Hello my dears, I hope this Sunday finds you healthy, happy, and safe.
I have so many new exciting things to share with you in this update post, that it is hard to know where to even start. Since I have to start somewhere, I guess I’ll start with an eBay Store update.
My handmade treasures eBay Store has been approved for the international selling program last week.
If you want to purchase one of my available handmade treasures from my eBay Store but live outside the USA, you can now do that.
The way it works it the following:
You pick the item, and pay as you always would at checkout.
I get the purchase notification. I then package your new treasure up nice and pretty, and ship it to the eBay shipping hub, where they take it from there and do all of the customs forms etc. We are both protected by their eBay protection rules.
Now let’s see if all those who always claimed they wished they could buy from me, but lived out of country, were sincere. Here is your chance! This goes through my eBay Store ONLY so.
Moving on to my new DIRECT BUY option which I have created via my brand new private Facebook VIP Group!
Exciting News! Introducing the ReginaCreates™ First Dibs VIP Group!
If you love handmade art, cozy studio sneak peeks, and getting early access to unique treasures, I have a special invitation just for you!
I have officially opened the doors to a private, dedicated space right here on Facebook: ReginaCreates™ – First Dibs VIP Group!
Why join the inner circle?
First Dibs: See and claim brand-new handmade creations before they are listed anywhere else.
The Studio Vault: Get exclusive access to unique archival products and special studio pieces.
Behind-the-Scenes: Pull up a chair and see sneak peeks of what is currently sitting on my studio work table.
This private group is my dedicated online showroom. To keep the feed organized, clean, and easy for you to browse, posting privileges are reserved for the artisan—leaving the comment sections wide open for us to chat, connect, and mingle!
How to Join the Circle:
We are keeping things cozy and secure. When you click to join, there are just 3 quick membership questions to answer at the door (including a reminder that I currently process invoices securely via PayPal and ship within the USA only).
Pour yourself a fresh cup of coffee, click the link below, and come on in. I can’t wait to welcome you to the studio table!
Join the VIP Group Here: https://www.facebook.com/groups/1756515458830061
New ONE-OF-A-kind Hair Accessories – all handmade by me of course – now available for sale!
These have been going superfast, and as you can see, each one is unique and different.
I am in the process of creating another one right now.
If you are a member of my Facebook VIP group, you are even able to see some of my Live Feeds in which I show you in progress for the Gothic – Dark Academia Hair Fall / Long Hair Accessory, as well as the pyro method I used for one of the strands in the finished product.
The Gothic / Dark Academia / Witchy Vibe (just in time for Halloween) Hair Fall / Ponytail Dangle Hair Accessory for long hair, is available for purchase in my eBay Store as well as in My VIP Group. Once it is gone, it is gone.
Two new VIP Studio Groups on Facebook are coming up soon!
Since I have friends and followers from all walks of life and spiritual beliefs, I do create Art, Handmade Treasures, and Jewelry for all of them. Which means some of pieces have Pagan influences, while some have Christian. Most are neither and just beautiful, handcrafted items with no belief leaning.
Now for me personally, that is not a problem, since my own belief is just that – my own. I don’t feel uncomfortable or disgruntled against someone elses. Sadly, that is not the case for most people.
Since I don’t want to cause any discomfort in any of my customers, friends, followers, and potential collectors, I decided to create two separate VIP Groups for those handmade treasures and artwork.
This way I will keep everyone in their individual corners and hopefully happy. Sighs. I really do wish things would not be so complicated at times, but here we are.
As a good friend said: “A lot of Christians aren’t going to want to buy from you, if you have items with pagan symbolism for sale as well.” She isn’t wrong, and I do actually take good advice into consideration. I dare say, the Pagan Community feels much the same way in reverse, too.
So that is what is on my agenda over the next month or so. Since I don’t have a lot of handmade treasures ready yet, which fall into the faith based (both sides) category yet, I can take my time with it.
Which translates to me ending up having three diverse VIP Groups on Facebook, through which I will sell my products through directly.
Adding a new Page here on my blog in August to share some of my favorite fellow Artisans, Crafters, and small business owners!
I was planning on doing it sooner, but honestly being a one-woman-caravan as I have started calling myself, time got away from me. I am a firm believer in lifting others up as well. Yes, sure, I do need to make an income but want others to succeed as well.
Online, it is all about being found by the right people who are feeling a resonance with your products, or are looking for a service you can provide. As I and thousands of other independent Artists, Crafters, and small businesses know, it takes ages before people will find you. It takes even longer before there is any actual interaction and engagement happening. It’s like pulling teeth, and I have seen glaciers move faster. Okay, that last part was a bit over the top, but you get my point.
So, in the spirit of “sharing is caring”, and “we are all in this together”, I have decided to create a Regina Recommends Page, on which I’ll introduce you and link you to some of the other amazing individuals whom I have gotten to know, have made purchases from, and who I personally belief in strongly.
I’ll ask each of them to give me a small introduction paragraph of what they offer, their banner of logo, and a direct link to their website, blog, or Facebook Page.
That will not be paid advertisement, or even a link exchange. Basically, I won’t get anything out of it for myself, but doing something that I hope will lift them up and benefit them each.
Keep an eye out for this page popping up soon!
There is more news, but I have to get some chores done, and then finish work on my newest creations. I never seem to have enough hours in the day! Haha.
As always, thanks for stopping by, and I wish you all the blessings!
Artisan Regina L.
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