YAAAAY! Still working on a couple of things, but CPLG is finally open! New items will be added weekly. Click here for the link to the store.  

Starting My Etsy Shop: CPLG

What I've realized so far about selling on Etsy and hand making products:

So, I have been really busy working on my Etsy shop. My products are handmade clutches and small bags. I have a knack for creating things, and I just had to find an outlet. I love fashion, so I figured that I would start out with clutches. It is so much work, but I am having so much fun. I will be blogging about countdowns, follow ups, and Etsy tips soon. Wish me luck!

• You need to have 10 or more items for a successful start
• Read as much of the Etsy User Guides as possible
• Look at the competition
• Complete, research, and take care all of the busy work:
• shipping fees, 
• policies,
• marketing
• Shop around for affordable and good quality supplies before you make or buy anything
• Practice making your products on dummy material before messing up any good materials, if possible.

Expected opening day: Late April

Patterns That I Adore!

Stripes! Yikes! 

I adore stripes. They add edge and chic-ness to any outfit. Some of my favorite pieces that I wear consist of stripes. I've even seen people mix stripes with other patterns such as florals, and it was really cute. I must include stripes in my future pieces.

Cheetah Fierceness 

Every woman, man, boy, girl, dog, should own something with a cheetah print! LOL. Pairing it with red items makes it a class, but it's just as cute worn alone. Of course I have a cheetah print clutch in the making. 

Florals Darling

Floral prints sometimes can look a little grannyish, but add a leather jacket and it's so chic. Summer is on it's way to Chicago, and I am looking for some florals to throw on. It's so feminine and cute, and what girl doesn't want to feel and look like a lady.

Chevron

If you are a frequent Pinterest user, the majority of fashion items consist of chevron. It is such a cute pattern with a little edge.

Well, those are just some of my favorite patterns. Mixing them with other cute patterns it such a great idea also. What are some of your favorite patterns?

How To Open an Etsy Shop in 14 Easy Steps (Printable)

Do you plan on opening an online shop or an Etsy shop? Well, I am. This printable is a great way to figure things out. You will be prepared to open up shop in no time!
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~Operation Etsy~

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(  )Brain storm day:Name of store? What type of products? Who is your audience?

(  )Research:Read the Etsy reader’s manual. Read books and articles about creating a handmade business. Take notes.

(  )What is the process:What are the steps in making your products? What materials do you need? Prices for materials? Are you selling out of the country?

(  )Busy work:What are you policies? How much......

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Something brewing in the CPnLG Factory!

Fabric, fabric, fabric! Making items for my Etsy shop!