comfortscents Posted October 29, 2006 Share Posted October 29, 2006 I've been going a little crazy painting and decoupagging (sp?). Thought these might do well in my retail outlets..whatcha think? I'm asking $9.99 for them and there's a dozen gingerbread tarts in the pot.http://i14.photobucket.com/albums/a329/rainbowtourist/100_1377.jpghttp://i14.photobucket.com/albums/a329/rainbowtourist/100_1376.jpghttp://i14.photobucket.com/albums/a329/rainbowtourist/100_1375.jpghttp://i14.photobucket.com/albums/a329/rainbowtourist/100_1374.jpghttp://i14.photobucket.com/albums/a329/rainbowtourist/100_1373.jpgJust wondering if it's too much?? I have no business head and never know what something costs me..lol Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
marika Posted October 29, 2006 Share Posted October 29, 2006 They are adoreable! I think you can ask more. How much do you usually ask for tarts alone?MariI've been painting all day too! But slates so I won't show them here:smiley2: Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
comfortscents Posted October 29, 2006 Author Share Posted October 29, 2006 I charge $6.00 a dozen for a regular sized tart..these are bigger than normal..you're right, I should charge more..lolcrap..lol..off to revise the auction Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Brat Posted October 29, 2006 Share Posted October 29, 2006 Cute! I'd charge more... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
prairieannie Posted October 29, 2006 Share Posted October 29, 2006 I'd buy the first 2!! No questions asked lol.. they are adorable! That price is great~ but I wonder if you could raise it a bit too.. I'd probably try! But for me, you should definately keep it where it is hahahaha!! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Scented Posted October 29, 2006 Share Posted October 29, 2006 Second (ing) PA and I wouldn't normally buy this stuff lol! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
pdevine Posted October 29, 2006 Share Posted October 29, 2006 Those are absolutely gorgeous! You are really gifted at painting and I bet it comes in handy. Portia Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Raggedy Dani Posted October 29, 2006 Share Posted October 29, 2006 oh my gosh, those are sooooo cute!! and i'm a gingerbread collector!!! loli love it, and yes price should go up!!! you spent time painting those, making the tarts and all that....i'd say 15.99 for that! me ...FREE!! LMBO FOR MY OPINION! :pJ/Kbut really, up on price and fabulous on your workDani Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
julwid Posted October 29, 2006 Share Posted October 29, 2006 I Second Raggy Dani For The $15.99. I Really Think They Would Sell At That Price. Very Cute. I Love The Pots Painted. I Wish I Knew How To Paint. No Talent There For Me. Lolololo Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
AnitaG Posted October 29, 2006 Share Posted October 29, 2006 They are so cute, but up the price, don't give those away Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
comfortscents Posted October 29, 2006 Author Share Posted October 29, 2006 Ya know, I must've done wayyyy too many drugs in the 60's..I had them priced at $8.99...I just upped it to $11.99...I'm afraid to go any higher...btw..there's almost no painting on those at all..I just painted the top rim and saucer, then I used a taupe paint on the body of the pot..I speckled it by flinging white paint off a paint brush..but the gingerbread stuff is all fabric that all I did was cut out and decouppaged to the pot..pretty simple..I will be doing cans for christmas..if anyone wants them I do the same thing with christmas fabric..you're welcome to ship me some cans (I use any and all cans..vegetables, chili..everything) and I'll be happy to paint and decouppage them for ya..I use fabric and I have wonderful christmas transfers that I put on white cans that look like calligraphy..I usually list them on ebay but if anyone wants any, just send me the cans and I'll be happy to paint them for ya..all you'll have to do is melt your wax and wick..just pay shipping to and from and I'll be happy to help anyone. It relaxes me. I'm got some paint cans from Sherwin Williams and I've basecoated them white and I'm painting roses and violets and hydrangeas for my shabby chic customers..you guys have always been supportive of me..so I'll be happy to help any of ya out. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Candle Man Posted October 29, 2006 Share Posted October 29, 2006 Those are great.I can see many different uses for those. If they are sealed with decoupage on the inside and the saucer is glued the the bottom, you could make a container candle out of them, a small gift container, a floral arrangement etc.Great work. How much would you sell them wholesale? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Christy Doc Holley Posted October 30, 2006 Share Posted October 30, 2006 those are really cute ! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
OFCILynn Posted October 30, 2006 Share Posted October 30, 2006 Oh my, those are just too cute!!! I agree that the price needed to be raised! I think the 11.99 is a good price and you probably could go more! You can always come down on a price, but its so hard to raise them!! Great work!!God Bless,Lynn Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
comfortscents Posted October 30, 2006 Author Share Posted October 30, 2006 I don't wholesale them...I'm kind of a "when the spirit moves me kinda person"..I'm waiting to be scheduled for back surgery and painting, cutting fabric and slapping some decopaugge on them is not taxing..I probably will not make them again for another year..I pulled out one for myself and yes I filled it with wax..I just used plumber's putty to seal the hole..thanks though. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Paulette Posted October 30, 2006 Share Posted October 30, 2006 Those are adorable. I never thought of using fabric. What a neat idea. I think $11.99 sounds good. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Aspencreek Posted October 30, 2006 Share Posted October 30, 2006 Those are so darn cute. I love them!!!! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
sudsy Posted November 1, 2006 Share Posted November 1, 2006 Where do you sell? I'd buy from you! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
comfortscents Posted November 1, 2006 Author Share Posted November 1, 2006 I sell on ebay..lol...I was thinking about a website and now I'm thinking I won't do one..ebay has been berry berry nice to me...so I'll just swallow the fees and keep my business where people are used to finding me..but thanks so much for the compliment.. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
sudsy Posted November 1, 2006 Share Posted November 1, 2006 I can't find you there! What's your store name? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
comfortscents Posted November 1, 2006 Author Share Posted November 1, 2006 I sell under the name Sweet*Cheeks*Pink*Parlorand Nanette (purple Lilac) bought one and I don't even have a watcher on the auction. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mammapajama Posted November 1, 2006 Share Posted November 1, 2006 Very cute! Nice job! Just throwing my 2cents in...I sell my novelty shaped tarts at about $1.00 per oz.. Unless you're skimping a bit on the FO for these, I think you're undercharging. I guess with selling on E-bay you really need to be competitive with pricing, but I think the specialty shapes take a bit more time and effort and are worthy of a higher price. santa cool Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
comfortscents Posted November 2, 2006 Author Share Posted November 2, 2006 I still use 1 1/2oz per pound of wax. for me whether I pour a tart pan or a gingerbread man it's still just pouring..I'll admit there's more wax in the Gingerbreads than a regular tart but I actually build my listing and selling fees into my shipping and slap a calculator on the auction page so there's no surprises. Candlemakers on ebay make a huge deal about charging actual shipping..I was selling Dior Purses and went with the rest of the pack on ebay and charged $15.00 to ship the purse..now I just build around $1.50 into my shipping charges..so far no complaints from customers...However, I'm also selling these locally at a couple of my outlets and they are selling for $19.99 so overall with ebay sales I've more than compensated with my actual costs. I couldn't survive on just my ebay auctions..sales are way down. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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