Part of a Team

Because it's been so long since I've maintained this blog, I forget that things have happened that the readers aren't aware of!  Like the fact that KelleyAccents is now a proud member of the Handmade in Vegas Etsy Team!

It's been an overall good experience for Karla.  The moment she joined she was a member of a wonderful community that has been very helpful.  It's also been the key to her attending the craft shows that she has/is attending this year.  It's been a great time and we're both looking forward to watching and helping the team grow.

If you're a Vegas local crafter and are looking for a good group, check us out!  If you're not local and still want a group to support you, check around.  There are tons of teams and I'm sure you could find at least one that would fit you.  If not, maybe you could start your own! 

Getting Serious

We've ramped up for big business, now!  Karla's busy working at her store, creating new items every day.  I try to get online and list something, at least one thing, on Etsy every day.  Karla has gone to a couple small craft shows locally and is prepping for a few larger ones as the Holiday season gets closer.

This is a crazy, crazy business!  Being a craft artist is hard work and takes a lot of dedication.  But, it's very satisfying when a piece sells.  Which, to be honest, sales have been sparse of late.  It's rough, putting your whole heart into a piece and then seeing it sit in your store month after month. 

Etsy is a wonderful platform, but we haven't gotten very much exposure there.  I'm scouring the 'net, searching for ideas and ways to promote.  If you have a method that's worked for you, let me know!