tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6048568638857050369.post3112394261890412991..comments2023-10-17T16:57:14.934+02:00Comments on raincloud & sage: thoughts on closing up shopAnonymoushttp://www.blogger.com/profile/08299290068422352053noreply@blogger.comBlogger9125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6048568638857050369.post-79499052669201520902015-11-25T22:41:56.663+01:002015-11-25T22:41:56.663+01:00I had thought of selling my knitwear on etsy simpl...I had thought of selling my knitwear on etsy simply because I love to knit but I don't need tons of scarfs cowls and hats. But I just haven't been into it. Some people have seen images on Instagram and bought from me but I much prefer to knit for those I adore and for the homeless. After one guys complaining and frankly his ignorance of handmade knitwear I've just decided that road isn't for me. It for sure isn't the reason I learned to knit and fell so in love with it in the first place. Anonymoushttps://www.blogger.com/profile/14784631192938337195noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6048568638857050369.post-42985912415113305142015-04-28T01:11:12.486+02:002015-04-28T01:11:12.486+02:00It’s too bad that you’re closing up shop. Though i...It’s too bad that you’re closing up shop. Though it might be the best move to make, given your situation. But it’s good that you're still selling patterns, so your online market presence does not completely go away. And should you decide to sell some of the things you’ve created later on, you won’t have to start from scratch again. Anyway, good luck on your future ventures, and I wish you all the best!<br /><br /><a href="https://novatp.wordpress.com/2015/03/18/how-smart-brand-marketers-do-their-job/" rel="nofollow">Darin Norman @ Nova TP</a> Anonymoushttps://www.blogger.com/profile/10198093172190473430noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6048568638857050369.post-58101699387545987302015-04-18T09:59:38.566+02:002015-04-18T09:59:38.566+02:00Thanks so much Ruth! Thankfully the bad phase has ...Thanks so much Ruth! Thankfully the bad phase has passed now and I am back to being in love with photography :) I think a few ups and downs are normal, but the downs aren't fun. Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6048568638857050369.post-23613204624510479972015-04-14T12:00:59.808+02:002015-04-14T12:00:59.808+02:00thanks Kristina. Yes, it can be so hard- your Etsy...thanks Kristina. Yes, it can be so hard- your Etsy shop is beautiful and it's very obvious how much time and work you put into your photos, and I hope that you too are able to keep loving what you do, even as you work with the pressure of customers and pricing! Anonymoushttps://www.blogger.com/profile/08299290068422352053noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6048568638857050369.post-81142750156657659552015-04-14T11:57:18.275+02:002015-04-14T11:57:18.275+02:00oh, I'm sorry to hear that! It really can be s...oh, I'm sorry to hear that! It really can be so stressful to be constantly making for others and that's hard because craft should be something we can fully enjoy. I hope you find a solution that works for you. Selling patterns has been really great in my experience, though I've only very minimally done so but I know some people are hesitant to share their designs. Anonymoushttps://www.blogger.com/profile/08299290068422352053noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6048568638857050369.post-255130093507457832015-04-14T11:54:54.181+02:002015-04-14T11:54:54.181+02:00oh, I'm so happy to hear that you've redis...oh, I'm so happy to hear that you've rediscovered your love for making- in the end that's what it's all about! Thank you so much for your kind words about the pattern. I hope you enjoy it! Anonymoushttps://www.blogger.com/profile/08299290068422352053noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6048568638857050369.post-82015772201003231162015-04-13T06:48:48.269+02:002015-04-13T06:48:48.269+02:00I'm sorry to hear you are closing up but I und...I'm sorry to hear you are closing up but I understand why - it's hard to have a business and sell on Etsy. I have my photography priced for profit and still, with fees and all I often barely break even. Having to deal with customers and the pressure can really take the fun out of it (ask me how I know - I went through a pretty dark time with my photography last fall). I hope you are rediscovering the joy of making things just for you because the most important thing is to love what you do :) Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6048568638857050369.post-43026551458620083212015-04-11T22:49:43.905+02:002015-04-11T22:49:43.905+02:00So sad to hear this! I can relate to your story a ...So sad to hear this! I can relate to your story a lot.. lately I've only been crocheting projects for others, and there is no relaxation in it anymore. Instead of wanting to knit or crochet, I feel like I have to. I'm also thinking about going from selling handmade to selling patterns and writing more blogposts. I hope it works out for you! Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6048568638857050369.post-57379652598957524732015-04-10T10:51:07.180+02:002015-04-10T10:51:07.180+02:00I had a similar experience a few years ago and hav...I had a similar experience a few years ago and have to say that I have rediscovered my love for making, now it is just for fun. For me the solution was to find a job I love that has nothing to do with making but does allow me to buy what I need to be as creative as I want at home. I hope you find a solution that suits you soon! And thank you so much for the free cowl pattern, I think your designs are lovely :)Mousy Brownhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/10901095587872540860noreply@blogger.com