I had a master plan for the blog. A plan that forced me to sit down and think about what types of posts I would create each month. Like the Saturday Paint’s Chips musings and bi-monthly Paint This! round-ups.
I also thought I would take one day each month to cross-promote my Etsy shop. To show you what’s new. Share best-sellers …
… and ask for your input on how to make it better.
But a funny thing happened on the way to the shop …
The heart jars have exploded in popularity. The orders are pouring in …
… all wanting them for Valentine’s Day. Of course.
And I’m drowning.
I’ve even pulled the listing so I can get caught up with outstanding orders.
Needless to say, I’m stressing out. And and if I have to hand paint one more heart I may just scream.
Oh, wait, I have 40 jars in various stages of production that still need hearts painted on them!
So if I’m suddenly MIA, you know the reason …
I did myself in with a fine-point-tipped paint brush.
Linda
What a great problem to have!
Congratulations on all those sales! I know how stressful it can be! Before I started working from home I would come home after my 11 hour day..after the 1 hour commute and start on my etsy orders. I was addicted to the 5 hour energy drinks!
I’m thinking that I may need that 5 hour energy drink to make it through the next week! 🙂
have fun painting your jars of hearts…. i’ll be busy collecting my jar of hearts. 😉 he he. (i hope you know that song, otherwise i sound creepy).
Hire your kids, that’s what I do
Excellent idea! But I do have some seriously high standards … 😉
Don’t let her fool you…Cassie is being creepy. 😉 I think it’s a MARVELOUS problem to have! Paint away!! Maybe a guest post or two until you get caught up?
It’s time to delegate… some facet.. because you are only one set of hands. Artistic albeit true but one just the same. Each of those other facets you may have took at with different eyes. Ie : write one month of posts for each one. Give yourself approx 5 days to accomplish. Next. Look at your shop. So far you are one employee doing the manufacturing. The billing. The shipping. The accts. So.. here is another facet you should find an easing by delegating. If a family member you may be able to barter his/her time with your needs to something you can either do or give to them. You’re just in the beginning of this career endeavor. You might entice them by suggesting THIS is the ground floor of success!!
Well however you accomplish .. you have my admiration and my encouragement. Do the best you can. Laugh as often as you can. Rest and drink water… everything else will work itself out. Hugs♡.
Sounds like you are really having a ball!
oh but you do it so well…you are the queen!