Friday, September 24, 2010
4 Little Words
When I see things that I like in stores I find myself saying "I could make that". Those 4 little words have cost saved my dear hubby untold amounts of money :) Who wants to pay full price for things they could make at home? Not me....no Sir... So I find a new hobby. (Like I need more hobbies)A new way to bring extra income into the house. This is what I tell myself as I buy sterling silver findings, watch faces, swarovski crystals, jewelry tools, cases, display items, cute drawstring bags, the list goes on and on. The funny part is that if I had just bought the jewelry that I had originally wanted I would have actually saved money! So over the past few years I have done a few jewelry shows, sold some jewelry to family and friends and their friends. My beautiful daughter is having a holiday party at her home tomorrow and invited me to come along and bring some of my jewelry. So today I'm organizing some of the pieces that I have already made and I'll be adding a few more pairs of earrings. Maybe if I'm lucky somewhere in the next 10 years I'll break even on my investment.....or maybe even bring some extra income into the house :)
I soooooooo know what you mean!!
ReplyDeleteGood luck turning a profit at the party!!! I'm sure you'll sell it all!
I've done the exact same thing! I did it with a friend so I don't even have the beads or jewelry to show for it. My husband and I still joke about it! I've pretty much decided that crafting is for fun and not for making money, at least for me.
ReplyDeleteI am sure not getting rich from it. LOL Although, my aprons are bringing in a pretty penny....just enough to support my apron habit. LOL
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