Thinkin'

I'm thinking a lot. Clicking around the internet in the last few days, reading emails that I had been filing away and ignoring, I'm realizing how much there is beyond Etsy. I love Etsy, no doubt, I made it through a lot of craziness there. But sometimes, when you spend a lot of time with the same people...or like-minded people you begin to think that's all there is...that you've reached the limit. There is no limit...not really.

So I'm trying to expand, not just my line, but my network, my ideas. I need goals. More defined goals. That's sticking out like a sore thumb. I may also need a business mentor...I can admit I'm not sure what I'm doing. I'm getting there, though. One step, one picture, one post at a time.

Post Picture: Four heads are better than one...even if one is bright yellow and a little googly-eyed. Creep-tastic new listing at the Closet.

elpy [Closet]

So because I'm more than a little obsessed with organizing at the moment, I decided, on a very big whim, to open another shop. Yes, that bring my total to three but there are really only two active shops. I'm calling it elpy [Closet]. It's for destashing. I buy more than I need so I'm passing it on. It's pretty bare bones now, but I'll be listing more in the coming days.

I feel almost like I had a second child. (IRL there are no little LPs yet) It's exciting but tiring as I divide my attention between the two, do what I must to make the adjustments, fill out the forms, settle into a routine.

It'll make me work harder on elpy [Handcrafted]. My item total will drop drastically once everything's been moved over. I think it'll be easier to look at, easier for me to see what I have, what I need to make. I think it's a good move. I'm pleased.

Post Picture: Banner for newest shop.