International Shipping Information!

So I have been in a quandary as to how to ship things over seas for cheap. I have had to charge people an arm and a leg to ship products, but see that other sellers can ship for cheaper! If it's any help to you, as it has been to me, take a look at this website for great tips on shipping internationally!

http://www.gotogreatpanes.com/blog/2008/02/21/getting-a-handle-on-international-shipping/

A New Shop and Line are BORN!!!!

Well, I have been incognito for a while now! But I have been very busy! I did another craft show, which was an interesting experience!! It rained for some of it, and it was sunny for some of it! And the best part of it was, I braved it without a tent!!!! :) I know!!!!

Anyhow...I got the "umph!" to open a new shop on Etsy...Here it is: www./etsy.com/shop/YOUniqueBaby

I am SO excited, and hope that my passion for making blankets pays off! I have been sewing since I was 12 years old! I now have the HONOR of using my Grandmother's sewing machine and there are so many memories there. She was a wonderful seamstress! And I hope to pass along products filled with love and great memories to all of those YOUnique Babies out there!!!!

Here are some photos of my new line: Travel Blankets/Mini Minkys:

Pre-Made Invitations are in the works!

So, as I have been talking to people, I have discovered a couple of things.....

1. People want the look of handmade invitations vs. the processed ones hanging in the stores that EVERYONE buys!
2. People don't like the hassles of customizing with a company, which includes increased prices for customization, time to edit proofs, and then waiting for the turn-around time!
3. People want something unique...or should I say "YOUnique!!!" :)

So, I have heard the comments, and I have switched gears here and started creating sets of
pre-made, handmade" invitations!!!!! So, what I have done is created the invitation, and the wording is all printed out. The specifics of your event is all that needs to be filled in. I do, however, offer "customizing" color choices on some of the invites! This, to me, accomplishes all of the revolutions I mentioned earlier! Here are some samples of some of my new invites!!!

Craft Fair Highlights and Lowlights!

Well, I did my first craft show, and I survived! I did more than survive, I actually sold a few things, despite the slow traffic. So here's a few highlights and lowlights of my day!

HIGHLIGHTS:
Great spot: I was the first table when you walked in!
Sold a few things
Met a fellow Etsian

LOWLIGHTS:
Low traffic of people and lower sales
Quick show...only 4 hours

I really don't have any complaints, because I had never done a craft show before. My expectations were to sell a few things and get my name out there. I handed out business card magnets and got my name exposed. Hopefully some more sales will come from this!  I actually just felt great that I had an identity besides "MOMMY!" It was good to be able to see my hobby come to life and bless other people! Very rarely do people just send cards in the mail. There is no need to since we have texting, Facebook, email, and IM. I want to change all that, and bring the importance of a handwritten note back in style! When I grow old, I want to look back and have written memories of people, places, and events! That's the power of writing!

I have MANY new styles in stock. Some are listed on Etsy, but not on my site yet (hopefully by next week, when I recuperate!). Here are a few ways to take a sneak peek, if you would like! Over and out!!! A full day's work!

www.yours2give.com
www.etsy.com/YOUniquelyours
http://www.facebook.com/pages/YOUniquelyyours/352820905170?ref=ts#!/pages/YOUniquelyyours/352820905170?ref=ts

Inventory Frenzy!!! CRAFT FAIR HERE I COME!!!

Well, I am ready for my first craft show! I am really excited to expose my crafts to more people and meet other crafters!!! This Saturday will be my first craft show at Sycamore Trails Elementary School in Bartlett, IL! I have been SO busy building my inventory, and have practically lived in our basement at every chance I can get trying to get things done! I love every minute of it though. It gives me a sense of purpose and gets my mind off of all the diapers I changed, mouths I fed, tears I wiped and spills I cleaned up that day! :) Here's a sneak peak at some of my inventory...These aren't even all listed on Etsy yet or my website...so it's really fresh!!!

Busy building inventory for a craft fair!

I admit...it's been WAY too long since I last blogged. I knew I wasn't going to be the person who wrote every day, had cute themes for each day...you get the picture. No, I have diapers to change and mouths to feed,  play dates with my kids,  and shuttle runs to preschool  that take up my blogging time. But at any rate, I have been busy crafting some new note card sets and gift tags. Here are some of my latest creations to build my inventory for an upcoming craft fair...

Gift Tag Weekend!!!

I loved the little time I had to craft this weekend!!! A trip to the craft store, and my juices were flowing. Wanted to do so many things, but this is what I got done!!! No Super Bowl for me, just Super Craft!