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My Dilemma...
I have a dilemma..... I am really loving being at home with our son, but I need just a little more stimulation. I realise that things might change over the coming months as he grows up and becomes more playful, but until then I need something to fill in the hours that he sleeps and to make me feel like I am more than just a mum.
So at this point I am reluctant to start up any kind of business, but I am thinking that maybe I could open up an Etsy store and sell some things through there. This would have a couple of benefits:
- I could make money to buy pretty fabrics to make more pretty stuff to sell
- It would give me something other than the baby to talk about with others
- It may give me the confidence to think about an online business at some point in the future
My main problem is working out what to sell. I could purchase the license to make buttercup bags or I could make bibs and burp cloths to sell as a pack or maybe even breastfeeding covers. I suspect that I may get sick of making the same things over and over again, so perhaps it might be best for me to just sell 'one-of-a-kind' items.
At the moment it is all up in the air and I really need to give it some thought. I just know that I need to do something to avoid going insane lol!I would love to hear your thoughts as to what you think I should do!
Hi Snickerdoodle, I have been following you for awhile now after seeing your blog details on Simple Savings. Congrats on your beautiful baby boy! I just wanted to encourage you regarding your idea for an etsy store. Your work is beautiful and I love checking out the things you have made. Baby items would do really well, even your funky breast pads. I agree about getting bored just doing the one thing, so get working on a range of things! I'm sure you'll do great.
ReplyDeleteYes definately do an Etsy store. Have a look at the site oneprettything as they have heaps of easy projects that you could alternate with your baby products.
ReplyDeleteI'd definitely be doing an etsy store if I was you! You have so many different ideas. You could also look at selling PDF patterns too as I know you have said that you like making things like that. Even things like your breastfeeding pillow would sell well I would think!
ReplyDeleteAnother website for likeminded mums is www.craftymamas.com.au - they have a forum, and the girls on there are wonderful. I tend to look at a lot of their creations for inspiration