Another Newbie here :)

[ColchesterHelena]

I show my craft on my blog but I can't put the linky up here yet cos I'm too new

Anyway, I used to do pet portraits (pawtraits?) and writing and stuff.... then this year I've got into papercrafts. I made an album from scratch to hold some old B&W photo's for my mum back in June. She loved it. So then I made a few birthday presents....

........then in August a fellow blogger sent me some blank cards and I got into card making.

I'm starting to want to sell some now but coming up against problems-

e.g., contact numbers for craft fairs that don't call back or return email anquiries, and shops/cafes that stock handmade cards turning me down because I've used rubber stamps in some of my designs (even though they are 'angel policy' stamps).

So! I am on the verge of giving up, people ! And I wondered if you had had similar problems, and any advice.

(At first it didn't bother me about selling- I crafted for pleasure. But now I need to make the hobby pay for itself if I am to continue.)

I get problems with depression anyway, and this is getting me down. I'm trying not to let it push me into a deep blue funk...

Cheers!

Helena

[Critchley]

Welcome Helena. Don't give up just yet. I don't make cards but there are lots of excellent card makers here and I know they will offer you the best advice possible so hang on in there.

[pepsi]

to the forum xxx

[SarahandIan]

Loving the pawtraits bit. Hello, I'm sarah.

[Jo Lovejoy]

Hello Helena and to the forum.

Jo x

[AniccaJewellery]

hello and welcome from me too!

[Louise88]

Hello and

[Daisy & Me]

Hello there Helena, and from us too.

"Pawtraits" - that's really good; you're way too funny to get into the blue funk just yet !

I don't know about cards, but jewellery parties are nearly always a good way of getting your name out there - and with Xmas being so close it may be worthwhile for you?

Some people have the first one in their own home, and just invite close friends and family. It's a great way to show off your work and maybe make enough money to cover your costs....

Anyway, they're a great bunch of people on here and always willing to help when they can - so welcome again

[Caroleecrafts]

Hello Helena and welcome to the forum

[sunshine]

hi and warm to the forum...

[autumn rose]

Hello &

[chio88]

Hi!

[ARI]

Hi Helena, I'm sure they'll cheer you up here.Don't give up unless you just feel no more interest..you'll find your way! And..

!!!!!

[littlenipper]

Hi Helena to the forum, have a great time.

xx Clare