski crystals, jet bicones and other little gems. I added a key charm I have had for ages but didn't know what to do with before. I have just finished another blue/ aqua bracelet tonight so i'll get that added to the shop tomorrow. I am also working on cards tonight, lots of red and hearts and love!