I feel like my shop took off over the weekend! My first two online customers (who both happen to be fabulous and wonderfully-sassy women) each picked up two JoyfulJems by Joanna originals :-) -- Thank you JS and LA!
I also decided to create some new designs and kind-of stumbled onto this color combination!
While making that set of earrings, I picked them up from the bottom on accident, and came across this design!
*sigh* I love the creative process! I'm also exploring how to wrap/package my jewelry for shipping... and picked up a GREAT book from the Benton County Library, which has been really helpful as I explore how to sell my creations online! "
Crafty Superstar: Make crafts on the side, earn extra cash, and basically have it all" is by Grace Dobush (http://crafty.gracedobush.com/), and includes FANTASTIC advice from successful and creative crafters involved in a variety of crafts. So helpful! The only piece I'm not clear about yet: is my hobby really a hobby in the eyes of the IRS or do I need to register as a business?? It's a little unclear, although it seems that as long as my expenses are greater than my profits from selling (which should be easy, seeing as how I have a hard time not purchasing beading supplies and yarn) it qualifies as a hobby...?? I think.
I should probably get a little clearer on this -- anyone know a tax professional who will give me free (or nearly free) advice? I'll totally trade some earrings!
Joy and peace,
-j
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