Today, I went out with a sweet friend - we went to breakfast and then to paint your own pottery (PYOP). Now, I fancy myself kinda an "intermediate" type PYOP'er. I've done my fair share and frankly - I love it. Today, I made a large bowl and put some polka dots all over it - inside and out. Well, in the midst of choosing colors for my dots - there was another woman also looking at colors. She turned around to ask me my opinion and noticed my necklace. I WAS rather surprised that she noticed my necklace because it wasn't the big, in yer face type, I usually wear...it was just a simple little pendant I made of a Christmas tree. She GUSHED over it....
Her: "May I look closer?"
Me: "Sure!"
H: "Where did you FIND that?"
M: "I made it"
H: "REALLY!? "
M:"Yep and I sell my jewelry as well, sometimes right off my neck - it IS for sale", I giggled.
H: "Could I get 2 of those for my daughters? Could you make them in time for Christmas?"
M: "Absolutely!"
As she walked out, she told me that she'd be out of town for the weekend, but will call me Monday to set everything up. Now, I dunno if she's gonna call (I sure hope she does), but it's a lesson in a few things.
1. ALWAYS wear your jewelry!!
2. Have no shame in saying that you made it
3. Have business cards with you 24/7
4. Be prepared to sell off your neck, if needed - or keep it in your purse. =)
5. TALK to people! =)
Like I said, I dunno if I'll ever hear from her again, but what a great day for me! Spending time with my dear friend, getting OUT of the house, having FUN, and perhaps - getting an order. #bliss
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| The plate I made LAST time I went to the PYOP place =) |
LOVE IT! I often sell jewelry right off myself...it's a great feeling! So glad your week ended on a happier note. The plate is wonderful. I hope you'll share pictures of the bowl when it's done :)
ReplyDeleteWhat a rewarding day! I hope the woman calls you - this is not an ordinary pendant! And I love the plate!
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