I think the hardest part about being a crafter is having the confidence to put your stuff out there for sale. Sometimes it can freeze me into not even starting a project. I am a HUGE perfectionist and I was everything to be absolutely perfect. I feel if its not I'm selling something hugely flawed and ugly.
I've sold my stuff successfully before and had a ton of comments on how beautiful my pieces were but it still didn't help me get over this hump. I took a few classes and had compliments from the instructors but that didn't seem to work either for my confidence level. I just can't seem to figure it out. I'm totally insecure.
Sometimes *and this is going to sound amazing evil* I see some other persons crafts and I think really? I know know... evil Ashley. Yet they have an audience and totally love the product they are putting out there.
What is wrong with me? Why am I so cynical?
Anybody else out there have this fear? :(
I've sold my stuff successfully before and had a ton of comments on how beautiful my pieces were but it still didn't help me get over this hump. I took a few classes and had compliments from the instructors but that didn't seem to work either for my confidence level. I just can't seem to figure it out. I'm totally insecure.
Sometimes *and this is going to sound amazing evil* I see some other persons crafts and I think really? I know know... evil Ashley. Yet they have an audience and totally love the product they are putting out there.
What is wrong with me? Why am I so cynical?
Anybody else out there have this fear? :(
If people are buying your items, they are being well received!! :) Honestly, I feel the same way with my items... I can usually pick out "flaws", but all handmade items have special little "quirks", so I encourage to take pride in your talent & be proud of your creations!!!
ReplyDeleteI don't make anything. So I have nothing to sell.
ReplyDeleteWith that now said, I agree with Carla. You have skills. Showcase them! Because people like me who cannot make anything will want to buy! :)