I sold my first book today! (Well my first one since I finally and firmly decided that I really was going to do my utmost to actually be a full-time bookbinder, rather than just my test selling last year) I am so happy I want to frame the notes and hang them above my desk!
I just had a friend around for a 'coffee and creation' afternoon (you know, getting crafty while solving the world's problems over a cup of good coffee. I love afternoons like this!) and she almost immediately got completely distracted by my desk full of projects. Lovely to hear when someone likes your work but I really didn't expect her to turn round and say "How much is that one? It's perfect for my writer friend's birthday.".
I told her the price and she said "Great, I think I have that with me. Do you have a bag?". You could have knocked me over with a feather! I really had only invited her for coffee and this was so unexpected! So happy to know that my 'Woodland Reverie' is going to a good home, and now I feel like I am a tiny step closer to my dream! Let the celebrations begin!
Hey, congratulations! I remember how I felt when I made my first sale too. It's great, isn't it? I still get a lot of pleasure from the idea that my books are out there, all over the world, being put to good use by lots of happy customers!
ReplyDeleteI love that journal that you made - it's beautiful. Great fastening idea and the colour-scheme is gorgeous.
Well done - I'm sure you'll sell lots more.
Thank you so much for your kind words! I can't quite get over the fact that it actually happened.
ReplyDeleteI have just been over at the BEST yahoo group applying for that so I may be chatting to you through BEST soon, thanks for the heads-up!
Have a lovely day!
Congratulations!! Well done!!
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