January 28, 2011

A Stunning Statement Choker and Red Polymer Clay Flowers

A Stunning Statement Choker and Red Polymer Clay Flowers

Heirloom quality and hand strung by me. this 5 strand Czech glass pearl choker just oozes elegance and glamour, Ruby colored pearls set off a miniature flowers in deep cherry red. This lovely piece is a crowd stopper and similar colorways of this design were featured in a glamour party.

The entire length of the choker measures twelve and half inches and has a beaded extension of three inches. The polymer clay flowers, rose measures five inches .

This is a stunning piece and you can make them also by stringing all the pearls as image. Then make miniature flowers following the instruction from prissandpeach or buy them from retail store minihandmade the quality is guaranteed.

You can custom designs in different colors by yourself.



Crayon Polymer Clay Flowers Hearts,



Crayon Polymer Clay Flowers Hearts,
If the sun seems to peer right into your window, give it something pretty to look at, and through, clay arts. These translucent hanging polymer clay hearts are easy to make from polymer clay and pigment powder. In return, sunbeams will color your room with cheer. Begin with a 12 by16 inch sheet of polymer clay. Fold it in half along its length, unfold. If you want more colors, can mix pigment powder with clay. Fold the clean half of polymer clay over the shavings. Crimp the three open edges with a half inch fold to hold the shavings. Next, trace and cut out hearts of various sizes. String each polymer clay heart with a silk thread for hanging. You can attach some miniature flowers on hearts for more precious.

Photograph from Martha Stewart & Minihandmade website









January 27, 2011

Red Candy Gift Box and Polymer Clay Flowers,

Red Candy Gift Box and Polymer Clay Flowers,
A pile of gemstones in luminous pinks, reds, and corals is a thrill to behold. These turn out to be good to eat as well. Use the same mold to make shiny hard candies like cinnamon flavored, lemon, apple, mint and chocolates that can be wrapped in gleaming metallic foil. Tuck them into this handcrafted jewelry box for a special someone, or give them out to your dazzling friends. Add some miniature flowers on wrapping box for more precious.
Choose red color or pink box for this Valentines Day and red polymer clay flowers for romantic meaning.

Photograph from Martha Stewart website




Creative Challenges to Curb Polymer Clay Flowers Business Expenses

Creative Challenges to Curb Polymer Clay Flowers Business Expenses!

When growing your business, there are ways to curb expenses without sacrificing quality. They key ingredient, Creativity and fortunately, as an miniature flowers seller, that just happens to be your specialty. Here are some of my favorite nontraditional ways to curb expenses on polymer clay business.

Virtual Cocktails, to be successful as an entrepreneur, it is essential to collaborate with mentors, prospective business partners and potential subcontractors. All of this grab coffee, lunch, a drink and talk about it. Enter, the virtual cocktail meeting with Skype. Treat it like you would a face to face meeting, schedule it in advance and decide whether it is going to involve coffee or a spirit of your choice. One distinct advantage of virtual cocktails is that they can happen in the comfort of your own sweatpants. What is not to love, Plus, think of the money you just saved.

Challenge 1, Schedule your first virtual video date. We know there are lots of people you should be collaborating with. What are you waiting for,

Find Power in Numbers,

Speaking of polymer clay supplies networks, you likely have friends and associates that do exactly what you do. You can share something together such as service providers, which helps us keep costs down as we can negotiate in bulk. Next time you call a hosting company, say, If I brought you another customer, could you give me an additional discount. So find your power posse and source services together, everyone wins.

Challenge 2, Tap into the power of your polymer clay network, organize a small lunch or video chat meeting with 3 or 4 people for friends in your field. Ask everyone to come prepared with info about their best service providers, what services they need, and their budgets, then brainstorm about how you can help each other right now.

Hire A Bookkeeper

What, SPEND money on a bookkeeper. Yes, that is exactly what I am saying. A skilled and savvy bookkeeper could save you thousands of dollars by helping you separate your bank accounts, save appropriately for dollar quarterly estimated taxes, and stay on top of payment collections.

As an polymer clay flowers entrepreneur, the wisest thing you can do is surround yourself with friends who do what you do. Before you spend money on anything, ask them whether it is a fair price. If you run into a problem, go to your friends again and ask whether they can help you solve it. I have no less than four people in my power posse, as I refer to them, and they do not just help save me money, they keep me sane.

Challenge 3, Take an honest inventory of your bank statements, mark where you know you are spending too much and where you think you could be generating more. If you have a clear idea of where you stand, you will be motivated to take the next step.

Successful miniature flowers business
Text by daniellexo



Polymer Clay Flowers Shop Makeover, Writing a Business Plan,

Polymer Clay Flowers Shop Makeover, Writing a Business Plan,
Do you have a business plan, If it is like mine for miniature flowers business, it is a collection of brilliant and amazing ideas in your head. It is easy to put off writing a business plan and instead have vague ideas of a creative business direction for polymer clay supplies.

So why write a business plan now, Because it is a new year and it is time to get specific about goals and directions by clarifying your thoughts through the act of writing. First, think about how your business plan will be used. If your plan is just for your use like my polymer clay flowers, the form and content can be creative. However, if you think you may want to get a loan or venture capital for your business, you might choose a more traditional business plan than we are creating here. The Small Business Administration has resources for writing a traditional business plan.
Let is lay the ground work. The first step is to download the free Wonder Thinking Business Plan o Rama workbook and get to work. A good business plan is like a map, it shows where you have been and where you are going. A glance at the map will tell you if a new ambition is an out of the way detour or a route to your destination. Are you planning to increase your retail venues in the coming year, Or will you focus on wholesale, or Both like my miniature flowers studio. For wholesale I use B2B and for retail I use B2C . Stay on course by thinking about and writing down the direction you want to take.

If you need more suggestion, look at topics like business vision, products and services, market analysis, competition, marketing plans and future plans.

Success in your Business, polymer clay supplies
Text by eyeful
Photograph by paperratelier




MyCraftGarden, Sweet Miniature Polymer Clay Flowers

MyCraftGarden is an artist studio for polymer clay supplies, her specialist is handcrafted polymer clay flowers from miniature to real sizes. Look at her works, very fine details, you can bring freshness and vitality to your home with her art.