One of my favorite pouches at the CPLG Etsy store. I get annoyed when I'm searching in my purse for small items such as lipgloss.  This is one cute case that can solve that problem. You can also stuff this bag until it says stop because of it's elastic loop closure. Check it out here.

Take a breather from tax day and create this super simple pouch. Materials needed:

• Rectangle size piece of fabric
• Piece of string that is longer than the length of your fabric
• Sewing machine or needle and thread to hand sew.

This drawstring pouch can be purchased at my Etsy shop. Have a question? Post a comment below!

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

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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Fabrics!

I thought this was so cute! This is a mapping of fabrics based on it's weight, stiffness, and draping. This is really important because we use different types of fabrics for different reasons. Who would want a paper thin cotton quilt? I have some awareness of fabric types, but I'm no pro. Thanks Coletterie for the map!

Trying to Open Up Shop!

Getting ready to start creating clutches for my Etsy shop! It is so much work. I had a shop before, and I didn't realize how much work it was. This time I plan to be much more prepared. So far, just finding the right fabrics have been pretty difficult. I have been looking online at Fabric.com, and they seem to have some cute ones. I'm going to be patient though, and I'm not going to execute on anything until it feels just right. Hopefully I will be able to open up shop before April! 

Do you all know any cool fabric stores?