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I have been so busy lately, in the best way possible. I have been busy with some new ideas and items. I am excited about the direction my business is going.  I know it might seem easy to just throw a few new things together every now and then, but it takes planning and courage.

Courage to put myself out there every time I show the public a new idea.

I have to believe in myself and my product enough to show the world.  I think that takes courage, especially if it is an item I have never tried before.

Often I have made an item for myself or a friend or a couple friends before I put it out there for purchase.  My friends can then test the items and give me feedback. I need to know about durability, sturdiness, fading if the item is fabric.  They are my quality control in essence.  

Sometimes I have to make a few prototypes before I come up with a successful product.

Not every idea works out the first time.  

This is especially try if a zipper is involved.  No matter how many times I have put a zipper into something I still have to pin and repine a few times before I sew it in. I am ashamed to tell you how many zippers I have ripped out a couple times before I got it right.  We all make mistakes.

Most often new items are customer requests.  Usually they have been requested more than once.  The burlap wedding chair signs I have made a few times. More to come on these!

The first flag I made was for my daughter.  She won't graduate tip next year but it is a great test.  

I tested the paint first.  I ran it under the sink after it was dry.  No problem. I sprayed it with the hose.  No problem.

This was the request.  So many of my best sellers are.  My friends and customers have the best ideas. I won't copy anything.  I put my own spin on all my items.  A good friend asked if I could make this one.  Of course!  "I can make that" is my middle name. Their high school colors are black and orange.

They are going to have friends and family sign it with a permanent marker at a graduation party.  Great idea! 

To prevent fading I spray seal all these with a protective matte sealer.  I don't want the bows fading horribly.  Some fading is expected just because they are outside all the time, but I want the colors to stay as bright as possible.

Have an idea you want brought to life?  Contact me!