Just a quick update. So the shop side of things now has more than just dice bags in it. There will be more added within the next 2 weeks. I just have to get photos taken. On the blog side, I'm doing some research for off the different little series that I currently have on … Continue reading September plans and updates
Category: Business: Behind the Scenes
Ramblings
So..it's almost midnight, but I figured I'd get a quick update of sorts up. If you've been on the site, looking around in the last 72 hours, you'll have noticed some changes. I updated the layout and color scheme to be a bit more professional looking. My goal for the business is for this to … Continue reading Ramblings
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Update
Where to start. So, there are some changes coming to this site as I integrate my shop with the blog. I have already started with the process, so I apologize now for the mess. This blog was featured on Feedspot's Top 100 Crochet Blogs list, made number 82 on that list. I'm rather proud of … Continue reading Update
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Quick Update
So..the studio is almost set up, just 2 more shelving units to move into the space and a smaller table to get. YouTube recording should start sometime next month, along with a rough Twitch schedule worked out. If you follow me on TikTok or Facebook/Instagram,you'll have noticed an increase in posts. I plan on keeping … Continue reading Quick Update
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FantaSci 2022: Chesapeake Library
So my first FantaSci Con is in the books now. I did a lot better than I thought I was going to. I made some new friends too. I learned a couple of things too, and remembered some things after the fact that I should have remembered from MarsCon. Things I should have remembered: snacks … Continue reading FantaSci 2022: Chesapeake Library
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Plans are in the Works
Greetings. So, my plan for regular blog updates this month, didn't quite work out. That's ok though, because I have a lot going to right now. The crochet studio is coming along, I'll have it fully set up in the next couple of weeks. I have a mini-con this weekend at the Chesapeake Library in … Continue reading Plans are in the Works
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June Update
I want to apologize for my absence last month, I had some personal things to handle and some long, long over due self-care to do. I'm hoping, by the end of June to get my posting schedule back on a somewhat regular schedule. I have another in-person sales event coming up in July. For those … Continue reading June Update
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New Shop Site!
So it took a little longer than I thought it would, but the new Square shop is now live. https://octojelly-crochet-studio.square.site I am offering both domestic and international shipping. I plan to add new product once a month starting in May. There is an option there to add your email address so you can be alerted … Continue reading New Shop Site!
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Timeline Speed Up
So... somethings have happened in the last 24 hours. If you've tried to visit my Etsy shop today, you'll notice that it's empty of product. Etsy has suspended my account due to non payment of fees. These fees are due to Etsy charging me 0.20 for each in-person sale I had at MarsCon. Something that … Continue reading Timeline Speed Up
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The day after
So, leading up to MarsCon 2022, I did a lot of research to learn the dues and don'ts of Cons/Craft Shows. One thing I barely read about in my research, the massive amount of exhaustion that follows afterwards. I'm 37, I'm usually asleep before 10pm just about every night. I have a 4 year old, … Continue reading The day after
