100th Post

In celebration of my 100th post, I would like to reflect on a few posts. But, firstly I have to say that I am thoroughly enjoying this journey. I look forward to writing posts and the whole blogging process has been greatly beneficial.

1. My a-block-a-week project has been put on hold, due to us moving to the UK and wanting to take a little as possible with us, but as soon as we are settled I will be back to my obsessive knitting habits…
2. In June I made some birthday resolutions and this is how I have been doing…

• I have not been going to yoga and I feel terrible about it! I know that I should have been more strict on myself with this one… In England I will make a conserted effort to get back on track.
• I did not enrol in the magazine journalism course for a few reasons, but I will be doing a freelance writing course in London from 10 January 2009.
• I have dramatically increased my water intake and this was confirmed yesterday by my homeopath.
• I have worked on my Orangebloom brand as promised and plan to start a handmade range once settled in England.

So all in all I didn’t do very well, but at least it’s on my radar and I have a plan to get back on track.

3. My sewing machine is now fixed, I am giving it to my sister, as it is not practical to take it with me to.

4. Pay it forward, I still have 8 months to complete this task, so watch this space…

5. Handmade network – I did a few chalenges and then stopped, it wasn’t for me, I didn’t enjoy it…

• Photography – even though I have a keen interest and my Dad is a photographer, I just can’t seem to get my shots perfect. I have built a light box (note to self: do a post on this) and have really been trying!
• Etsy Shop – I would love to have a beautiful and successful Etsy shop. I have done some planning, but when we are settled in England, this will become a main focus area.

I have acheived quite a bit with this blog, but I have some big plans for the future, thank you for reading my ramblings…

Ps. I love to hear from you, so leave a comment, if you’d like…

When life gives you lemons…

I recently found this lovely networking blog – Handmade Network.

Every week  they have a new challenge. Last week was ‘when life gives you lemons’. So I created a yellow knitted flower brooch.

I did not formally enter the competition, but instead did it as a challenge for myself. I am not confident to enter, yet, but will do the weekly challenge.

Let me know what you think…

PS. I desperately need to up my photography skills. I plan to build a light box soon…

Etsy Shop Planning

So, I recently announced that I want to open an Etsy Shop.

I have made a list of all the things I need to do, the list will grow as I go along..

1. Design a logo – I will get my sister to help me with this
2. Design a header for my shop – my sis will guide me
3. Decide on products to sell
4. Open flickr account
5. Make up stock
6. Make labels and promotional items
7. Learn how to take product photos
8. Business Plan
9. Network, Network, Network
10. Store opening promotion

I have already opened an account with etsy, but it is blank at the moment. I would appreciate any advice. I am working on a few products and once finished I will share thm with you. I would love to hear your thoughts…

Watch me while I open my Etsy.com Shop

Okay, I have decided that need a new lease on life.

My end goal will be to open a successful etsy.com shop.

Watch me while I learn the in’s and out’s of starting an online business.

I promise to reveal everything from start to finish.

Come learn with me…