Showing posts with label resolution. Show all posts
Showing posts with label resolution. Show all posts

Thursday, January 6, 2011

New Ideas for the New Year

So now that it's another new year, my resolution is to focus, focus, focus on how I make items for my shops.  I have a bad habit of making only one or two of a new item instead of several at one time--so this year I am going to try to make one new item at a time--and several of that item rather than one or two. I also want to give myself a week to make as many of a new item as possible. This may help me to achieve my goal better. We shall see.

I did make a list for both of my stores of new items I definitely want to make this year, and I tried not to make it an unrealistic amount. Are you curious to see what I have in mind?

For my Lil' Bit Sassy shop I want to make:
  Children's aprons
  Doll Slings ( I have already made a prototype)
  Doll Blankets (also made one of these already)
  Pacifier/Teething Toy bibs (bibs that a pacifier or toy can be attached to)
  Baby/Toddler Bowl/Utensil holders (keep dishes clean in a diaper bag)
  Doll Diaper Bag Sets: bibs, diapers, changing pad, and wipes.

For my Schoolhouse Designs shop:
  Kitchen Sets: matching pot holders/hanging dish towels
  Potato Bags: use these to cook baked potatoes in the microwave
  Crochet/Knitting Needle cases
  Make-up Organizer: a small open bag with several pockets
  Book-style Kindle/iPad Covers

I don't believe that list is too unreasonable. I do have 12 months to complete it after all. On another note: I am getting an embroidery machine this spring!! I am SO excited about this. Along with this, I plan to make embroidered shirts and other items. I can also personalize items already available! I am hoping this feature will boost my sales somewhat. I've had several requests to personalize my art aprons and now I will be able to do it in a more professional way.