What's New?

A YouTube video for The Kandy Shoppe.... That's what's new =)  Check it out... I'd love to read your responses/comments/feedback...
Peace, Love and all the Good Stuff
Kandy

Couons & Giveaways

I know I have been MIA in the blog world lately... End of school, deadlines, Baseball (my 7 year old son and the Little Yankees), and working on updating products, introducing new products and an overall "re-vamping" of my business, The Kandy Shoppe... not to mention everything else that comes with summer "vacation"...

But, the GOOD NEWS is I'M STILL HERE and I COME BEARING GIFTS!! 

I'm getting closer to 200 facebook fans on my facebook page, TheKandyShoppe ... When I hit the big 2 0 0 I will be having a GIVEAWAY... A random drawing will be held with every one of my first 200 fans... The Winner will receive a fabulous gift from The Kandy Shoppe ... Getting close... If you haven't liked me yet, please visit my Facebook page =)

Also, going on right now until the end of June (June 30, 2011) I have a FACEBOOK FANS ONLY coupon for 15% off your purchase... Visit my Facebook page for more details...

After lots of experimenting, challenges and research, I have decided on a few NEW ITEMS to add to The Kandy Shoppe...  I will have a special "unveiling" event with lots of goodies and fun so stay tuned for that...  It's so exciting!!!!   I LOVE crafting and trying new things and I LOVE when someone else loves and appreciates my work... I am so incredibly blessed to be able to do what I am doing.  I am over-joyed and so very appreciative of everyone who supports my little business!!

So, my bloggy friends, bear with me.  I am still here.  I've just been busy!  I hope you are all enjoying your summer to the fullest!!!

Blatant Self Promotion...You may want to look away

So, yeah... I'm going to self promote my other blog.  My followers section is just sad.  Yep.  No other word... I have like 4...LOL  And those 4 know that I think they are AWESOME, but I would love to have a little dialogue on my blog from time to time.
Ahem...here it goes...the awkward part... If you like crafts, especially hair accessories, I would love for you to check out my blog... It is new and a work in progress.  I'm not even certain what I want it to look like, so what I have will do for now.  I really appreciate any and all comments and advice from you guys who are veterans to the blog/craft/etsy/business world!  I'm a total newbie, but I'm loving it!!
So, here's my blog: The Kandy Shoppe (yes, because my name is Kandy and it's my Shoppe...yes, I'm aware of the fact that I'm goofy.  I just embrace my goofiness).
If you feel so inclined to visit and follow, I will love you with bloggie love.  I'm not even sure what bloggie love is, but I will love you with it, dang it! ;)




Thanks!

Crafting all the way... HEY!

YES, I LOVE CRAFTS!!!  I love any and all things crafty.  Anything from throw pillows to rugs to hair accessories; I LOVE IT!  I have been making hair bows for my daughter for a couple of years now and for some reason, this has drawn attention to my craftiness and others have wanted me to make hair bows for their daughters.  Then, I really got into making "BIG GIRL" hair accessories, especially the vintage looking ones, and this has REALLY gotten attention.  A couple of people told me I should really advertise and make some money doing this... So, I thought, "Hey!  Great idea"!  I didn't even think about the fact that I have NO IDEA WHAT I'M DOING.  I just created a blog and a Facebook and Twitter... then there is the glorious WORD OF MOUTH method, which is the best. 
I have already made a few sales.  I have no idea what I'm doing in the marketing aspect of things... And I haven't really taken the time to properly sit up for the photographs of products (*giggle*), but ya know; IT'S FUN!
These are my newest addiction:

I got this idea from Pren, here is her blog: http://convivialcrafter.blogspot.com/  She is AAAAAA-MAZING!!  I love her style and her tutorials are the HEAT!  You can find her tutorials on YouTube here http://www.youtube.com/user/archerpren , Check out her "Talk To Me Tuesdays" TTMT =)

So, this is my VERY FIRST ATTEMPT at making these little cuties, so of course, there are several mistakes I see right off the bat... I've NEVER worked with wire before and that takes some getting used to.  But I'm determined to get the hang of it and have made a couple of really nice looking ones that I don't have pictures of yet.

So, this is what is keeping me busy... New craft addictions, working my way through the craziness of marketing and advertising and tweaking and perfecting...  I'm definitely new to these waters and I'm winging it on my own =)

I am WILLING to accept any advice, critiques and encouragement along the way, so if you feel so inclined... ;)