some subtle changes
I have recently been having selling problems, ie not selling anything since 1st May. Now I know I have had a shop commission, and I’m currently working on another commission of which you will see a bit in a minute, but…..
But the big thing for me is selling my work directly to the customer, and after a successful April, May has been a big damp squib! So of course this has of course led to many discussions between myself and my beloved : )
Also when making my bag for myself I really discovered that I personally don’t want bright flowers all over everything, and I would like some subtlety, which of course then led us to thinking about my designs. (by the way, thanks for all the feedback on that bag, and the adjustable strap, now thinking about that a bit more!)
Should I really be making designs that I would not personally use? Are my designs too childlike? Am I just being a tad dramatic? : )
So I have decided that I’m going to make some bags, ready for Handm@de, that will be more subtle, and the sort of thing I would use, not just stuff I hope people will buy and like!
So you can expect some brightness next, as I have about 8 half finished bags, but then, maybe a bit more subtle!
The two images I have used are from the commission that I am currently working on, when they are finished I will show you, and one will probably be available to buy in the shop!
Also I’m not going to change the prices just yet in my Etsy shop, even though with the pound getting stronger the true price of my creations has gone down, so get in there quick, before I change my mind!!
28th May 2009 @ 12:12 am
You are not being dramatic, far from it in fact. I do agree with the fact that if you wouldn’t personally use a design, then to maybe rethink it or make it more subtle. The designs you create you should be happy with, that is the most important thing. There is no point making something that does not feel right or that you are not happy with.
I personally think that maybe you should try some very subtle designs because sometimes less is more! Thinking back to the bag you made which had Williams design of the shark on it. That I loved, not just because it was Williams drawing but because it was simple, but interesting.
Hope that helps, if not you can tell me off later 🙂
28th May 2009 @ 2:57 am
Ok – just made a purchase!! I’ve been wanting to get one of your corsages for a while – and well now I have one!
29th May 2009 @ 12:58 pm
I look forward to seeing what you create next. I love watching the styles of my favorite crafters / artists evolve!
The bags are really pretty – earthy and quiet and calm. Very nice!
Have a lovely weekend.