So here is a bit of an update.
The knitting projects I've finished:
This is made with a great Alpaca/Merino blend wool from Knitpicks.com. Great site for yarn.
It's a great gun metal grey color with tweed flecks of tan, brown and black throughout. It is super warm and lovely.
M's X-Mas/Birthday HatI spoke about this one in the previous blog. But here is a picture of it.
She likes it and that is all that matters right?
Brother's Fingerless GlovesMy brother needed some gloves for the winters in NYC so I made him some that would still allow him to grab for the Train ticket, but keep most of the warmth still in.
Other than the knitting, I've been leading the simple boring old life. But I have been doing some thinking.
Mostly I've been focus on the "the future" and what it might have in store for me both on the job front and just in general.
Well here are my thoughts, and feel free to tell me if you think they are bad.
So I'm feeling very uncreative in my current life. My job is very regimented in creative areas. Therefore, I've been looking at ways to beef up my creative side.
First thought: Wedding Planning. I had so much fun (yes it was stressful, but I still enjoyed it) planning my own wedding, that I thought for a while it might be fun helping others out. But then I see the train wrecks on "Bridezillas" and all those horrible shows, and I'd probably end up hitting some crazy woman and that isn't a good business strategy. Not a good way to indear myself to the clientle. Scratch that idea.
Next thought: Knitting for profit. Recipiants of my kniting tell me to go into selling my knits, but since most of the patterns I use are pro bono I wouldn't be able to sell them for money. So I'd be really limited on what I could sell and then, I don't think I'd enjoy the hobby as much if I had to do it as a grind. And I dont want to disrupt the copyright of others and steal their patterns for my own gain... Again, not a good way to indear myself to my fellow knitters.
So then...
After the success of my invitations and programs for my wedding, and the good reviews so far on what I've drafted for Brother's Programs, I am going to try and build a side business... in... Stationary Graphic Design.
I will try and do this pro bono for friends and referals for a while. This will help me build up my portfolio and help me understand the business end of things more. After a while I'll start hopefully doing a profit business. Drafting contacts and pricing. All those business ownership things that are so fun.
So what do you think of my idea? And do you know of anyone who might be interested in seeing mock ups for possible invites, baby announcements or any kind of stationary need? If you do, can you put in a good word for me or send them my way?
Input would be lovely.
