Monday, April 24, 2017

Motivation Monday

I know....nice weather is here. The last thing you want to do is go to work. I am sure with nice weather here, you probably don't even want to do any crafting. And you are probably thinking "Ugh...it's Monday again." Well, it is time to kick Monday in the butt! Use your Mondays to plan out your week. I am going to plan to do my crafting this week at night when we are inside for the night. I will use my days and evenings to be outside. Although, I have 3 appointments this week.

I know Mondays can be a drag. I don't work outside the home except my Avon business. Because of this, I really don't have a "Monday" but I remember what it is like to have them.

So, here is me wishing you a great Monday and a successful week in whatever you do!

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Crafty Bids: My online store - https://www.craftybids.com/storefront/clockville-crafts/

Pinterest: https://www.pinterest.com/clockvillecraft/

Facebook Page: https://www.facebook.com/clockvilllecrafts/

Facebook Group: You can also purchase here - https://www.facebook.com/groups/clockvillecrafts/

Monday, April 17, 2017

Motivation Monday

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Do you ever find yourself in a dry spell? Your creativity is shut down and you can't find inspiration in anything? When is this state, do you find nothing motivates you?

I really need to find my motivation again. I have been slacking lately. I started an afghan and now it just sits there. I also started a pom-pom rug and it just sits there. I think maybe it is because nicer weather is here and I know I won't be sitting around crafting. I also think that it could be from not selling anything in my Facebook group or from my online shop at Crafty Bids.

Anyhow, I have decided to do "Motivational Monday" here and on my new Pinterest board. I hope that you will find that perfect quote that will help you get motivated.

Tell us what makes you lose and find your motivation!

Monday, April 3, 2017

Bye-Bye Etsy, Hello Crafty Bids

Way back in 2008, I opened my first Etsy shop. I have been a part of the Etsy community off and on since then. I have left for several reasons: sick of paying fees and not making money was always the biggest reason. Well, went back to Etsy back in January of 2017. I have regretted it ever since. Not only are there the same old issues but now, one has to deal with being reported to Etsy for the littlest issues and risk being closed down. The big companies like Disney are sweeping the shops and if you have anything in your shop with the word Disney or any word Disney related, they will have you shut down.

Now, on to the buyers and sellers. There is sooooo much drama on the facebook groups. All I ever see is complaining. People putting each other down. On Etsy, people are giving bad reports for almost no reason. They are trying to get refunds for items purchased months ago so, then complain to Etsy and Paypal when a seller is following their own policies.

Today, I discovered Crafty Bids. CraftyBids is a marketplace dedicated to handmade and vintage goods! Guests can browse through sellers products or open up their very own shop and enjoy exclusive benefits such as free listings, and auction style pricing options.

Remember the wreaths I was working on? Well. I finished them and they were the first items I listed on Crafty Nids.

Easter/Cross Wreath