So I've been making these really cute cocktail and pillbox hats and I want to sell them. I've had little to no luck selling them. So Plan B. Why not sell them in stores??
I went on a mini holiday yesterday to Bainbridge Island on the other side of the Puget Sound. While in town, checking out the shops, we walked into an Indie craft store. All the sellers are local and everything is handmade. I asked how could I get my stuff in the shop. After looking at my awesome wares online, I'm in! I just need to fill out a contract and send my stuff! I can't wait. I'm gonna go back next week and drop it off. She is also gonna help me reprice my items. She says they are way too cheap!!
This all got me thinking that, maybe there are closer shops that would want my stuff! Doesn't hurt to look. So I looked, and while I didn't have the best luck, I'm gonna email 4 stores, call back and talk to the buyer of another, and have 1 more appointment. This is so exciting. I want to spend all weekend making hats and hairpieces!
I'll keep the blog updated on my progress and let you know if/when I'm in any stores.
My ramblings about life and stuff. I like to sew, craft, cook, garden, and look for ideas on Pintrest! So that's what I'll write about, hope you enjoy!
Friday, June 25, 2010
Sunday, June 6, 2010
My Soda Making Adventure!
Facebook Your Notes: "I first heard about making my own soda through a podcast. It's called CRAFT: Craft Podcast the episode is from 4/30/10, if you'd like to check it out. I've also looked it up online.
So I made mine with about a 1/2 to 2/3 cup of frozen apple juice concentrate (I think it was apple, it might be mixed fruit), boiling water, frozen blueberries, and 4 tea bags of BerryBlossom White. I didn't add any additional sugar, just the sugar from the juice.
I let the mixture cool to 110F (per the directions of the yeast I used). Using a cheese cloth I strained it into the 2L bottle using a funnel. I added 3/4t of Dry Active Yeast. This was way too much! I expected the bubble formation to take 24hrs. It only took 4 or 5, I think because of the lack of extra sugar the yeast didn't completly ferment (which for me was good!)!
I tried it, and it's pretty yummy, it's not very sweet (which I like, but it probably should be sweetened a little more). There is a bit a sediment in the bottom, and it does have a bit of a yeasty after taste, but it's not so much to be put off by it.
Next time I want to try it with more fresh fruit and a different yeast. Let me know if you try to make some and how it turns out!"
So I made mine with about a 1/2 to 2/3 cup of frozen apple juice concentrate (I think it was apple, it might be mixed fruit), boiling water, frozen blueberries, and 4 tea bags of BerryBlossom White. I didn't add any additional sugar, just the sugar from the juice.
I let the mixture cool to 110F (per the directions of the yeast I used). Using a cheese cloth I strained it into the 2L bottle using a funnel. I added 3/4t of Dry Active Yeast. This was way too much! I expected the bubble formation to take 24hrs. It only took 4 or 5, I think because of the lack of extra sugar the yeast didn't completly ferment (which for me was good!)!
I tried it, and it's pretty yummy, it's not very sweet (which I like, but it probably should be sweetened a little more). There is a bit a sediment in the bottom, and it does have a bit of a yeasty after taste, but it's not so much to be put off by it.
Next time I want to try it with more fresh fruit and a different yeast. Let me know if you try to make some and how it turns out!"
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