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Keeping Hope Alive

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As many of you may know, I have been trying to sell my jeweled creations for the past few months. So far, I have not been having much luck although I have been doing almost everything I read in the Etsy articles on success. There have been endless compliments on my work but no buyers. I can't seem to figure out why that is.

Marketing to friends, family and social sites is ok but I need something that will draw in a crowd. Craft fairs perhaps? So far, the Brooklyn Indie Market is looking more appealing everyday. My mom and I stopped by there last Saturday to check out the "goings-ons". Of course I ended up going home with a few handmade items like a great pair of blue earrings made by Flare, white amber oil that I adore by Off The Mat, and a necklace for my mom by the very talented KnitKnit. Shopping in the small flea market made me think it's time to get out there and hustle. I'm going to ask a few crafty friends if they will be interested in sharing a table with me. I'm all about promoting my friends' work as well. Hopefully this will give my work some exposure and keep me encouraged at the same time.

In the past 2 weeks, ideas have been popping into my head at all times of the day. At 2am, I came up with a brilliant idea on how to recycle lace fabric to make jewelry, at 5am, I had a great idea for a silhouette painting I want to create to put in my bathroom when I move, etc. I keep a little black book of ideas on my dresser and it is quickly filling up with all sorts of goodness. My aim is to create at least 5 of them within two weeks. I need this type of time management in order to execute these ideas and present them to the public to get recognition sooner than later. I'm trying my best to be optimistic but it's easier said than done.

Special thanks to all those who support me in my endeavors and to you, the readers. I appreciate the time you take to read my rantings, experiences and opinions. Great things are soon to come. Stay tuned oh and remember to stop by my Etsy shop, Imperiale. There will be unique jewelry waiting for you :)
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