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dprovence
True Blue Farmgirl
55 Posts
Debbie
Little Rock
AR
USA
55 Posts |
 Posted - Feb 25 2011 : 8:47:10 PM
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I am just starting to get into soap making. Waiting on the rest of the supplies so I can make my first batch. I can't wait it is gonna be soo much fun!
Huggs and Smyles,
Debbie
Farmgirl Sister #2636 |
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Forrester Farm
True Blue Farmgirl
703 Posts
Ann
Belmont
MI
USA
703 Posts |
Posted - Mar 02 2011 : 07:03:39 AM
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There are so many fun businesses represented here. (Although I didn't take the time to read all NINE pages :)!!).
I started a flower farm years ago while tending to babies. My business has grown slowly and steadily along with my kids. We have done farmer's markets in the past selling fresh cut bouquets, potted herbs, blueberries and various other products. We currently offer bridal floral services, host garden room sale events at our location, and just opened an etsy site. I was blessed to have an intern from France join me last summer. I'm also blessed to have a supportive husband, a fun growing business, and the ability to put my 3 main blooms (sweet kids) first.
Ann
Forrester Farm
www.forresterfarm.com
(site, blog & etsy shop)
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fiddlegirl89
True Blue Farmgirl
232 Posts
Kayla
Dunnville
KY
USA
232 Posts |
Posted - Mar 02 2011 : 08:27:51 AM
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I'm a leatherworker...I make dog leashes, lanyards for duck hunting and stuff like that, and I'm starting to make braided kangaroo hide lanyards for higher-end customers. (Kangaroo is EXPENSIVE!)
I also knit, crochet, sew, etc, but none of that has proven very profitable for me. I make a few skirts to sell sometimes, but mostly I sew for me and what I envision! I love designing stuff to sew.
I love working with leather...I worked in a tack shop for several months a couple of years ago, making horse bridles and stuff like that. But in my shop, I'm more able to produce leashes and the like. My business is growing steadily, which is encouraging! My "boss" (he says I'm the boss, as an independent contractor, but he tells me what to make, sooo..he's the boss!) is sending samples of my work to L.L. Bean and Orvis in a couple weeks, so hopefully I'll be even busier. Which is a scary concept...LOL!
http://www.custerfamilyfarm.com
Direct link to my blog: http://custerfamilyfarm.com/blog1/index.php?blog=3 |
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batznthebelfry
True Blue Farmgirl
1257 Posts
Michele
Athol
Ma
USA
1257 Posts |
Posted - Mar 04 2011 : 9:46:10 PM
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I am a silversmith as well as a stained glass artist...the silversmithing I have done since 1985, stained glass since 1991....Michele'
Chickens rule!
The Old Batz Farm
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meggy2
True Blue Farmgirl
111 Posts
barb
Flemington
Missouri
USA
111 Posts |
Posted - Mar 05 2011 : 06:10:00 AM
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| Pamela from Idaho, I just got in on this great thread and am reading through it. You could open your unleased storage units on weekends and rent the spaces for a great flea and farmers market. Hope you can stay home too. |
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WoodstreamDreambyNicole
True Blue Farmgirl
177 Posts
Nicole
Marlton
NJ
USA
177 Posts |
Posted - Jul 03 2011 : 5:01:35 PM
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I have an etsy store and I also go to local craft fairs to sell my wares. I crochet blankets, hats, scarves, dishcloths, mittens, & sweaters. I handstamp cards. I felt old cashmere and wool sweaters & gloves and then make flowers out of them, each is handsewn with most embellished with vintage buttons. The first of them were pins, but in the past couple of weeks I've added the option to have either a hinge pin or hair clip stitched to the back of the flower. They have been very popular. My blog has my custom work, gifts for friends & family as well as custom orders for customers. I try to photograph or scan each item before it's sold or given away.
Nicole
Shop
www.woodstreamdream.etsy.com
Custom Creations
www.woodstreamdream.blogspot.com |
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jollyquilter
True Blue Farmgirl
251 Posts
WV
USA
251 Posts |
Posted - Jul 04 2011 : 8:33:37 PM
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Hello,
I am new here and this is only my 2nd post. But I read everyword of this thread and it was great. We only have about 2.5 acres and when my kids were home I was a SAHM. But when they left home I went to work and did all my creativity on the weekends. I quit the day job last August and started cranking away at my Etsy shop. I have sold some vintage and handmades as well. But now I am trying to find my niche.....and I believe I have. I am selling wildflower seed balls and folks are using them for wedding favors and baby showers and such. i am also doing several craft shows and festivals this year. i will sell other things at my shows, not just seed balls.
I also teach childrens art classes for homeschooled children ages 6 and up. This is a techniques class, not a craft project!
You are a talented group of ladies and I look forward to spending more time here and reading all I can. And learning all there is around here.
www.stuffbykim.etsy.com |
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countrynmore
True Blue Farmgirl
1975 Posts
Sharon
CA
USA
1975 Posts |
Posted - Jul 04 2011 : 8:39:01 PM
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Kim, seed balls are great. My son has made several of these and they taught others how to make them. I have been making aprons for over 13 years now. The cobbler aprons began with a customer requesting them. Since then, I have been making them for customers all over the world. Last year, my sons gave me a present. The created a fabric store, plus customers can create their own custom apron, by choosing two prints from our large selection of fabrics.
www.mycountryapron.com
http://www.etsy.com/shop/countrynmore2
www.countrynmore.com
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Okie Farm Girl
True Blue Farmgirl
1674 Posts
Mary Beth
McLoud
Oklahoma
USA
1674 Posts |
Posted - Jul 04 2011 : 9:10:29 PM
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I am a retired home school mom and so I decided that I'd better make myself useful!! :-) I came up with the idea for my Oklahoma Pastry Cloth™ about 20 yrs ago and decided to market it along with gift baskets based on the Oklahoma Pastry Cloth™ theme as well as with Made In Oklahoma products and kitchen items. I started the business almost 3 years ago and started a blog relating to the business, gardening, canning, and all things Okie, etc. about two years ago. I am actually a trained artist and hope to be adding a section for paintings and sculptures in the near future at the website. I think I like writing the blog most of all! It is really fun, although kinda time consuming. :-) It allows me a chance to just get silly.
I'd love for you to check out the website and blog.
Mary Beth
www.OklahomaPastryCloth.com
www.Oklahomapastrycloth.com/blog
The Sovereign Lord is my strength - Habakkuk 3:19 |
Edited by - Okie Farm Girl on Jul 04 2011 9:11:54 PM |
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karla
True Blue Farmgirl
1308 Posts
karla
Pella
Iowa
USA
1308 Posts |
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LouisvilleMom
True Blue Farmgirl
246 Posts
Kathryn
Louisville
KY
USA
246 Posts |
Posted - Jul 05 2011 : 09:14:22 AM
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The first time I answered this post (over a year ago) I was a Silver level eBay power seller. I have since left eBay due to their bizarre rating system and being so against sellers (not to mention fees, fees, and more fees). I now sell on Amazon and by March I had sold more than all of 2010!!!! Love Amazon and will be hiring part-time help soon as well.
Wish I had more creativity like many of you!
SAHM mom to four great boys.
http://ksfarnsworth.blogspot.com/ |
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countrynmore
True Blue Farmgirl
1975 Posts
Sharon
CA
USA
1975 Posts |
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LouisvilleMom
True Blue Farmgirl
246 Posts
Kathryn
Louisville
KY
USA
246 Posts |
Posted - Jul 05 2011 : 11:14:17 AM
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What do you sell on Amazon? Do you do FBA or ship yourself? I am all FBA and LOVE it! No storing my own stuff, one shipping day, no messing with customers and returns. It can be quite lucrative.
SAHM mom to four great boys.
http://ksfarnsworth.blogspot.com/ |
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countrynmore
True Blue Farmgirl
1975 Posts
Sharon
CA
USA
1975 Posts |
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LouisvilleMom
True Blue Farmgirl
246 Posts
Kathryn
Louisville
KY
USA
246 Posts |
Posted - Jul 05 2011 : 11:40:41 AM
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I sold a Vogue from 2007 I think. Someone gave it to me and it was still in plastic. Sold for $200!!!! I don't sell many books any longer.
SAHM mom to four great boys.
http://ksfarnsworth.blogspot.com/ |
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countrynmore
True Blue Farmgirl
1975 Posts
Sharon
CA
USA
1975 Posts |
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LouisvilleMom
True Blue Farmgirl
246 Posts
Kathryn
Louisville
KY
USA
246 Posts |
Posted - Jul 05 2011 : 12:23:55 PM
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I just left it for a couple months and one day someone in NYC not only bought it but wanted two! I haven't found another like that but I am always looking. I haven't sent books in for months but I still have a few in inventory.
SAHM mom to four great boys.
http://ksfarnsworth.blogspot.com/ |
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UniquelyNan
Farmgirl in Training
18 Posts
Nan
Piedmont
S.C.
USA
18 Posts |
Posted - Jul 06 2011 : 4:18:13 PM
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Hey ladies...I have a vintage etsy site. I love vintage kitchen ware..mid-century modern furniture as well as 50's and 60's era Christmas decor. I also had a bath and body business for a while but no longer have a place to 'cook' my stuff...but hope to one day start it up again. I'm new here and love it..I just read MaryJanes idea book I got from the library...could'nt put it down.
*Peace*Love*Serenity*
www.uniquelynan.etsy.com
**Love Vintage**
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karla
True Blue Farmgirl
1308 Posts
karla
Pella
Iowa
USA
1308 Posts |
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UniquelyNan
Farmgirl in Training
18 Posts
Nan
Piedmont
S.C.
USA
18 Posts |
Posted - Jul 07 2011 : 05:33:25 AM
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Thank you Karla,
Not really as of yet...but I have'nt been putting the time and effort it takes to get my name out there either. I do plan to change that soon...i still have more items i need to list, I really enjoy going to auctions and thrift stores for the hunt of vintage things..so much fun. The problem with selling vintage on etsy is that everybody and their cousins are selling vintage also, it is really hard to get noticed, I started out selling handmade jewelry but that is even worse. I'm not giving up though.
Have a wonderful day, Nan.
*Peace*Love*Serenity*
www.uniquelynan.etsy.com
**Love Vintage**
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karla
True Blue Farmgirl
1308 Posts
karla
Pella
Iowa
USA
1308 Posts |
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UniquelyNan
Farmgirl in Training
18 Posts
Nan
Piedmont
S.C.
USA
18 Posts |
Posted - Jul 07 2011 : 05:59:17 AM
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Thank you so much Karla! That would be wonderful..and so nice of you too. Thanks again, Nan.
*Peace*Love*Serenity*
www.uniquelynan.etsy.com
**Love Vintage**
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countrynmore
True Blue Farmgirl
1975 Posts
Sharon
CA
USA
1975 Posts |
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Pasthyme
True Blue Farmgirl
99 Posts
Gail
Mountain View
AR
99 Posts |
Posted - Jul 26 2011 : 08:17:45 AM
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I make and sell vintage style clothing at the Ozark Folk Center. I also make things for the gift shop including lots of bonnets,hats, crochet rag rugs, coiled rag baskets, and whatever I think will sell (mostly from fabric). I teach a 1 hour class in crochet rug making. In Feb. I am scheduled to teach a class on coiled fabric baskets. I also teach music--dulcimer & guitar.
To learn a new skill or see what a bunch of crafters are doing, visit the Ozark Folk Center (great vacation destination) in Mt. View, AR.
www.pasthymesfashions.webs.com
www.ozarkfolkcenter.com |
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carycamille
True Blue Farmgirl
163 Posts
Camille
Cathlamet
Washington
USA
163 Posts |
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