Wholesaling 101

So I'm currently in the midst of some serious research on how to get some wholesale accounts.  I love it when I find a blog that has a whole list of articles, so I figured I'd round some up here just in case some other people need some help too.  If you haven't checked out Design Sponge's Biz Ladies posts, they're definitely a must read.  I think it was an article there that got me inspired to start my online store. Anyway, here's a list of some good articles on how to wholesale:

Etsy: Approaching Boutiques

Littleput: (Long time highly successful Etsy Seller)

ModishBiz: Selling your work in stores

Craft Inc. (If you haven't read this book, buy it now!)

Some Things I Learned at the Marathon

My first marathon was a success!  I'm alive, 4 days later I can walk down stairs without people staring, and I have 2 toenails that might fall off any day, and I am ready to sign up for next year.

I don't know what it is that makes sick people like me want to do this.  The fact that all it really takes it determination?  The urban legend that less than 1% of the population will ever do it?  Bragging rights?  Proving something to yourself?  I think for me I kind of just thought it would be fun.  I like running, I like getting to see things at a slower pace and not out of a car window.  I like being outside.  The cool thing about a marathon is you get to be on foot places you never will be otherwise. Anyway, we had a great time and finished a good 20 minutes earlier than I thought I would. 

Some things I'll remember for next time:

Bring toilet paper.  You'd think they'd have stocked extra.  Nope.

Vaseline in between the toes.

Reapply sunblock.

Tighter braid.  I had dreads that looked like they'd been there for 10 years.  Not fun.

How awesome last year was.=)

Now that that's checked off the list, back to Halloween!

Memorial Day Sale!

So stoked that a long weekend is coming up!!  The first week of June is probably my favorite time of year, lots of family birthdays, super long days, and it's finally almost summer.  On that note, I decided to celebrate and have an etsy sale! Now's your chance to grab some last minute grad gifts, all napkin sets and wine bags are 31% off and all dolls will ship free on purchases made Thursday May 27th through Monday May 31st.  Check out the store to do some shopping.

I'm so excited for my new Halloween line!  I'm hoping to start putting items in the shop early September.  They'll also be available in store, I'll list the info as soon as I have all the details.  We've been working hard and have really broadened our range of products.  I have learned SO MUCH in the past few months.  Lots of trial and error.  There is a huge pile of some really kind of hideous attempts in the studio, everybody needs a scrap pile, right?  There are some really fun things that came out quite nice though.  Really different new wine bags, table runners, place card holders, utensil holders, napkin rings, witch stockings, decorative blocks, etc., etc.  I'll start posting some teasers here shortly.

In the meantime, Barney licking a fish. I never thought I'd be one of those crazy dog people, then I bought a boxer. =)