We've Moved
Thanks so much for following us! Twysted Yarn's blog can now be found at www.twystedyarn.com. See ya' there! (In the meantime, be sure to check us out on Facebook: Twysted Yarn and Newbie Noggins).
Back to Square 1
When I revamped my blog a little over a month ago, I thought I would tackle the topic of how to start your handmade business. I had my whole first series of posts typed up on how to launch your Facebook page, complete with screenshots and everything. Then Facebook dropped the "timeline" bomb. So I'm back to square one. I can't explain how/why things appear the way they do on the new timeline layout, why certain posts show up in a newsfeed and "reach" so many fans while others don't, and am no more an expert than anyone else out there.
So I'm back to the drawing board. Trying to decide where my blog should go. I don't want it to simply be a "giveaway" blog, though I do want to occasionally feature other vendors and host guest bloggers. But for now, I'm just going to be honest. I think it's good for anyone to know that running a successful handmade business is incredibly difficult and takes the right balance of hard work, dedication, and luck.
I'm having an identity crisis. Twysted Yarn is a little over 2 years old and is wildly successful every fall/winter in helping accessorize the entire family's winter wardrobe. The demand for my products in the fall is amazing, but without fail, that demand falls off every spring as the weather turns nicer. Having Newbie Noggins has helped stabilize my business since I offer items and photography props for newborns, and since babies are born year-round, there's a more consistent demand for those items.
However, for the past few months, I've been trying to break the barrier into couture photography props (like the pixie bonnet featured above). And though I'd compare many of my items to some of the high-end vendors, I haven't fully been able to break through. It's so frustrating to use the same types of materials, to create a similar style of items, and put in just as much time and money as those vendors and not always meet success. But that's where determination comes in. A great deal of patience is required to succeed in this business, so I'll keep marketing myself, creating, and holding my breath that hard work and patience will pay off.
Thank you for being a part of my success and for your continued support! Some of you have been with me since Day 1 of Twysted Yarn, and it's been a crazy trip, but without my loyal fans and customers, I wouldn't be where I am today. I'm excited for you to head into this next leg of my journey with me!
So I'm back to the drawing board. Trying to decide where my blog should go. I don't want it to simply be a "giveaway" blog, though I do want to occasionally feature other vendors and host guest bloggers. But for now, I'm just going to be honest. I think it's good for anyone to know that running a successful handmade business is incredibly difficult and takes the right balance of hard work, dedication, and luck.
I'm having an identity crisis. Twysted Yarn is a little over 2 years old and is wildly successful every fall/winter in helping accessorize the entire family's winter wardrobe. The demand for my products in the fall is amazing, but without fail, that demand falls off every spring as the weather turns nicer. Having Newbie Noggins has helped stabilize my business since I offer items and photography props for newborns, and since babies are born year-round, there's a more consistent demand for those items.
However, for the past few months, I've been trying to break the barrier into couture photography props (like the pixie bonnet featured above). And though I'd compare many of my items to some of the high-end vendors, I haven't fully been able to break through. It's so frustrating to use the same types of materials, to create a similar style of items, and put in just as much time and money as those vendors and not always meet success. But that's where determination comes in. A great deal of patience is required to succeed in this business, so I'll keep marketing myself, creating, and holding my breath that hard work and patience will pay off.
Thank you for being a part of my success and for your continued support! Some of you have been with me since Day 1 of Twysted Yarn, and it's been a crazy trip, but without my loyal fans and customers, I wouldn't be where I am today. I'm excited for you to head into this next leg of my journey with me!
Featured Vendor--Burlap and Jute
One of my favorite things about the handmade business is networking with and supporting other vendors. I recently "met" Amber of Burlap and Jute through a Facebook group and fell in love with her stuff. My baby girl now sports her beautiful creations. And let me tell you, her work is very high quality, so I'm excited to introduce you to her and her lovely headbands.
TY: Tell us a little bit about
yourself
B&J: First and foremost I am a mother
of 2 wonderful boys, Brandon & Dylan and a little sweetheart Makayla 6
months. They are the best! I enjoy anything that has to do with art so you will
most likely find me creating something when I am not tending to motherly duties
or playtimes. I have always been into art of some kind starting at a young age
as a violinist in which I was able to play with the Southwest Florida Symphony then moved on to photography
where I worked as a school portrait photographer and received an Excellence
Award for photographer of the season. My most recent endeavor was completing 3
years at The Art Institute of Pittsburgh in Interior design. My most current
hobby is creating headbands which were inspired by my daughter, after 9 years
of boy “stuff” lying around the house I decided we needed some girly things in
the mix. For now my business Burlap & Jute offers an array of handmade
headbands however I have plans to add home interior accents, as well as some
boy “stuff” in the near future. School for me is on hold due to a decline in
the demand for designers and I simply thought it was best to spend more time
with my little ones while they are just that ;)
TY: What is one thing about
you that is unique?
B&J: One unique thing about me is I
strive for perfection. I always put 100% or more into the things I am doing and
feel like organization is the key to a successful outcome.
TY: Tell us how your business
began.
B&J: I started this business because I
being the only female in a house of four needed to have some girl time. I had
my daughter and now it’s overload with girly things and that makes a good
change to an environment where my artistic side was hiding underneath a pile of
transformers and trucks!
TY: What is your favorite item
in your shop?
B&J: My favorite items in my shop are the Kanzashi
style flower headbands for now but considering I have a background in Interior
design and will be adding home accessories in the near future that can change
in an instant.
TY: What is one piece of
advice you would give to someone starting a business of handcrafted items?
B&J: Be sure to stay organized! If you
are not organized things can get out of control quickly and you can lose your
desire for creativity and also if you have children at home, don’t forget to
spend time with them! I make time for my children which slows down my
production time but they are only young for so long so it can pass you by if
you don’t, so they come first always!
TY: What are you giving away,
and how can people qualify to win it?
B&J: I'm giving away this Spring Headband in yellow with white polka dots in winner's choice of custom size. See below to enter!
5K Giveaway Grand Finale Winners
Thank you so much to everyone who participated in my 5K Fans Giveaway! It was a huge success, and overall, 15 different people came away with prizes that totaled over $700! (Personally, I'm a fan of multiple winners). The following is a list of winners from the Grand Finale. Winners, I will be emailing you as well. You will have 48 hours to contact your vendor to claim your prize. If they haven't heard from you by Friday, February 24, I will draw a new winner for your prize.
Splash of Color by the Moonlight $40----Sherri Lynn Brown Severns
Studio C 15 Custom Cards--Melissa Sanchez
Two Peas Accessories 4 Headbands--Christopher Maniscalco
Bricolage Girls Pocket Skirt--Bree Higgins
Twysted Yarn Rustic Patriot Earflap Beanie--Danielle Scardine-Snyder
Twysted Yarn Sage Earflap Beanie--April Gilbert
Twysted Yarn Earth's Newsboy--Stephanie Hegland
Newbie Noggins Shell Eaflap Hat--Erin Niekamp
Newbie Noggins Landry Hat--Hilary Vanderpool
Be sure to check back later this week for my first blog post on my revamped blog. I'll be tackling the subject of "How to Start and Run a Successful 'Handmade' Business."
Splash of Color by the Moonlight $40----Sherri Lynn Brown Severns
Studio C 15 Custom Cards--Melissa Sanchez
Two Peas Accessories 4 Headbands--Christopher Maniscalco
Bricolage Girls Pocket Skirt--Bree Higgins
Twysted Yarn Rustic Patriot Earflap Beanie--Danielle Scardine-Snyder
Twysted Yarn Sage Earflap Beanie--April Gilbert
Twysted Yarn Earth's Newsboy--Stephanie Hegland
Newbie Noggins Shell Eaflap Hat--Erin Niekamp
Newbie Noggins Landry Hat--Hilary Vanderpool
Be sure to check back later this week for my first blog post on my revamped blog. I'll be tackling the subject of "How to Start and Run a Successful 'Handmade' Business."
5K Fans Giveaway--Grand Finale
Day 5 Winner is Corinne Long!! Email me at twystedyarn@yahoo.com to claim your prize! :
So I feel like I need to clarify. Apparently there's confusion on what steps need to be taken to enter the giveaway. There are mandatory steps and optional ones. The mandatory ones are the ones in bold that appear first and say, "Do these first ones to unlock the rest." Once you've done the mandatory ones (all Facebook-based), it opens the optional ones (these include twitter, pinterest, etc.). Since my giveaway is being announced on Facebook, I figured everyone will be able to enter through the mandatory steps. The optional steps are simply bonus; they put your name in the drawing even more. So please don't be upset or feel like you're being left out if you can't complete the optional steps. Everyone is able to enter through Facebook. :)
So I feel like I need to clarify. Apparently there's confusion on what steps need to be taken to enter the giveaway. There are mandatory steps and optional ones. The mandatory ones are the ones in bold that appear first and say, "Do these first ones to unlock the rest." Once you've done the mandatory ones (all Facebook-based), it opens the optional ones (these include twitter, pinterest, etc.). Since my giveaway is being announced on Facebook, I figured everyone will be able to enter through the mandatory steps. The optional steps are simply bonus; they put your name in the drawing even more. So please don't be upset or feel like you're being left out if you can't complete the optional steps. Everyone is able to enter through Facebook. :)
THAT BEING SAID, here's the GRAND FINALE!
I've got some amazing vendors for you today, and there will be multiple winners! The grand finale will run today-Monday, so you have 2 days to enter (and you can enter more than once per day!). Please stop by these vendors' pages and THANK them for their generous donations!!
See below to enter!
Splash of Color by Moonlight --$40 Gift Certificate
Bricolage Girls--Adorable Pocket skirt with a Kiss Patch in Girls Size 6/7 or 8/9
Twysted Yarn--All of the following:
Rustic Patriot Earflap Beanie--Winner chooses size newborn-preteen
Sage Earflap Beanie--Winner chooses size newborn-preteen
Earth's Newsboy--Size Teen/Women
Newbie Noggins: Both items below
Shell Earflap Beanie, size newborn
Landry Hat, size newborn
5K Fans Giveaway Day 5
Day 4 Winner is Melissa Bussinger. Congrats!! Email me at twystedyarn@yahoo.com to claim your prize.
Today is full of all kinds of goodies from some of my favorite people. Allow me to first introduce you to Liz from Fray Baby Bibs and More. I stumbled upon her adorable creations when I was pregnant with my first daughter and now own several of her lovelies (my favorites being her pillow case dresses). Liz donated an adorable "Fit and Flair" dress in winner's choice of size 6 mos-6 years.
I've had the privilege of getting to know these next few vendors beyond just business and am so thrilled they've agreed to be part of my giveaway. The uber-talented Monica from Mo and Ozzy Creative Crochet Hats and The Fine Lime is donating $15 to The Fine Lime for some gorgeous handspun yarn.
Gracie from Handmade Crochet Accessories is donating this adorable Sophia's Hat in winner's choice of size.
Lynette from Little Miss Crafty is donating a Visor Brimmed Beanie in winner's choice of size, newborn through 4T (winner pays shipping).
And finally, from my Newbie Noggins shop, this gorgeous Dusty Purple Pixie Bonnet with Fabric Ties, winner's choice of size newborn-12 mos.
Please enter the giveaway below!!
Today is full of all kinds of goodies from some of my favorite people. Allow me to first introduce you to Liz from Fray Baby Bibs and More. I stumbled upon her adorable creations when I was pregnant with my first daughter and now own several of her lovelies (my favorites being her pillow case dresses). Liz donated an adorable "Fit and Flair" dress in winner's choice of size 6 mos-6 years.
I've had the privilege of getting to know these next few vendors beyond just business and am so thrilled they've agreed to be part of my giveaway. The uber-talented Monica from Mo and Ozzy Creative Crochet Hats and The Fine Lime is donating $15 to The Fine Lime for some gorgeous handspun yarn.
Gracie from Handmade Crochet Accessories is donating this adorable Sophia's Hat in winner's choice of size.
Lynette from Little Miss Crafty is donating a Visor Brimmed Beanie in winner's choice of size, newborn through 4T (winner pays shipping).
And finally, from my Newbie Noggins shop, this gorgeous Dusty Purple Pixie Bonnet with Fabric Ties, winner's choice of size newborn-12 mos.
5K Fans Giveaway--Day 3
Day 2 Winner: Melissa Langfield!! Email me at twystedyarn@yahoo.com to claim your prize. (You have 24 hours to claim your prize. After that, prize will be forfeited and awarded to a new winner!)
Today is all about accessories! Accessorize with this awesome bracelet hair tie from Laynie & Belle. Ashley is an awesome girl and momma and was local talent until she recently moved. But as I said yesterday, I love supporting local talent!
Brittany from Georgia Couture is a photographer and an incredibly talented girl. She makes gorgeous headbands and hair pieces. I'm dying for you to visit her shop, Georgia Couture, to see what she has to offer. AND she's giving away $20 to her shop!!
And finally, I can't wait to introduce you to Sarah from Sarah's Stitches. Recently, she found her stride as she started creating and selling fabulous owl totes, and she's donating this adorable mini owl wallet.
See below to enter today's fabulous giveaway. Winner will be announced on tomorrow's post.
Today is all about accessories! Accessorize with this awesome bracelet hair tie from Laynie & Belle. Ashley is an awesome girl and momma and was local talent until she recently moved. But as I said yesterday, I love supporting local talent!
Brittany from Georgia Couture is a photographer and an incredibly talented girl. She makes gorgeous headbands and hair pieces. I'm dying for you to visit her shop, Georgia Couture, to see what she has to offer. AND she's giving away $20 to her shop!!
And finally, I can't wait to introduce you to Sarah from Sarah's Stitches. Recently, she found her stride as she started creating and selling fabulous owl totes, and she's donating this adorable mini owl wallet.
See below to enter today's fabulous giveaway. Winner will be announced on tomorrow's post.
5K Fans Giveaway--Day 2
Winner of Day 1: Abigail Burnham. Email me at twystedyarn@yahoo.com within 24 hours to claim your prize. (Prize will be forfeited if I don't hear from you in that time frame).
I love finding and supporting local talent. In fact, I intentionally seek out local photographers to work with and try to shop with local "handmade" vendors whenever possible. Well, you can't get more local than this next girl. Jessica lives in my neighborhood and became a stay-at-home mom at about the same time I did. In fact, our husbands were working together and carpooling at the time. So I'm excited to highlight her business, Cards by Jessica. She's kindly donating a $15 gift certificate to her shop.
Along with these cards, I will be giving away a set of three Baby Soft headbands (size newborn), a Rose Cluster Beanie (size 2T-4T), and a Cranberry Lauren Headwrap with an Ivory Rose (size teen/women) because we have to have roses on Valentine's Day. The winner of this prize will be announced on tomorrow's post and will have 24 hours to claim his/her prize. Read below for info on how to enter.
I love finding and supporting local talent. In fact, I intentionally seek out local photographers to work with and try to shop with local "handmade" vendors whenever possible. Well, you can't get more local than this next girl. Jessica lives in my neighborhood and became a stay-at-home mom at about the same time I did. In fact, our husbands were working together and carpooling at the time. So I'm excited to highlight her business, Cards by Jessica. She's kindly donating a $15 gift certificate to her shop.
Along with these cards, I will be giving away a set of three Baby Soft headbands (size newborn), a Rose Cluster Beanie (size 2T-4T), and a Cranberry Lauren Headwrap with an Ivory Rose (size teen/women) because we have to have roses on Valentine's Day. The winner of this prize will be announced on tomorrow's post and will have 24 hours to claim his/her prize. Read below for info on how to enter.
5000 Fans Giveaway--LONG Overdue
Thanks so much for your patience while I was on maternity leave. I know you were dying for me to start this giveaway. And I promised it would be huge.
And so it is.
Not only do I have over 15 Twysted Yarn and Newbie Noggins (my baby line) items in this giveaway, but I've paired numerous vendors who are generously giving away FABULOUS items from their shops including items like
ties for little men, toddler apron and chef hat set, boutique headbands,
notecards, gift cards, bracelets, couture clothing, and more!
To spread the love and reduce the amount of pages you'll have to visit daily, I've broken up this HUGE giveaway into mini daily giveaways. Each day, I'll pair one or two of my own items with one or two other vendors' items. I'll try to create a consistent theme for the day so that you're able to find items you truly love and have a better chance at winning those particular items.
Which also means, there will be lots of winners throughout the giveaway. Lets be honest. Who likes a giveaway where only ONE winner comes away with it ALL? It's so much more fun to think
there's a chance for MANY to win SOMETHING!!
Be sure to visit daily for your chance to win!! Tomorrow's giveaway will start at 8:00 A.M. EST.
See ya' then!
See ya' then!
The New and Improved Twysted Yarn
Many of you have been with me since Day 1 of Twysted Yarn. You were my first Facebook fans (now "likers"), you shopped with me before the inception of my Etsy shop, you were around when I launched my site (currently under construction), and you saw the birth of Newbie Noggins. And through all the changes and growth, I neglected my blog and lost a bit of my business identity. That was, until my dear friend Michelle from The Momma Bird inspired me to make some changes and overhauled my blog, Etsy banner, and is currently working on my new site.
I'm beyond thrilled to introduce you to the new and improved Twysted Yarn, photography props and accessories handcrafted with <3. Now that I'm not ashamed by my blog but rather in love with it, I hope to use it to drive my business, hosting giveaways, spotlighting other vendors and guest bloggers, and featuring free tips and patterns for fellow hookers. (Speaking of giveaways, be sure to check back on Monday for my HUGE 5000 Fans Giveaway!)
Keep in mind that my blog just went live today, so you're looking at a skeleton of what it will become. I'd love to hear your feedback. What do you think of the new look? What would you like to see on my blog? What patterns? What crochet tips? Giveaways? And please, check in with Michelle at The Momma Bird if you're in need of your own design inspiration or help. She's fabulous to work with, and be sure to tell her I sent ya!
I'm beyond thrilled to introduce you to the new and improved Twysted Yarn, photography props and accessories handcrafted with <3. Now that I'm not ashamed by my blog but rather in love with it, I hope to use it to drive my business, hosting giveaways, spotlighting other vendors and guest bloggers, and featuring free tips and patterns for fellow hookers. (Speaking of giveaways, be sure to check back on Monday for my HUGE 5000 Fans Giveaway!)
Keep in mind that my blog just went live today, so you're looking at a skeleton of what it will become. I'd love to hear your feedback. What do you think of the new look? What would you like to see on my blog? What patterns? What crochet tips? Giveaways? And please, check in with Michelle at The Momma Bird if you're in need of your own design inspiration or help. She's fabulous to work with, and be sure to tell her I sent ya!
3000 Fans Giveaway
Here it is! The BIG giveaway! It seems that giveaways are a huge trend right now, but I never enter them because they require that I become a fan of 15-20 Facebook pages just so I can have a chance of winning. So I decided to survey my fans and was thrilled that you all said you would rather have a chance of winning a variety of Twysted Yarn items versus items from a variety of vendors, which also means you don't have to go through a LONG drawn out process to enter and win! I'm giving you my items simply for being my fans. So my thank you for your loyalty is a very simple entry process. All you have to do is copy and paste the following as your Facebook status and/or tweet it:
You have to check this out! Twysted Yarn is having a huge giveaway! There's something for everyone, and there will be 13 winners!! Click here to check it out! www.twystedyarn.blogspot.com
Once you've done that, simply comment on this post or on my Facebook fan page to let me know you've done it and leave an email address and your name will go into the drawing.
Throughout the giveaway, you can have your name entered into the drawing several times. Here's how:
So guess what? If your name is in the drawing more than once, that also means you can win more than one prize!! I am giving away 13 items and will draw names at random for each item, so you could win several items!!
So here's what I'm giving away....
Rules and Regulations
1. You must be a Facebook fan of Twysted Yarn. www.facebook.com/twystedyarn
2. You must make your Facebook status (or send out a tweet) something about checking out Twysted Yarn's giveaway .
3. Once you have done that, go to my FB page and leave a comment that says you've done so (or you may leave your comment here). Make sure you leave an e-mail address or a link so I can contact you. In the event that you win, if you haven't left a way for me to contact you, you forfeit your prize.
THAT IS YOUR ENTRY.
4. LEGAL STUFF: My relatives may not enter to win. You will not be notified publicly via Facebook if you are a winner. You MUST be 18 to participate. International players may enter but may be responsible for the shipping in order to receive their prize. Prizes do not have cash value. There will be no returns/exchanges on any of the items. This promotion is in NO WAY sponsored, endorsed or administered by, or associated with, Facebook.
5. Contest begins Thursday, April 14 at 7:45 P.M. EST and ends on Monday, April 18 at 9:00 P.M. EST.
6. Winners will be notified via email by April 19 at 9:00 P.M. EST and will have 24 hours to claim their prize.
You have to check this out! Twysted Yarn is having a huge giveaway! There's something for everyone, and there will be 13 winners!! Click here to check it out! www.twystedyarn.blogspot.com
Once you've done that, simply comment on this post or on my Facebook fan page to let me know you've done it and leave an email address and your name will go into the drawing.
Throughout the giveaway, you can have your name entered into the drawing several times. Here's how:
- Buy something from my Etsy shop. For each item you purchase, your name will go into the drawing. http://www.etsy.com/shop/twystedyarn
- Refer friends to my Facebook fan page and tell them to post that you sent them. For each referral, your name goes into the drawing. http://www.facebook.com/TwystedYarn
- Become a fan of my Newbie Noggins page on Facebook and be sure to post that you're from Twysted Yarn. (Newbie Noggins my newborn line, and I'll be giving away a $25 gift card at 500 fans!) www.facebook.com/newbienoggins
So guess what? If your name is in the drawing more than once, that also means you can win more than one prize!! I am giving away 13 items and will draw names at random for each item, so you could win several items!!
So here's what I'm giving away....
Rules and Regulations
1. You must be a Facebook fan of Twysted Yarn. www.facebook.com/twystedyarn
2. You must make your Facebook status (or send out a tweet) something about checking out Twysted Yarn's giveaway .
3. Once you have done that, go to my FB page and leave a comment that says you've done so (or you may leave your comment here). Make sure you leave an e-mail address or a link so I can contact you. In the event that you win, if you haven't left a way for me to contact you, you forfeit your prize.
THAT IS YOUR ENTRY.
4. LEGAL STUFF: My relatives may not enter to win. You will not be notified publicly via Facebook if you are a winner. You MUST be 18 to participate. International players may enter but may be responsible for the shipping in order to receive their prize. Prizes do not have cash value. There will be no returns/exchanges on any of the items. This promotion is in NO WAY sponsored, endorsed or administered by, or associated with, Facebook.
5. Contest begins Thursday, April 14 at 7:45 P.M. EST and ends on Monday, April 18 at 9:00 P.M. EST.
6. Winners will be notified via email by April 19 at 9:00 P.M. EST and will have 24 hours to claim their prize.
Happy Anniversary to Me
So today is my 5th wedding anniversary, and I'm married to the best man I know. I so often take him for granted and become self-centered. As a stay-at-home-mom, I easily slip into a "woe is me" mentality because I have to "deal with the kids" all day. In reality, we have the two most beautiful children on this earth and have such deep joy and love as a result of them. Not only that, but I married a man who is an incredible daddy. I love that my kids light up when he gets home from work...that they choose him over me when he gets home. That he puts everything on hold until after bedtime so that he can play, play, play. That he's not afraid to get his hands dirty and gets right in there with bath time, bed time, and even those dirty diapers. And that he loves me in spite of me. So here's to my love, my parenting partner, my best friend. Happy Anniversary!
And since I'm feeling so loved today, I'm going to share the love with you. I'm giving you a choice of what you want to win. Below I've posted 3 items...a Lauren Headwrap (size: women's), a Harper Beanie (size: choice of newborn-adult), and The Coastal Knotty Top Beanie (size 0-3 months). Post a comment of which item you would like to win. I will draw a winner tonight and post the winner on my Facebook page.
CONTEST OVER...winner has been determined. Thanks for participating!!
Talk It Up Tuesday
I am so fortunate to work with a some amazingly talented photographers. My main girl is Erin Hoffman (pictured above in my Plum Blended Beanie) at Erin Photography. Not only has she captured beautiful pictures of my work, she's also a friend and from my hometown. Of course, she has taken beautiful pictures of my kids, Bear and Lila, as well, many that you've seen featured here. And to be completely honest, Twysted Yarn never would have made it off the ground without her encouragement, support, and guidance.
This first year in business has been a huge learning curve, but probably the number one thing I've learned is that I need professional photographers to help showcase my work, and they have to be people I trust. These photographers that I share with you in the next few weeks are women whose work speaks for itself. I am also proud to say that they are all local (Indiana) photographers, so if you need someone in Northern/Central Indiana, these are the women to contact.
So now, enough of my babbling. Let me share some of Erin's work with you.
Erin, thanks so much for all the work you've done for Twysted Yarn. I cherish our friendship and the work you do so much and look forward to many more years of partnering with you!!
Show It Sunday
On Sundays, I'd like to share with you products in the works or new items that are coming to my shop or have recently been added. Today, I'd like to share my Harper Beanie. Sarah-Beth Photography captured this beautiful image of her daughter modeling one of these beanies. They are the PERFECT Easter hat for girls of all ages and sizes and can be made in sizes newborn-adult. And now for your viewing pleasure.
The Site
Limelight Circus Beanie, photo by Sarah-Beth Photography
Chocolate Rose Cluster Beanie, photo by Erin Photography
I am so excited to turn a page in my business for 2011. I sort of accidentally created Twysted Yarn, so 2010 was a bit of an "oops" for my business. I didn't take the right steps to register my business for tax purposes and all that jazz, so I'm going to take quite a hit this tax season, but I had a few set goals for January 2011:
1. Revamp my Twysted Yarn website and add a shopping feature--check
2. Register my business and do everything correctly for taxes--check
3. Add new items--work in progress
4. Have items ready to ship--work in progress
It's so exciting to create new items and to work with wonderful photographers to capture beautiful images of them. Good photography truly sells my creations, and I am so fortunate to work with some wonderful photographers including Erin Photography and Sarah-Beth Photograpy amongst many others. Allow me to share with you some of the new items that I've added in the past few months and the pics that these incredible photographers have captured.
CranLime Stocking Hat, Photo by Erin Photography
Owlie Earflap Beanies, photo by Erin Photography
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