I couldn't help myself!!

So while searching on etsy.com a couple weeks ago for some buttons to use on my pouches, I came across a seller who sold some of the exact buttons I needed. But instead of ordering the buttons, the seller had the supplies to make these in her store....wristlet Key Fob keychains!! And now I'm addicted!

After the postman failed to deliver my first order (someone out there is enjoying my supplies...grrrr) the seller agreed to reship my order for the cost of shipping only. Which was awesome! I got my package and away I went...How cool are these?





I can't wait to use mine...it seems like I'm always just carrying around my keys or can't seem to find them buried in my bag. I'll be adding them to my etsy store soon!!

99 Etsy sales on the wall...

Well yesterday I had someone order one of my tea wallets from my etsy store which was my 99th sale. One more sale and I'll have reached my first milestone....100 sales on etsy!! My first sale was on September 19, 2009 and it took me a couple months to really figure out how to get sales using that site.

Just thought I'd share the news. Hope everyone has a great weekend!

Tea Wallet Roll

Yesterday my mother in law came over and had an idea for something to carry your tea bags with you. I thought I'd take the concept of my Crayon Keeper rollups and make one for tea bags. This one will hold 4 tea bags (I even stuffed 8 in there and it still closed just fine) and folds closed to a nice 2 3/4 by 3 3/4 size. Its made with two coordinating cotton fabrics and a matching fabric button with elastic closure.

Hope you like it. I'll be adding it to my etsy store once I have a few completed.

A posible new item for etsy...Love Your Lunch Box Bag

My friend Susie over at Chinny and Poom suggested that I make a little lunch bag to sell in my etsy shop...she was initially thinking of the kind that roll down like a paper bag but then she came across this pdf pattern on etsy. It is super cute huh? I did some research and didn't see very many that had this shape and since you are allowed to sell items you make with this pattern I purchased it. A lot of times when you purchase patterns you cannot sell them. So I'm glad this one does!!



The bag is called "Love your Lunch Box Bag" by Virginia. (Just click on her name to access her blog which has a link to her etsy shop where she sells several different PDF patterns as well as some adorable stuffed owls.)

I'm going to give this bag a try and see how it goes. I'll post it here when I'm done then decide whether to sell or not!

Stay tuned!!

Sak Saver Baggie Review and Giveaway

My baggies have been featured and reviewed by Desiree over at the Wee Share blog Head on over there and check it out. You could win a free Sak Saver baggie! Check it out!!

Thanks Desi!

Goal setting

So with the start of the new year I've been evaluating the things I want to accomplish. I know the best way to do this is through setting goals and writing stuff down.

Right now I currently have 2 hobbies...sewing and working out...yes, exercise. Both of these things have been something I've interested in for a long time and that I enjoy. I've been dabbling in both of these things for a couple years...but haven't taken either seriously as a business - they've both been a hobby.

So my goal is to turn both of these things which I truly enjoy into legitimate businesses over the next two years so that when its time for my youngest to go to kindergarten I will not have to go back to a 9 to 5 job. I want to be able to take my kids to school, pick them up, stay home with them if they get sick and not have to send them to daycare after school. With that said, I've invested in a Franklin Covey day planner and away we go. I have written down my yearly goals, and each month I have monthly goals/tasks to accomplish that will bring me closer to my ultimate goals.

This blog is specifically for my sewing "hobby", Its A Ten Specialty Creations. (I will be updating my fitness blog and getting my Beachbody coaching business going as well.)

So here are just two of my goals for Its a TEN...

List items on etsy (relist or add new) at least 5 times per week
Every month, add a brand new product to etsy shop

So in January I added these to my shop...Table Saver Reversible CoastersStay tuned for more...

A NO go...

I made the decision today to not go to the craft show this Thursday. While I would've really liked to go, I had to look at the economics of the situation. Since our family is still in Flagstaff, any money I would've made selling my stuff would probably not have covered the amount we would have spent in gas, food and lodging to go to Phoenix for the one night.

On a good note though, my etsy shop is doing really good and I now have over 20 sales in one month mainly due to my Sak Saver Baggies! A big thank you everyone that has made a purchase. I am continuing to add more baggies in different fabrics so please check it out. These would made great gifts for birthdays and the holidays! My baggies are not the most expensive reusable bags on etsy but I feel they are very comparable in quality and design! I've gotten great reviews on them!

So with that...I'm off to get the kiddos ready for bed and guess what....make more baggies!!

All for now.
Tami

Starting small...

Later this month, on the 22nd, I'm heading down to Phoenix to a small craft fair at my sisters corporate office (Dept of Public Safety). I've been doing some research on craft businesses and it says to always start with small craft fairs that don't cost a lot of money before moving on to the larger, more expensive ones. Also, it says that when you're starting out to aim to cover your cost of your table and don't expect for everything to sell out! Its all about getting the word out!

Sewing is something I enjoy and can do while my kids are playing or after they've gone to bed at night. Its also something that I can easily stop what I'm doing to help them when they need me. Making a few extra dollars here and there, doing something I love is awesome and I hope to keep it going. In addition to the sales to my friends and family, I've made a couple sales in my etsy.com shop which is very exciting!

While I've been sewing for over 15 years, selling my stuff is all very new to me! I take great pride in my sewing creations and will always do my best to make great quality stuff!

Thanks to all of you who have supported me in my crafting journey so far!!

Trying out Etsy.com

I have opened an Etsy.com shop and have posted a few things. I'm still trying to figure out how it works so it may take me awhile to really get the hang of it. Etsy.com just gives me a way to reach a larger audience, have people pay with credit/debit cards or Paypal and sell to people that live in another city/state! I will try and keep that site updated with what I have!

http://www.itsaten.etsy.com/

Thanks!!!