It's very very quiet...
For the first time in a long long time I have absolutely nothing for sale in my shop (and it's freaking me out!!) I am on serious burn out and having a hard time wanting to deal with anything (which is really bad for customer service). I am taking some time (hopefully not too long) to get organized, enjoy the sunshine and to just not be obligated. I've also got a new craft I need to master and that whole chaos studio to redo. I hope to be popping into my blog or the forums often but I just might not. :) I will, however, be back and around via convo or email if you need me. Please keep in mind personal convos/emails may not be responded to in a timely fashion but I do read them and reply in my head. :)
If you are in dire need of a scrabble tutorial you can find them at YouCanMakeThis.com in their jewelry section or visit me upon my return.
Enjoy your next few weeks, I look forward to coming back with something amazing!
Ryan
Have a well deserved rest! It is great to refresh, unwind and re-evaluate and I hope this is a 'productive' time for you in that sense!
Posted by: Gillian | July 26, 2008 at 02:19 AM
Enjoy your time while you while you enjoy the sunshine and learn somehting new. Burn out is a terrible thing; it's good that you're able to take some "down" time to recharge your own batteries, master a new craft and refresh your ideas.
Posted by: thatissocute | July 27, 2008 at 06:05 AM
I can't wait to see what your new craft is, but will.
In the meantime, just sit back and breathe. They do call it rest and re-creation. Re-create for a while, and we'll see you when you get back.
Posted by: Anitra Cameron | July 29, 2008 at 09:41 AM
Hey girl! I was wondering what happened to you! I missed you on the forums and such! I'm very happy for you to be taking some GUILT FREE time to regenerate and relax and refresh and any other 're' that you want to put in there. I've been in similar shoes twice before, and each time my outlook and artwork have improved, and I hope that happens to you too!
Posted by: allison strine | August 04, 2008 at 04:05 AM
I am toying with the idea of etsy and I am a blogger so I was intrigued by you. I am sorry for the burnout! I experience that in a lot of other areas. . .mainly home schooling my wild kids! :)
I have not got my shop up and running.. . .I am mainly doing research and playing with the ever maddening world of photography. Hope you are rejuvenating well!
Posted by: Desiree Rutter | August 06, 2008 at 07:02 PM
Oh where, oh where, has LittlePut gone??? ;) I'm glad you're taking a break, and I have been thinking about you, but at ridiculous times when I cannot call. I will get ahold of you soon.
Posted by: Lea | August 12, 2008 at 08:27 PM
Take a break, darlin', guilt-free - it's the way to go!
Posted by: Bridget B. | August 20, 2008 at 09:55 AM
enjoy your quiet time! :) you deserve it!
Posted by: Alicia | September 04, 2008 at 01:10 PM
Ryyaaaaaaaaaaaaannnnnnnnnn!
We miss you!!!!
Not sure if you're into playing tag but if you are http://littledaisychains.blogspot.com I would love for you to play.
Beck ;O)
Posted by: Beck | September 17, 2008 at 01:00 AM
Ryan,
I totally relate to the burn-out- I had that 4 years ago and put my sewing machine away for those 4 years. I started something totally different, and now I am ready to combine sewing with it.
Doing custom work can do that to you, I know. I loved your little goodies, and I am glad that you are happy with the new owner of your pendant business.
Relax, rejuvenate, pamper yourself, get your creativity back, bc we miss you!
Posted by: Stephanie | September 20, 2008 at 09:21 AM