Well, I spent some time this weekend making these stick puppets, which I've decided to call "Pixie Sticks". I was inspired by Blair's post about some finger puppets she'd made-so cute! These were so fun to make, and a perfect way to use some of the fabrics I've been buying up! I'm debating whether I should make more and try to sell them, maybe on Etsy. Like I said, they're pretty fun to make, but I don't know whether I could sell them for enough to make up the time spent to make them. I think I'd need to sell them for about $20 in order for it to be worth it. Any feedback from any of you?
In case you haven't noticed from reading my blog, I'm trying to come up with a way of making a little bit of extra money from home, with some sort of art or craft. So far, I haven't had much luck. It's really difficult for me to sell my collage artwork (because it's so personal), and even when I've tried, I haven't had the greatest luck. So I'm trying to come up with something I can make that I'm not so emotionally tied to. We'll see what I eventually come up with!
On other notes, it was a beautiful day in Seattle today, so Jason and I took Riley to the nearby dog park for a nice walk- what a great way to spend a Sunday afternoon! We are having a fence built this month, and plan to get a puppy soon, so it was also a great place to do some research!
corey.....these are darling and i would think that they would sell for 20.00. maybe you could try selling the few you have now and see how it goes. i am going to try Itsy myself! good luck....~L.
You're getting a puppy?? Hooray! :-) What breeds are you considering? That is very exciting! (you know me, I get far more farklempt about animals than babies ;-) Not that Aunt Tonia doesn't think little Riley is the cutest thing since sliced bread, 'cause she does! Anyway . . .I love these pixie sticks and I don't think $20 sounds unreasonable. I recently paid slightly more than that for a silk-screened print (one color!) and I think these take more work. I know that from my own sewing venture this weekend (more to come). I agree with lidaharre, try these first few out at that price and see . . .hey, you know what would be fun? To give them personalities and include some of their info on a tag with them!
Yes Corey! I agree, they look wonderful in a group too. I especially like Tonia's idea of adding a personal little name tag, with a story or personality. I have been thinking about etsy too, let us all know how it goes. They are wonderful!!!
Corey...I love your blog! I also love the pixie sticks...they are adorable!I have a new baby nephew named Riley....I think the pixies are really cute for gifts...or birth announcements etc.
These are so so so cute! I love "pixie sticks" and wouldn't it be fun for you to sell these, knowing that they are probably going to make a wee one happy. Your photos are beautiful of these by the way. Very nice work.
i just discovered your blog from alice lands...she mentions you and, well, i love your idea of pixie sticks, they're so adorable! they are original and fun and worth the $20.
Hi COrey with a M! I love your pixie sticks! I love the name too! I thnk a group pf them are nice, how about one for $30 and three for $60...???? Or trade me all of them for lunch in the south of france ;)
i think your pixie sticks are so cute i could sceam! ;) i think the best place to sell them would be on etsy... have you seen these felt cuties!? xo from a seattle girl stuck in dc
Well, I spent some time this weekend making these stick puppets, which I've decided to call "Pixie Sticks". I was inspired by Blair's post about some finger puppets she'd made-so cute! These were so fun to make, and a perfect way to use some of the fabrics I've been buying up! I'm debating whether I should make more and try to sell them, maybe on Etsy. Like I said, they're pretty fun to make, but I don't know whether I could sell them for enough to make up the time spent to make them. I think I'd need to sell them for about $20 in order for it to be worth it. Any feedback from any of you?
In case you haven't noticed from reading my blog, I'm trying to come up with a way of making a little bit of extra money from home, with some sort of art or craft. So far, I haven't had much luck. It's really difficult for me to sell my collage artwork (because it's so personal), and even when I've tried, I haven't had the greatest luck. So I'm trying to come up with something I can make that I'm not so emotionally tied to. We'll see what I eventually come up with!
On other notes, it was a beautiful day in Seattle today, so Jason and I took Riley to the nearby dog park for a nice walk- what a great way to spend a Sunday afternoon! We are having a fence built this month, and plan to get a puppy soon, so it was also a great place to do some research!
corey.....these are darling and i would think that they would sell for 20.00. maybe you could try selling the few you have now and see how it goes. i am going to try Itsy myself! good luck....~L.
ReplyDeleteYou're getting a puppy?? Hooray! :-) What breeds are you considering? That is very exciting! (you know me, I get far more farklempt about animals than babies ;-) Not that Aunt Tonia doesn't think little Riley is the cutest thing since sliced bread, 'cause she does!
ReplyDeleteAnyway . . .I love these pixie sticks and I don't think $20 sounds unreasonable. I recently paid slightly more than that for a silk-screened print (one color!) and I think these take more work. I know that from my own sewing venture this weekend (more to come). I agree with lidaharre, try these first few out at that price and see . . .hey, you know what would be fun? To give them personalities and include some of their info on a tag with them!
Yes Corey! I agree, they look wonderful in a group too. I especially like Tonia's idea of adding a personal little name tag, with a story or personality. I have been thinking about etsy too, let us all know how it goes. They are wonderful!!!
ReplyDeleteCorey...I love your blog! I also love the pixie sticks...they are adorable!I have a new baby nephew named Riley....I think the pixies are really cute for gifts...or birth announcements etc.
ReplyDeleteSorry..that was me that posted above...
ReplyDeleteI think they are so cute. I'd love to have some. I think they would sell for $20.00 too.
ReplyDeleteI think ebay would be better.
These are so so so cute! I love "pixie sticks" and wouldn't it be fun for you to sell these, knowing that they are probably going to make a wee one happy. Your photos are beautiful of these by the way. Very nice work.
ReplyDeletei just discovered your blog from alice lands...she mentions you and, well, i love your idea of pixie sticks, they're so adorable! they are original and fun and worth the $20.
ReplyDeletebest of luck to you!
How sweet. I just found your blog and need to spend some time here! It is wonderful!!
ReplyDeleteHi COrey with a M!
ReplyDeleteI love your pixie sticks! I love the name too! I thnk a group pf them are nice, how about one for $30 and three for $60...???? Or trade me all of them for lunch in the south of france ;)
This are so cute! You do such a wonderful things :)
ReplyDeleteHi Corey, I would love to buy your Pixies--sweeter than sweet!
ReplyDeleteOoooh fabulous!! I really love these :)
ReplyDeleteJust wanted to chime in a say that I ADORE your Pixie Sticks. Such a fabulous group of little critters!
ReplyDeletei think your pixie sticks are so cute i could sceam!
ReplyDelete;)
i think the best place to sell them would be on
etsy...
have you seen these felt cuties!?
xo
from a seattle girl stuck in dc