Whats new in business?

Well this week I started a monthly business journal...
I thought it better to keep me focused on what I need to and where I am trying to go with business for 2010. After a year at my full time job I have noticed that my Card business has taken a hit to its livelihood. I have always dreamt of starting and running my own business. Well I have done that for a little more then 2 years but the money was sooooo slow. I have found ways to stick with it but I tell its hard.

So anyway I started this journal to help get back on track and hopefully something will come of it all.

What are you doing different?

BLACK Friday a cometh...

I just want to remind everyone Black Friday is the 27th and Handcrafted by LaMar will have cards for all occasions on SALE marked BFS (black friday sale) so be sure to stop by and get all you need...

Vintage Handcrafted by LaMar SALE...

We have an over flowing stock of designs/cards.

Many of last years designs are still in our possession and these great wonderful cards were made for you to have and give to friends and family...

So starting the 20th of November until January 1

find many of last years great designs for

$1.50 and less with FREE SHIPPING

listed @ our main boutique

www.handcraftedbylamar.com

Dont miss out on so many great design for such a low price...

BLACK Friday a cometh...

The year is quickly coming to an end and this means SALES, SALES, SALES...
One of the most highly anticipated days for great SALES is BLACK FRIDAY. This year Handcrafted by LaMar wants to share, partake and enjoy this day along with you.

So this November 27, 2009;

visit our main location @ http://www.handcraftedbylamar.com/ for our BUT 1 GET 1 sale. NO NO this year it is really BUY 1 GET 1 FREE... YES FREE! buy any single card, get 1 card FREE! Buy 3 cards YES you get 3 cards FREE (limit is 4) BUY 1 set of cards of 6 or more and get 2 FREE cards from our shop.

*FREE card must be of equal or lesser value then card purchased. Also, PLEASE in message to seller you must state what card you would like for FREE. Shipping fees will apply for all orders of 3 or more cards.

Visit any of my other wonderful shops (find links on the left sidebar) and enjoy our BUY 1 GET 1 HALF OFF SALE...

*Half off card selection can be submitted during checkout of original purchase in message to seller or via email. The card/item price will be re-adjusted with the correct price for you to purchase after the first order or you can purchase the two cards you would like at initial purchase and half of the higher cards price will later be refunded to you. Shipping fees will apply for all orders of 3 or more cards.

Hope to see you soon...

Again I wanted to mention this:

My sister has started a mission to join a team of volunteers that will travel to Ghana, West Africa to mentor and work with the children of B.A.S.I.C.S International, a faith-based, non-governmental organization in Ghana through Nana’s House, a safe-haven for children that takes them off the streets of Chorkor, Ghana.

I think its a grand idea and wanted to share her mission and blog with you today. "Here Am I, Send Me" -Isaiah 6:8

Shes looking for donations to help the people in Ghana. My sister is a religious person working on her second masters in eduction counseling at St Peter's College in New Jersey. She is 28 years of age and a real big hearted gal... Please just take a moment and look at her blog.

Donate a $1 Donate 10... but no matter what you please donate because we can make a difference.

Thank You in advance!

NOEL... NOEL... NOEL...

Visit www.handcraftedbylamar.com to order now!!!

What should I do with this...

One of my many newest cards. The problem here is I am not sure what the card should say or not say. Sholud it have an embellishment instead? Should it be some simple Holiday greeting?

So I ask you AMERICA, what should I do with this?

Happy Hanukkah...

Visit www.handcraftedbylamar.com and order yours today!

"Here Am I, Send Me" -Isaiah 6:8

My sister has started a mission to join a team of volunteers that will travel to Ghana, West Africa to mentor and work with the children of B.A.S.I.C.S International, a faith-based, non-governmental organization in Ghana through Nana’s House, a safe-haven for children that takes them off the streets of Chorkor, Ghana.

I think its a grand idea and wanted to share her mission and blog with you today.
"Here Am I, Send Me" -Isaiah 6:8

She needs donation to help the people in Ghana. My sister is a religious person working on her second masters in eduction counseling at St Peter's College in New Jersey. She is 28 years of age and a real big hearted gal...

Please take a moment and look at her blog and if you can donate.
Donate a $1 Donate 10... but no matter what you please donate because we can make a difference.

Thank You in advance!

Shop Handmade - DAJaHSI Greeting

Shop Handmade - DAJaHSI Greeting

Last Years Goodies ON SALE...

Last year was a very a great year for me. I started selling my cards online and at craft shows and festivals all around New York City. I created so many different designs for different occasions, I have a great amount left over. So instead of trashing them or just pushing them to the side I want to offer them to you (the public) at close to wholesale price.

Cards regularly $3 for $2.25 FREE SHIPPING...

Designs like:

and so many more...

Visit my boutique at www.handcraftedbylamar.com today

and check the section marked "Last Years Goodies" for more great designs...

Formal Black & White Wedding Invite (first smpl)

This, my first of many to come, Wedding Invitation is 5x7" It starts out on black card stock. I think I did that because I wanted the card to have life... The white just seemed so plain, so I added black. I then went out and found this wonderful floral print that had groves in the image. I loved it and knew it was gonna look wonderful.

I then took my second most favorite thing to put on a card - RIBBON. I used a white grosgrain ribbon which was about 1" wide. I wrapped it around the length of the card then covered it with my pop-up affect. I say pop-up because its raised off the surface of the card a good 1/4" and no matter how much you push it pops right back up.

To finish it off I ordered these great handmade flowers from Meg of fortymeg.

The flowers were black and off white with clear rhinestones...

This was a great adventure, because the design process is the hard part, especially when you dont want to look like everyone else in town. Anyway, thanks for stopping by and home you have a smashing weekend.....