milovany Posted July 12, 2012 Share Posted July 12, 2012 I sell high quality hair accessories. With 5 daughters, I fuond my company to meet a need, and I love the products. I can fix their (and my) hair in minutes and it always looks gorgeous. My site is www.lillarose.biz/sweethairlooms We ***love*** Lilla Rose hair clips. My girls hosted one of their first big home parties and we/they sold $400 in clips to their friends/moms. Highly recommend. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Sunshine Mom Posted July 12, 2012 Share Posted July 12, 2012 We ***love*** Lilla Rose hair clips. My girls hosted one of their first big home parties and we/they sold $400 in clips to their friends/moms. Highly recommend. Aww, thanks!:001_smile: We can do online parties if anyone wants to host one and earn free hair stuff. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
EducationX2 Posted July 12, 2012 Share Posted July 12, 2012 I sell Uppercase Living vinyl for walls. I sell home ground flour and corn meal through our local food co-op. And I sell my services as a speech-to-text transcriber for hearing impaired persons. I need to remember you. Don't stop selling before next year. :D I love words. And quotes. I have a couple things that I want on my wall, just need to narrow it down. (Really, Uppercase Living is like.... crack for someone like me. I can just see it now, my walls are eventually going to look like the pages of a book. :lol:) I can't get anything yet because I'm moving in a year, but once I move I should be settled for 6-7 years and can finally get something! :tongue_smilie:I've been wanting to order for so long. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dolphin Posted July 12, 2012 Share Posted July 12, 2012 Just an FYI that in the past, these kinds of threads have been removed, even when the links have been solicited (as I learned the hard way). Maybe it would be permitted on the FS board? Maybe a sub category at the top of the for sale board, like the 2 logic stage categories within the k-8 board. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
creekland Posted July 12, 2012 Author Share Posted July 12, 2012 Just an FYI that in the past, these kinds of threads have been removed, even when the links have been solicited (as I learned the hard way). Maybe it would be permitted on the FS board? Thanks for the warning. I went ahead and bookmarked some sites - just in case. I can fully understand not wanting advertisements on any particular average thread or that's all we'd have on here, but it sure would be nice if the mods would allow one thread people could get on if they wanted to and ignore if they didn't want it. I wouldn't care where it was. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
KungFuPanda Posted July 12, 2012 Share Posted July 12, 2012 Mine is only useful if you're in Central Maryland. I give bellydance lessons in my home studio. My student troupe is mainly families (moms, daughters, sons, husbands) and they perform 2-3 times per year. I also do the occasional teen girl birthday party, moms night out, or bridal shower. (Real bellydancers never ever do bachelor parties) Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Wyndie Posted July 12, 2012 Share Posted July 12, 2012 I sell Juice Plus, which is fruits and veggies in a capsule. :) It has really helped us a lot during DH's unemployment and I get to help people eat well in the process so it's a nice fit for me. :) Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mc26 Posted July 12, 2012 Share Posted July 12, 2012 I sell Usborne books, which I just love. I also had an online store for years that specialized in cool boys' clothes and accessories and stuff, but closed that last year. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mommaduck Posted July 12, 2012 Share Posted July 12, 2012 Mine is only useful if you're in Central Maryland. I give bellydance lessons in my home studio. My student troupe is mainly families (moms, daughters, sons, husbands) and they perform 2-3 times per year. I also do the occasional teen girl birthday party, moms night out, or bridal shower. (Real bellydancers never ever do bachelor parties) Okay, that is very cool! I'll have to tell a couple of my friends with dance daughters. In my case though, after eleven pregnancies, NO ONE wants to see my belly :001_huh::tongue_smilie::lol: Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Colleen in NS Posted July 12, 2012 Share Posted July 12, 2012 Here are some pictures of cotton hats and purses I've made for sale, plus some of the cotton sheets I've acquired to use for sewing projects. I have a huge variety of cotton/silk fabric and many colours of cotton yarn. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Just Beachy Posted July 12, 2012 Share Posted July 12, 2012 I have enjoyed reading all the replies. What a talented and diversified group we are. I used to design and sell custom children's clothing. However, homeschooling is my priority and that is taking up more time these days. Also, my eyes are as sharp as they used to be and as I need them to be for much of the detailed work I did. Because I am a fabric addict though, I now sell fabrics. We have a small selection. I am slowly, but surely, building up my inventory. :) Beachy Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
8circles Posted July 12, 2012 Share Posted July 12, 2012 I sell Usborne books, which I just love. I also had an online store for years that specialized in cool boys' clothes and accessories and stuff, but closed that last year. Hey! I think I know you from another board! Were/are you on the BBB? Of so, I used to browse your store a lot - you had some nice stuff. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Stacey in NY Posted July 12, 2012 Share Posted July 12, 2012 Wow, what a fun thread, so many talented people on here! I have 2 shops on ETSY, I sell hand knitted/felted gifts on 1, and handcrafted BEER Soaps (yes beer, they are made with a liquid base of beer to start) on the other. Here are links; http://www.etsy.com/listing/97512438/blueberry-blonde-ale-beer-soap?ref=pr_shop http://www.etsy.com/listing/91885867/unique-buttoned-scarfcowl Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
gabbymom Posted July 12, 2012 Share Posted July 12, 2012 Love this idea! Oh SWB, P u l e e z e can this be a new category for the hive?! :D I noticed on the resource page of WTM that there is a list of business owners, so you could see about being posted there. That said, there are a lot of us who sell on Etsy or other place as (very) small businesses...ie. not big enough to have a website, and I think that's what this thread is all about. My daughters each have etsy shops: http://www.anacreate.etsy.com http://www.shutterdot.etsy.com http://www.bewitchyourself.etsy.com Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
VeritasMama Posted July 13, 2012 Share Posted July 13, 2012 My oldest sells dairy goats and goat milk soap. She has been building up a herd of dairy cows for families who want their own milk, but none of those are for sale yet. She will only sell them after they are trained to behave during milking. She also has an order to train a goat to pull like the one she is training for herself now. She also has a lamb that she needs to go to Dallas and shear. She spins at farmers markets every weekend, where she also sells yarn........ Gee, no wonder she does not have time to clean her room. I feel so lazy now, it is time to rethink my life :tongue_smilie:. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mc26 Posted July 13, 2012 Share Posted July 13, 2012 Hey! I think I know you from another board! Were/are you on the BBB? Of so, I used to browse your store a lot - you had some nice stuff. That's me :001_smile: Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
8circles Posted July 13, 2012 Share Posted July 13, 2012 That's me :001_smile: :seeya::seeya: Welcome! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mereminerals Posted July 13, 2012 Share Posted July 13, 2012 I formulate, make and sell mineral makeup. Currently I sell foundation, blush, eye shadow, and mineral veil. I had a website, but had trouble with it being hacked so we shut it down and just haven't had time to have a new one built. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
razorbackmama Posted July 13, 2012 Share Posted July 13, 2012 I sell Usborne Books.:D My website is in my signature. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Donna Posted July 13, 2012 Share Posted July 13, 2012 I don't make or sell anything but I've enjoyed reading this thread and seeing all the neat things people here are doing and making! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
creekland Posted July 13, 2012 Author Share Posted July 13, 2012 That said, there are a lot of us who sell on Etsy or other place as (very) small businesses...ie. not big enough to have a website, and I think that's what this thread is all about. I was aware of Etsy before this thread, but I can't tell from Etsy who is also on here, plus, of course, not everyone on here who sells something is on Etsy. ;) Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Suzq Posted July 13, 2012 Share Posted July 13, 2012 What a fun thread. It's great to see all the ideas on here. You are all so crafty and talented. I hope to check back here and do some clicking to see some of your websites. My dh is a beekeeper and we have been working with beeswax -- trying different formulas for hand cream and lip balm. We sell it in really cute jars. I hope to purchase the lip balm tubes and try that too. And of course we sell honey -- yum, yum. We have made this into a small business LLC. My family goes around to schools,libraries, nursing homes doing bee talks and crafting rolled candles. For the talks we have a website http://www.thornapplewoodlands.com but we haven't added honey and beeswax products. Although if someone would want some I am sure we could box it up and ship it out. :) Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Nan in Mass Posted July 13, 2012 Share Posted July 13, 2012 ...Oh, Nan! Congratulations!!!!!!!!!! Have you actually sold anything yet?? I do remember when you started talking about learning painting - way to go! I would love to see some photos.... I am proud to report that I have sold 3 paintings and 22 cards!!! I made enough on cards to pay for their printing and I still have cards left over to sell. And ... I have a studio!!!!! My husband painted a bit of the garden shed for me. It is tiny but it is SO nice to have someplace where I can leave a project out without either putting it away or having the family severly inconvenienced and risking the cat walking over my pallette or getting her magnificent fluffy tail into the paint and doing some doing some painting of her own. I'm sure everyone in this thread knows what I am talking about lol. We (my mother and I work together) are working on getting a website and attaching a box to the side of their garage in which to display paintings. They live on a busy street. This is right where I wanted to be as homeschooling winds down. I can't believe it. Have you read that book Outlier? Among other interesting theories, it says that it takes 10,000 hours of practice to become really good at something. That translates to about full time for 5 years. I am at the 3 month mark lol, and it is looking like that 10,000 hour theory is going to apply to this, so I am relieved and happy. I just have to keep painting and keep studying and I will be able to make some paintings that please me. I'm not aiming for world famous here. And even more important, I have found that I actually like doing the painting. There are lots of things that I do because I like the result (like sewing clothes) not because I like the actual doing. I was afraid this, when I actually got to the point where I was able to do it, would turn out to be one of those, but it hasn't and I'm pretty sure it won't. : ) Nan Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Colleen in NS Posted July 13, 2012 Share Posted July 13, 2012 I am proud to report that I have sold 3 paintings and 22 cards!!! I made enough on cards to pay for their printing and I still have cards left over to sell. Nan, congratulations!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!! I am SO happy for you!!!!!!!!!! And ... I have a studio!!!!! My husband painted a bit of the garden shed for me. It is tiny but it is SO nice to have someplace where I can leave a project out without either putting it away or having the family severly inconvenienced and risking the cat walking over my pallette or getting her magnificent fluffy tail into the paint and doing some doing some painting of her own. I'm sure everyone in this thread knows what I am talking about lol. Oh, I have started dreaming of my own studio space, too!!!! Right now my dining table is covered with a sewing machine, a big Boston paper cutter, my box of sewing tools, piles of cards cut out and ready to decorate, and more. Good for you!!!! We (my mother and I work together) are working on getting a website and attaching a box to the side of their garage in which to display paintings. They live on a busy street. Wonderful! This is right where I wanted to be as homeschooling winds down. I can't believe it. That is so great!!!!Have you read that book Outlier? Yes.Among other interesting theories, it says that it takes 10,000 hours of practice to become really good at something. That translates to about full time for 5 years. I am at the 3 month mark lol, and it is looking like that 10,000 hour theory is going to apply to this, so I am relieved and happy. I just have to keep painting and keep studying and I will be able to make some paintings that please me. I'm not aiming for world famous here. And even more important, I have found that I actually like doing the painting. There are lots of things that I do because I like the result (like sewing clothes) not because I like the actual doing. I was afraid this, when I actually got to the point where I was able to do it, would turn out to be one of those, but it hasn't and I'm pretty sure it won't. : ) Nan Ah yes, I get this (the bolded). I have "parts" of processes that I like to do, and other parts I don't. I'm not crazy about cutting out cards (though I do like the measuring to design sizes) and envelopes, but I like when I get to the decorating stage. Sewing - I don't like the fabric prep/layoutpinthepattern stage/some smallbutfinicky parts of the construction stage, but I like the fabric and design planning, and the decorating. I pretty much like all parts of knitting and crocheting, because once I get a design planned and get it started, it's rhythmic. I am so happy for you that this dream is working out so nicely! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Nestof3 Posted July 13, 2012 Share Posted July 13, 2012 I design digital scrapbook supplies. :) I can also design blogs, logos, etc etc. Really? I am a hybrid scrapbooker who uses some digital elements -- mainly photo templates. I'll keep you in mind if I cannot figure out what I want to do with my blog. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Nestof3 Posted July 13, 2012 Share Posted July 13, 2012 In theory, I make cards, and I should sell them. I haven't had time in a while. Samples are on my blog in a slideshow. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
hsingscrapper Posted July 16, 2012 Share Posted July 16, 2012 I sell jewelry and make custom pieces. I'm also working on copywork books and have a copy of Parables of Nature on sale on Amazon. Are we allowed to post limks in this thread? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Wildiris Posted July 16, 2012 Share Posted July 16, 2012 We don't make 'em, but we sell Eye Wear~Sunglasses, Goggles, and designer eye glasses at The Eye Shop. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SonshineLearner Posted July 16, 2012 Share Posted July 16, 2012 My son sells He wanted to design a knife that was fully functional. It has a locking mechanism and everything. It's pretty cool!! :) He's sold a ton; they're offered through CRKT and some catalogues. If anyone wants some KleckerKnives.com is where to go :) Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Teresa in MO Posted July 16, 2012 Share Posted July 16, 2012 My son sells He wanted to design a knife that was fully functional. It has a locking mechanism and everything. It's pretty cool!! :) He's sold a ton; they're offered through CRKT and some catalogues. If anyone wants some KleckerKnives.com is where to go :) I bought one of these at our homeschool conference in June. I bought it for my 9 yo ds whose name is Nathan! He put it together and loves it. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SonshineLearner Posted July 16, 2012 Share Posted July 16, 2012 I bought one of these at our homeschool conference in June. I bought it for my 9 yo ds whose name is Nathan! He put it together and loves it. Oh fun!! Glad he liked it. If he wants... some people send in pics which are uploaded to the site... (Pics of the child and knife) :) Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Alphabetika Posted July 16, 2012 Share Posted July 16, 2012 I just opened an Etsy shop. :D Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Liz CA Posted July 16, 2012 Share Posted July 16, 2012 Crochet baby jackets and matching hats for newborns. It's local and I donate to pregnancy crisis center as well. No website, though. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Delirium Posted July 16, 2012 Share Posted July 16, 2012 We make and sell leather products. Bracelets, LARP/fantasy gear, book pouches, etc http://www.msleatherworks.com/ Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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