A few projects

13 years ago

With trying to get my shoppe open i managed to get this much done.

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leveta
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13 years ago
The spinners and pin cushion I didn't make. But what would you think would be a good price for them.
lamb716
13 years ago
Just gorgeous! I especially love the window! My knees buckle when I see old windows. Not sure about pricing ~ I don't get out much...(sigh.) They're very pretty! What kind of shop are you opening?
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Those pieces are going to look so pretty in the garden. Nice work! If you can assemble the glass pieces in low humidity you can usually avoid condensation. At least that is what I think happened with a bunch of mine from last year. I wish I had assembled all mine indoors over the winter months as I am sure none would have condensation now. A few have no condensation and they were assembled indoors. I've also found that the ones in the shade had much less condensation than ones in direct sun. It's hard to tell by the photos, but do those containers have drainage for the plants? If not, you may want to pot them up in a plastic pot and set the pot inside the container so you can pour out any excess water, otherwise they will likely get root rot. Or you could drill holes in the bottoms. You may already have done this, but I just wanted to mention it in case you didn't. My heart goes out to everyone that lost loved ones this year.
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Punk, I just love the tray especially the lettering. I am trying to do more with lettering but I am so impatient that I don't like to trace them so I sometimes end up with letters that are two close or on an angle. Yours looks great. Don't you just hate it when the camera flash makes a shiney spot on you pic? I usually forget to take a picture before I varnish. Got another grandchild over for a while - she is at the table painting frog and turtle cutouts. I don't think I am ever going to finish cleaning - B
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katishooked
13 years ago
Love love the window. I want to do some so bad but have no place to store them. Pricing I have a time with too. A gal I get my sg scraps from says she tries to keep her pricing simple and fair. She figures her materials cost and times that by 3 or 4. She said that difficulty of piece dictates 3 or 4. Originality etc too. Not sure if this is helpful. Only an idea that was given to me.
leveta
Original Author
13 years ago
I've sold pumpkins. gourds and Indian corn for yrs. I quit for 6yrs to help take care of my dad. Last yr I started again. It's been a dream to have a little shop to sell these things in, plus handmade crafts. So far I have handmade quilt tops made by a 91 yr old lady. Baby quilt, the pin cushions, spinners, teacup feeders(which i'm not done with yet)flower arrangments, plus a few other things. I'm just learning and haven't had much time to work on things. Been working on shop and getting produce in. But I'm hopeing next yr to have more things.
Bright199
13 years ago
What wonderful treasures! I would love to come shopping!!
Really love the teacup with dangles!
Marlene Kindred
13 years ago
Wow! I'd say you have been busy! Love the fall window. What did you use for the window? Surely you didn't paint those scenes?? If you did, you really have been busy after all! Love the hanging teacup feeder too! And all the others! Good luck in your shop! I'd say pricing depends on what materials you have in them times three or four for a price. It also depends on where you are located as to how much the market will bear. Thanks for sharing with us!
leveta
Original Author
13 years ago
Marlene I WISH I could paint like that. It's material. We have been gathing in baskets and baskets of gourds, and many many ears of Indian corn. My pumpkins didn't do as well as I hoped. I was hopeing to do more, but time is ticking. I got old flatware to try the bracelets. I'm making a vinigar cruet with trinkle lights, but everytime I think the hole is big enough, it's not. Still have some things to do with the teacup feeders. I want to add vines to the poles. I got some at the $$ store but half the leaves were missing. I am learning so much from you all. But still dont have the talent you all do. I guess you have to start somewhere....
daisydal
13 years ago
Laveta, don't ever, ever underestimate your talent,girl!!!!

We are all here to enjoy each others creations, give each other encouragement and just have fun with good friends!
I love your teacup with the crystals, that is very unique, way to go!!!And I'm like lamb, windows make my knees buckle, too!!! I really like the Fall colors you used on it.
On your pricing question, I think someone has already said it, I've always heard to mark it up 3 times your cost plus time invested.
So, good luck, trial and error sometimes has to be the deciding factor in some cases, unfortunately.

Is that your shop in the background pictures, if it is... you are ONE LUCKY GAL!!!
I love that whitewash look on the walls!
Oh, and your corn gave me the neatest idea for a window valance for my kitchen window! So there, see how your creations have inspired me!
Good luck with your sale, let us know how ya do!!

blessings-sherri
leveta
Original Author
13 years ago
Daisydal thank you! Like I've said before, I wish I could get you all here and give you each your own space to work. Boy would we doit....Yes that is my shop. My DH gave alot for me to have it. I'm truly blessed...We live in a little town, but theres a bigger one about 20 miles away. And In Oct. they are having the Hwy 60 yard sale. 175 miles. I'm only about 1 min. from 60. So maybe pick up alot there. A lady from the big hospital in the next town(Owensboro,Ky) is coming to buy for their pulmanary(sp) baquet(sp)for next month. Then my niece works in the bigger town and the head of the nursing home where she works wants to come and bring some of the ladys from there. So I wish I had more things. It's a bit overwhelming, but I'm glad to...
kudzukween
13 years ago
Lucky you....I want a shop,too! Soon..... we have the skeleton of a barn, we're just lazy and slow, and now waiting out hurricane season.
That's a sweet tea cup with the chain on it,looks like one of my bracelets,lol....and the pincushion one, what a neat idea :) And the fabric for the windows,perfect for us who don't paint too well! I love it all...Good Luck with your new business,you're gonna do great!
lamb716
13 years ago
Here is another great idea using Indian corn.

"A vintage garden fork gets a second life as a door decoration when outfitted with sturdy ears of dried corn. The corn can be wired onto each tine for easy removal later."

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leveta
Original Author
13 years ago
Lamb716 how cute. Thanks you all. Your comments mean alot. I'm going to a big craft fest Tomorrow. I'm really looking forward to see whats big this yr.
luna_llena_feliz
13 years ago
Gosh I love the colors of the dried corn. I love that garden fork decorated with the corn, lamb716! How cool!

leveta, I think you are off to a great start! I could really use that cup and saucer hanging on the chain for a birdfeeder! It looks like you will have to some wonderful stuff to sell.

As for pricing ... I would check out other craft stores, craft fairs, etc. in the area to see what they are selling things for. Then you will know if you are being competitive.

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