I'm getting the house ready to list, and decided this was a good time for a sale. Not just any sale, but a BIG sale!
When you use coupon code MOVING2013 in my Etsy shop, you can save 25% off anything you purchase. That's big savings!!
So please stop by and shop in my Etsy shop and save today!
Friday, March 15, 2013
Saturday, November 24, 2012
Shop Small and Save!
Today is Shop Small Business Saturday which encourages people to shop small local businesses.
What better way to shop than from home?
Now through the end of the year, here's an extra incentive to shop in our Etsy shop. Use coupon code HOLIDAY2012 when you check out and save 20% on anything in the store. How easy is that? And you don't have to leave home to Shop Small!
Here's the link: http://www.etsy.com/shop/doeeyesbeadery
And happy shopping!
What better way to shop than from home?
Now through the end of the year, here's an extra incentive to shop in our Etsy shop. Use coupon code HOLIDAY2012 when you check out and save 20% on anything in the store. How easy is that? And you don't have to leave home to Shop Small!
Here's the link: http://www.etsy.com/shop/doeeyesbeadery
And happy shopping!
Wednesday, November 21, 2012
Sunday, November 18, 2012
Where Have I Been?
I was amazed when I saw how long it's been since I posted here. It's been a busy 12 months - mostly in a good way, so I apologize for the absence. I have been branching out and beading new things. I've been exporting a lot of my work to Europe, which has been a real blessing.
Many of my new creations are up on the Etsy shop, so I invite you to take a look.
Some of the more interesting things created in the last year are the black beaded gauntlet gloves, with rosettes...
Many of my new creations are up on the Etsy shop, so I invite you to take a look.
Some of the more interesting things created in the last year are the black beaded gauntlet gloves, with rosettes...
The Horsehair Fly Whisks...
Hatbands...
All kinds of fun things have happened this year. I will try to post more, as I venture into more avenues, it's an exciting time.
Monday, November 28, 2011
Railyard Artisan Market
I try not to be negative - at least not publicly, but I feel that I need to speak out this time.
As many of you know, I've been showing my work at the Railyard Artisan's Market in Santa Fe. I will be the first one to say, as far as exhibit spaces, it's one of the cleanest, brightest and most pleasant I've seen. Very conducive to an enjoyable experience. The problem lies in - what I must believe - is the administration of the Farmer's Market. You see the show takes place in the Farmer's Market building, and they are the people running the market. I explain this because, chances are, you haven't been there. Which brings me to my topic of discussion.
Imagine a location - in Santa Fe (arguably one of the top 5 art spots in the world) - where there is free and easy parking (or if you choose, a train to take you practically to the front door), a light and spacious environment, food and refreshments, and most importantly of all, plenty of purveyors of arts and crafts that are unique and beautiful and an outstanding value. Not only is there a wide variety of creativity to spark your eye, but you may find a different assortment of artists and craftspeople on any given Sunday. So it's a dynamic marketplace as well. Here's the problem. There aren't customers circulating amongst the booths. In fact there are days that traffic is so light, I would estimate less than 100 people visit the market.
As any exhibitor there will tell you, you can't count the number of times a customer (or potential customer) tells you, "I live here, and I never knew this was here." or "This is wonderful! Why are they keeping this a secret?" People that have been to the market appreciate it, and yet there is little to no publicity for the market. The Farmer's Market would have juried artisans breaking down their doors for a space every week if there was traffic, which unfortunately there isn't. Yes, artists pay for those booths, so who would this increased traffic affect? Everyone! Artists as well as the market - more booths = more revenue.
As I write this I'm disappointed in the fact that over the last 10 months I, as an exhibitor, have seen a marketplace that I'm more than willing to drive 55 miles to, enjoy being at, and yet, don't know if I will return to - because there is no one on the other end getting the word out that we are there. This is basic Marketing 101, and there are many ways the market could be publicized in the Santa Fe, and surrounding areas. The artist themselves try to publicize the event (myself included) far more than the people accepting the booth money.
Now I go forth into the world searching for new venues to display and sell my work. Any ideas you have, would be more than welcome.
Happy Monday.
As many of you know, I've been showing my work at the Railyard Artisan's Market in Santa Fe. I will be the first one to say, as far as exhibit spaces, it's one of the cleanest, brightest and most pleasant I've seen. Very conducive to an enjoyable experience. The problem lies in - what I must believe - is the administration of the Farmer's Market. You see the show takes place in the Farmer's Market building, and they are the people running the market. I explain this because, chances are, you haven't been there. Which brings me to my topic of discussion.
Imagine a location - in Santa Fe (arguably one of the top 5 art spots in the world) - where there is free and easy parking (or if you choose, a train to take you practically to the front door), a light and spacious environment, food and refreshments, and most importantly of all, plenty of purveyors of arts and crafts that are unique and beautiful and an outstanding value. Not only is there a wide variety of creativity to spark your eye, but you may find a different assortment of artists and craftspeople on any given Sunday. So it's a dynamic marketplace as well. Here's the problem. There aren't customers circulating amongst the booths. In fact there are days that traffic is so light, I would estimate less than 100 people visit the market.
As any exhibitor there will tell you, you can't count the number of times a customer (or potential customer) tells you, "I live here, and I never knew this was here." or "This is wonderful! Why are they keeping this a secret?" People that have been to the market appreciate it, and yet there is little to no publicity for the market. The Farmer's Market would have juried artisans breaking down their doors for a space every week if there was traffic, which unfortunately there isn't. Yes, artists pay for those booths, so who would this increased traffic affect? Everyone! Artists as well as the market - more booths = more revenue.
As I write this I'm disappointed in the fact that over the last 10 months I, as an exhibitor, have seen a marketplace that I'm more than willing to drive 55 miles to, enjoy being at, and yet, don't know if I will return to - because there is no one on the other end getting the word out that we are there. This is basic Marketing 101, and there are many ways the market could be publicized in the Santa Fe, and surrounding areas. The artist themselves try to publicize the event (myself included) far more than the people accepting the booth money.
Now I go forth into the world searching for new venues to display and sell my work. Any ideas you have, would be more than welcome.
Happy Monday.
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