Shop talk

As the sun finally put in an appearance today, I took the opportunity to photograph a couple of new bowls.  They’re now in my Etsy and Folksy shops,  replacing ones that sold.    

While I was playing shop, I thought I’d better review my postage costs. I’ve always been a big supporter of the Royal Mail, and the situation they’re in isn’t their fault, but the recent price increases are stunning. The cost of posting one of my feather-light bowls to a UK address has gone up 55%. For other addresses it’s 60%. Unbelievable.

So if you sell online too, don’t forget to check that you’re charging enough for postage and packing, allowing for PayPal’s cut as well.

And remember that Folksy’s charges for listings and sales have gone up too! 

Shopkeeping

Remind me, what is it I do? Weren't there supposed to be needles involved? Threads, even?
I've spent all week battling with cameras and computers. Trying to photograph work for sale or promo, without the help of any natural light whatsoever. Wrestling with the photos in PaintShopPro. And playing shopkeeper.

But, I'm now the proud owner of my very own shop! Well, the beginnings of... the shelves are still a bit bare. So that means I've got THREE shops open, with the Etsy and Folksy ones too.

Now *all* I need is some brilliant, irresistible new ideas to fill up the virtual shelves. Hmmm.