I'm a Student - and Poll Results

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My cousin Scott sent our extended family a link to Ed2Go.com because he's looking to take an online course there and thought it might be of interest to others. Just for fun, I wanted to see what kind of classes they offer - and can you believe they offer, "Start Your Own Arts and Crafts Business"?? So I did a little impulse shopping and signed up. It's only $139 and according to the Syllabus, will address everything I want to know. I live and breathe this stuff so I can't wait.

It's going to cut into my Twitter and Facebook time, but I'll deal with it. :-)

For those interested here's a description:

If you have an art or a craft and you dream about starting your own home-based or small business, this is the course for you! You'll learn how to start your own arts and crafts business from a professional artist. You'll discover how to find your niche within your chosen craft and how to create your own unique business identity. You'll also see what makes marketing in the arts and crafts business different from marketing in most other enterprises, and you'll find a sales approach that meshes with your personality and preserves your creative integrity. You'll get insider secrets too, learning how to find and get into the best craft shows, as well as design booths that really draw customers in. You'll also discover how to price your work effectively so you can set yourself up for success whether you're selling through craft shows, in galleries, online, or even in your own retail store.

I signed up for the one that starts next week. This is the perfect time of year for me to do this. I didn't even know I wanted to do this - don't you love when stuff happens just when it's supposed to? Something made me click that link that Scott sent.

Simon starts at Monroe Community College next week too so we'll both be students again! My niece and nephews are all in (a different) community college and Gretchen is working on her MFA. What a bunch of intellectuals we'll all be.

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Thanks to everyone who voted yesterday. (It's not too late - go vote if you want to.) Dark Middle is the clear winner, which is still the one I was leaning toward, even after stitching the same threads on lighter blue paper. I realized though, I guess it's not a surprise really, that the stitched pieces look better in person than online. I can definitely see why the Dark Top one came in second. And the good news? I can use all 6 pieces for something or other.

I'm meeting Pam for breakfast in a couple of hours then I'll be busy finishing and posting the Valentine's Day cards in my Etsy shop. I plan on sending out an email blast when that has been completed, so if you are not on my Pine Tree Designs mailing list and would like to be (email and/or postcard), sign up here.

Yay for weekends!

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