One of my customers sent me this incredibly sweet message a few weeks ago, and I asked her if it would be ok if I shared it on the blog, because it just made me really happy…
I’m so thrilled that Yellow Elm has allowed me to meet some wonderful people, make new friends, and that I have a beautiful and loyal group of customers. I’m just figuring things out as I go along most of the time, reading, researching, and experimenting with lots of new ideas until I see what works.
I’ve stumbled upon a few resources over the past few years that have been really helpful to me as a small creative business owner. The Martha Rules (by Martha Stewart) is a very good read with a lot of practical business advice from the craft queen herself.
Craft, Inc. Business Planner has been an amazing wealth of information. It comes with practical worksheets that you can use for your business, as well as tons of tips and advice on a variety of topics like wholesaling, trade shows, and marketing. I went out and bought this workbook the week Yellow Elm became a thought, and I have lots of notes in it from the early early days! (There is a book as well, Craft, Inc.)
I have Dream Job: A Creative Business E-Course written by Elsie and Emma of Red Velvet. This is one I keep going back to!
On my list to read next: The Handmade Marketplace. And I’m quite excited that Kyla Roma from Freckled Nest is working on an Indie Business E-Course as well!
Have you read any inspiring/helpful creative books lately?
Shortly before Christmas my etsy shop hit 100 sales. This is a really exciting milestone that I’m so thrilled about, and a headband giveaway seems like just the right way to celebrate!
This is one of my personal favorite styles. A pretty dark red felt circle with beautiful beads sewn into the top, set on a comfortable brown fabric band.
Leave a comment on this post and you’ll be entered to win the above headband!
If you’d like to enter more than once, you can (1) like Yellow Elm on facebook, (2) follow Yellow Elm on Twitter (@YellowElm), (3) follow the Yellow Elm blog, (4) blog about the giveaway on your blog, (5) post about the giveaway on your facebook, or (6) tweet about the giveaway. Please leave a separate comment for each “extra” thing you do so I can count you properly :)
Winner will be randomly chosen a week from today! xx
That is such a wonderful note to receive from a customer! I would LOVE to win this piece :) All of your work is simply gorgeous!
xoxohannah
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Liked on Facebook!
xoxohannah
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Already a Twitter follower!
xoxohannah
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Following the blog!
xoxohannah
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Yay….so cute.
i follow your blog
Congratulations on a wonderful milestone!!!!
Perfect Valentine headband!
I posted about it on Facebook!
I “like” Yellow Elm on facebook!
I tweeted about it!
I just looked through your “shop” and have a wish list of about $300.00! Love it all! I could put together a great Valentines outfit to go with that headband! :-) keep creating!!!
I liked yellow elm on fb…mostly to see what’s new everyday…not BC im kissing up like Melissa! Love you, Melissa!!! :-)
I just liked Yellow Elm on fb, too! :)
Love this headband:) I can think of an outfit or two that it’d tie perfectly together:)
Liked Yellow Elm on fb:)
followed YE on twitter just now too:) can’t wait to see more of your beautiful work
Posted this on my twitter:)
Last comment- I posted this on my facebook too:)
Congrats on reaching 100!
I already like you on fb
Adorable headband!
I am following your blog :)
I “liked” you on facebook
I am following you on twitter as “Heckofarush”
I tweeted your giveaway @heckofarush . Giveaway – Celebrating Yellow Elm http://yellowelm.com/blog/?p=6230
Now following on twitter
Tweeted just now
Now following the blog with Google Friend
Adorable. Love your stuff! :)
So pretty! I love the color and the beads.
Love the colors of this one!
I follow you with my Google Reader:)
And finally, I have liked you on facebook for a while…guess that counts right?:)
Followed on facebook!
Followed on twitter too! Enjoyed our time together the other day =)
Adorable Headband!
I like Yellow Elm on Facebook.
I follow the yellow elm blog.
I love the yellow elm pieces I have and always get complements whenever I wear them! Keep up the wonderful job!
I liked Yellow Elm on Facebook. Beautiful headband! :)
What a lovely shop on etsy! I am a fellow SC artist & found your blog via the South Carolina Etsy Street Team. And I will tryto spread the word about your giveaway on my shop facebook page: http://www.facebook.com/laurabscottphotographydesign