Getting Noticed!?

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Permalink Reply by ManicButterfly on September 2, 2008 at 3:13pm

Hi Patti! You can sign up for a booth at local craft fairs and other happenings in your area. Try a search online for craft fairs in your city and state. I googled your area: http://www.google.com/search?sourceid=navclient&ie=UTF-8&rl...

Also, try boutiques and small shops in your area. You could have family members or friends take your jewelry to their work, or go there yourself on their lunch break. My daughter takes mine with her occasionaly to work-especially before Christmas. Maybe have a garage or yard sale and have your jewelry displayed next to where people will be paying you (where you can keep an eye on it).

That's about all I can think of at the moment-anyone else have more ideas?

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Permalink Reply by Michelle on September 5, 2008 at 3:46pm

Question, when you let someone take your jewelry to their work, do you have them sign a waiver? And/or do you add a checklist of the items your letting your daughter take with her and she checks off what was sold? A neighbor of mine wants to take my jewelry to her company and I'm very hesitant.

Idea, last week, I was suppose to have a Jewelry By Jaws [my business] home party but unfortunately my grandfather passed away. I had 15 people confirmed to come too. Anyway, I was actually combining my party with another Home Food party called Two Sister's Gourmet and she was going to sell her dips and sauces and stuff... and me, my jewelry. This was actually an inexpensive idea because she would feed my friends [cheaper than buying chips and dips etc.] and I would pretty them up. I WILL be rescheduling my party and will update you on how well it goes. Another big plus is, you dont have to haul your jewelry all over town and take extra time to set up AND pay a booth fee.

Hope that gives you some ideas.

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Permalink Reply by ManicButterfly on September 7, 2008 at 4:43am

Wow! That sounds like it'll be a great party. The perfect combination-and less expense and work for you-where do you live? I wanna come!! lol

You know I've never thought about a waiver when my daughter takes my jewelry (since I know her so well lol). I make a list of the items she's taking, along with a description of what each piece is made of and the price. Some of her coworkers will have her hold a piece until payday, etc...so she makes a note on the list. Otherwise she'll mark sold next to whatever she sells. I suppose it mostly depends on how much trust you have in the person who's taking it-if you're feeling hesitant at all, I would definitely have them sign some sort of waiver-trust your instincts. If you feel unsure-then it's best to cover yourself-it's a business-your business, and the person selling it for you should understand that.

Let me know how your home party works out!

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Permalink Reply by Mortira on September 12, 2008 at 1:22am

Etsy is a really good place to sell handmade items. You do need a valid credit card, but it's a great place to work from home. Unlike eBay, you get your own store, and for a tiny fee (20 cents or so) you can list items for up to 4 months. Once you have a store, I highly recommend making a lens about it on Squidoo. You can post links and pictures directly to your Etsy store, as well as adds to your favorite beading goodies on eBay and Amazon. It's a great way to get yourself found and make a little extra money. I have a group on Squioo called Beads and Jewels, with a list of some really great links on how to get started making exceptional lenses. There's a link to it in my profile.

Hope this helps! Good luck with your sales.

-Morti

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