Newsletter #3

Hi there to all, this is Lu. Welcome to my 3rd newsletter and Happy Veteran's day to you all in the US!!

What happened in the past month?
After long thoughts and a little push on the behind from my sweetest friend Michele at Sweet Irie I opened a new shop on etsy that matches my store name: Crocheted Little Things. Wasn't an easy decision and I'm still scared about it but I hope it will work for the best. The new shop will carries all thing cupcakes, spa items and fake food items. The old shop http://piccoladonna2006.etsy.com will continue to be open and will carries my bags and my jewelry and more traditional crocheted items. Thank you for all the support of my lovely costumers I reached my 100th sale, actually exceeding my goal to reach 100 sales before Christmas!! Thank you!
In light of a new branded shop, my blog got a make over too. Fell free to leave a comment to let me know what you think and don't forget to check out my latest cupcakes finds from other artists.
What's about to happen?
We currently have an amazing giveaway going on on Sweet Irie blog: 5 lucky winners will win 2 Sweet Irie Key fobs! Crazy, isn't it?
Also, to celebrate Veteran's Day with all of you I'm having a 10% off sale on any of my shops! Help me jump start my new shop and get a good deal for the fast approaching holidays! Use the code: Newsletter #4 and I will refund you 10% off your entire purchase! This offer is valid in any of my shops: Crocheted little things, piccoladonna2006, ArtFire or ShopHandmade and will be valid from now until 11/11 at 12 am.
Thanks Giving is almost around the corner and with it so is Black Friday: Don't miss my FREE SHIPPING SALE of any Crocheted Little Things shop!
Hope you enjoy these savings and to see you there!

Sunday personal post

Seems like a very good period around here. I'm grateful, but it also scares me...I can be spoiled about so much happiness and serenity if all of sudden things start falling apart again. But Until it lasts, I'm gonna enjoy every little second of it.
So, let's start with some updates on my beloved son, Gabriel.
He scored good enough on his first report card that came in few days ago. Still some problem on his conduct, but I'm pretty confident that we can work on it and resolve them.
The doc accepted our choice to go meds-free and Gabriel improvements speak louder of any medication he has ever been on.
Yesterday, he had his last soccer game and he won a trophy (in the picture with my daughter and his coach). Since the soccer game is over, we're going to start him on baseball soon!

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On the business site, there is a big news too: I opened a new shop on etsy that matches my store name: Crocheted Little Things. Wasn't an easy decision and I'm still scared about it but I hope it will work for the best. The new shop will carries all thing cupcakes, spa items and fake food items. The old shop http://piccoladonna2006.etsy.com will continue to be open and will carries my bags and my jewelry and more traditional items. Thank you for all the support of my lovely costumers I reached my 100th sale, actually exceeding my goal to reach 100 sales before Christmas!! Thank you!

Last Thing: Don't miss a wonderful giveaway going on right now on Sweet Irie blog!

New artfire studio!!!

Big new to all my followers!!! I'm very excited to announce that starting today my "Crocheted little things" are availble or ArtFire too!!!!!
I'm still building up my inventory there. Here a preview:

How does it looks????

Look what I found!!

Please take a look to visit this amazing shop http://www.sweetirie.etsy.com/. Michele, the owner is the most sweet and helpful gal you can ever meet!!! I bumped in her on the etsy forums and I consider my self blessed to be now friend of this amazing woman!

Today, I wanna spotlight her new listing 'cause I think it's gorgeous and very handy for this coming Christmas season. Keep reading about what Michele has to say about her new products!!

This super cute mini is handmade with a triple thick interfacing and is accented with two layers of Moda Flutterby designer fabric. The band is big enough to slip on and off your wrist at a generous 6" long including hardware or 9" in diameter or 22.9 cm long (4 1/2" on each side). It contains a split ring keychain, which is big enough to hold a large number of keys.

Mini's are the perfect way to keep your keys organized and in plain sight! If your like me and have a hard time finding your keys hidden deep within your purse, then this is the perfect solution! You can even slip them right over your wrist, keeping them close when you are out shopping or have your hands full with a baby, bags, or other stuff.A brand new product line and found exclusively at Sweet Irie! Be the very first to own the mini™! I can make them in any material seen throughout my shop! SO...if you don't like this one, but are dying for another...convo me! I would be thrilled to make one!

Now your daughter can have that super cute wristlet key chain just like mom! If you have a little one who loves to play dress up, then this is the perfect little stocking stuffer for you! You can buy it separate or together, the Mini™ is made in that same fabric you love, so she'll feel giddy each time you are off to the store! If you already have a Sweet Irie key chain and would like to have a Mini™ for your little one, just convo me to create a custom listing! I would be happy to make your little ones dream come true! This sweet set can be for you and your little one, or all for yourself!

Remember to check http://www.sweetirie.etsy.com/ and ask Michele about specific colors/fabric, she a piece of cake to work with and I'm sure she will make you very happy!

Also, be sure to check her blog http://www.sweetirieoriginals.blogspot.com/ to be update about her latest giveaways!!!

Have an happy shopping!!

shophandmade.com

Well, etsy is not working for me laterly.....I put all my effort in it but everytime it requires more...and more money.....I think I'm too overwhelmed right now for the lack of sales and inquiry, I just need to step back and take a break!
In the meanwhile I'm building a light box to improve my pics and I started posting some of my wares on a new venue: shophandmade.com! It's free and they support the "go green" movement that I feel really strong right now. Anyway, I think it's worth a try, will see what happen!
I didn't get the chance to go to the tax office yet, My kids are sick and I don't feel so good either, so today it's a trip to the doctor office....
But I don't loose my hope, tomorrow will be another day.............For now I just keep running around like a blind chicken.....Would somebody take me by my hand and guide my throught this day?????????