Attaching my first label

It's a moment of pride, fright, doubt and amazement. Of course, I haven't really sold a lot, so there really is nothing to be scared off. But having four small children, the order of business is "family first". They are stressful on their own so I don't need more stress on top of that. That said, I have been creating, creating, creating. I haven't listed them on Etsy because I want to list them all at once. That and I have to photograph them. Not having any models, it's pretty hard. But I shall persevere.

Oh yeah, there is still the matter of business paper work. I am going to apply for sole proprietorship, I think I know which form to use, I just haven't done it. Pretty scary, official stuff.

Facebook sale on glass pendant washi paper necklace, handmade

Facebook special sale on washi paper glass pendant necklace!

I just opened up the Stubborn Monkeys Store on Etsy a couple of days ago. In order to celebrate and get exposure, I am selling my items on Facebook to avoid Etsy fees. For a short time, these glass pendant japanese paper necklaces are $5 each, instead of $6 and shipping is only $2.50 whether you buy 1 or 5. BUT YOU CANNOT BUY IT THROUGH ETSY. You must message me through Facebook page, Stubborn Monkeys Store (on facebook). 

Read the descriptions on Etsy for the the dimensions and what they are. They are Japanese washi paper bonded to the glass with clear varnish. They let the light through, which gives them a very translucent, romantic look.

Remember, buy by messaging me on Facebook and I will then send you a paypal invoice.

Welcome to my etsy store for handmade things for children and adults!

For the past couple of weeks, I've been very very busy creating things in order to open an Etsy shop and today, it's open!

Welcome to Stubborn Monkey's Store!

So what's the story? A year and a half go I started sewing dresses for my twin girls. I have never sewn before, so it was quite a challenge deciphering the patterns I picked up from the store. I persevered, and conquered! Since I had two make two everything, the first one was usually full of mistakes. Then I went on to make other things that I saw and wanted for my girls, but were too expensive.

Not all my creations for my kids, however. Some of them I did because I thought the craft would be interesting to learn. I have crocheted, knitted, cross-stitched, carved wood (this one I share with my hubby), and recently created hair bows, appliques and embroidered.

I don't know if I will ever sell anything, but they're great as gifts!

Please visit my Etsy shop, and please visit and like my Facebook page

http://www.facebook.com/StubbornMonkeys

If you have a Facebook account, please say hi and let me know how I know you! It would be super duper awesome! If I reach 50 likes, I will do a giveaway. That's a whole 50 fans! Imagine! :)

Thanks ya'll!

More appliqués

Two evenings ago, I decided to make more appliqués. I started a robot for Little M and Mickey ears for Big M. The next morning, Little M saw the robot and demanded I finish it.

I have decided to open an Etsy shop and sell my hand-made creations. I have appliqués, embroideries, hair bows, wood carvings, dresses, jewelry and more. I am not creating anything anything unique, so I think my hook would be that it will be more economical compared to other online shops.

I will probably not start until fall when the kids are in school. But spread the word! I can even start now if anyone want to contact me for anything I've created. :)