Thinking about it.....

....I have never really talked about my fibro in my blog until this evening when I was filling in my profile.

I found some very talented peeps (who's work really is quite breathtaking) and added myself as a follower! I will get the hang of this blogging lark soon. Anyway, everyone else had details in their profiles, and mine was soooooo blank.


I don't really talk about having fibro. I moan about the pain on occasion but having fibro was a cloud with a silver lining. If I didn't have it I would never have had to give up work - so I never would have taken the plunge and started Kay Dees Crafts. Hmmm. Would I rather not have fibro? Damn right! but I do and dwelling on it won't change anything or ease the pain.



I had the well meaning 'try yoga' comment a few weeks ago. Off I popped and bought a yoga DVD. I managed approximately 6 minutes of the DVD before my body told me 'keep this up and I will REALLY hurt you'. I listen to my body, sometimes its right :-) The after effects though were almost enough to put me off it for life!! Almost a week of excrutiating pain that no amount of pain relief would ease.

So my exercise is walking my dogs. It hurts but I love being out with them. Regardless of where we are or what the weather is like they never fail to make me smile with ther antics.


For those more interested in fibro visit my Living with Fibromyalgia .....be warned though - get a coffee and make sure you are comfortable as there is quite a fair bit of reading in there!


Well this is not me working is it? I have managed to add about 200 products on Kay Dees Crafts so far.......only another 800+ to go!!!

Happy Crafting

Paper Paper everywhere!!

I am up to my eyes, well knees really, in Dovecraft designer papers!

My best friend Helen is an avid paper crafter. She makes cards, scrapbooks, notes and just about anything she can with paper. She loves it....but she doesnt like to have loads of the same paper design. Helen is a mix and match girl.

I like Helen. Apart from being my best friend she is also my best customer...and I always listen to my customers. So when she asked "why dont you split your packs down into value packs with one of each design?" I asked myself why don't I sell papers like that at Kay Dees Crafts!?

I started selling these value packs before Christmas and they are a huge hit with my buyers. Thank you Helen!





Rather than buy 72 sheet packs, 6 of each design, I sell them as 12 sheets with just 1 of each design. At 65p for 12 sheets of 6" x 6" premium papers, its a bargain.

There are papers for every occasion, mood or theme and the results really do speak for themselves!

Happy Crafting!

Is it really that time!??

Its past 1am....

Had a long day today rephotographing craft buttons (well some of them) but I do think the end results have been worthwhile. I have also opted for the lightbox to show the enlarged photos, after much urging from Dean who thinks 'its ace'. It is, admittedly, particularly good at highlighting the detail on our fabric stickers.

I have been playing with the site options for buyers, hopefully I am getting it right! I have now added available quantities and also a back button to make the site easier to browse. Although they are subtle changes we do think they are important.

I am debating on the customer reviews that are at the bottom of our product descriptions. Dean thinks its a yes, I am still at the maybe stage. Be nice to hear our buyers views on this one.

The dogs have got it right - they are both fast asleep next to me on the sofa! Time we were hitting the sack too. Another long day tomorrow with the site and also deliveries of new product ranges arriving too! I will pop an update on here, but do look out for the new ranges at Kay Dees Crafts.

So its good night from him

and goodnight from her

Happy Crafting!

Smirk!!

After a fair few hours (ok many hours) Kay Dees Crafts is starting to take shape.

I have now uploaded the Smirk range we currently carry.

Stamps : full range now available, both wooden stamps and clear stamp sets.

Smirk Rubber Stamp - Groovy

Albums:

Smirk memory album - Love & Friendship

Ribbon Stickers:

Smirk ribbon stickers with glitter - Naughty

Papers:

Smirk paper - Love & Friendship

Decoupage:

Smirk decoupage kit - Nice

Take a peek!

Anyway back to work for now - the rest of our ribbon stickers to organise!

Happy Crafting!

All hands at the helm!

Wow!

Building the first Kay Dees was hard work, but I only had about 200 products then. With over 900 lines now this new site is hard work. I have no FTP access so everything is having to be added individually.

Dean has got the ironing board out...not to do the huge pile of ironing we have, but to package our papers and wrap ribbons for our customer orders. My son Robert is busy doing household chores, which at almost 21 you would think was no severe hardship.

The dogs are now used to getting their walk after we have dropped the mail off at the sorting office.
I however feel like the PC has become a part of me! Dean is convinced that if it wasn't for the dogs I would actually morph into the computer - bless him!

My dad emailed today (Hi dad x) and I am waiting with baited breath for his opinion on the new site. He, being the father of just one daughter, thinks it is all wonderful which is always good to hear :-)

Everyday I realise how lucky I am to have such a wonderful family. Without their help and support I would never have got this far...nor go any further.

I am currently listing our Funky Brads, not many of those thankfully. But then I have to get down to listing our craft buttons. With over 150 different designs of all shapes, colours and sizes that bit will take some time.

Thanks also to all our regular buyers for putting up with our change over - your support and encouragement keeps us all going here at Kay Dees Crafts!

So think of me whilst you are enjoying your martini's and Happy Crafting!

Karen