Blog Makeover!!!

I’m getting another makeover!!...Well, my blog is, and I can’t wait! All of you wonderful people that wish to continue to keep up with me will soon be able to  easier than ever.  The lovely & talented Katie Price of Priceless Design Studios is designing my new layout and it should be up and runnin’ in about another week and a half.

In the mean time here are my social media links , Let’s Connect!

 Twitter

Facebook

My Etsy

The Blog

And more about Katie:

First off I was introduced to Katie through Jillian Hart, another blogger who I keep up with and admire who works in social media marketing who I inquired to redesign my blog. Jillian in turn recommended Katie.

I reviewed Katies’ blog, design portfolio , policies , & pricing. Needless to say I was impressed; not only with her work, clear and fair policies, and pricing but her prompt response time! WOW! Katie is on top of it. She is truly professional and makes you feel secure in your transaction with her.

Sneek Peek:

Here is a lil’ bit of the inspirations for the upcoming design  

color scheme insperations

this blog is a fashion forward fav
Aunie Sauce

lovely and inspirational blog I personally follow
Two Men and a Mommy

love the art inspired design
Hello Hue

super sleek & infoemative
Graphic Design Confessions

Love the colorful design and wow! you have to check out their recopies
Our Best Bites

Calming art inspired design with always awesomely beautiful photos
Sketch and Wash

I LOVE each and every one of these blogs and happily subscribe and keep up with each one and they have provided me with a wealth of information and inspiration. I suggest you check them out.

Hobby or new way of life??

Are you a crafter or "hobbyists"? Well you obviously love what you are doing or you wouldn't be taking the time from your schedule to do it, ya? So how do you know your not really on the path to your new life; your new you?! 

Have you ever sold anything you have made? Has anyone ever seen your work then asked you to make one for them? If you answered yes you might want to start giving yourself and your lil hobby some more credit. If people are showing a genuine interest in your work you probably have the potential to make an actual income from your creations.

Intimidated? making excuses yet? STOP BEING NEGATIVE! With some patients, concentration, and good support you may be closer to being an entrepreneur than you think.

I personally have been to college for entrepreneurship & business tech and mngt. BUT DON'T BE MISTAKEN...when it came to sitting down and starting my own business..all my education and training retreated to their original hiding places inside of my mind. Sure, I could sit down and write an impressive business plan for someone else's dreams. When it came to my own, the intimidation of failure and being completely overwhelmed took over.

HOWEVER, I have a wonderful support team. AND THIS IS THE 1ST TIP I GIVE TO YOU MY FELLOW CRAFTERS!! THE ONE TIP NO ONE EVER TOLD ME...Get someone or someones behind you that TRULY believe in you. I'm not just talking about pats on the back and half sincere at-a-boys. I mean you need to team up with at least one GOOD person that WILL PUSH you. For me that person is my husband, John. If it were not for him I do not think I could be where I am now..(where am I now you ask? I am now earning a part time income, just from doing what I love WHILE staying at home with my children)

What do I mean by someone willing to push you...here are some qualities to look for in your 2nd hand man (or women):

They DO NOT accept "I can't", "I'm not sure", "not today", "maybe later", "I don't wana" or ANY other B.S. answers/excuses.

They are willing and have the authority to make SOME decisions for you. (for me it is making those necessary investments into myself and business that I am too intimidated by failure to make)

They are SERIOUS about your business. 

They are willing to INVEST TIME into your business. (John, helps with babysitting and bookkeeping)

So with this first gem of wisdom I leave you for now and say "DARE TO DREAM MY FRIENDS, THEN DARE TO TAKE ACTION"

-Sheanna Marie