Midweek sales

Taking driftwood flowers into work today prompted two sales!

I am always happy to see how happy these little driftwood flowers make people smile

Busy making a couple of special orders 

Two retirement gifts constructed and some Christmas stuff created

More pictures to come

#christmas is coming!

Last day of my mini break

Took advantage of the sunshine and made these beauties

Getting a good stock ready for the Christmas market place at Campbell River Community Centre

Back to the regular job in the morning....😁

All go!

It was long weekend last weekend and I had started on a number of projects

Warning....an awl is a dangerous piece of equipment. Managed to stab myself and obviously hit a nerve or tendon making two fingers unusable! Luckily this resolved after 24 hours.

 

Left on Monday for a quick trip to Victoria and some retail therapy

 

very pleased with my stash of supplies to keep me busy.

 

 

I got a request from the daughter of a friend about selling my boats in the gift shop of the resort she works in. No real limitations other than size (ease of packing and carrying for guests)

 

 

 

They didn't turn out too bad at all

I am excited for her to get them on Monday

 

My new business cards arrived this week so a custom holder was in order

 

 

 

 

Oh my god!

 

Another really hot weekend, so I decide to start thinking

about making Christmas goodies.

 

I have a wreath, which I made about five years ago

It has held up well and others might think that would be something different.

 

I used a wire floristry ring

it is not turning out well!

A rethink might be in order

 

On the Etsy front, another order!

 

 

This little special order boat is going to New York

 

Paired with a green tug boat I had already made.

 

I am consistently surprised by just how much interest my little shop has generated

 

 

More sales via Facebook page too...

 

The Boat featured in the video I posted last week

 

(which I love because it is unpainted so you get the full effect of the wood grain)

 

and two sets of flowers which were specially ordered.

 

I will post those pics when the buyers have received them!



Customer Feedback

"Absolutely excellent shopping experience with Simon. Firstly, house itself was made to my specifications and is beautiful. Bigger than expected, and the detail is amazing. It way, way exceeds expectations.

Secondly, considering it was shipped from BC to the UK it arrived quicker than some local post has (not joking).

Thirdly, Simon kept in close contact throughout the process to make sure I was happy with the design and to keep me informed re shipping.

Outstanding Etsy shop. 100% happiness all round from me and will be ordering again."

 

I got this feedback today

I am thrilled that someone loves their little house as much I loved to make it

 

My philosophy with selling my driftwood creations is similar to my own expectations, I am spending my hard earned cash and expect a certain level of service

 

Keeping the customer happy will eventually pay off, return custom and the invaluable word of mouth advertising that sells a product!

 

I am humbly off to create something fabulous!

Canada Day

 

 

Happy Canada Day!

 

The two lighthouse I made at the weekend are ready for delivery

 

and this little beauty is packaged up en route to jolly old England, thanks to an Etsy buyer!

 

Two birthdays coming up this week so I have been making gifts

 

 

Say it with flowers

 

Driftwood, nails and glass beads!

 

No need to water and last forever.

Happy Birthday Sarah

 

I love to be able to make a very personal gift

This was for Sarah's birthday

An homage to Achilles, her precious hound

So glad she liked it!

Special Order

It is always a joy when I deliver a special order piece

I made this little lovely over the weekend and it was very well received

Thank you for your purchase

 

 

 

The special request was that the clothes line must contain 5 items to match the five children for the recipient. I can only hope they are as pleased with the result as I am!

It's the Weekend!

 

Now I am the first to admit that I love a bargain

 

Saw this excellent Workmate Shop Box in a local thrift shop

 

It was calling my name and with a bargain price of $20, I had to buy it

 

 

 

I am very fortunate to live just a five minute walk from the beach

 

So driftwood is an obvious choice for me to craft with

 

I have special place where I collect wood

 

I cannot reveal the location because I covert those special pieces I find and want to keep it secret

 

Projects in production so I must away!

 

 

I must also reveal my last two finished pieces

 

A special order for a special lady, she was thrilled!

 

 

Ice Cream Colored Houses

 

 

and The Wharf