Making Handmade Cards.

I wanted to write a post about what my hobby is and why I love doing it so much. As you can probably tell by the title that I make my own greeting cards for any occasions. I love making cards as I find it very relaxing and rewarding not just for my self but for others. my mother-in-law was the one that got into it and at first I started off with just a few bits that I got for Christmas but now my collection has grown and I'm now doing different style cards.

I have made my own group on Facebook to sell them on to other people just to make a little extra for myself as well as to put towards buying more craft stuff for my collection. I am going to be making pop box soon as well as they look lovely and great for gifts. I never thought that I would be able to make anything really as I'm not very good at art or anything like that but it is really easy to do.

The other good thing about it is that you can buy craft stuff from your local poundland store or the range. There are great websites as well and they aren't badly price either. I can't see myself doing anything else now. I am going to buy storage for all my craft stuff as I am getting so much now.

I am now starting to make Christmas cards to give to family and friends. I'm also putting pictures on my group and I will gladly make it for them. I will keep you all updated with how it is all going and how I get on.

If you would like me to make a card for you or anyone else that's fine. My cards cost £3 and I accept PayPal as payment. I do add a bit on for postage but this may vary depending on the weight of the card(s).

I hope to speak to you all soon, until then I hope you enjoy my blogs.

Making A Business From A Hobby.

We all have a talent that we are good at and we think about how we can make something from it and also to make a little bit for ourselves. It's very easy to do and you can findemnify plenty of video's on YouTube to help you.

I love to make handmade cards, some people make cakes, jewellery, dummy clips ect ect. I am thinking about selling some of my handmade cards for less than what they sell them on the shops. And that is something you will need to think about is your price.

You need to make them cheap for your customers otherwise they won't buy from you. The other thing you will need to think about is making sure that you don't fall in the "self employed". You won't be classed as "self employed" unless you pay someone to help you. You also don't come under "self employed" if you are selling something that is a hobby.

The good way to sell something is in a group or page on facebook also making a website for your products. Some websites you have to pay eachieve month a fee and there are others that do it for free. I would always do payments by PayPal, bank transfer or cash on collection. Always make sure that payment is made before the product has been sent or collected as that way you are covering yourself.

Always give a time line on when the order needs to be made by so that way you are giving yourself time to get anything that you made need and also time for you to make it. Always start off slow until you get enough intrest then you can start making it grow.

Remember people need to get to know you and trust you. Put pictures of your items to show your work. People will see you and start buying from you if the price is right. Also ask for feedback for other people who might buy from you so that they know its real and not fake.

I hope my advice helps you.