Not Done Yet

So, although it may appear that my Etsy shop has closed down it has NOT! This has just been such a busy time in my life right now that it is on hold and in the 'vacation' mode for a little while longer. Mostly life has just gotten crazier and I've been in and out of town and would not have been able to efficiently place orders. And I would hate for anyone to feel neglected or not get their handmade items! So it has been in a holding pattern for awhile and as things are finally settling down I have a new job. So, in the midst of life and living and new chaos, I am going to try and reopen soon. The plan is to first do some revamping, which I think will be exciting!

I will still be producing, making, and creating my own products but I am hoping to offer more options and have more items in stock and to also make more clear other colors available for products. I am also intending on changing some of the pricing so that I can send some of my earnings on to a better cause! This is where things get fun and more personal. I want to provide a product that is cute and handmade and either a great personal purchase or that perfect gift for someone else. Along with that product I want to make ends meet with cost of supplies to make my cute handmade crafts, but to also have a small profit AND send some money to those who need it more. This involves more calculations and planning on my end and thus the delay in re-opening my shop.

The end goal will be to make my customers happy with their purchase, provide a little extra income for my small family, and make both myself and customers excited that some of the cold hard cash will be going to a great cause! A lot of thought will be going into where the extra funds end up. I'm hoping to have different themes that make sense. For example, if you buy a scarf a donation will be made to clothe children who don't have means for buying clothing or coats. Or if stationary, cards, or bookmarks are purchased a donation to funding education in illiterate countries would be made. And so on.

If you want to check out where I am planning to make these donations, a link can be found here: https://www.samaritanspurse.org/index.php/Giving/gift_catalog/
To avoid scams I wanted to send the donations to a place I trusted and knew where the money was going and that it would actually be used for what it claimed. Samaritans Purse is a longstanding and trustworthy organization, and since my husband actually worked for the company and I know others who do as well, I know for a fact that the money will go where it says it will. They also offer options for smaller donations that would be feasible for my little shop to meet.

So to those following the Creative Medley shop, please know that things are still happening Behind the Scenes! Amidst being in and out of the state for multiple weddings and family things I have still been thinking and putting effort into the shop even as it sits dormant and 'on vacation'. Some very cute cards, scarves, and jewelry will be seen again soon! I just have to plan and coordinate some other details before it opens back up. So be thinking of what you'd like to see, leave comments on things you'd like to have available for Christmas gifts, birthday gifts, or things you yourself want!!

Oh, and here is a pic of the little aprons I made for the bride's bachelorette party:

Eight aprons were made, and they were so much fun! I am currently trying to find a pattern that I could sell that would not infringe on any copyright issues. Or come up with my own pattern that would still look cute! So that is your sneak peek and information on what is to come!!!!

Please stop by the shop to see if it's reopened...likely mid or end of October!