If anything is ever true, it’s that everything always takes longer than you think it will. It’s been beyond a month’s journey just to get my new Frenchie journal ready to greet the world on Etsy and, I hope, to find some appreciative buyers. I created the journal, put together all the artwork, front and back, over 2 months ago, but all that’s entailed in actually getting it printed and ready to market is quite another story. But at last … here it is!
I had a small business with French bulldog notecards and holiday/Christmas cards a number of years ago. For a variety of reasons, it made sense to put it to the side at the time, but the inspiration to start it up again with some new and fresh ideas has been twinkling inside me for a while now. As a result, I am re-launching it with this journal which features my own artwork, front and back. On the back is a pencil sketch of a French Bulldog puppy that I included on Pinterest and which became, much to my surprise, wildly popular between views and saves. I am going to hand sign the drawing on each journal, so anyone inspired to frame it will have a bona-fide signed print of my artwork!
I am so pleased to have my shop on Etsy (where you will also find my Christmas and holiday cards) – it’s a great venue for creative people to sell their art, high quality crafts, and more. There’s also a lot to know, so I am starting with sales to North America first and as I get the hang of how everything works, I will expand to Europe next. (I know there are a lot of Frenchie lovers in Europe, so please be patient – I am a work in progress myself.) If you’d like to check out my new journal and holiday cards, please stop by my shop.
The Frenchies are beautiful, Jeanne!
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Thanks, Lavinia. I hope lots of people think like you!! π
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It’s a gorgeous journal Jeanne and I wish you luck with re-starting your venture!
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Thanks so much, Andrea, on both counts. Now while I am waiting to be noticed, and before I start really marketing it, maybe I can catch up with a few other things like visiting some favorite bloggers I know. π
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CONGRATULATIONS, dear Jeanne! I visited the site and I will be purchasing ASAP! Well done.
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I am so glad you’re excited for me – your support means a lot. I look forward to packing something up for you! π
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Thank you, thank you, thank you Cynthia! Mwah! Jeanne
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Wow youβve been busy indeed with incredible work! I love it!!
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Thanks for the wonderful feedback, Pam. Yeah – busy, alright. Can I rest now? π
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Ummm, no. No rest for the creative being. π
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Heeeyyyyy … was that a whip I heard cracking back there? π But you’re right. I am re-launching my Frenchie business and there’s not much rest to find.
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π yes. My writing students say they hear that whip all the time too.
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At least it sounds a little different than the one I’m always cracking over my head!!
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