Flattery is a Crafter's Best Friend (after sales of course!)

How exciting! I've been posting a lot of my work on Instagram and Flickr,  just trying to get some exposure, joining groups and following other Etsy people.

What I didn't expect was to be noticed by two really impressive people. One is a photographer, who is actually a psychiatrist.  I commented on a self portrait of his and he checked out my Flickr and complimented me on my work! This guy has over 2000 followers. Flattery is wonderful!

The other is a total surprise! One that I really hope will take me somewhere.  He is the communications director for Shopify. This is a marketing tool on Facebook. It's a shop you can put on Facebook,  I suppose like Etsy. I've read reviews,  and they are good,  but I  haven't looked into it for myself yet.

My goal is to get my Etsy going,  promote my Rose Colored Glasses Facebook page,  do some area craft shows and keep exploring other possibilities. Then,  maybe I can start a Shopify! Building blocks, that's what will build my dream,  a solid foundation.

I know it seems sort of trivial. But right now, to me it's a big deal! Any type of recognition is wonderful! This give me the motivation I need to keep going!