Reply #339: You know, I've thought about it. I used to own my own business with a friend of mine.

[grace0418]

We made handmade cards, books, sachets, and other gifty items. But once you start doing that stuff to make money it starts not being as much fun. When people get a gift like that from you, they love it to death. When people *buy* an item like that, suddenly they start getting picky about "Oh I wish this was a different color" or "This seam is crooked" or whatever. Some people do not get the concept of home-made, one of a kind stuff. Plus, you can never get what the item is worth (in time spent making it) unless you charge outrageous amounts of money for it. People have gotten used to their goods being made in China in sweat-shops and have a hard time understanding why they should pay so much more for a hand-made item.

Thank you though. If I ever do start a business, I will let you know! :hi: