I listed my first items for sale on Etsy today! I'm officially an Etsy Seller. Well... maybe not. I guess it depends on whether you have to actually have made a sale to be a seller. Anyway, I have listings! And I'm so excited! I have lots more to list, but I am spreading them out.
First, I listed a Custom Photo Crazy Quilt, using my very own wedding quilt as an example. We had a very relaxed country-themed wedding with denim bridesmaid dresses, a sunflower-lined aisle, and an antique John Deere tractor hay ride. It was wonderful! And seeing this quilt everyday takes me back to that once-in-a-lifetime feeling. Not only does it include photos, it also has fabrics that we used to decorate and that symbolize aspects of our wedding. I finished it off with tons of hand-embroidery and button and bead embellishments.
This quilt is so special to me; It would be such an honor to create such a special family heirloom for someone else. That's what I love about custom orders. You really get to make a special connection with your buyer. I can't wait for that first sale! Then I guess I will be an Official Official Etsy Seller!
B.Inspired Boutique is really hoppin' this week. I just received an order last evening for 3 Bursting Photo Books to be used for Bridal and Baby Shower gifts. And I'm working on Bursting Photo Books for consignment in 3 different shops! I'm glad it's doing well, but I feel like I've kicked into production mode. I'm learning that I don't always like "production mode." It doesn't always feel very creative. So, I've created a little challenge to make sure I tap into that true creative energy each and everyday: Etsy Doodle. Yeah, I know. It sounds so corny, and it is! But I love it! It's a Flickr group geared toward Etsy Sellers (but welcoming to any doodler) that gives a daily theme for doodling. Then the "doodlers" can post pics or scans of their doodles to share. It's really cool to see how different artist interpret a theme! Here is one of today's doodles (from Those Greathouse Women) based around the theme "COUNTRY." 
