I QUIT!!!

I did it! I quit my job!! It was a hard decision, but I couldn't handle the stress any longer. I feel like a huge bolder has been lifted off my shoulders. Now I can focus on building a routine for my children and making my business grow.

I purchased service quality burp cloths last week, and my embroidery machine should be getting in some time mid week. I'm so excited. I'm going to be practicing on the lower quality burp cloths so if you would like I'll make you one and sell them to you for $1.50 each.

Wish me luck!!

xoxo

So Exciting!

I purchased a super cool embroidery machine and it's on it's way! So I'll be able to monogram just about anything, including bows, but I mainly got it for the burp cloths and possibly baby bloomers and onesies.



Today I'm working on my first decorated burp cloth! (I'll post a picture but bare with me it is my first one and I noticed i didn't get a seam streight) I'm going to be making gift sets with a nursing cover, pacifier holder, and two burp cloths. Personalized with the baby's name, letter, or both!



I've placed an order for more swavorski crystals, waffle beanies, and the peony flowers that are so in right now. I'm expecting my tulle order and fabric order to be in next week also. I just know it's all going to show up at the same time!



I'm also thinking about purchasing an ebay store so I can get more traffic to my site. Just one more task on my to do list. Meaning I should either quit my job entirely or just cut back my hours. But, working at the daycare does get us out of the house and gives my son playtime with his peers. However, Hanging out with friends & their kids is much more fun!



There's so much going on in my brain I just need to carry a notepad with me at all times! Please feel free to give me any input about my site or products I need all the help I can get!



Until next time...



Here's the burp cloth! I didn't finish the bear but you get the idea, good thing I bought an embroidery machine to do the work for me! I bought a bunch of these burp cloths but I'm not happy with the quality I'd rather pay an extra $1 for the quality and get return customers then saving a $1 to bad I prewashed 72 of them! I probably could have returned them. Oh well lesson learned!









first burp cloth

Getting there!

Well, I thought today was progress until I highlighted all the text I just wrote to change the color and my son hit a key and deleted it all... lol

This week I became an official business account holder. Pretty soon I'll have checks and debit/credit cards with Little QTies name on it! Can't get more official then that right?

This weekend we worked on cleaning out our guest room so it can be dedicated to my business. No more messes on the kitchen table!

Today we placed an initial order w/ a fabric company for our nursing covers! 5 more designs coming your way. I also placed an order for the ever popular double ruffle ribbon, a 4-6 week lead time! So I might just pay the retail price till I get it in, and ordered tulle for the wonderfully fluffy tutu's. Now if only the ribbon supplier will call me back so I can start making made 2 match bows. For now I'll just start making bows with what I have and hope you like them!

Now all I need is time... It scares me to think about quitting my job at the day care, but it's the whole reason I started my business. I have to take a leap of faith and go for it! it's the only way I can be successful. So as soon all my inventory gets in and my ebay store is set up and ready to start making millions (optimism! lol) I'm going to quit. My goal is to quit in two months. Wow did I just say that?

Slowly moving forward

The site is up and running but it's still not up to my standards. There is so much to do from making the product to sell, to creating tags on the website so you can find me in a search engine. Right now my priority is making the product to sell. There's so much involved. making the product taking the picture, uploading, pricing, and descriptions. I know the pictures are to big and I need to resize them and edit them so they look professional, but for now if you click on enlarge image view it at 25% and you'll be able to see the entire picture. I purchased a new laptop and adobe elements 6.0 but now I need to learn how to use the program. So bare with me on the photo's as soon as my website is complete w/ descriptions and all my products are uploaded I will begin to learn how to edit the pictures. I will upload more ribbon color choices soon, just know that if there's a color your wanting I will get it for you! ;)
Some products on my list to add to the website are:
Baby bloomers- ruffle butt underwear to put under those cute tutu's
Burp Clothes- Gerber burp clothes made to match the nursing covers.
Fabric covered magnets, push pins, bobby pins.
Personalized Ice cube lamp