Aw Dandelion

Dandelion has been trying to keep up with her correspondence, especially writing all those Valentine's Day cards to her beau.

9 Months Later, The Baby is Born

On July 11, 2009, my etsy store, BusyBeadLady, has been opened for 9 months.

Nine months ago, the seed was planted and fertilized by a brief encounter with the Martha Stewart show. The idea that there was a place to show and possibly sell my product, was romantic and irresistible.

As with anyone finding out that they are about to have a baby, I tried to find out as much as I could about the process. Oh the excitement of a new adventure! Of course my baby was going to be the most perfect, desirable baby ever born.

Over the last 9 months, my baby has grown in the belly of etsy. I give it the nutrition of listing, blogging and twittering. I brag to everyone about it on the forums and chat rooms. I check it's health with site optimizers and google analyst.

Being the proud mother has a set back. When nobody views my baby, it makes me sad. Am I a good mother? Where did I go wrong? Then I think of all there is left to do do to give my baby every chance in this cyber world, better pictures and descriptions. Perhaps remaking the item. Is the pricing right? Am I showing my baby in dirty diapers or giving it the scrubbed, baby powder look that will attract the attention it deserves.

As with any child, the more love and respect I give my store, the more I will receive back in the end.

As we embark on our life together, mother and child will grow. Hopefully my child will take care of me well into my old age.

FIRST CRAFT SHOW THIS YEAR

I usually try to sell at 3 or 4 shows every year. The first one will be April 11th. in the quaint town of Gulfport. Gulfport is a very art oriented town on the outskirts of St. Petersburg. The show is called Springfest.

The picture on the left is of an event called Get Rescued. It was held February 28th. for the animals.

As you can see, many people love to come to events held here. Our northern neighbors are down for the winter, and the weather is beautiful this time of year.

Another wonderful thing is that electricity is provided for vendors, which allows Gulfport to have 1st Friday and 3rd. Saturday Art Walks, evening events.

If you happen to be in the Tampa Bay area on April 11, 2009, please stop by and say hello.

I have included a link to the Gulfport Merchants site. Just click the title of this post.