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princesspoppypop

stas4949 wrote: »

oh my god what planet are you on! Seriously!
If one of my friends had a new business/venture I would fully support them. Infact one of my friends makes cakes does floristry etc and I am always brutally honest about her things, but I'm also very proud to count someone so talented as one of my friends! If she had an open evening at her house I know it would be attended by all that could come and none of them would feel they "had" to buy something if they couldn't afford it because it would also be a fun get together. Maybe I am just lucky and have nice friends.

Glad you are a good supportive friend.

Im fully supportive of all my friends and family that have ideas. I dont think anyone has the right to knock someone down or hurt their feelings.

One of my friends was a florist but since changed careers. She still does it as a part- time business and it is great to have a talented friend.

Witsend_2

Some people can be quite rude on this site. From personal experience true friends are only to pleased to offer support in whichever shape or form. I too am lucky to have such wonderful friends I guess you have to be one first, it would seem that some peoples idea of a good friend differs somewhat.
You go for it Princesspoppypop as you know all crafts people are nice people therefore I believe that your friends will run over hot coals to your evening.
Oh! I almost forgot, my friends mither me quite often and ask every year around October time if I'm having a card party this year.
:beer:

princesspoppypop

Thanks witsend you are very kind.

I was just thinking how lovely (most) people are on this site, until that post appeared

Witsend_2

Well dont let it put you off, not everyone appreciates creativity however a lot of people do. I also write poems for special cards people give me a brief outline of a person then I write the poem. I know for a fact that this goes down really well especially if its a big birthday or a retirement as the feed back I have had has been really lovely.
Now get off here and start making those cards!

princesspoppypop

Will do witsend, when I`ve stopped crying... lol.

Just before I go, I wanted to say I made my sister a personalised photo album for her 21st and she was so pleased she cried and she never cries!

From that my Aunty asked for one for my cousin and so on...

Im just off now to have my ego massaged....

Thanks everyone:A

mumoftwo

Great idea princess! There are a lot of party plan things around: Makeup tupperware, clothes etc. handmade crafts are so much nicer!!

Try it out on your friends and family first, then ask them to invite someone else!! They will be honest and supportive. And why shouldn't your talents be shown? And earn you some money? And it will boost your confidence so you can go to a craft fair as well. I am sure you friends and family are very proud of you and will soon tell you if they don't want to buy.. you are helping them with beautiful handmade gifts they can pass on.
Go for it girl

mary43

Princess..............brilliant idea............your friends will feel priveleged to see all the stuff you can do and I'm sure they won't feel pressurised into buying. If they felt that way they'd soon make an excuse not to be able to come wouldn''t they.
Go for it.............you've got a talent, then why not use it and show it.
Good luck to you:T

almond

great idea don't listen to the people who say otherwise, whats the difference between having a tupperware party were you are asking people to buy from somebody else! at your house we all have the option to say no.
go for it girl and good luck

gilligansyle

Good idea, people who do crafts often undersell themselves.

I give most of my craft stuff away, but keep a box of cards in the car 'just in case', and quite often will find that something I made as an experiment and don't like, is something that others love and are prepared to pay for. The problem with craft fairs is you need a huge stock to make it worth your while, and there is a lot of competition.

Give it a go, you've got nothing to lose. Presumably your family and friends already know you do cards etc. so would take stuff off you anyway.

Good luck

nuttywoman

bandraoi wrote: »

Can I be brutally honest?
Actually I'm going to be anyway.

I would be annoyed if one of my friends did this. In that sort of environment there is huge pressure to both praise and purchase which would really put a strain on any of my friendships. Once I might be ok with, but four times a year? It may not be logical, it may not be what you intend but that is how I would end up feeling anyway - awkward and pressured.


I would feel the same way if one of my friends was an avon lady or an ann summers hostess and kept showing me her products and asking if I want them. The whole sort of thing just smacks of the sort of ego-massage and peer pressure that belongs in the school yard and shouldn't form a part of adult friendships.

If you wish to sell your crafts, I recommend you participate in craft fairs or set yourself up on E-Bay, ask your friends for feedback maybe, and if they like them they may voluntarily offer to buy them but to invite them round to your house to sell to them is just a bit crass.

Actually, i agree with you, because it did happen to me.A person who i thought was a friend invited me to her place one night for a drink.When i got there i found out a make up party was planned.
Why did`nt she just invite me to her make up party???I did`nt buy anything.
I would never take advantage of my friends like that.
I make crafts, fabric, but i would`nt dream of doing that sort of thing.I`ve sold them to people but only after they`ve asked me.
Anyway, good luck to those who do sell this way.:D