Handmade Doll Easter Bunny

Welcome to another Shop Hop Saturday post! At Shop Hop Saturday we share our business related blog posts for the week. And help others who have shared their posts by following their blogs, commenting and sharing the ups and downs of online business.

This week's challenge is to promote one product I sell and try to encourage others to purchase the item. I have chosen my very first original doll. I drew up the design myself. I always use other peoples patterns for my dolls, so this has been a big milestone for me to create my own item. 

     

       

This adorable little bunny stands 12” high. 

Her ears and facial features are hand painted. Her body has been lightly stained with a coffee/vanilla/cinnamon mixture. Her dress and bloomers are removable so that she can be dressed for different holidays and occasions.  Her bow can be easily removed.

 

This bunny is a one of a kind doll made by me, Holly Gordon, of Holly’s Dollies. As she is the prototype doll for this line, she will be highly collectible. 

Polly is dressed in a yellow Easter Print dress, matching bow and white bloomers. The dress, bloomers and bow were not stained. She would be a great addition to your home as an Easter or Prim decoration. I will be offering a line of dresses and outfits for various holidays and seasons for this doll. Watch for her sweetie, Peter, coming down the Bunny Trail.

Polly is currently available at my Etsy Shoppe. Please stop by and show her some love. She told me this morning she is lonely, so I will be creating some sisters and brothers for her. Of course, each will be different in it's own way, from staining to facial features.

All dolls are signed by me, Holly's Dollies, and dated with month/year created.

Note: This doll is not meant for a play doll for children. It is only as a decoration piece for adults to love and cuddle and display in their collections.

Shop Hop Saturday Online Shop Interview with Esther's Mercantile

Good morning!

I am participating in a great blog devoted to promoting online business. “Shop Hop Saturday” is a wonderful venue for promoting your own blog and helping others with their promtotions.  I’ve chosen to write an interview with Danice Gentle, owner of Esther’s Mercantile. Danice’s final statement at the end of the interview expressed this perfectly. 

1. Danice, when did you start your business and did you have any planning for this endeavor or jump in? 

“I started my business in January of 2011. It was planned ahead of time”. 

2. Would you please tell us about your main product/service ? 

“Main products/service: sell handmade Americana and prim needfuls. This includes raggedy dolls, doll clothing,  wood birdhouses, curtain valances, among other items”.

3. How do you schedule your time for the various aspects of running your business? For promotion, for production?   

“I schedule my time all during the day. I am listed in several Topsites lists, and have paid for some advertising incl. at Hat Creek. I sew and craft mostly at night”.

4. What would you say is THE ONE THING that makes your business unique from many others?

“ONE THING that makes Esther's unique is that I try to use all-natural fabrics/supplies whenever possible. I also try to design with the styling of the Americana/frontier eras in mind”.

5. What kind of advice would you give to others who are starting out with a business similar to yours or working basically online? 

“My Advice to others: plan your business and website design. Don't skimp on the planning. Try to use keywords that accurately describe your site to the search engines, and try to get to know as many other crafters as possible. This will help you gain new precious friends, as well as possibly help your website sales. Treat other crafters as you would like to be treated. The friendships are worth far more than the money”.

Thank you so much, Danice, for participating in this interview! Your advice would be well used in all aspects of online and offline business.

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