Full time crafting.....Do what you love!

Hi all,
I had a lovely chat on the phone today, with a fellow crafty friend of mine.  As the conversation evolved, we discovered that each of us would love to take our handmade businesses that one step further: a full time commitment.  This is a common dream/question many handmade business owners have.  I have worked out my motto for the new year....."Do What You Love"!!!  I have to say, this year is shaping up to be so SO exciting for me!

Now the tricky part.......how do I make this happen?  How do I take that step?  For me, loving what I do has always been about treating myself to a better life.  Now that may not involve making huge sums of money, but believe me, if I am happy with what I am doing, then it is worth all the tea in China!  If I have learned anything over the past few years, it is that.  So I guess loving what I do is a great first step, finding that happy little niche of creativity.  The next step is a bit scary.....!  Such a big leap really.  And not one to be taken lightly or in haste.  I believe in putting in some foundations, then building from that and finally taking that BIG step into full time crafting.

I have found a couple of interesting and inspiring stories.........have a read and get motivated!

Crafty Mums turning a hobby into a business ........this link has some brilliant information and great ideas.

And this one from the Crafty Mummy blog......Why Do Crafty Bloggers Need Business Cards........(which reminds me, I MUST get some MPH biz cards printed up!!  Gulp!)

I hope you get inspired!

Cheers,

Jodie
MPH xx