2014

The new year is upon us. A new year is a time to start fresh, make changes and improve upon things.

My business has grown so much this year. I went from a few sales a year to several sales a month. I reached 100 sales this year, which is huge for me.

I plan to grow it even more in the new year.

How you may ask???

I have networked with some new people who have connections and are will to mentor me.

I have booked a commercial kitchen and plan on finally getting into the local farmers markets.

I am working on my own website. I have a few items on Storenvy, but I am not sure how that will go. It doesn't seem to be very handmade.

I have new marketing strategies in place. I plan on promoting being made local and focusing on some new marketing techniques. I am working on being more active on Etsy. I am a leader on 2 teams.

I want to help more small business succeed and learn the ropes. I have been fortunate to have so many people to go to for help and guidance. I want to be there for people.

Now, I want to know what you are doing in the new year!!!

Featured Artist - Lottie's Trinkets

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Lotties Trinkets

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This Weeks Featured Artist on Share the Love, Blogger’s Unite is Lise Spence-Parsons of Lotties Trinets! Truly one of a kind designs can be found at Lise's Shop!

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Websites, Websites, Websites.

Good Morning!! I hope all is well out in the world. Here it is cold and foggy! :)

You all may have heard the Etsy has changed it's rules about manufacturing and the shops being only handmade.

This sparked a search for other avenues for me to sell, promote, share etc.

I have found there is not a lot for edibles. I did find a couple. Fooducopia is a nice site. Their fees are alittle crazy, but hey.....they have to make money. Foodgawker was another site that I found just for edibles. I haven't figured out their picture criteria yet though, so I haven't been able to get on with my caramels yet. :)

There are some nice sites just for promoting. The Find and Link referral are nice. I haven't spent too much time on either yet. I am still figuring those out.

I did sign up at LilyShop That is a very pretty site. I am going to see how it goes there as well. :)

I have put my Craft Café shop on Vacation. The site isn't giving me what I was hoping. :) It is a great site for a lot of people though.

If you have anything to add, please do so!!!!

TTFN!

Sharing updated pics

I know it's been awhile. :) I have blog block. LOL

It's been awhile since I posted any pictures of my product. I have come such a LONG way from when I started and knew almost nothing! I thought I would share a few photos with you today. :)

This is a picture of my brownie caramels that was from before my updating process. :)

Here is what they look like now.

I don't think I have any pictures of my plastic wrapping, but Let's just say it wasn't the greatest. :)

Here is what they look like now.

I found one from before.....

As you can see....lots of changes.

So, I am hoping to be posting a lot more. There are lots of things to share!! :)

Happy Weekend!! <3

This week's Featured Artist is Betsy Strebe of Poly Clay Cafe

Poly Clay Cafe

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Poly Clay Cafe is the Featured Artist this week on Share the Love Blogger’s Unite! Stunning pieces in polymer clay by Betsy Strebe!

Distinctive handmade-by-me polymer clay items.

https://www.etsy.com/shop/PolyClayCafe I guarantee that everything in my shop is one of a kind, designed and made by me. My only helper is my cat, she keeps the beads from rolling on the floor! You can Find Poly Clay Cafe on: Etsy Blog Facebook

This Week's Featured Artisan on Share the Love... Blogger's Unite! - Adore By Nat

Adore by Nat

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Natalie of Adore by Nat is this weeks Featured Artist on Share the Love, Blogger’s Unite! You will find high quality handmade party decoration: favor tags, cupcake toppers, and more in her Artfire Shop! The designs are adorable and the price is fair and reasonable.

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Featured Artiisan Handmade Fuzzy

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This Weeks Featured Artist on Share the Love, Blogger's Unite is Frauke Avent of Handmade Fuzzy! At Handmade Fuzzy you will find Knit and Crochet Creations. There is something for everyone in this Zibbet Shop!

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I just love this shop. The items are just so wonderful. Her shop name is fantastic too! Definitely go check it out! :)

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S Kamla Featured Artisan Teresa's Country Treasures -

Be sure to check out her shop. She has some very beautiful items!!!

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This weeks' Featured Artisan is Jewelry by Teresa's Country Treasures. Stunning Creations that are a must have for every jewelry box! Teresa's Country Treasures offers bead weaving, chainmalle, lace, domino, scrabble tile, microscope slide jewelry just to name a few!

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