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Post by superioragates on Aug 26, 2009 8:56:07 GMT -5
These are a couple of new things I am doing, combining crochet with agates.... The bookmarks  The chokers  And then I made a few of these too Keychains  Let me know what you think. Gonna put 2.00 each on them at the flea market, what is your opinion on them, and the price? Thanks for looking! Marie |
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Post by johnjsgems on Aug 26, 2009 10:13:51 GMT -5
Looks like a lot of work for $2. But in this economy and at a flea market they should sell fast. People don't have (or are afraid to spend) disposable income now. An item worth over $20 will get looked at a lot. Many will study to make themselves. Lower cost items will sell easier since $2 or $5 really doesn't buy much anymore. People can be "frivolous" easier if the cost is lower. One thing that works really well at our shows are "deals". People love deals. $2 ea. or 3 for $5, $4 ea or 3 for $10, $5 ea. or 3 for $12. You make less per but sell more. At the end of the day there is more green in the box. I'm just guessing but I would try key rings @ $2 ea. jewelry at $10-$15. We took our grand daughter on a Summer show circuit when she was young. She made some little items to pass the time and put them on the table. In her youthful wisdom she told me "I am going to price them at $5. If they don't sell I can always lower the price". I've quoted her many times when my wife asks for help pricing her beaded jewelry. Good luck.
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Post by Bejewelme on Aug 26, 2009 21:00:12 GMT -5
Marie:
Now that is creative!!!! They look awesome!!!!.
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Post by kap on Aug 26, 2009 21:17:54 GMT -5
I like them!  I sent you a PM Keith |
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Post by superioragates on Aug 26, 2009 21:37:17 GMT -5
Thanks guys! Always looking for new ways to combine my hobbies, and make something new. If you ever come up with an idea, give me a shout, I'll see what I can come up with. Currently trying to figure out something leaning more towards guys stuff.....my wheels are turning, (can ya smell the smoke? LOL) but haven't come up with anything yet.
Keith, I returned the Pm!! Thanks!
Thanks again!!
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Post by beefjello on Aug 26, 2009 21:41:39 GMT -5
Those are really neat!
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beaddot
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Post by beaddot on Aug 27, 2009 11:59:35 GMT -5
those are really neat! Do you know how to macrame? You could make some macrame bracelets with stones for the guys.
Dot
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Post by superioragates on Aug 27, 2009 12:20:02 GMT -5
I can macrame a little bit, but my abilities are limited to a couple different knots. I did do one in white, and it sold right away, so maybe I could do a few more like it. Thanks for the valued input!!
Marie
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Post by NatureNut on Aug 27, 2009 14:35:55 GMT -5
Marie's brain is firing on all cylinders and her fingers fly just as fast!
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Post by superioragates on Aug 27, 2009 16:31:12 GMT -5
Kap and Amber - I have your boxes ready to mail, and will do it tomorrow.....I'm ashamed to say I didn't know I was out of packing tape.....*&%!!#$%@^%$#!@! anyways!!!! LOL I'll get some tomorrow, and get these in the mail to you!
Marie
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Post by stonesthatrock on Aug 27, 2009 19:27:13 GMT -5
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Post by MyNewHobby on Aug 27, 2009 19:44:42 GMT -5
I would love 3 of the bookmarks. One black, one red, and one lavender!
I hope that $5.00 each is not being insulting. I will pay $7.50 each if that is better.
Let me know if this is okay. (Pleeeeeeeeeese!) I do not see or maybe I am blind .... your PayPal (if you take PayPal) ... If not Let me know what form of payment you accept.
I love it when the imagination is outside the box!!!!
These are wonderful!
Julie
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Post by MyNewHobby on Aug 27, 2009 19:45:05 GMT -5
ps ... the bracelets with the stones for guys idea is great!
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Post by superioragates on Aug 27, 2009 20:28:50 GMT -5
Julie I sent you a PM. I have yours set aside!
Thanks!!
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colliel82
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Post by colliel82 on Aug 27, 2009 22:11:18 GMT -5
I love these. Did you design the pattern yourself? You crochet with a very nice even stitch.
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Post by superioragates on Aug 27, 2009 22:22:10 GMT -5
Thanks! I have been crocheting for over 20 years now, so have had lots of practice. Not very many people crocheting with this particular thread any more, most people think it's too hard, but I like it. Someone last week made me feel a little old at the flea market....told me the crochet reminded her of her grandmother....and I KNOW that lady HAD to be at least 60 years old........LOL!!!!
I "sort-of" designed it, I took a couple things I have done, and used it to create this. Not sure if you'd call that "my own" design, or a combination of other things that I have done. But they turned out pretty I think.
Thanks again!!
Marie
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Post by superioragates on Aug 28, 2009 11:25:08 GMT -5
Okay after 2 trips to the post office the 2 boxes are finally in the mail. You wouldn't believe what I did. I took boxes, and mailing labels to town, bought tape, thinking I could just stand outside my truck and get them taped up and ready to go. SOMEHOW, Kaps label just disapeared. We looked everywhere for it, but it's no where to be found, I have no idea what I did with the stinkin' thing. So, had to drive all the way back out to my house, and pull the address off the computer, and redo the label......Who was it that said I was hitting on all cylinders? LOL yeeeaaahhh, ok.
Amber - 27 lbs. 4.2 ounces comin your way!! (let me know how that box makes it there, and in what shape it's in-I did something a little different with that one) By the way, I used a crap load of tape, and nothing was said to me about it!
Kap, yours is in the mail as well.
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Post by superioragates on Aug 28, 2009 15:21:36 GMT -5
Julie, yours in in the mail!
Thanks again,
Marie
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Post by MyNewHobby on Aug 28, 2009 20:13:26 GMT -5
Never stop crocheting!!
I have three sets of hooks and oodles of yarn and every now, then, and again I pick it up and just go. Nothing in mind ... I still suck at it!!!
But .... there is something very cathartic about crocheting! And even if I just did another pot holder ;D ... hey .... I made it myself!!
You go girl!! Make some more goodies!!!
Julie
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