handmade xmas bed

dandysmom · 05-12-2008, 12:48 AM

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Originally Posted by yola

I would rather buy a hand-crafted but slightly flawed pet bed than a perfect mass-produced one. I suspect many others would too. If you market it correctly I think you could be onto a winner (there are masses of unique opportunities that you could exploit . . . but I'm too tired to think of them at the moment).

Don't do yourself down. You seem to have a real aptitude for this - if you enjoy doing such crafts then why not combine what you love doing into something that helps earn you a living!!

As often happens, Yola has said so clearly said what I was thinking but didn't express as well.

calismum · 07-12-2008, 10:34 PM

Just a thought - you once mentioned an animal shelter near you. Would they be willing to sell a few things for you in exchange for a share of the 'profit'. This would mean you could get a chance to do one or two at a time, build up the experience and also not be under pressure to do high numbers. The ferret hammocks were great too so you could maybe do a couple as examples and leave some pics as examples? Then, if you managed to get a decent machine you'd have a 'proven market' if you went to other stores?

I'm not a great seamstress but could you maybe stitch some material onto the base to attach it before adding the sides?

I do agree with Yola tho', I'd much rather have handcrafted and unique that mass produced.

Natalie · 07-12-2008, 10:57 PM

Wow, they are stunning. I want one

I too agree that peeps like me would want an original handcrafted bed. Your so talented. Great stuff

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