Sunday, January 29, 2012

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Wednesday, January 18, 2012

Big poodle or collar bows
Score! An unplanned visit to Walmart landed me with several 5 yard rolls of the prettiest double satin, variegated organza, and fabric print ribbon for $1 each.  That means lots of new cute spring bows.  By shopping sales and ribbon wholesale remnants I'm able to make my bows at low cost with the best of materials.  I just love the "hunt" for bargains. Christmas sales landed me some beautiful shiny beads. 

Listia


I've been playing about a bit with Listia. They send out an email invitation and it looked intriguing. It is a money free auction type site.  They give you some "points" to begin. I listed some bows that were quite popular with the bidders.  I decided to try listing a few more.  I'm not sure I like everything about it yet; but, it might be a way to gain a little visibility on the web. And, a way to get my bows on more puppies.  That's what it is really all about afterall.

I've got little hearts and shamrocks stuck to my clothes and in my hair.  Having a great time getting all the holiday bows ready.  Just about to begin on Easter.  It is great fun to be working with the spring colors in the dead of a very cold and snowy Alaskan winter.

Tuesday, January 17, 2012

Listia

Small Korker Bows
I've been playing about a bit with Listia. They send out an email invitation and it looked intriguing. It is a money free auction type site.  They give you some "points" to begin. I listed some bows that were quite popular with the bidders.  I decided to try listing a few more.  I'm not sure I like everything about it yet; but, it might be a way to gain a little visibility on the web. And, a way to get my bows on more puppies.  That's what it is really all about afterall.
I've got little hearts and shamrocks stuck to my clothes and in my hair.  Having a great time getting all the holiday bows ready.  Just about to begin on Easter.  It is great fun to be working with the spring colors in the dead of a very cold and snowy Alaskan winter.

Saturday, January 14, 2012

Pondering how to list bows

I have tens of thousands of bows. Anything you can imagine.  Nothing would make me happier than seeing them be shipped out so I can make more.  I have tiny puppy bows and larger mane or collar bows. I have korkers and round bows. I have plain, inexpensive, acetate ear bows and tons more acetate ribbon someone gave me. (I never use acetate for my regular bows; but some groomers really need to cut expenses.  I've got holiday bows and patriotic bows. I've got sports themed bows and more pink and red bows in all different kinds of ribbon & bling.  I realize that looking at what is in my Etsy or Artfire shops no one would even have a clue how many bows I have.  I really enjoy making them and shipping them out; but I get bogged down with the picture taking and posting to the shop.  I need inspiration. I need an idea. I need magic.  What would be the best way for me to list these bows for you? Please, I need to know who is interested in what and how they'd like to shop.  Comment below or email me at Bling@AuroraBows.com