Heaven. . .

I just got done putting in my first wholesale order with Vintaj Natural Brass - WOOHOO!  It was so fun to go through the pages and pages of beautiful beads, findings, and embellishments, yet very hard to make decisions as to what I needed NOW and what could wait.  I'd take it all if I could.  :o) 

I'm heading down to a workshop at Vintaj in Galena, IL the first weekend in October, so the timing is perfect.  Jess Italia Lincoln will be teaching the workshop, and I am so excited to be working with her.  I met her down at the Bead & Button Show in June, and she totally got me hooked on embossing their metal blanks with a Cuttlebug.  I actually stopped on my way home from Milwaukee to buy one!  It was amazing to watch her demo various techniques, and it will be incredible to have 2 full days with her.  Networking with the other participants, and spending some extra time down in Galena is definitely a bonus.

Once that order comes in. . .I'll start filling my Etsy shop!

What a week. . .

and it's only Wednesday!  I made my first official sale (thank you, Lori!!); received my seller's permit and d.b.a. registration in the mail; and registered for my first wholesale account.  Things are really starting to get exciting, and I can't wait to fill my Etsy shop!  My mind is going at about 100 miles an hour, and I have so many ideas for designs and things I want to do.  Once I get the business stuff out of the way, the real fun begins!

Thanks for all the support and encouragment my friends have been giving me.  I wouldn't be taking the leap without you!

Mimi

Here we go. . .

Well, I've jumped in with both feet.  Yesterday I registered for my Seller's Permit, got my d.b.a. form notarized, and I am definitely on my way.  I guess this officially makes me a designer, and can sell my wares as 'baubles, beads, & other curiosities'.

It may sound funny, but it's a little scary for me to put myself out there.  Will people like my work?  Will I be able to part with the items I design and not keep them all for myself?  Will I be able to make some extra money to help support my bauble & bead addiction?  I'm hoping it's a resounding yes to all of the above.

Please stop back from time to time. . .I'd love to share my designs and love of delightful things!

Under Construction. . .

As I was updating my new email address on my business cards, I decided it was time to also add a blog address to them.  I didn't have one, knew I'd be using one in the future, so here we are.  I'm still organizing and getting my classes and designs ready so I probably won't be posting right away, but please stop back or 'follow' me as once my schedule and class offerings are ready I'll be updating regularly.

Thanks for stopping by!
Mimi