Prayers Answered, In A Way, Re: Etsy Shop

A week or so ago, I asked for prayers and prayed a lot on my own, for an answer to whether or not I should risk the new Etsy rules and re-open my shop.

Within hours, I received one Facebook comment, one blog comment, and a private email, all with pretty much the same focus: I should not risk my financial situation right now by opening myself up to holds against my bank account. That went along with my own feelings but I didn’t want to be stubborn without reason on this. Thank you, my dear friends!

I will, instead, focus on trying to get the Facebook page, and the photo albums, set up to work from there.

Some suggestions have come in along the way for me to open another account and use that, or to sell from another website other than Etsy or Facebook.

Here’s the things, folks. I am 77. I am trying to “simplify” rather than “complicate” my life. I want to work with what I’ve got, what I understand and am comfy with, rather than dive into something new and perhaps still unsure of itself. So, I do appreciate your caring and your suggestions. I only pray that you will understand my reasons for not trying those out.

Meanwhile, I am always thrilled by how quickly some prayers are answered.

Lord Jesus, you have told us to go to the Father through you. And you have told us that when 2 or 3 are gathered together in your name, you are there with us. I truly believe that, and I thank you for hearing the prayers of my friends on this matter and helping me to know what to do. Please bless these folks for taking a moment of their time to help someone else. We trust in you.

Incredibly Beautiful Beaded Work by My Friend Chris

My friend Chris (at MsCsBeadedCreations on Facebook) makes the most beautiful beaded ornaments, needle cases, and more. She seems to have infinite patience.

When I look at the images she creates with those teeny tiny beads, I am in awe.

For anyone who is looking for something different for gifts or decor for the holidays, and even all year round, you need to bookmark her page.

There are lots of folks who love to pick one item each year and give the same thing to each person on their list - these would be great. Or, if you love to get just one special new ornament each year...whatever, if you love beauty, you'll love her work.

She has everything: Santa's sleigh and reindeer running around the ornament, or a Christmas village, or the hummingbirds...so much and so lovely!

Go visit and browse and enjoy!

https://www.facebook.com/MsCsBeadedCreations

Changing a Facebook Page Name

For months and months, now, I’ve been frustrated because I stupidly named my Facebook craft and business page the same name as my Facebook personal page. I had no idea how to change it.

Today while I was reading an online blog with some Facebook and Etsy tips for making those posts more interesting for visitors, I found my answer.

Apparently it is very, very easy to change it IF you have less than 200 followers. Well, that hit home. Evie, I say to myself, do this NOW. Do this before the “millions” discover you! (sure, sure - but see, I say stupid things to myself all the time). 

So I went to the About button, as the article said to do, and changed it from Evelyn Mayfield to Evie Gets Craft-y. I know I could have come up with something better if I’d tried, but I was excited. 

So now, at least, folks know whether they are on my personal page, or on my crafty page. 

I can’t believe how easy it was to do that.