It’s Sunday, which means I have to get some works done for my Etsy shop. I have some packaging supplies that I need to buy. So far I have estimated the cost would be about $125 (address labels, shipping labels, reseable bags, stickers). I want to order these today so I can get them arrived between Wednesday and Thursday this coming week. Then my goal is to have some of them ready on that Saturday.
After I get my paycheck next week, I would like to place some fabric orders as well. I am estimating to spend between $200 – 300. I have my list ready. I just need to wait until my paycheck next week.
Speaking of paycheck. I haven’t reduced my retirement contribution yet. It is still at 12% + 3% from my company. I want to see how much I am getting (net) on my new paycheck. If it is too small, then I can probably reduce the retirement contribution rate–althought I really try not to do this. I am assuming I’d be getting about $1300 net for the new paycheck. The old one was $1700 per paycheck.
With the new business, I hope to be able to bring in some more cash. I also plan on offering my items to retail stores /gift shops around town. Keep my fingers crossed. I need to make my website looks more attractive. To actually have some nice items on there. All handmade by me.
Ok. I need to get ready for church. Time for comfort and pray.
I thank God for giving me an easy day today–work wise. I hope the rest of the year through April next year will be easy like today….
I hope so much God will always guide me and hold my hands. Showing me the path.
Today I sold a coin purse. I made $7. Thank you God.
My entrepreneurship drive is kicking in so bad today. All day at work I was daydreaming about coming home and cutting fabrics (to sew). And then when I got home, I hurriedly got on my laptop to check Etsy. I love reading its ‘quit your day job” stories. So inspiring.
So my goal right now is to be able to support myself selling my crafts and to open a fabric shop from home. My plan, as of right now–fingers crossed, is to stay at work until the baby is born. Baby should be born, if all goes well, in early January 2010. I would like to get a 3-month maternity leave and I do not plan on coming back to work after that. I should get my bonus in March of 2010. That should give me some cushion for some months. Also, I figured, if I really work hard on it, I am pretty sure my business will take off easily. I have lots of ideas. There is an art market that I can attend through November 2009. And it’ll start again in April – Nov 2010. Maybe I’ll get lucky and I can sell wholesale to local businesses. Who knows.
So many opportunities. I cannot wait. The most imprtant thing is, I have about a year to hatch my business so it will take of its ground. In the mean time, I can save as much money for rainy days in the future–which I hope I won’t have.
My goal is to be able to earn at least $2000 (take home) a month selling my crafts and be able to stay at home with my (future) baby.
I am dying to quit my job but I need to really, really be prepared for it. I am determined to make it work and I will do anything in my power to make it a successful business.
It wil be pretty hard for me to earn as much as I earn now working from home but I’ll take a bit of paycut to create a happier life for myself and my family. Not to mention, I am about to have a baby of my own. I want to be there for his/her first walk… first word… first everything.
What do I want to do?
For the first time in a long time, I feel a boost of confidence in my life. At this time, I feel like I can achive whatever I want in life. And I want to use this momentum to keep searching on what I truly want to do with my life.
I was pooped with what I do for living. Going to my office everyday is a drag so I have to quickly figure out what to do with my life. Sucks that the economy is in a dump right now. But that does not mean the end of the world for me. I believe that there is always something to do to make money. And if you do something you love, you won’t have to work a single day in your life ever again.
Soon, I will be starting the series of my Adobe classes at a local community college. I hope that will give me some kind of guidance if I should pursue graphic design in the future. I just found out how much I love sewing. I can sew all day. I just love it so much. I wish I had a craft room where I can have all my sewing supplies stashed and kept. But for now, what I have is sufficient. All I need is some storage boxes to store all my sewing supplies. Oh btw, I just bought some pretty fabrics to make things. I am going to make brush roll bags, diaper keepers, coin purses, totes, clutch, wrislets, all sorts of make-up bags, and passport holders. I just can’t wait!!! So far I have made 3 brush roll bags. Tomorrow, I am going to try to make the diaper keepers.
There is an art show starting in April. I would like to rent a booth space so I can sell my crafts. I think this is going to be fun. I can sell what I make for some money. Who knows I can make a little bit extra money on the side?
I love sewing so much I think about it every minute of my life now. I keep on thinking of ideas of what I want to make; what I need to make. I love it. I don’t know where this is going to take me but I am going to try to do my best.
Now. If only I knew what I should do with my life.
What do you know.
I went to craft store today to buy some materials to make baby toys. Tomorrow, we’re going to get some stuff from the storage for the same purpose. I have lots to do. I am hoping I will be able to start tomorrow.
I need something to do to distract me from the stressfulness of my new position at work. I need something that I can possibly rely on when it comes my time to work from home. I would very much like to work from home. This is why I had the idea to learn web design. It is something that I can absolutely do from home. Life is short. I want to do something I truly want to do.
My goal for the month of February is to get my online store to open and to start making baby and pet toys to sell online. I need to advertise it too. Damn. This is going to cost me some money. My budget to make the toys is about $100. This is to include the cost of materials and initial investment on craft supplies. I am hoping to be able to make about 20 – 30 baby toys. I hope to sell each baby toy for $10—this is for the ones made of fleece material. I bought some already today (at 30% off price per yard )and they are so soft. I bought a yard in light pink and ivory color. I also bought 2 different kinds of fabrics with flower patterns on them. I also got 4 rolls of floss ($1 total). Got me a set of needles ($2.86). Scissors for $.99. And a yard of flower ribbon. Tomorrow, I need to check out other craft stores to see if they have other deals.
