Day 19// This story is definitely mid-process, but I think it will be good for me to share even though we aren’t 100% settled here in Los Angeles. So earlier this summer Zack + I had one of those after-dinner conversations that ultimately led us to leave the table a couple of hours later knowing… [Read More]
{Handmade Business in 31 Days — Day 18, Perfecting your elevator speech.}
Day 18// Many of you have confided you aren’t sure how to share your handmade business with family and friends. Or, a stranger compliments an item you’re wearing {that you made} and you aren’t sure how to say, “THANK YOU, I MADE THIS!” And we must fix this :) This sort of response is called… [Read More]
{Handmade Business in 31 Days — Day 17, How to network via email.}
Day 17// The entire time I’ve been running the Gussy Sews blog + shop I’ve used email to help me network with other bloggers, crafters + like-minded women. Four years ago it acted as my second paddle — no, more as my lifeline — as I was so new to the blogging community. I hadn’t… [Read More]
{She Reads Truth ~ an important update}
There’s no simple or easy way to share this. Since I treasure this community, however, it’s only appropriate to be open with you: I am no longer a part of She Reads Truth. After Zack + I returned from Tanzania I felt a very strong prompt from the Lord to share with you that I… [Read More]
{Handmade Business in 31 Days — Day 16, Work verses family time.}
Day 16// About this time four years ago I had just found Etsy and the idea of women my age knowing how to sew, run a handmade business AND make a living fascinated me. Like seriously, I was fascinated. Up until that moment I never considered myself an entrepreneur, but something happened during that first… [Read More]
{This week only — a ruffly, massive, 30%-off Gussy sale!}
It’s true — we’re having a massive sale where most items are 30% off! All items are ready-to-ship*. Need a little more Gussy in your life? Hurry and shop now before we sell out. Sale runs through Friday, October 19th at 11:59pm PST, click here to shop Gussy! *Minus tote bags + market totes. PS…. [Read More]
{Baby Bump — 19 week update}
outfit details: skinny jeans, v-neck shirt, crocheted cowl, ring, sandals I’m a few days late posting my 19 week bump update and my excuse is we’re working on new Gussy products for the shop. Squeeeeee, can you believe it? In just a little bit we’ll have our first California-made batch ready for you :) Make… [Read More]
{Handmade Business in 31 Days — Day 15, Developing your product/style.}
Day 15// Deciding on a type of product to sell in your handmade shop — not to mention developing your style to infuse into your products, is kinda complicated, but only if you let it be complicated… and who wants that? Before deciding on your product, spend a couple of days reviewing, your talents {what… [Read More]
{Handmade Business in 31 Days — Day 14, Taking time to rest.}
Day 14// Running a handmade business, really any online business, takes a lot of energy. Sometimes we need to give ourselves more freedom to step away from the computer for an entire day and let that be OK. If you are reading this today, on Sunday, please stop right now and close your computer. Spend time… [Read More]
{Handmade Business in 31 Days — Day 13, Do something.}
Day 13// On Tuesday I asked you to share your biggest issue and many of you wrote that you’re dreams seem too big {you don’t know where to start}, you seriously doubt yourself + your talents, or you feel it’s time to hire {but you don’t know how}. The truth is we are all have big… [Read More]
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