New Ventures, New Website Link, Digital and New Inventory Products

 

Some new things.  This is a PDF instant download file, the Mandala Coloring Book . It's 1432 rather basic black and white 8.5x11in pages to be able to print out yourself.  I will have a bunch more of this kind of stuff, not sure about a separate blog/website, as yet--this one is a bit slow, and I haven't otherwise started one.  A lot of all the newer products and updated links are on Pinterest , if you'd just like to see the Promotional items (where this is linked), that is directly here .

So, uh, hola.  It's been a long time. Long story short, I moved at the end of last summer, with the help of a friend.  Disastrous, and I had no idea it was going to be that bad.  This move did affect everything, business, personal......my overall sanity.  I got out of there as quickly as I could, which was still several months.  A lot of bad things out of my control, and I had to lay pretty low and whatnot, couldn't be helped.  I even did some delivery driving just to be out, and make some needed money to move. (Please tip your delivery drivers, it's not sustainable work to bring you items, without it, almost no pay.)  I did get to move in January, another semi temporary place for about the next year.  I've spent the last couple months just trying to get things re organized and on an even keel.

Sigh. Nothing like re learning life lessons that I've pretty much already learned.  But, if anything, then, of course, is that I need a better grip on my own personal choices, financial moves, etc, to not have such difficulties going forward. Which means, new products, new directions, inventory, digital items, links, sites, etc.  Trying to go as fast as I can, but only so many hours in a day.

The beads are still for sale.  I haven't offloaded many of them, as I took down the store subscription from ebay.  I still have items, there, but only rotating as a few hundred of everything I have, which is more of the diamond drills, etc, not nearly as many of the beads, until I have the allotted space to post a few more at a time.  All the beads are on Bonanza, everything I had of stock.  Fire polish, crystals, stones, delicas, etc, I had as a backup there years ago.  My newer items are on a different Bonanza store, all the dropship jewelry, perfume, the diamond drills in their entirety, etc.  I will not be re opening the ebay store, I am past that, on a different pace.  So, Bonanza, my website, links like from Pinterest, and I will re open Etsy pretty soon.  

If I have updated links, they will mostly be here, if not on various Twitter / X (new account), links, IG, etc. I really don't have time to typically be posting or showing new products in constant posts.  The main website link is also different, please update and look for that, I did change the domain linkage several months ago, and do not have control on any of the content of the original store link; the new one now has a dash in between words.  

New products.  The above item is an ebook, I have access to many of those of all kinds, coloring, cross stitch patterns, gardening, health, etc, and I will keep adding as I get time.  I am still geared to be ordering things direct from China, I just haven't.  More diamond art items, some stones, jewelry making pieces, etc, especially during their 11/11 sale. Not as dropship, although I still have that, but as on hand items to immediately purchase from the US.   I am still adding dropship, a few from China on the website, but also US only name brand items, that are on Bonanza mostly, too.  I am eyeballing some makeup type liquidation things, auction lots, etc, that should start trickling in over the next few months, for Bonanza, at least.  And I have an account for items directly from Japan, also in the wings, some of their fabrics, Hello Kitty, food, decor etc, I am chomping at the bit to get started to ship to me, to make available.

Anyway, I may post a few more of these promo links, some of the clothing, decorations, etc are rather cute, and I'd like to see some traction there.  Working on a bit better, healthier life, I hope everyone else has been finding their way; easier said than done, I know.

Looking for Serious Bulk Bead Buyers, time to close out that part

 

So.  A few images of various beads that are up on ebay, all the time.  If you haven't looked, or this caught your eye, it's a few examples.  A few things are already moved into some small bulk listings, having hoped to have moved a few things on already.  But it's not going fast enough, by far.  Starting to really need a few of these older business things to move. If you are interested in the current lots, or any of the glass beads that are already up, this would be the time to purchase.  Fire polish, Swarovski crystals, delicas, stone cabochons, pressed glass.  Whatever I can sell, needs to go.  I will be still keeping or re establishing a few categories, but for now, if it's part of what sells, or an interested negotiation, I'll consider letting it go.

I hope to organize, offer much bigger lots.  Unfortunately, where I am, I can't recount and take grouped pics, etc....it's mostly going to have to be what is on ebay already.  I can't say I'm interested in negotiating for pennies.  A somewhat decent lower price, on perhaps some rather large boxes of beads as a bulk purchase.  Good for bead stores, and heavy jewelry making creators. I'm not looking to make deals on small amounts---I want to send bulk boxes out of quite a lot of it, if I can manage.  Like in the $500 and up range. I need to see about $3k worth of stuff disappear, as an ideal, in about the next month.

Anything I still have, I will try to keep and still be trying to sell off.  The bead selling is over. I will still be stocking some stones.  And I will still be selling, in general, US and China dropship, some liquidation lots, Japanese items, handcrafted things as quickly as I can make them.

Since it looks like it's about time to do another physical move.  It is what it is. Another long distance trip, in between place, still. To get serious about knuckling down for working and making items. It would be nice to make a dent in the bead inventory, have a few bucks, and get on the road soon.  So check out the ebay listings for bead related items.

Other than that, I am also revamping some of my other website things, you may see a lot of things disappear. Trying to get more streamlined and up to date. Grab the stuff when you see it--it could be gone, soon.

Pixel Cactus, and another hop, change in work habits and platform

 

Another little quick finish.  Cactus from Pixel Hobby.  A one plate design, 4x5", with black frame.  So it's all finished and ready to go. This was not a daylight pic, hard to get, right now, so I may redo that. 13 colors, nice little cute add in a Southwest style. It's currently up on ebay .

And, about ebay.  I may be not selling on there in dunno, another month or so, have to see how it goes.  If so, nearly everything I have is already loaded to two sites on Bonanza, plus a lot of other things on my website, which will be continually getting a revamp.  I may reactivate etsy, as well, once ebay is perhaps mostly gone.  

The main problem is stress.  The last couple years have now been incredibly difficult to keep up with, both on a personal level, and a reseller level; some of the worst of my life.  And I seem to be paying for it, now, physically.  I need to do a nosedive out of the extreme stress levels, or I'm going to have some severe phsyical symptoms, beyond what already seems to be appearing.  Ebay does not cycle for renewal until February, but I don't think I can wait that long; they are my biggest stressor.  My website is not in shape that I want, so many China sellers and items have not survived the pandemic, and a lot of the listings are now somewhat obsolete, or taking forever, again, to get. I've been adding some US derived items, or steadier suppliers, working on a new email and site offerings, for some time, and I expect it to take a bit longer, but a lot of the remote China offerings, (including diamond painting kits), will be taken down, and I am not sure which items I may keep, as yet. My new back office app for that is also quite challenging, nothing working there how I would like--and I have tolerated an extreme amount of lack of info, miscommunication, delays, service failures, disrespect etc. that I'm just done with. So I have to manage nearly everything, in a different way. It is what it is. And, about time, that I can start doing more craft projects. I have some small items that are nearly ready to go, before I dive back into some bigger items.  I've also bought some inexpensive jewelrymaking supplies, beads, again, to get back into some easy jewelry making; it will be a little bit before I buy more of the quality items.

In the meantime, I've moved....again.  Starting to lose track of how many times I've bounced around, this year.  And this place is temporary, as well. Not very quiet, and not exactly on my own schedule, which is not ideal.  Estimating I will be here a few months though, so I'm trying to make the best of it.

Anyway, I will have another update quite soon, as I'm almost done with a little purple butterfly cross stitch, and I do want to showcase all the finished work, so I'll check in again in a few days. Be well!

Christmas Bunnies Pixel Mosaic Finish, another hop, more new things

 

Christmas Bunnies.  A pixel mosaic from Mosaic Magic, Sunrise Crafts & Hobby. A pretty old kit, maybe one of the first of this type of craft to come out.  And rather maddening, the pegs have the nubby male end, not the baseplate, as PixelHobby etc, do. So much more difficult, and it was already a rather challenging project. I'd kind of like to see this worked up in cross stitch, I think it would still be adorably cute.   This is the finished project only, 4 baseplates, 8x10in design.  This kit also had the adhesive foam layer and a foamboard, so those are attached and included. And yes, I know, this is an expensive type of craft. It's up on ebay. 

And for those paying attention, an extra boost on getting that done, is that it was started when I was in a period of severe relationship and general life trauma.  It's the first project from that era that I've been able to work on and finish.  I have more items that are half finished from that time, that I'd like to get a jump on finishing, as I can, a bit at a time; I think I'm ready. At least for the ones I can do....if you know, you know.

In the meantime, I've started adding more US dropship items, getting some items tweaked and ready for Christmas, as yes, it is getting to be that time. Seasonal, holiday items, and general uptick of gift things and cooler weather, back to school, yes.  Most suppliers, if the are up and running, and anywhere near at regular time capacities, have raised their prices dramatically.  Many are up 15% in item cost, and an increase in some shipping fees. If it seems expensive, it is, and I don't jack up prices.

As well, I am still eyeballing some various China adds to the website. A few different crafts and other type items. It's a little on the back burner right now, as I had to change back office systems, so I'm working on some other things.  And in the middle of that, I have moved my stuff again, about 2 hours away from where I was--and I'm still not really confident that it was as wonderful of a move as it was made out to be, and may not last much longer.

I also have an opportunity to purchase some bulk makeup lots, and I would like to do that, as soon as things settle down a little bit.  It's actually makeup, some department store type jewelry, maybe some other hygiene care items.  It would be nice to keep that in a steady rotation.  For now, that will all also be going to ebay.  AND, I'm looking at importing some Japanese items.  Direct from Japan, fully branded items, including food. I've seen some lovely oriental fabrics and other things that would be my top choice, so stay tuned for that, definitely more towards the fall. I'll have more updates on that, and other winter ideas, as it gets closer.  Stay safe--and strong, out there. 

Flower Unicorn, a move, new things

 

Flower Unicorn diamond painting. First finish of 2022, for me, good and bad, and a struggle to even get it done by now. Anyway, this is from Diamond Dotz, about 13.5in square, a partial round.  Added 2 layers of carnation pink washi tape. It's a little pinker hue than the pic shows, but still little put off by it truly not being more white, to set off the pink more nicely.  It's up on ebay now.  I will not be adding it or the last/new things to Etsy. Not a fan of that site or it's workings, and for now, not using it.

Mmm.  Life has been hard this last year.  And, really, rather traumatic, for that reason, I am not inclined to share any of that. It's not anyone's business except mine, as far as explanations, although a lot started to snowball with the loss of my friend last year.  The only reason to even mention it, is that I know it affected more of my business service issues than normal. Sorry about that, I think I have a lot of it straightened out, really couldn't be helped. I will still be working on that, while I do have some kinks not straightened out smoothly yet, with life, at the moment.

And I have moved. Several people may notice various addresses, some of that is intentional from some old stalking issues.  I've also had a bit of a property dispute, that has been finally been resolved.  In the meantime, in the middle of the life upheaval above, I moved out of state.  I'm not sure this is just a temporary address for now, so again, a few hiccups, until I am for sure sitting still in a place for a while. This probably isn't it. I don't expect many more interruptions, just in a limbo holding pattern, a couple weeks, and again, working on a bigger move perhaps in another year.

Not much except rambling. The main point, is that I'm back and trying to be on board with both business and personal responsibilities. And these days, a lot of that is to simply work.  Feeling rather alone in some things, and I know so many other people are stressing, the way of the world right now.  Hard to celebrate good things, at the same time. They exist, one of my best was watching someone I care most for, get sober.  Huge shoutout to those doing it, or trying, wanting to.  It's an amazing change, so worth it. 

So, I'm working.  I have several projects in the works, a few cross stitch things, more diamond painting (a black horse from DAC I'm really excited for), a pixel art mosaic for XMAS, it's that time.  Most will be small and simple right now, just trying to get finished work up. Remember, I do commissions, on most all kinds of fiber craft arts.  I'll expand back to some of the larger pieces soon.  I'm also working a bit on revamping my website for new items, including US craft kits and diamond paintings(not much of a price deal, but almost everything out there is available.)  I have most of the diamond drills listed on ebay, and also Bonanza, and some perfume and cool stuff there that doesn't work for me for ebay. 

That's it for now.  I do have several strong changes to implement for the websites over the next few months, but more on that later. I will say, I'm phasing out most of the glass beads completely.  Delicas, fire polish, crystals will not be restocked, and I'd like to see them gone quickly. I will have cabs, and other misc women's products, tech, food, taking the forefront, along with the crafts.  

Mermaid and Friends Finish, Loss of a friend, more hustle

 

A diamond painting finish. From Diamond Dotz, a kit Mermaid and Friends.  The photos looked good, but still look washed out being uploaded, a little more blue tone needed, I think. 55x45cm kit, technically a partial since the woman's body isn't worked.  18.5x14.5 size, edged with shiny turquoise blue green washi tape. Round drills, pinks, purple, coral, blues and a lot of white.  Up on Ebay now, will get it to Etsy in a bit.

I plan to have more posts soon, so this will be kind of short. The cycle of life and living has been strange for most, I think.  I've had my share of ups and downs of real stress in the past two years, more than my normal.  Regular things, pandemic things, health things. I keep thinking I'm on the edge of having nailed some stuff to a nicer pattern, and it always changes.  The latest, has been a real doozy. Finally hoping to breathe, and somehow suspecting that I would get caught short again, I've been working really hard all summer with trying to get more of the diamonds listed, cabs etc.  I do have all the diamonds, square and round, and Ebay relaxed some rules, so I'm going as fast as I can, already.

And then, overnight, life changed. I chatted with a long time friend of mine on a Saturday night before bed, and Sunday morning never came. 20 years, just over.  Perhaps the virus hanging on, maybe just COPD type things, I knew things weren't quite well.  But a huge shock to be right now, it's never a really good time.  And I usually might not mention things like this, except that it impacts my business and life, greatly.  This was my biggest cheerleader, and a bit of constant financial impetus so I could keep going.

Devastating. This impacts the business end of things, as it's been a drain on my personal bills and living situation.  Hard to concentrate, which is what I need to be doing, to properly stay afloat, right in the midst of my main Christmas season.  It's been a slow start, thankfully and somewhat predictably, but not particularly helpful, either.  If you've had your eye on some things, it's a nice time to make some decisions, if you can.  I am downsizing most of all the glass beads from ebay, and moving beyond that, so those will not be replenished.  That would be the Miyuki delicas, and most firepolish, odd shapes. I will still have a few, certain suppliers meet varied needs that I didn't have before. I will be expanding more of the stone strands and cabs, I still have a lot from China that aren't even up yet. I plan to be buying more for 11/11, if I can, as well as some diamond painting drills and supplies, if I can.  I think I've also decided I'm really not a fan of the square drill kits, myself, and may list more of my extras, I prefer the round drill immensely more.

Long story short, I'm hustling. All of my sites are getting as much added inventory up as possible, including Bonanza with some nice perfumes, jewelry, and things I don't really put on Ebay. In the meantime, I'm trying to find some hours to craft, I need that as a solid add to my income now, more than I ever did.  I have a cross stitch Stormtrooper in the works, I hope that is next, and my maple pixel mosaic, who knows. But expect a flurry of new crafted items, I'm as busy as I can be.  Be well, be safe.

Elsa Diamond Painting Finish, More Things Coming

 I've been a little discouraged with spotty internet, a little sick, and some family appearing out of nowhere for some assistance.  So I jotted off to Hobby Lobby, hoping to use the weekly coupon, which is discontinued! Ended up picking this up anyway, Elsa partial diamond painting, from Diamond Dotz. 17.5x14in fabric, with the design size a bit smaller.  The white with gray patterned background, is not worked.  Round drills in 28 colors, one is a lovely AB finish. A small video added to IG, as well.  I added the blue glitter washi tape. Cute, quick, nice quality, I'll do this one again.  You can check ebay  and etsy  for this. (Side note that on etsy the Pink Goldfish and Red Christmas Bells diamond painting links seemed to be disabled, so here they are again.)

So yes, continually bogged down with changes and things not quite working.  I will be focusing more on getting a few things resolved, and a lot more work up, as it's demanded.  Not sure how I might be balancing another move in the near future, etc.  But whatever.  Ebay also reversed gear a bit, unusual, to allow more listings in the craft categories, so I am adding the diamond drills a bit at a time.  I do have them all, in both square and round, and plan to keep them stocked, just slow going on getting them added. (Also up on Bonanza, along with many items I do not put on ebay.)  I probably can't recover my website email address, and will need to be adding a new one.

In the meantime, as another side note, that there will be some additions, rebranding.  I'm doing a good bit of graphics work, and that is an area I'm already familiar with.  Given some recent changes in circumstances, I will be opening up the graphics professionally, and making artwork and items available online, and to order. That should be started in the next few weeks. I will have another post when that is running, as well as more finished items.

The main plan of attack is vamping things up a bit.  It's about time to get ready for Fall and Christmas---including for you, if you wish to order China items in time. I have a small slew of bead and craft things, diamond painting supplies and accessories that are and will be coming from China, to add.  I have more items to go to ebay, some older bead and craft supplies to clear out, etc.  Bonanza is where I feel more comfortable with some designer perfume, food, etc, so it's slightly different. The website will reflect more varied women's items, both from China and from the US. And, in the middle of all that, a lot more craft finishes.  Much more than of late. I've been steadily working on all this, quietly, already, and some things will change rather significantly, while other items will be steadily available.