0 Weekend Re-Post 12/8/12

 Originally posted on Wednesday, November 2, 2011

Wonderful Wednesday

Yesterday I finished up all my CURRENT custom orders - who is ready to give me another one??  These great bracelets are the last of a custom order for HermanasBowtique.  It is run by a team of sisters that I met a while back as a craft show.  I just love the way these turned out!  Matching but mirrored!  Perfect for them to wear around town or to a show.  I've already heard back from Ms. Maxine, she loves them!!  Now they will just have to decide which one gets which one!!!  :~)

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Here is what I made yesterday!  I have it listed in my ArtFire Studio.  Simple, but elegant!

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There is also this lovely feature on theknitwitbyshair.  I am the BLOGGER of the month!!  YA HOOOO!  There are many great benefits to this great STANDING.  Please go check out all the wonderful things you'll find on her blog!  Trust me, it will be worth making it a favorite!!

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Today I am going to feature beenz4u2.  This amazingly talented lady was taught at seven to knit and then taught herself to crochet at age 10!!!  You can see in the detail that she has it perfected!  I am just amazed at this Doily/Table topper.  I crochet, but basic stitches with a LARGE hook!  I can't even think of how long this took!!  OH MY!  Please go visit her studio and see all her wonderful creation.

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Today I would like to have everyone do something completely selfless.  Why?  Just because! ~KM

1 Fabulous Friday 11/18/11

So, yesterday I spent the day with the kids and getting my BUTT whooped by a friend playing cribbage!  I love playing cards, but boy, some-days I wish I had LUCK on my side!  I am not TOO many games behind, that I can't mount a 'comeback' next week, but still!!  

But then luck was on my side when I went to the mail box.  I received these WONDERFUL bows that I had ordered from HermanasBowtique.  They were custom orders for my Aye.  If you didn't know, she is a PEACE SIGN girl.  She LOVES peace signs.  So, check out this one that HermanasBowtique made for her....

Then there is this one...

Just LOOK AT THEM ALL!!

I think the rainbow one might have to be mine!!!  Thank you so much for these GREAT bows!!

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I do NOT have a new listing today, but I will show off a custom ordered bracelet I just sent out.  This one is a very special design for a very special cancer survivor.

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Here is my new DEEPLY DISCOUNTED item for the week

Christmas Poinsettia Hand Woven Swarovski Crystal Bracelet

Was $86 Sale $45 - ONE week ONLY

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Here are the list of blogs I found this week

http://untenured.blogspot.com/

http://twoshadesofpink.blogspot.com/

http://www.livelaughlovetoshop.com/

http://giveawayblogdom.com/

http://featheredfibers.wordpress.com/

http://www.bloggercandy.com/

http://www.tribalhorsedesigns.com/

http://ricki-treleaven.blogspot.com/

http://www.guardian.co.uk/lifeandstyle/wordofmouth

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I have a big project to work on this weekend, so I would just like to wish everyone a KRAFTY weekend.  ~KM

3 Wonderful Wednesday

Yesterday I finished up all my CURRENT custom orders - who is ready to give me another one??  These great bracelets are the last of a custom order for HermanasBowtique.  It is run by a team of sisters that I met a while back as a craft show.  I just love the way these turned out!  Matching but mirrored!  Perfect for them to wear around town or to a show.  I've already heard back from Ms. Maxine, she loves them!!  Now they will just have to decide which one gets which one!!!  :~)

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Here is what I made yesterday!  I have it listed in my ArtFire Studio.  Simple, but elegant!

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There is also this lovely feature on theknitwitbyshair.  I am the BLOGGER of the month!!  YA HOOOO!  There are many great benefits to this great STANDING.  Please go check out all the wonderful things you'll find on her blog!  Trust me, it will be worth making it a favorite!!

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Today I am going to feature beenz4u2.  This amazingly talented lady was taught at seven to knit and then taught herself to crochet at age 10!!!  You can see in the detail that she has it perfected!  I am just amazed at this Doily/Table topper.  I crochet, but basic stitches with a LARGE hook!  I can't even think of how long this took!!  OH MY!  Please go visit her studio and see all her wonderful creation.

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Today I am doing these hops today, please join me!!

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Today I would like to have everyone do something completely selfless.  Why?  Just because! ~KM

2 Tantrum Thursday

Today is a wonderful day, so what could I possible have to throw a tantrum about?  Most people would think about computers, since I just had a fight with mine for over a week or so.  Well, I think I have complained enough about that.  For today, I actually would like to talk about customer service.  Actually, the customer service of my fellow crafter's and artisans.  

When I was doing Craft/Art show around my area I just LOVED the to watch the people that came in.  YES, even thepeople that DIDN'T buy anything too.  I would get to talk to them, see what they were looking at, and even explain more about my creations.  However, on-line I really don't get that chance.  I have to - for the most part - snag a customer via my words and photos.  This, of course, is the same when I buy something from them.  I often buy from people who are refereed to me by other artists, but I also search out my own people to feature and find NEW artists almost every day.  

For the most part when I do order something I get an email or note saying thank you with in a couple of hours.  A note when my item was shipped and sometimes even a follow up note.  THIS is the kind of communication I LIKE to have with the people I just purchased something from.  But then, there are those who don't communicate AT ALL!  I have actually gone from purchase to receipt of an item without even ONE personal contact with the artist.  

 

I HOPE that I don't OVER communicate.  I talk to my customers, I mean, REALLY talk to them.  I like to know where they heard about me, what they liked about that item, and even once they have received it, if it was everything they thought it would be.  

For all those who are crafters/artistsn, like me, remember, the only contact  you have with your customers is the contact YOU want!!  For my customers...... THANK YOU, I love you all!!

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Well, between my reaching my goal of 4,000 fans on my Fan Page and the 11 orders I received yesterday, I was NOT able to work on my beads :( .  So there will not be a new listing today, however, I will have some to list soon.... I am trying..... the beads are just soooooo little and my paperwork is just soooooo big?!?!  :~)

Here is one of the items I haven't showed off in a while... just to 'show off'!!

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Today I want to feature a local artist.  This wonderful 'sister' act has some of the most creative ribbon and jewelry creations I have seem.  Just look at this little 'gal'!  Hermanas Bowtique run by Maxine and Berdie.  We met a while back at a local show and have done business with each other ever since.  Not only do they make WONDERFUL creations, they also support myself and other artists in their work!  Please go visit them and enjoy their creations!

http://www.maxinestamps.blogspot.com

https://www.facebook.com/HermanasBowtique
maxine.rebeles@yahoo.com

 

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Only one hop today, I still have some to catch up on.  

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For today I would like to close with this thought - treat people the way you would like to be treated and your life will be wonderful!  ~KM