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Groovy Man…..Peace & Love

Wednesday, June 20th, 2007

New Tie Dye Buttons

I love these Buttons! But then I have always loved Tie Dye.

I grew up in the sixties but wasn’t old enough to know what tie dye was until I was older.

I wasn’t old enough to be doing the free love thing. I am there in spirit.

The process is very arduous but so worth it. I will be trying different color palettes soon.

I’m sure I’ll won’t like them as much as I like these.

 

Tie Dye Pendants
Another way to get your Groove On! Wear your Tie Dye around your neck!

They are strung on a simple black suede cord so the colors shine. 2 shapes, rectangle/dog tag and trapezoid.

Key Ring Bracelet
I have a friend that wears her keys on her wrist all day because she works in a school.

At her urging I created my version of a Key Ring Bracelet.

Tie Dye in a smaller dose with a bead that has been Tie Dyed.

Add more of your own charms!

The bracelet is aluminum…Groovy Man….

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New Products for Knitters and Stitchers!

Wednesday, June 20th, 2007
Decorative Scissors Tips
Decorative Scissors Tips
Decorative Scissors Tips
These new products debuted for the TNNA Show this month.
Above are Decorative Scissors Tips.
These were very well received at the TNNA show.
The aluminum jumprings were made to match the tips.
Your friend will never mistake your scissors for hers again!
Stitch MarkersStitch Markers
Stitch Markers! Jewelry for your knitting needles. These are so fun.
They also make great charms for jewelry!
Scissor/Badge/Key Reel
These are so much fun to wear with your badge,
use for your scissors or your keys!

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Back from Bead&Button

Wednesday, June 13th, 2007
Creative Impressions In Clay Booth at Bead&Button Show

I recently exhibited at the Bead&Button Show in Milwaukee, for the 2nd time.
I love being at this show- the sites are amazing, I get to see friends and it is a place to make wonderful artistic and business contacts.
My first time there I was just short of breaking even after expenses were paid.
After hearing many times that “it’s tough to be a first timer.”
I decided to give it another try, hoping this time it would be more financially rewarding.
My overall profits from this year will not be much more than last year - not great news given I was hoping and planning for an increase. It was not until the last day that I finally made back my booth fee. Even though this was both nerve racking and disappointing - it did force me into some deep thought about what my next steps needed to be.

For my planning purposes, B&B is basically a bead show.
If I want to return to this show (which I might because I love being at this show. It’s just fun and exciting.)
I would need to increase my inventory of charms, pendants and beads. I’d still bring my Buttons along, but they have to be small part of my table display.
You know, I could do that! I could go to a 5×10 booth, helping to keep down costs.

Stick with what you know: I know my main customers are knitters and fiber artists, so that is where I need to put my main advertising/show dollars.
Therefore, I need to seek out more Wool and Fiber shows, possibly Quilt Shows, where more of my potential customers may be.

The TNNA show I exhibited in the first weekend of June was a great success compared to the previous year. I will definitely be there next year. This was a wholesale show, taking orders. I now have to make all the buttons for all those order!

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