Thoughts

I'm just gonna jump right into this. I feel like I've let you all down. Frankly I've been so involved in the Klutzy Gamer stuff, I've let Bon Bon Betties and Betwixt Baubles slide. You guys don't deserve that. I won't make excuses for my lack of time management or production because frankly, there are none because issues no matter personally or professionally could have been handled with a hiatus or vacation to give myself some time. I haven't given these shops the attention I've wanted to or that they deserved. I realize it is primarily a time issue but deep down I just always want to do the best I can and often second guess myself, which leads to procrastinating to just tweak it a bit more. It has become never ending and I hope you will bear with me as I attempt to make it right. 

au revoir

xo

I

Monday Mornings

Oh there are reasons why Monday gets the reputation it has. It's not really it's fault, I know. It has more to do with the fact there's been a break of a couple days for stuff to change or build up, but it's just so rude to have to wake up to it all.

So this morning I realized I still didn't get the new rune set listed. As I half awake log on to zibbet ... well I can't. Ok they updated so let's play the game and make a new password. K, problem solved. I begin updating my profile, bonus extra LOL. Now to list... Photos load sideways, a usual quirk but ug not awake enough. Easily fixed though and list... List! List??? I need to upgrade to a monthly to have more than 10 items! And to have more than 1 photo too!!!!! I'm not sure how I feel about this. What I do know, is Monday morning was the perfect timing :) 

Off to sip my coffee and sort this out.

au revoir

xo

I

catching up...

Hello my lovelies!
So it's a little longer than I'd intended but look for changes to start happening in the shops. I'm going to be making use of almost every shop (with the exception of dewanda right now). So here's the cheat sheet, though I hope you'll all enjoy the adventure of each shop and its own personality....
Etsy is the higher end / OOAK items
Storenvy is is quirky / fun stop
Zibbet will be the witch / pagan place
Studio6 will be print / graphic items
Big Cartel is going to be my dolls.
It's adventure time and I can't wait to begin the journey with you all.

au revoir

xo

I

Changes

So as you might have noticed dear followers, there are big changes. There are more on the way!

I've decided to revamp and relaunch as Betwixt Baubles and delete MsNovemberTuesday. It was prompted by a friend who said "you know it's funny that I don't see you in the search engines and when I do it's associated with someone I know isn't you". I called them out on it as I've never had an issue finding my creations by searching any search engine and proceeded to prove them wrong. It was me who was mistaken. Long story short, its been a long afternoon that's ended up here in the wee hours of the morning with the transition well on its way. All traces of MsNovemberTuesday will soon disappear, as far as it's related to me and my creations. It's required a new Google profile and page and who knows what else by the time it's done.
Please use the links at the right side of the blog for the current and updated sites and shops. I'll change them as I update everything. I'm sorry for any confusion and grateful to have the company as I embark on this journey.

au revoir

xo

I

Happy Days

Well happy St. Paddy's Day anyways ;) 

I've been thinking as I proof the photos about the best solution to my diverse collection of creations. I'm thinking splitting them up into different categories in different shops is likely the best plan. On the plus side it will give me something in basically every online shop though some will be stocked will be more than others just based on amount of existing product. On the negative it will take away the chance that someone finds an item they weren't looking for and won't me find because they don't want to be jumping from shop to shop. I think that the opportunity to have diverse stock in each shop and get the opportunity I'd been missing because it all was jumbled into one outweighs it and also gives me an opportunity to see what y'all like in product and shop. Guess we'll see! So keep your eyes open in my various shops  for changes, updates, products on the move and a new item or two sneaking in the mix.

I hope the wee folk and fairies find you and bless your St. Paddy's Day! 

au revoir 

xo

I

oy....the confusion or how did I get here

Tasks not to be attempted without coffee! (Okay with as little coffee as I've had.)

I'm looking at my http://msnovembertuesday.storenvy.com and frankly, it's a mess. I love the diversity of items I come up with but I'm feeling like it's killing the brand. My heart doesn't want to have to choose and frankly I don't want to lock out a source of income. It's 6 of one and half a dozen of the other as far as how to handle it and I've not had nearly enough coffee to sort this one out. It's nice to have the jumble because someone might come in looking for one thing and find something totally unexpected but it could also be off-putting to others wondering what the heck they've stumbled into, and why should they take the higher end items seriously.

Do I separate things into different shops (ie: msnovembertuesday on storenvy is quirky, msnovembertuesday on zibbet is elegant, msnovembertuesday on etsy is witchy, and etc..). Or do I come up with different shop names for the different categories (ie: msnovembertuesday, and then 2 new names).

I'm left debating things as I type this.

au revoir

xo
I


p.s. I promise to update you :)

new

Popped in to let you know there's new listings on both MsNovemberTuesday and WednesdayWitch Zibbet shops.

artfire update

So, effective today there is no stock in either of my artfire shops. I will not be restocking and they will both be gone August 15th.
Please visit my zibbet and etsy shops for my adornments and enchantments. Please visit my deviantart for my photography.
Links are to the right in my I'm on the web section or through site specific links found above.
Thanks for dropping in!
aurevoir
xo
I

touching base

So hello! Yes, it's been quiet here but not on the fan page, lol. I have been neglect in posting updates here....sorry. I do still love it here but as I was sucked into playing games with friends on facebook I am often there and it's just a hop over to the fan page and well....!
So here's the scoop gang... effective Aug 17th (I think) Artfire is shutting down all it's free accounts. Now this doesn't affect my MsNovemberTuesday shop but it will shut down my WednesdayWitch shop. I have decided that because of lack of sales (though I've had a bunch of features from other sellers) I am going to be shutting down both Artfire shops on Sunday July 31st. I am keeping my etsy, zibbet and deviantart shops. My deviant art will be the place to look for any photography work that I am showing (and there is a lot with much more to come). My zibbet will become my main adornment shop with etsy as an extra shopfront. I wanted to let you know in advance (and you are the first to know on this one) so if you dropped in on artfire and saw few or no things that you would know what's going on and where to find me. As always of course there is my fan page http://www.facebook.com/pages/MsNovemberTuesday/243211214678 where you can like and keep in touch. I will be doing a special giveaway there just around fall time so be sure to like and keep your eyes open.
I as of yet do not have a google+ page. I passed up the offer when it first happened and I guess I am being punished for it now as I can't even get in by invite, lol. When I am able yes I probably will but I will let you know.
As I mentioned there are more new pix up for grabs on my deviantart page http://msnovembertuesday.deviantart.com . There are new shots that should be up within the next few days as I still have to grab 'em off the memory card. As always I will keep you updated.
For now I am going to update my links to include my deviantart and then off to link the fan page to this posting, so I will chat with you again soon.
au revoir
xo
I

postal info

So dear friends, it appears the mail strike/lockout here in Canada is going to be over tomorrow. Actually today but it's tomorrow when they will start wading through the backlog of mail and begin to deliver it again. YAY! (I think as I have not heard what the terms were that the government legislated them back to work with.) Anyways, it's going to take a while for them to get caught up on it all and as I am waiting for components that are stuck somewhere in there I'm going to wait to reopen until July 1st in celebration of mail again, Canada Day and Pride festivities here in the GTA. (No I am not a lesbian but I do have more than a few friends who are LBGTT and the view is quite nice too.)
Thanks for hanging on with me during this delay! And as always, keep updated here and on my fan page (don't be shy to like).
au revoir
xo
I

well folks

I was hoping to not have to make this decision however, Canada Post is now in the process of sealing all mailboxes after locking out their striking staff. What does this mean? Well the short version is that there is now no mail delivery and no mailing anything out. Shorter version.... if you rely on the post you're fucked two ways Tuesday! I guess I'm going to have to shut the shops down. My only other option is private courier which the price point on a lot of my stuff just isn't worth it. Or letting customers know they can buy but I can't mail until this is done and it could be 2 days or 2 months and keeping people waiting is just not acceptable to me so I guess it's vacation time. This sucks! I'll keep you posted (sorry for the pun).
Now I have to go let the shops know.......
Oh and did I mention aside from the mail, Air Canada is on strike and it's looking like my municipal workers are going to be doing the same on Saturday?! Can i fire 'em all and hire people who really need the job?
au revoir
xo
I

news

So I just wanted to pop in and just let you all know there may be a postal strike here in Canada tomorrow. If this should happen I am not sure of what delays or disruptions to shipping there might be. I will keep you updated and post notices in my shops if need be. I will consider using a courier company which would be increased cost but guaranteed but I won't make any decisions until I know if the strike is happening and just what it will affect.
Otherwise I have been in design and create mode with a few new things in my shops. I am slowed down right now with a finger injury but don't expect it to be anything too disrupting. How are you liking my new banners? The fan page is slightly different in layout but I think these are the best yet and like them (if I do say so myself).
For now it's late and I'm off to do some reading. Yet another Andrew Mayne book, who if you haven't checked out on Amazon.com kindle .... well you should.
au revoir
xo
I

news

Still going over contracts with the jewelry retailer but I have other news.... You will soon be seeing my work in Gaias Gifts www.gaiasgiftscrystals.co.uk!!!! Thanks Tumblr for letting us meet and be able to do this. Jess is an awesome gal and really great to work with (and her shop is lovely). Ok so now with 5 shops to supply and a 6th on the way.....back to work on blending clays and getting more new items ready. It's going to take a few days to adjust my schedule to it all but I'm so happy to have the chance.
au revoir
xoxo
I

hiya!

Things are going well so far in the custom order. It is almost official I just need to tweek a bit on the pattern and I think it'll be official within a few days. they are happy with what they've seen but I want to adjust the design to be exactly what they want before we sign off on it.
I still have my etsy in limbo. I keep hoping that my artfire will start taking off because I find it's services and pricing much nicer. So far though it's etsy that gets sales and artfire that gets features.
I have a few new items in the planning stage. Actually I'm a little confused as to which way I want to take them so there may be a collection. We'll see once I get this custom order sorted and can spare more brain cells for it, lol.
Ok, I need more coffee before I can function any more today so, I'm taking off.
as always...
peace, blessings and furry kisses
xo
i

news

So hello! I know as usual it's been a while but I have been sucked in by Facebook and a few of it's apps beyond creating, classes and the usual life stuff. I just wanted to let you know all 3 of my online shops are on sale 25% off. Prices are showing the discounted amount. The sale is going to end on Thursday October 7th, 2010.
http://wednesdaywitch.artfire.com/
http://msnovembertuesday.artfire.com
http://msnovembertuesday.etsy.com

As always...
peace, blessings & furry kisses
xo
I

frustration

Hiya all!
If you've been reading here or the updates on my fanpage, you know I've been starting on some new creations. Thing is it's frustrating to be doing this when there's been no sales in any of my online shops. No matter what else is going on, I'd like to see some movement in my online locations! I know it could be over saturation, not enough choices, or whatever it is that is motivating people to not find or shop. I know times are tight, trust me that one I get better than most. I just figured there might be room for some treats and that the way I'm taking things was a good thing. It's a crisis of confidence I guess. I just get curious as to why some of the things that sell do and why not mine. I've been told pix but I've redone them soooooooo many times. Pricing maybe, but I've got to account for time in my cost and these are labour intensive. Quality....um, these use real sterling and each piece is OOAK. And then I go back to the "is it just not my niche" question again. UG!!!!!!
Okay, enough about that! I just have a feeling that before next week is done I'll have sorted it all out and be more than fine with it all. Not sure how or why right now but..... fingers crossed.

So, time for me to sneak in a wee bit more coffee before I meet up with my son after his first day back at school.
As always,
peace, blessings & furry kises
xo
I

another...

New listing #3, well 4 technically if you count the Springtime No1 which was on etsy and now on artfire with a bunch of items!Here's the link if you're interested... http://www.artfire.com/modules.php?name=Shop&op=listing&product_id=1687340 . If not as always, no worries.
So I've been clearing off a shelf and working on the closet in here to just get things a bit more organized. It's a slow process that will involve rearranging of the whole of my bookcase eventually. (And that's why I'm taking my time on it, lol!)
Construction is still going on for the water main replacement and eventually the road and new sidewalks. It's not looking like it will get done before school is back in so I'll likely be doing drop offs and pickups of my darling son at least for the start of the year. It's been going easily with the exception of my neighbour needing to dig up half my driveway so he could replace the piping into his house. That's only a nightmare because of the tension it's causing amongst some people about when and if he'll repair it. I'm not going to worry about it. If he doesn't have it done after the on ground temporary water main is gone and before the snow hits well, then I'll be chatting with him about just what is going on.
I'm restless in general. It's just my soul telling me things and (sometimes) wishing I'd listen, lol!
What it's telling me now is COOOOOOOFFFFFFFFEEEEEEEE, and that one I'm going to take heed of. I'll be back to chat with you again soon and until then check http://msnovembertuesday.tumblr.com/ www.twitter.com/msnovtues as well as my shops http://msnovembertuesday.artfire.com/ http://msnovembertuesday.etsy.com/ and stop in on facebook to say hi www.facebook.com/pages/MsNovemberTuesday/243211214678 !
as always...
peace, blessings & furry kisses
xo
I

ps I really do need to start using tags for my postings to make things easier to find in the archives.... whoops ;-)

so......

I realise I keep talking about changes and changes coming soon to the shops and I've kind of left you dangling there. And well honestly you've bee dangling there for a while now and I guess I should fill you in a bit.

So, I tend to get distracted. This is why you see a range of stuff in my shops and in my background. It's also why up til about 2 years ago I changed my hair colour every few months, lol.

I love animals. So, I'll be keeping some form of pretties or toys for them.

I am terribly nervous in starting or showing my work. Silly I know but it's true.

I really like to create as I feel it. LOL how corny, I know but I've never been a fan of repeating the same thing over and over again.

So what does this have to do with my shops? Well, as I'm getting to know myself better during this current back recuperation time, I'm getting to see what and how I want to create and just what I want to be known for. This has prompted the category changes in my MsNovemberTuesday shops. Folks, I'm going to be focusing on a more free form type of creation, of OOAK (one of a kind) ideas and items back to trying to impress myself with my work and being heartbroken to see a piece sell because I've loved it that much. Not that I ever had mass production or many multiples, other than the pet charms but I've always felt the pressure to be a production person and it just isn't working for me. It's left me slightly overwhelmed as I organize and do everything with that pressure (though self imposed) over my head. This new way of thinking about my creating feels right to me and I hope you will enjoy it too!

Now having decided this and told you all, I will celebrate with a coffee and wonderfully yummy scone.
peace, blessings & furry kisses
xo
I

shop stuff

So, I just finished redoing my shop categories. It's nothing major but I just feel these are a better fit for where I want to take things. I'll probably get restless in the fall and redo them again but for now they are as I want them. So, next step is getting moving on making and listing. This one is tricky since my ability to sit isn't quite there yet but I'm trying, lol. It's getting frustrating, even these few days of inability to sit and focus is eating at me.
On a happier note I found some beautiful stone chips that I am in love with and can't wait to make myself some new earrings with. Maybe I'll whip up a batch for one of my shops if I like how they turn out. I'll keep you posted on the results.
peace, blessings & furry kisses
xo
I

monday....ug!

Far too little sleep last night but I was up and back into the routine of getting my son up and off to school again! 7a.m. comes way too early after having 2 weeks of staying up 'til 2a.m. and getting up around noon!

So in spite of this or maybe because I am sleep deprived ... lol... I have created a new charm today. I actually made the prototype last night for my shih tzu then made one to sell and another one for her since the colours didn't turn out quite as I'd wanted them to. I'm now in the process of trying to decide if etsy or artfire will be my main shop. I'd probably keep both just list much more on one making it my main shop. Thing is I'm having trouble deciding which is better value for me! I like a whole lot of the features of artfire but would need to invest on a monthly basis to get the whole bunch of goodies available and list the amount of items I'd want. I like etsy because I know it (lol) but am wishing it had a few more features and not liking the per item cost of listing and selling. They're both really good though artfire I think has the marketing edge but I still don't know. Any of my readers sell on either or both or know someone who does 'cause I'd love opinions on what you found worked best.

I am still thinking about what to offer as the prize for the one heart one world blog event. I have ideas but I want to be sure it is something that anyone could make use of or at least not be embarrassed to give someone else, lol.

So chasing my own tail around again!

'K well I should be off so I can attempt to get something done before I have to go get my son from school. All in all a pretty productive Monday so far. How's your day been?

Back soon.

peace & blessings

xo

I

p.s. I'm also thinking of a 'cyber monday' promo. Here, on LJ, in my shop(s) or maybe all. I'll let you know when I figure out the details.