Its been a long time since my last post although I did try updating the blog on the 04/02/17; accidently deleted a post, reposted it and created some other pages.
I haven't had much chance for posting on here. I have been trying to crochet loads to get stuff ready to sell on Etsy and also taking care of my family and childminding. There is soooooooo not enough hours in the day. However I am giving up childminding in July to concentrate on my crafting and hopefully make that into a profitable business. I love doing all the crocheting but working on the marketing side of it is definetly not the easiest, especially when I can't get much done before 10pm.
Last year I signed up to the Prince's Trust Enterprise Program. It is a fantastic program that helps young people age between 18-30 set up their own buisnesses. If you are 30 you can still apply; I think you have to start the course a week before ur 31st birthday before your to old. Best ask to be sure and the link is here for those interested Prince's Trust Enterprise Program
I went to their business launch group meeting a couple of months ago which is when they decide if they will support you for the next 3 years with a business mentor and provide a loan if needed. I expected them to say no (I always feel like others will think a crafting buisness is a waste of time) but they accepted my buisness plan and now I have their support woohoo!!! I was over the moon that they thought my business could work and I definetly need help where marketing and planning is concerned.
As seen from my previous posts I like working from my own designs so I have now started to sell these. I will also be putting some up for free on this blog.
I also like cross stitching, I have been doing it since I was 8 and like with crocheting I like working from my own designs so I am planning on selling these too but have not done so yet.
I have been crocheting a lot of hats, hair stuff and other bits but in the middle of last year I became interested in crocheting miniatures. It started with teeny tiny flowers on a card and then someone told me about doll house collectors and I have absolutely loved crocheting small blankets and rugs since. I am hoping to do other bits like cushions too. Also I want to start cross stitching miniatures. I have some 28 count aida just need the time.
As well as stuff to sell I have also been crocheting bits for my kids. The latest being a toy rabbit for my youngest daughter's 3rd birthday. She absolutly adores it and has slept witb it every night since. Definetly, the greatest pleasure of crocheting is seeing my kids enjoy what I make and also watching my eldest crochet too.
I hope to start posting more regularly but may still be a little sporadic until after the summer when kids go back to school and I'm no longer childminding. I am also hoping to start adding tutorials. Got the camera, got the tripod just need the time. I can crochet left and right handed so I'm thinking of doing mainly left handed tutorials. What do you think? What tutorials would you like to see?
Thank you for reading
