How has my business changed?

I've been going at this for 6 months now (just hit my 6 month-aversary on the 19th) and looking back, I think I've gone forward very well. Sure my path may have had pot holes, speed bumps slowing me down and stop signs making me take a break, but I've loved it.

There are two changes that really hit me the other day. My product (given) and my photos. I no longer use a plain white background, I use color. My practice has made perfect.

This is the best example I've found. On the left is my very first calendar necklace. The right is one of the most recent.



Instead of straight on photos against white in a harsh light, I use soft light against a colored background at an angle. I've also gotten better about lining the numbers/letters.

Who knew metal stamping could be so much fun and so hard at the same time? I remember when I first got my practice set, I thought "how hard can this really be? You put numbers and letters next to each other.....". I guess I learned my lesson. I've gotten some great advice from Beaducation and fellow stampers on Etsy along with a couple of those who have provided my supplies!

Now, 6 months later, I'm finishing my first wholesale order, preparing for my 2nd jewelry party, designing lines of products and scheduling work hours. I know about taxes, suppliers, packaging, shipment, cost of goods sold and how to write a line sheet.

Who knew........

Take care and enjoy your week!