Lost Creativity

I woke up one day and realized I don't feel like making handmade cards nor anything crafty. The last scrapbook page I made was a gift to a friend last May and ever since that time, I can't spew anything out of my think-tank. I rested for a while, diverted my attention to something else, went on a vacation and when I came back, nada! Still empty.

My daughter said it must be a creativity-block. I just feel empty there when it comes to creativity. Am I not exploring my brain's right hemisphere more than I used to? Or I am just pre-occupied with other matters that I cannot think of anything creative to do?

I hope this creativity comes back. If not now at least soon because Christmas is just around the corner and I need to make great handmade Christmas cards. Aside from that, I am planning to put into full swing my plan to make a small business out of my craftiness.

I have been researching lately on ways to monetize my hobby. I can sell my handiwork as long as this creative juice keeps flowing. I wanted to incorporate bead jewelry making using Swarovski crystals, Black Spinel Beads and other fancy beads but affordable which I can get back in the Philippines. I also want to create more kawaii plushies and other handmade accessories using cute, miniature food items which I can get from Japan.

I do know that to be able to go forward, I have to have my creativity back or else, there is nothing to make and sell. I am not worried about the e-commerce aspect as I have my own blogs and host which I can use as a platform for my small handicraft business. The problem lies on getting my brain revved up and let the creative juice flow or else. I will be stuck with this dream and plan that never materialize.

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Will E-Commerce Be For Us?

I have mentioned in the past about my desire to put up my own online clothing and accessories store but kept putting it off because I still don't have the money to buy the goods I want to sell. I am also still a full-time career person especially now that I moved to a new department. My goal has been set aside for the meantime. However, my husband has the knack for selling stuff.

Before we left for New York, my husband already prepared a list of what to buy which he would sell later on. I offered to help him put up an online shop. So, I checked the internet for any free e-commerce sites and found some. I also looked for a good website builder to help create the online shop website I have been dreaming off. Unfortunately, my husband still prefers to stick with the most popular way of letting the word out about his side-line - word of mouth!

His selling method does work and it is free so I cannot compete with that. I do think that with his talent and large circle of network, he can be successful with an online shop. And it all comes down to the big question, how much money will we have to shell out to finance the e-commerce? Is it really a business for me or us that we can handle and be successful in the long run?

 

Online Business

My friend and I are in serious discussion on putting up an online store back in the Philippines. We have gone through several brain-storming sessions already on the best small business to start while still holding our day jobs. The one idea that really stands out is the online business of buy and sell which is big hit in the Philippines.

We wanted to start something that would involve small capital but higher yield. I told her that food would be the number one bet and next was clothing and beauty products. We all know how the Filipino yuppies this generation are with regards to overall appearance. The only problem is, how to get the supply. I want to sell original stuff and will not compromise on cheap and fake merchandise.

I hope this materializes soon. I know there are plenty of things to consider like splitting the costs, shipping of merchandise, what to sell, who to entrust the accounting of money flow, who to trust on monitoring the website, any fees to pay for permits, etc. It is a lot of work so we need to consider all those things before we go ahead on this venture.