Future items to make?

I have been tossing around the idea of including rings, earrings, and bracelets to my inventory. One of the reasons is because they will use up my pieces of scrap fabrics that are too small for the regular poms and flowers, but also because I want to add a bigger variety of items to the ones that I already make. These three items also seem to be ones that most women wear more of.

The rings that I would like to make would be smaller versions of the poms, (think 1" or less), attached to a metal adjustable ring base. I don't have a photo of what they would look like, so you will have to use your imagination to picture it. I have received some positive feedback from some women I spoke with this weekend. One specifially told me that she would DEFINITELY buy a ring if I made those (I am holding her to it!). These would probably be the easiest of the three to make.

The earrings that I would like to make would look similar to these post earrings made by Jessica over at Happy Together:

These look easy enough to make, but the fabric circles used for this are only the size of a dime, so they may prove tricky for my clumsy fingers. But I think they are really cute, great for women or girls, and would be an excellent way to use up the tiny fabric scraps I have collected.

The last project idea is to make fabric button bracelets. I fell in love with the one that is featured in the tutorial over at The Mother Huddle:

Unfortunately, this would be the most expensive of the pieces to make. The bracelet bases average about $3.00 apiece, and the button kits are also about $3.00, which only includes 10 buttons and the bracelet requires 9. So unless I could ensure that these bracelets would be a popular item and a great seller, then it probably would not even be doable (read: affordable) for me right now. Perhaps if I was working several days a week.... But I do really like them, so they are staying on the top of the possibilities list.

Opinions? Would you buy any of these items? Do you think one would be a better seller than the others? Which should I attempt first? (Leave a comment or participate in my new polls on the right margin).

Christmas is Coming!

It's time to start your Christmas shopping, and Betty Bow Blue items will make great gifts for the ladies in your family. I have already received a few gift requests for both custom orders and in-stock items, so if you are interested in purchasing items for Christmas, now is the time to start ordering! I will be heading back to work (part-time) on Monday, so the sooner I receive your custom orders, the better the chance that they will be shipped in time for Christmas.

A few points about placing orders (as described in the "Policies" tab above):

• To place an order, please email me. If you are requesting a custom order, then include all details in your email. 
• I do require payment before shipping orders. Please read the Policies tab for further details.
• On most orders, please add $1.50 for shipping. If you are receiving several items, then I will let you know if the cost will be different.

Not sure if a Betty Bow Blue item will work for anyone on your list? Here are a few things to consider:

Hair clips are the right size for a stocking stuffer.

Headbands are a great idea as a last-minute gift for your daughter's best friends.

Order a custom-made pin for your child's teacher this year.

Holiday headbands and pins are ideal for family Christmas photos or parties.

Ditch the holiday sweaters this year. Poinsettia pins and Christmas-themed pom necklaces add a subtle touch of the Christmas spirit, perfect for the office or workplace.

Don't forget anyone on your Christmas list this year. Betty Bow Blue items are perfect for your:

• daughter/granddaughter
• mother/mother-in-law
• grandmother
• sister/sister-in-law
• wife/girlfriend
• aunt
• cousin
• niece
• teacher
• friend
• roommate
• co-worker

Check out the items that I currently have in-stock, or the fabrics available for custom items, and place your orders today!