Sunday 14 April 2013

Beach Life


I am back from my holiday in North Devon with a camera full of photographs, and not very much crafting done. So many photos that I don't quite know which to pick. It was cold much of the time, but we did have some lovely walks on the glorious beaches.

Running around a beach can be really exhillarating.


Who needs to go abroad?

The last comment is mainly for my children, who spent a lot of the week moaning that their friends apparently all go much more exotic and exciting places.

And as for crafting I have had a really good week. I am almost at the point of posting a new pattern on ravelry. I so want to put it on, but haven't quite got the right photos yet. It is so tempting just to think "that will do", but I am going to try and get it all as perfect as possible, so that will probably be another week.

My monarch butterfly toy sets on Etsy have sold out. My first online product sales. (OK, there were only two.) But it has made me think that selling online is probably the way to go, and I am busy making another set.

Also on Craftsy one of my patterns got into the Craftsy Trending Patterns Charts, which really boosted sales for a short while. Very exciting for a day or two, but then a bit sad as I slowly dropped down and out of the chart. I have not really considered the power of advertising before ...







16 comments:

  1. What beautiful beaches. I didn't even know that craftsy had trending patterns. It is really exciting watching patterns be really popular. Can you say what your pattern is?

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  2. Great pics and the first one is great - would make a nice card. Hope you have a good week.

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  3. Your holiday photos show smiley faces and that's what holidays are about, not the location, eh? From a caravan lover whose children also moan about the fact that they have never been on a plane like all of their friends! Well done on your online sales - I'm sure more will follow x

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  4. wow, what gorgeous photographs!! Very professional :)

    congratulations on your Etsy sales and craftsy success, both so well deserved :) x

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  5. Well done on your first sales. Lucky you, in North Devon - Lynmouth was like my 2nd home when I was growing up. Absolutely love it there.

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  6. The beach pics are wonderful and you're right - we have so many amazing places in this country that it would take a lifetime to see them all.

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  7. Congratulations on the sales and your chart topping pattern (it may have only been for a short time but that doesn't matter). Looking forward to seeing your next pattern.
    Lovely beach photos too :-)

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  8. Your pics are great evidence of your children having a wonderful time in the UK. They definitely look like they're enjoying themselves. Congratulations on you first sale, hope you get many more.
    Ali x

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  9. Looks like you had a smashing time in North Devon.

    Congratulations on your first sale and also Craftsy. Here's to many more xx

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  10. what beautiful pics and your children definitely enjoyed themselves. Congratulations on the sales, maybe you could have a page on your blog that links to the places your patterns are sold? Looking forward to seeing the next one!

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  11. Congrats on the pattern and the sales! Love your monarch butterfly! Glad you had a great holiday we are blessed with our beaches in this country....just a little more sun would be nice!!

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  12. Congratulations on your sales. Lovely photos. The beach in those photos looks huge.

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  13. man oh man i miss the beach. lovely. and congrats on the sales!!

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  14. Beautiful shots and adorable children ~ glad you had a good time ~ ^_^

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  15. Those kids seem to have so much fun... That is a cute set of picture indeed !

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  16. I love the beach! Thanks for sharing this with us at Eco-Kids Tuesday. Hope you stop by again tomorrow!

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