Thursday, October 30, 2008

Starting a business...

I have decided to create my own business. I am the type of person who needs to have everything planned out from A-Z first (shipping, website costs, material, etc, etc, etc) So I decided while I am researching and planning all of that out I will offer my diaper totes/clutches and coordinating wipes cases through my blog. As of right I have set preliminary prices. So those of you purchasing now, may benefit from a low price. As I get going I may see the need to increase the price based on materials (etc), but this is what I think is fair now. Diaper totes/clutches will be $14.99 and wipes cases will be $9.99. Shipping and handling is the fun part of the equation (total sarcasm in my voice). From my preliminary calculations shipping for 1 bag and 1 wipes case will be $5. I am not trying to make $$ off shipping, so the more I learn about this, shipping prices may change. For now I will be accepting payment through paypal or if you choose you can send me a check and once it clears, production of your item(s) will begin.

****I will be donating 10% of all sales (not including shipping price) to autism research. This is something that is near and dear to my heart and affects my family.

Your job as a buyer, or even just a lurker, is to give me feedback on 2 things:
A) Should it be called a Diaper Tote, Diaper Clutch, or Diaper Case
B) Give me ideas for a name of a “store”


Diaper (whatever I decide to call it...) Tote: $14.99

Large enough to hold 3 size 5 diapers, a wipes case, butt paste of your choice, and a disposable changing pad. Are you tired of finding scrunched up diapers at the bottom of your diaper bag, not being able to find the tube of butt paste, or just want to carry your supplies in something nicer than a Ziploc bag? When running into the restroom to change your precious little one, it's much easier to just carry in this clutch than lugging your entire diaper bag in and trying to find somewhere for it go, so as not to touch the floor! Dad's love this simple carrying case rather than carrying your diaper bag/purse and are more apt to change diapers in public!!

Examples of totes using my latest design. Each bag is top stitched and has a button closure.
Wipes Case: $9.99
Covered to coordinate with your diaper tote or just order it alone. It's easier to find in your bag and be the envy of all your friends at the park when you whip out your fancy wipes case. I use a standard size case that holds ~24 wipes. The top is padded and edges are covered with trim. The wipes case you receive will be new and full of wipes. (Scroll down on the blog to see examples of some wipes cases I've made. I have the fabric to make those two as well if you are interested: Plaid flannel and blue Hawaiian)

How it works....

Choose your fabrics....Choose 2 fabrics and specify which one you want on the outside and which one will be on the inside. I use button closures on my bags (because I like buttons!!) if you'd rather a Velcro closure, add $2 to total price and please specify in your order. Email me (lbroselli@yahoo.com) with what you want and I will provide you with an invoice. You can then either submit payment via paypal or check.



Cotton Fabrics:

Green w/ Dots, Purple w/ Dots

Brown Pinwheels w/ orange interior

Brown w/ Light Blues...Paisley, dots, circles, and flowers

Brown w/ Light Pinks....Circles, dots, flowers, butterflies, stripes


Corduroy Fabrics (exterior w/ cotton solid interior):Stripes...choose purple or navy interiorPaisley...choose purple or navy interior

Flowers....choose tan flower or navy flower as exterior. (Both will have a solid navy interior)

1 comment:

The Berni Family said...

Great idea Lori!! I have been prusing etsy.com (great site for handmade items if you haven't seen it) and seen similar stuff on there. I may be hitting you up to make a clutch and wipes case for me once I get my act together and start getting ready for this baby! Good luck with the business!!!