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Christmas Closure 2017

23 November 201729 October 2024Categories: small businessTags: archived Christmas info

In an unprecedented move for us, we have just booked a holiday! This will impact last ordering dates for items for Christmas and pattern support in the week before the big day.

Last Ordering Dates for Christmas 2017

1 October 201729 October 2024Categories: small businessTags: archived Christmas info

Here are my current last ordering dates for Christmas delivery 2017. If you order by the date given below for your country/region, I will guarantee to have your item(s) in the post by the Royal Mail’s last recommended posting date for Christmas.

Granny Stripe Blanket Update

Granny Stripe Blanket Update

11 August 201723 March 2024Categories: crochet, small businessTags: blanket dashboard, crochet, crochet blanket, Etsy, granny stripe

Well, there’s no denying we’re well into August now, and my target date is looming! I was hoping the summer holidays, and the break from all the kids’ regular clubs would give me more time to crochet. The trouble is, although I’m crocheting more than usual, it’s not all on this blanket!

Handmade Christmas Ornaments

2 November 201619 August 2018Categories: crochet, small businessTags: autumn, Christmas, crochet decorations, crochet pattern, pears, pinecones, readymade

This year I’m trying to make it a little easier for visitors to visualize my range of handmade Christmas ornaments, by creating separate Etsy listings for as many of the variations as possible.        

Last Ordering Dates for Christmas 2016

30 October 201629 October 2024Categories: small businessTags: archived Christmas info

I love being a small part of so many people’s celebrations! Here are my current last ordering dates for Christmas delivery 2016. If you order by the date given below for your country/region, I will guarantee to have your item(s) in the post by the Royal Mail’s last recommended posting date for Christmas.

Recycled Gift Tags and Price Labels

Recycled Gift Tags and Price Labels

16 October 201623 October 2022Categories: craft, small businessTags: gift tags, recycled, stationery, upcycling

When you run your business in snippets of time snatched here and there, a lot of projects take a very long time from first idea to fruition (my Crochet Dreams Colouring Book was definitely one of those). So it’s rather lovely when occasionally something sparks and takes light very quickly. This week I’ve had one ofRead more ⟶

Top 5 Popular Items

Top 5 Popular Items

15 May 201617 January 2025Categories: crochet, small businessTags: crochet kit, crochet pattern, robin

What’s been most viewed in my Etsy store this week? A little peek behind the scenes.

Pinterest

12 January 201621 February 2016Categories: craft, small businessTags: Pinterest, social media

In my list of goals this year was getting myself on to Pinterest, and understanding how it all works. I know, I know, I’m very slow to take it up, but I was reluctant to do so before I thought I’d be able to make a proper fist of it. But I’m on there now!

4 Websites I couldn’t live without

27 October 20157 April 2022Categories: small businessTags: small business

I know a lot of you are also small business owners, and I thought you might be interested in some of the websites that enable me to keep my sanity. In this case, I’m not talking about the obvious sites that we all use as the foundations of our businesses – Hootsuite, Facebook, Pinterest, andRead more ⟶

1000th Etsy Sale Giveaway

9 October 2015Categories: small businessTags: Etsy, small business

 I can’t quite believe it, but I’m about to hit 1000 sales on Etsy! So as a thank you to all my wonderful customers, the person who places the order which includes the 1000th sale will receive a little something extra.

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