Sunday, June 10, 2012

Our Etsy Shop-Under Construction

The children and I wanted to find a way to contribute financially and I wanted to continue crafting. So we decided to try a little shop on Etsy, which is an online hand crafted marketplace. Please don't feel pressure about buying our items, this is a hobby and a fun project for us. I plan to reach out to a few hospitals regarding my made to order hats. I want to reach Chemo patients and that can be tough, but I have a few ideas. Luckily made to order means that you see pictures of my hats and I sew a new one or two when an order comes in, no inventory and ultimately no waste. The other items will either sell on Etsy or we may have other options at the end of the summer to sell them. So no pressure for any of us;).
I am having so much fun spending time with the children and making things, the venture is already a success. I am so impressed with Isabel's budding photography and crafting skills. I am proud of what we have accomplished so far! Wow! It has been something we have been working on in some capacity for the last several months. At times I wasn't sure it would be possible, but little by little things have come together, pretty cool. We plan to continue crafting and trying different mediums and will have our shop evolve as we do with our interests and skills.
While the shop is open for business now, we are adding items to inventory and plan a July 5 grand opening. So if you are interested, stop by in July to take a look.

Here is the link to our shop:
MyLaughingLion

Below is a look at some of the items available now.

My Laughing Lion

Handmade Accessories & Made to Order Hats

Our made to order soft cloche caps are perfect for chemotherapy patients and great for anyone looking for a bad hair day fix. Special handmade accessories include metal jewelry and soft cloth cuffs.

**We are open, but are currently building our inventory for a July 1 grand opening. Please stop by again to see our additional items.**