It's All About Attitude!

So I was whiney and mopey about my lack of sales, right? And a lot of others were whiney and mopey about their lack of sales, too. And even more people were sick of reading about us being whiney and mopey about sales. It was becoming a horrible depressing circle, and I just couldn't take that anymore. I knew I had to do something. I just didn't know what, exactly. And then it hit me. If I couldn't sell my own stuff, maybe I could at least help someone else sell theirs. So I started creating Etsy treasuries, for people with little to no sales. Showcasing the talent, showing their stuff, and just giving what little boost I could to help them promote their shops. I met some great people, and now I want you to meet some of them too.

So, allow me to introduce one of those cool shops. Ladies and Gentlemen, I give you...
 The Sky Ruby Project!!! This shop has an awesome eclectic mix of items inspired by vintage jewelry. The story behind the shop is as inspired as the items it holds within. The Sky Ruby Project  was started back in 2007, and while it had some success to start, the owner had other dreams to pursue as well. A 7 year hiatus from the shop earned a Masters in Anthropology, as well as some pretty awesome work as art instructor and a writing specialist. Talk about well rounded!! But the desire to craft, to create beautiful items remained. And so the shop has reopened, and had a pretty good start if I do say so myself. I chatted with the owner, and learned that success is going to be all about attitude! And The Sky Ruby Project has got the right attitude for sure! The shop owner stressed to me the importance of doing your research!! Don't just expect to throw some pictures on a storefront and watch the cash roll in. Don't even consider defeat for at least a year, as research showed that it takes at least that long to get a good start, a feel for the marketplace, and the ability to gauge how your work is received. Another thing I learned in this chat is that you are going to have doubts, even if you are successful right off the bat. Doubts will haunt most every artist at some point. You just can't let them rule you and your craft. I admit I was totally inspired, and it turned my attitude around. I know we can all make this work! And thanks to The Sky Ruby Project, I have a short term goal. Just one sale this month. Just one. Why, you ask? Quite simply, because I covet a piece in this shop, and I swear out of my very next sale, I am going to buy it!

https://www.etsy.com/listing/185106975/vintage-inspired-bracelet-vintage-floral?ref=shop_home_active_4

 

 

Yes, this is what I want out of my very next sale. But there is more great stuff for you to check out and enjoy too! So drop by the shop and browse. Or better yet, shop! You never know, you just might find the piece that gives you just the right attitude!