Dreaming Big

A Blog About Starting My Own Business

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New Product Ideas

Posted by Melissa Smedley on Wednesday, March 10, 2010, In : New Products and Designs 
I have been brainstorming new ideas for my accessories that aren't quite so costly for me to make (ordering materials for my leather accessories requires a large amount at one time). I have decided to start with unique bags that have an edgy look, and I am going to add original art to some so that they follow the same theme as my leather accessories.

I have also decided to make some more affordable clutches out of canvas that also feature original art. Hopefully these items will be posted by ...
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New Line of Bags - In the Testing Stage

Posted by Melissa Smedley on Monday, February 8, 2010, In : Art Business 

I have been working on and designing some canvas and cotton duck bags with leather accents to add a more affordable line of bags to my handmade store. These bags will have a rugged style, and will be made of durable materials, so they can last for years and hold up to some pretty intense conditions. I have made a few of these for testing, and am currently testing one of the styles myself. I am usually pretty rough on the bags I carry with me; I throw everything I need in them (which usually g...
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Day 3: Still Stumbling On

Posted by Melissa Smedley on Tuesday, August 18, 2009, In : Art Business 
Hello again! I am still stumbling on through my journey; it turns out that Entrecard seems to be a very good deal, and it also turns out that I haven't really been doing much more than that. ; )

I finally figured out how Entrecard works: you "drop" on other people's blogs to get credits, show your support, and discover neat new blogs. You then use these credits received from dropping to purchase ad time on other blogs. A great deal for someone with no advertising money to spend!

I also seem to ...
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About Me


Melissa Smedley Welcome to my blog. I am currently a student in college, and I am trying to build my own leather craft and art business online. My goal is to eventually be able to make a living from my store, and to someday be able to make and sell custom saddles. This is a huge goal, but it's all about dreaming big, right? I am really very clueless about the internet world of business, and this blog is about my journey into this online world, and the discovery of myself in the process. Enjoy!

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