New craft business

Well, I have recently decided to open an etsy.com shop and start blogging in an effort to earn some extra money and be at home with my four year old and be available for school events for my seven year old.  It is an interesting journey to do both of these and do them well.  I've been reading blogs for years and somehow many bloggers make it look so easy.  And Etsy - I've been an Etsy addict for years and never realized how much really goes into getting started.  I officially opened my Etsy shop today and find it necessary to blog about it even if no one reads it.  Here is my first item for sale:

I have made a few of these for other people but never any for my daughter and her Julie doll and her recent addition a Sophia doll.  Sophia's matches Julie's with the exception of the applique. Sophia is so excited about finally having personalized blankets for her dolls.  And, I love making these.

In addition to personalized blankets for dolls, I will also be making 18" doll furniture.  I made a bunk bed for a close friend of mine.  It was a learning experience to say the least but I'm excited to get going and getting the first one out of the way is liberating. 

So now I have gotten my etsy.com shop open and have made a few blog posts the rest is all downhill, right?  Not!  I've got quite a learning curve ahead which gives me an up close and personal picture of the big hill ahead of me. I'm blessed with drive and determination and know I can make this work.

I look forward to an exciting 2013!

God bless,
Jennifer