slow and steady...

It has been a really nice little break I have given myself lately, not rushing about with the sewing and the drawing.  I have told myself it is okay not to stress myself out with deadlines and that I don't have to please the "Etsy world" at the expense of me or my family.  (Not that is was THAT bad.)  Etsy isn't going anywhere, but my kids are growing up in the blink of an eye!  My new approach to being able to sell on Etsy is more of a slow and steady motto.  At least this part of the process will allow for that, so I thought I should take it.  :)  I felt rushed to hurry and open my Small Sprouts shop and that just wasn't working for me.  I am still continuing to work on my art, I am not giving it up!  (At least not yet!)  My goal is that when I have a certain amount of prints complete, which is a number to be secretly determined by me, then I will open up Small Sprouts again.  That way I will feel more on top of things and more prepared...Pete and I still have a little learning to do about this printing biz.  Anyway, so hopefully in the next 2-3 months, I'll be where I want.  I don't want to rush, but I still want to give it effort and see what happens.  Hey, if it all doesn't work out, then I guess I will have some cute artwork for my own walls!  :)  This is one that I have been working on.  I have made a couple minor changes since this was taken.

*Click on the picture to see a better version...I don't know why it isn't coming out right.

So, how about a little help...If you were to give this a title...What would it be? 
Thanks!

Comments

[Kerri]

I think that is great! You need to be able to focus on your family but still make time for things you like to do! Slowing down is always good. I know the rushed feeling and how stressful that can be. I know in my house when I'm stressed then everyone is pretty miserable too. :(

I love the picture! So sweet! What about Whimsical Winter Day??? Just what entered my mind. I think that is great you want to wait to open your shop so you feel like your going into it prepared. New things take time! And your right Etsy isn't going anywhere. :)

[Kim]

I was in the same boat- Etsy got a little overwhelming for me, I found myself spending more time on the computer doing graphics than spending time with my family. When i reopened shop I decided to give myself a limit of two custom banners per day... if there were only more hours in the day right? ;]

I admire you for putting your family first.

[Melissa Dempsey]

Hello Tasha,

An idea on the image--maybe "Counting Snowflakes"? Of course I would have the little boy sticking out his tongue to the side. What do you think? Just a thought!

For home printers, I know what the "big daddy" is that you should have. With the Epson Stylus Photo R1800 or R1900 you can control your color output and have the printer use heavy museum paper for archival prints. Also, when one color runs out you are only replacing that color--very nice. It is a large investment, but it is worth it. Epsons have always had excellent color. Thank goodness for tax returns--otherwise we would not have it.

Wow-your boys are getting so big. The image looks like them. I hope all is well.

Meliss