Back home & back to business
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Sorry I’ve been absent for so long. I’ve just come back from a weeks holiday. Al and I haven’t been on proper holiday for aaaages and a little break was very much needed. Still, I took my trusty Moleskine with me and whilst relaxing in the South African sunshine I jotted down lots of business and blogging ideas and I sketched a whole heap of bag designs - I darn near filled up my notebook! I managed to really relax for the first time in a VERY long time and as a result the inspiration flowed like my melting banana and peanut butter ice cream (oh yeah; it was very yummy thanks!) If you haven’t yet got a trusty notebook (to jot your businessy or design ideas down) get yourself one pronto and carry it wherever you go because you never know when your idea light will switch itself on.
Mmm…back to the the grindstone I guess. Just kidding, it’s great to be back 
Righty we have a whole stack of orders to pack, and all of the other stuff that’s built up over a week (scary!). Once all of that is beaten into submission I’ll get on with the “What to do when people say your handcraft is too expensive…” post that I promised you.
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Lisa is a generally content (who said generally - don't get her started!) 30 something living in London, who amongst other things sells everything you might need to make unique and lovely handmade handbags at home from her online store 
Lisa,
I’m brand new to this blogging thing, and am in the early stages of working on starting my own online crafty business. Love all your posts! Thank you for taking the time to do it. We all appreciate it.
Welcome back! Glad your trip was everything you could want. I’m sooooo looking forward to a vacation myself.
As to what to say when people say your handcrafts are too expensive? Hand them your kit, so they can make it themselves! It’s less expensive, and they can “save” the money and spend their time instead.
Joann
Lisa,
Just want to say you’re my blogging idol, really!
I enjoy reading every single of your posts, they all are full of energy and enthusiasm!
And, I have a question. Are you the only one selling bag supplies in UK? I suppose not.. How do you deal with your competitors? Do you feel bad when you see they sell the same supplies which you also sell and you thought they were unique? How do you deal with psychological aspects of knowing they have a larger assortment than yours?
I’m asking that because I’ve just cried when I realized how many competitors out there, with very rich selection of goods… They just have more money to buy more goods.. How to deal with that, how to stop crying and start working again?
I believe every craft business owner faced this problem.. Maybe you will write a full post about this. It is oh so important to support each other!
Tanya
Tanya’s last blog post..It will be a bracelet soon