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Marketplace:  my NEW ESTY STORE!!!!  |
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julia hayes
True Blue Farmgirl
1132 Posts
julia
medical lake
wa
USA
1132 Posts |
 Posted - Jan 08 2008 : 7:30:22 PM
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I am completely over the moon here!! I did it!! I can't believe it, but I did it and I have all of you AMAZING farmgirls to thank!! Golly, your work completely inspired me to take myself into the new year by putting myself "out there!" My new store name isn't very clever but it's what I came up with at the time (eyes rolling!! ) Julia42@etsy.com will get you in!! Check it out and PLEASE let me know what you think. I'm not super thrilled with the way the photos of the dresses for women turned out..I'm hesitant to model them myself, which is what I probably should do...not ready to put myself out there that much I guess!! lol I still have several more items to post but I thought it was a good start! Enjoy!!
Much love, Julia Hayes
being simple to simply be
Farmgirl #30
Julia42@etsy.com |
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Rebekka Mae
True Blue Farmgirl
965 Posts
Rebekka
Moscow
ID
USA
965 Posts |
Posted - Jan 08 2008 : 7:54:51 PM
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Gals- you can use this link to get to Julia's fab shop;)
www.julia42.etsy.com
www.bebebella.etsy.com
As a woman I have no country. As a woman, my country is the whole world.
Virginia Woolf |
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Rebekka Mae
True Blue Farmgirl
965 Posts
Rebekka
Moscow
ID
USA
965 Posts |
Posted - Jan 08 2008 : 7:59:17 PM
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Check out the 'tennis anyone' dress! Red ticking and lace- oh my;) and the eat your vegi's dresses are fantastic... Congratulations on your new store Julia- Rebekka
www.bebebella.etsy.com
As a woman I have no country. As a woman, my country is the whole world.
Virginia Woolf |
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julia hayes
True Blue Farmgirl
1132 Posts
julia
medical lake
wa
USA
1132 Posts |
Posted - Jan 08 2008 : 8:10:27 PM
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Rebekka! YOU doll.. SEE? what would I do without you!! Thank you so much for your kind words...that tennis anyone dress is definitely a favorite of mine..Miss Wilma's lace too!!
This is so much fun!!
~julia
being simple to simply be
Farmgirl #30
www.julia42@etsy.com |
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therusticcottage
True Blue Farmgirl
4439 Posts
Kay
Vancouver
WA
USA
4439 Posts |
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Aunt Jenny
True Blue Farmgirl
11381 Posts
Jenny
middle of
Utah
USA
11381 Posts |
Posted - Jan 08 2008 : 10:46:18 PM
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Oh my Julia...wonderful stuff...I LOVE the prairie workdresses!!!!
Jenny in Utah
Proud Farmgirl sister #24
Inside me there is a skinny woman crying to get out...but I can usually shut her up with cookies
http://www.auntjennysworld.blogspot.com/ visit my little online shop at www.auntjenny.etsy.com |
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Utahfarmgirl
True Blue Farmgirl
1940 Posts
Portland
Oregon
USA
1940 Posts |
Posted - Jan 08 2008 : 10:55:44 PM
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JUlia!! I've seen your work close up at the Farm and I can tell everybody your work is beautiful and well done.
I also invite you to join our Farmgirl Flair Etsy team!
Congratulations and Mazel tov!
Farmgirl hug,
Patricia
Proud Farmgirl Sister #19
check out my etsy site http://ThePlayfulFarmgirl.etsy.com
Take me home, country roads |
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tribalcime
True Blue Farmgirl
2963 Posts
lisa
lexington
ky
USA
2963 Posts |
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myfairlady636
True Blue Farmgirl
226 Posts
Janice
Fort Bridger
WY
USA
226 Posts |
Posted - Jan 09 2008 : 07:14:42 AM
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Congratulations on your new shop. Lovely
My Fair Lady Farm Girl Sister # 92
"Our lives have meaning, purpose and direction"
http://millberrycottage.blogspot.com/ |
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mima
True Blue Farmgirl
1573 Posts
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Posted - Jan 09 2008 : 07:51:58 AM
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I love the praire work dress too!!! Congrats!
"No pessimist ever discovered the secrets of the stars,or sailed to an uncharted land or opened a new heaven to the human spirit." Helen Keller |
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Rebekka Mae
True Blue Farmgirl
965 Posts
Rebekka
Moscow
ID
USA
965 Posts |
Posted - Jan 09 2008 : 07:58:14 AM
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Oh my- six items sold already! You rock Julia;)
www.bebebella.etsy.com
As a woman I have no country. As a woman, my country is the whole world.
Virginia Woolf |
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julia hayes
True Blue Farmgirl
1132 Posts
julia
medical lake
wa
USA
1132 Posts |
Posted - Jan 09 2008 : 08:48:24 AM
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I know, I'm FREAKING OUT!! I'm also trying not to feel like a real jerk too.. A woman with a boutique originally wanted 8 items and asked if I was open to some kind of discounting. I said I was open and asked what she had in mind. She wanted 20% and free shipping. Yikes!! That just felt like too much.. So I countered with free shipping was all. She asked if I could work with 10% and I said no.. Gee whiz! What a freaking tight wad I am but I feel so strongly that the prices I have listed are the very lowest I'm willing to go when I consider material cost, time and energy. Really, the reality is that I barely break even...probably because I'm so slow but anyway, to make a real profit I would have to charge more like 50 - 80.00 for a dress..HELLO for a 2year old?? give me a break!! Although I did just get a magazine for kids clothes that were those prices..they were amazing dresses...really breathtaking..but anyway..I can't charge that so I keep my prices as low as possible..This woman went ahead and placed her order for 6 items. She was kind in her responses to me but did express her disappointment in my lack of openness.. she added that she just wanted to buy more, which was so generous of her to say... She's absolutely right that I said I was open and then I wasn't. I appreciate her honesty so much and told her so etc.etc... just need some feedback from you...You are so much more experienced in these matters and I just don't want to set some sort of precedent before I really understand the process... Thank you for letting me vent! I don't know, I'm thinking about creating some kind of discount for volume ordering like 10% with orders of 500.00 or more.. hahahaha.. Anyway, it is all done and I feel pretty good but for my first transaction I feel I was surprisingly a little unclear and that bums me out! Your thoughts!!
~Julia!!
being simple to simply be
Farmgirl #30
www.julia42@etsy.com |
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mima
True Blue Farmgirl
1573 Posts
1573 Posts |
Posted - Jan 09 2008 : 08:55:44 AM
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Honestly!!! People don't want to pay for their art!! Which is what you are doing! My son is an artist and has the same problem-people don't appreciate the time and effort that goes into things!!!
Good luck to you! Hugs!!
"No pessimist ever discovered the secrets of the stars,or sailed to an uncharted land or opened a new heaven to the human spirit." Helen Keller |
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julia hayes
True Blue Farmgirl
1132 Posts
julia
medical lake
wa
USA
1132 Posts |
Posted - Jan 09 2008 : 08:59:02 AM
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Debi! did you get my goofy emails???? send me your address if you still want a fairy blessing bag..I'll send it off right away!! AND thank you for the understanding.. I know people are just looking for a deal. I just wish I knew what I was doing a little more so I can more as clear as possible right up front! Cheers!
~Julia
being simple to simply be
Farmgirl #30
www.julia42@etsy.com |
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emma.birdwhistle
True Blue Farmgirl
187 Posts
Elizabeth Ann
Ontario
Canada
187 Posts |
Posted - Jan 09 2008 : 09:34:32 AM
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Julia,
Congratulations on opening your Etsy shop! :) Being a great believer in living a simple life, I admire the simplicity of the lovely dresses you make. We'd certainly love to have you as a member of our Farmgirl Flair Etsy team!
Best wishes,
- Elizabeth
We should all do what, in the long run, gives us joy, even if it is only picking grapes or sorting the laundry.
E. B. White
http://resolutelyoutmoded.etsy.com
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mikesgirl
True Blue Farmgirl
3659 Posts
Sherri
Elma
WA
USA
3659 Posts |
Posted - Jan 09 2008 : 10:42:25 AM
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congrats Julia on your success already!! I loved your stuff - you might want to read over the descriptions of some of your children's items though - I didn't see a size listed on a few of them and that might twart your sales. Once again, Great Job!!!
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mikesgirl
True Blue Farmgirl
3659 Posts
Sherri
Elma
WA
USA
3659 Posts |
Posted - Jan 09 2008 : 10:46:20 AM
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Also Julia, in response to your questin about discounting - I totally agree with Debi - some people just don't want to pay for your art. I worried a lot about that when I first started selling, but I've found out that there are just as many people who do appreciate your work, and you will sell to them - you really don't need the cheapskates!
Farmgirl Sister #98 |
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Rebekka Mae
True Blue Farmgirl
965 Posts
Rebekka
Moscow
ID
USA
965 Posts |
Posted - Jan 09 2008 : 11:34:24 AM
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Julia-
It is so hard to anticipate these issues when you start out selling in a new way...I have found it is best to pick a price and stick with it, except in the event of bulk orders and then be very honest with yourself about how much you must make per hour and how much your supplies are. People will respect that and when you buy something handmade you want to know that you are supporting the artist- not taking advantage of them. There have been times when I have agreed to give special deals and it has cost me money given paypal and etsy fees, materials and shipping not to mention time....now do I tell them it won't work or just make them happy? I always lean towards making them happy when I can (as a one time deal- these have often become repeat customers and I explain everything to them) but it has cost me quite a bit and I made a promise to myself that in the future I will pay myself as fairly as I would an employee to avoid weird interactions and bad juju. That is not to say that I make a lot of money and I do take into account that I enjoy having quiet sewing time and that I benefit from it in non-financial ways.
I only sell things wholesale to Huckleberry's on the south hill now and I like having my things available all the time there (burpies and nursing pads). They order six or more of an item at once and have always been very good to me- other stores have wanted to do consignment and that does not work well for me. I may try to take things to our co-op and a few local shops in the future but I am still undecided.
Rebekka
www.bebebella.etsy.com
As a woman I have no country. As a woman, my country is the whole world.
Virginia Woolf |
Edited by - Rebekka Mae on Jan 09 2008 11:35:24 AM |
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farmgirl blessings
True Blue Farmgirl
777 Posts
Lea
TN
777 Posts |
Posted - Jan 09 2008 : 4:39:23 PM
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Congratulations Julia! Your work is beautiful. I just love those prairie dresses too!
I wouldn't worry too much about that deal. In fact, I think you WERE open. You gave her free shipping which is really a plus. But obviously your work took time & effort and you deserve to be paid for that.
Wishing you lots of fun & success with your business!
Blessings, Lea
www.farmhouseblessings.blogspot.com
www.farmhouseblessings.etsy.com
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"He is no fool who gives what he cannot keep to gain what he cannot lose." Jim Elliot |
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LauraH
True Blue Farmgirl
305 Posts
Laura
North Creek
New York
USA
305 Posts |
Posted - Jan 09 2008 : 5:12:20 PM
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Congrats Julia! I would love to open up an etsy shop too! I love the prairie dress too. The fabric is gorgeous!
Good Luck
Laura |
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whymsicalmysfit
True Blue Farmgirl
52 Posts
jaime
malden
washington
USA
52 Posts |
Posted - Jan 09 2008 : 9:34:12 PM
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HEY JULIA!!! Its Jaime, your store is amazing and NEVER SECOND GUESS YOURSELF! Your art is an exspression of your soul & that in its self makes it beautiful! That woman needs some medataion time it sounds like. Renee said that you were trying to get ahold of me? I would love to hear from you. As for me I have been busy spinning wool, making soap, making paper, weaving baskets..(I made a basket out of my christmas tree and wooden buttons too hehehe).. Im a DORK!! Amber, Renee and I have a website too its www.northnature.com its real fun! I just saw Renee we went to visit Amber in the hospital she had a baby boy!! we have been friends since we were 13 he brought tears to my eyes.. his name is River! So stand tall and remember that there are so many people out there who LOVE YOUR ART AND YOU! take care and CALL ME ANYTIME 569-3870!
"I once cried because I had no shoes..until I met a man with no feet" |
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bboopster
True Blue Farmgirl
1140 Posts
Betty Jo
West Bend
Wisconsin
USA
1140 Posts |
Posted - Jan 09 2008 : 11:36:56 PM
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Wonderful Julia. You have beautiful items in your store. I will be watching for more.
http://www.bboopster.blogspot.com
3 Blue Star Mother and Proud of it!
Pray for our troops to come home safe and soon.
Enjoying the road to the simple life :>) |
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mima
True Blue Farmgirl
1573 Posts
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Posted - Jan 10 2008 : 08:47:08 AM
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Welcome Jamie!! Love your site!
"No pessimist ever discovered the secrets of the stars,or sailed to an uncharted land or opened a new heaven to the human spirit." Helen Keller |
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julia hayes
True Blue Farmgirl
1132 Posts
julia
medical lake
wa
USA
1132 Posts |
Posted - Jan 10 2008 : 2:32:29 PM
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JAIME!!! YEAH!! So happy to find you here!! I need some of your SOAP!!! I'll send you an email and give you the contact info...I can't wait to check out your site!! So thrilling.. Welcome River!! Please, please, please, give Amber a great big squeeze for me!! what a wonderful surprise to hear from you today.. You have totally made my day!!
Much love, ~julia
being simple to simply be
Farmgirl #30
www.julia42etsy.com |
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Marketplace: my NEW ESTY STORE!!!! |
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my NEW ESTY STORE!!!!
